Someone told me I'm supposed to by my wife a gift to give her at the hospital after the birth. What type of gift? And what other tradtitions are there I need to know about? For a change, Google has let me down, lol.
2006-12-30 17:07:10 · 15 answers · asked by hose902 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The most important thing you can bring her is whatever food she wants once she is allowed to eat. Even if you have to hit 5 different restaurants, you do it.
Jewelry is always nice, but rings might not be practical because she may be swollen. Flowers are terrific, but they had better be nicer than the ones brought by other people. If she is in great health-no problems or contraindications, you can hire a massage therapist to come in and massage her feet, or back or something.
2006-12-30 17:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Jennie Fabulous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be really nice if you could be generous, at least in spirit, to your wife. Just so you know, when I gave birth, my husband didn't even bring flowers - so I was really PO'ed, and for a long time after that. All my family and friends sent flowers and gifts. I think it is nice, too, if you can afford it, to get a piece of jewellery as a remembrance of the occasion.
Since smoking is now frowned upon, get some chocolate cigars (they'll come with "It's a boy (or girl)" bands on them, and hand them out to family and close friends.
If you are planning more children in your family, one idea I heard of is to get 11 long stem red roses, and one white (for the first child). Then for the second child, get 10 red, and two white.
2006-12-31 06:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, buy your wife a card and some chocolate and flowers - as a well done for giving birth, and also buy the baby something new, a little teddy bear or something, and just make sure you let your wife know how much she means to you and if she gets annoyed for nothing just agree with her, it's a very emotion time for a woman for a good couple of weeks after giving birth. the best present u can get your wife is lots of time to rest. offer to do as much as u can, change the baby , feed the baby , wake up at night with the baby, if she really wants to do it then let her, also cook the meals for her, let her get some "me" time.
Congratulations on the birth of your child. I'm sure whatever you do your wife will appreciate so much .
2006-12-31 00:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by sherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know someone who takes a picture of their child (who is now in their 20's) in front of the same thing every year on their birthday so they can see not just how their kids has changed, but also how much they grow from year to year. They chose a special chair that they have always had. It is really cool to see the changes in relation to the same object that doesn't change over the years. It would be a good tradition to start. Another one is to buy a small token for the mom, it doesn't have to be expensive but it will always have sentimental value. Congratulations on becoming a dad!
2006-12-30 18:13:19 · answer #4 · answered by in the clouds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is one tradition which isn't usually done anymore because more than 75% of the population doesn't smoke, but cigars were passed out to friends. They actually come with pink or blue seals!
A gift isn't traditional but I think its a sweet idea. Get her something personal like a nice perfume/body lotion set. I love White Shoulders; give it a smell.
I need perfume/body lotion but I can't afford to replace mine right now. Wish I had a boyfriend since my birthday is coming up this month.
2006-12-30 17:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing required other than to give her your support, attention, loving care. Be on hand, be in the moment. No "birthing bauble" is as important as that. Do not separate yourself from events by taking photos or video, be part of what is happening. Praise your wife, stick up for her if needed, protect her privacy and dignity. Put her and your child ahead of your parents and friends, in fact, run interference if necessary. Be a man for her. Congratulations!
2006-12-30 18:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Brenda P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
traditions are made in families, all the above are nice, but my hubby is an older dad and brought me a gorgous swishy satin nighty with a zip front for feeding I was so proud wandering around in that. When my son wa born all I wanted was froot loops cause I was always hungry in the evening. Congratulations and help mom out as much as you can.
2006-12-30 17:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by ogopogo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For our two kids, my wife wanted something other than hospital food. You can set your own traditions. Be a non-traditional father and carry your share of the raising the kids. It's a hell of a lot of work.
2006-12-30 17:24:53 · answer #8 · answered by poorsias 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditions are made in families..there are new and there are old. Your wife is bringing in the best gift any parents could ever ask for. You could bring balloons, flowers, or what ever you feel like. Please make her feel special and welcome your precious child to a big new world. Good luck
2006-12-30 17:15:02 · answer #9 · answered by Moon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My husband sent me 3 red roses signifying him, me, and our newborn son. The card read, "What happened to us this morning?" Our "baby" is almost 20 years old and I still have the card.
2007-01-01 15:47:46 · answer #10 · answered by vik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋