Anyone doing a birthday party while pregnant? tips..

Sarah

Anyone planning a birthday party for the elder sibling before baby arrives? My daughter will be 3 end of may and i'll be due may 10th. 🙈 Also my father inlaw's birthday is may 11th. I'm thinking of celebrating daughter's birthday when im 36 or 38weeks, mid april. Im comparing 2 options.. Either do the party at home, set up some water games, bring in the food etc or take the party outside. A few pros and cons here are house party, it's cheaper cos i dont have to book the venue, my guests can come and stay longer (vs doing at a restaurant and you have to clear off after a few hours), free to decorate however i want.. cons of house party.. i have to do all the prepping myself at 38wks.. really have no other help, i anticipate being super stressed before and after the party. 😅🙈 My second option is at a kids' indoor playland, my daughter LOVES this place, she can spend at least 2 hours playing.. the playland will have their party team will provide things for your party like tables and chairs, balloon decorations, hats, they'll even clean up after the party for you. i just have to bring in my own food and cake. The only thing is this playland is a 40minutes drive away for all my guests.. 10 minutes for me since i live nearer, so its easy for me to get to the venue early and set up the place etc. When i suggested this playland venue my mum kind of whined that its too far but then if i'm going in to labor you would be driving the same distance so... 😵🤦🤷 And playland will be just a little bit more pricey but i dont mind spending if get to take the mess outside and not have to deal with clean up later. Sorry i'm over thinking such a petty issue.. appreciate if anyone can share some tips on party planning. Theme will be peppa pig since my daughter is so in to the character at the moment.. 😌😍

Also my niece and nephew are 8 and 5 so if anyone has tips or game ideas would be great but honestly they're very easy kids, i think they'll have fun.

I'd like to do something special for my 3 year old before the baby brother arrives.. it'll be her last party as the only child if that makes sense..? 😂 Picture below is the playland.