by Sara McGinnis posted in Pregnancy

Know someone who is the opposite of the tea-sandwiches-and-frilly-dresses type" Fire up the grill, and celebrate their impending parenthood with a barbecue...err, "Baby-Q."
The latest trend in the co-ed baby shower game is gathering everyone together for comfort food on a sunny day. Be it your backyard with an actual barbecue on hand or the neighborhood park with blankets spread on the grass, a Baby-Q is a fun way to celebrate for those who aren't up for the traditional fanfare and games.

Not only are more couples loving that the laid-back atmosphere of a Baby-Q makes both sexes feel more comfortable attending, the chill vibe seems a good route for those celebrate baby two, three, four, and beyond! "My husband and I decided on doing a BBQ for all of our close friends and family to help celebrate baby," BabyCenter Community member Tai837 recently posted. "This is our 3rd, but there is a big age difference between little one and her older sisters.
She went on to share, "I was honestly against having a shower and worried about etiquette and what people might think, but that only lasted for a little bit before I realized that I really wanted to celebrate our new addition. [This pregnancy] was a huge surprise and shock (since we thought we were done) for my husband and me, and our friends and my family have been so supportive. What better way to celebrate than have the ones that love you and won't care if ...