I am in a difficult situation, unable to figure out what would be an ideal gift to my dearest wife , who is carrying our first baby
(8 mnths) and her birthday is also nearing -- it is in next week -. Thinking , thinking , thinking, what it can be ?? Any suggessions ?
2007-04-12 17:44:24 · 27 answers · asked by sun f 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
ugh everyone suggests jewerly. i suppose i'm odd cuz i don't think it's that whoopie. haha. one thing i could say is for you to give her some special time with you. i suppose they call it a babymoon - like a honeymoon but this is before you have your baby. it also just depends on what she likes. if she's a writing/artsy type: baby book, scrapbook with a bunch of scrapbooking materials, stamps for scrapbooking, material to make a baby jewelry box that she could paint, paint set for her to paint with or - my favorite - a pregnancy cast. it "records" what your wife looked like when pregnant. just a cast of her belly and torso. then you set it up like art. you can find them online. and of course if she's more of a pampering and jewelry person, do the obvious - bath stuff and jewelry. good luck and congrats!
2007-04-12 22:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by Shakti Svātantrya Isa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How sweet! First, I have to say that is a very thoughtful thing you are doing for your wife. I'm sure she deserves it. I would say the best thing you could give her right now (being 36 weeks pregnant myself), would have to be a day of pampering at the Spa. I'm not sure what kind of budget you are on, but you may could get a special or a discount if you look around. Carrying a baby, women tend to feel unattractive so that may make her feel as she did before she was pregnant. Getting a pedicure also will help her feel better about those tired feet : ) Something else that would be nice would be some portraits taken of her belly. You could probably get an inexpensive package, of just one or two different poses. It would make a great gift for that baby book. You could also try giving her some time off at home, if she has alot of housework or anything of that sort, you could do it for her. Help her out more than normal....she would love that I'm sure. Sometimes the best gifts you can give are free : )
2007-04-12 17:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell you what. I am 35 weeks with my first, so getting close to the mike now. Jewelry is good (I suggest a channel band), but what I personally really want from my partner at the birth is just a) that he be there and b) a dozen roses. Doesn't have to be anything big or expensive. As for her birthday.....This will be the most wonderful birthday of her life, because you have already given her the greatest gift you possibly could. That's the way i see it. But you should still give her a token, of course! How about taking her out to a nice restaraunt, a massage, bath salts and oils, and some good 'couple time' that night? But no baby gifts. if she's like me, I just want something for MYSELF at this point.
2007-04-12 17:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her your time. Jewelry and things like that are always nice, but letting her know you love her is what she'll remember the most. At 8 months she is feeling tired and very uncomfortable, a lot of things are happening and since this is your first baby i'm sure shes nervewrecked. Do something that will relieve her stress. Take a load off her shoulders by doing any work she normally does around the house or wherever. Cook her a nice meal and spend some time with her, I'm telling you it will mean the world to her that you were considerate to her needs cuz trust me, sometimes it aint no picnic being pregnant, especially when ur down to like one sleeping position! haha anyway, hope that helped and congratulations on your first child, I'm sure it will be a wonderful moment for both of you.
2007-04-12 18:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by YankeeBaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband gave me a beautiful , mother of pearl bracelet and a matching necklet, when i was pregnant with the first baby, i was also 8 months pregnant on my birthday. For the second baby he gave me a lovely night slip, and matching full pyjamas for at the hospital and a pair of earrings he had made to match the bracelet and necklet, that was mothers day while i was pregnant. The pyjamas were definately appreciated. I dont know what he is planning this year, but he has already visited the jeweller, and a mommy and me shop, i know that much. I would suggest something nice to make her feel beautiful and special, and possibly matching things for her and the baby, eg get her a nice photo frame and a matching baby photo album, plus a voucher to a photography studio, for when the baby is born, a few nice photos of her to frame, a few of her and the baby and a few as a family unit.
2007-04-12 18:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by Big red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it needs to be a keepsake noting the occasion that you can look at in the future and reflect upon, although she will be ready for a vacation, you can add that also. But whatever you decide the most important thing you can give her is your undivided love and attention, treat her like a queen, and don't be afraid to help with the diapers, it's rough but you can't leave it all up to her, also get up and help with the feedings, those are things that she will remember more than a day at the spa. Congrats and hope all goes well.
2007-04-12 18:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is probably short notice for it, but even though massagers would be nice, I love getting gifts from my hubby with the baby's ultrasound pic on it.
Mine gave me these photo dog tags with the baby's ultrasound pic on it. I got one on my b-day and after the baby was born, we got another one done, now I wear both of the photo dog tags on one chain around my neck, my baby's 9 months old now. I love them. Especially through my first pregnancy and I'm a love for pictures! And SOOO many people compliment me and want to know where I got them!
My husband got them off www.ebay.com. You may not have the time to get them before her birthday (or maybe you do), but these are great gifts anytime for a soon-to-be mama!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Personalized-Photo-Dog-Tag-Necklace-Keychain-WATERPROOF_W0QQitemZ320100745809QQihZ011QQcategoryZ110905QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
That's a link to one that I trust.
If the link doesn't work, just go to ebay.com and type in personalized photo dogtags.
Here's the item # to a great one on Ebay:
320100745809
It's actually a really low price and absolutely wonderful quality... you can get them in color, black & white, or sepia.
check it out even for future gifts.. and congratulations on the new baby!! Good luck!
-One 9 month old baby & 5 months pregnant again (LOL)
2007-04-12 18:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by aznmami86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you know your wife best and know what she likes, some things i liked or would have liked when i was pregnant was a gift certificate for my nail/feet done, maybe a makeover spa kinda thing, to make her feel pretty. a really nice dinner out, like the old days (because once baby is here you can kiss those goodbye) a nice card that shows her how much she means to you
2007-04-12 17:52:13 · answer #8 · answered by jjsoccer_18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start off with a day at the spa.
While she is gone, clean the house, do what she does around the house.
Then either take her out to eat (where ever she wants to go), or cook her a nice meal!!!
While eating, surpise her with a nice piece of jewelry, and tell her how much she means to you and that you love her for carring your baby!!
2007-04-12 17:58:10 · answer #9 · answered by your_lover_67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice bath kit. At her size, she probably isn't manuevering around the shower. Depending on finances, there are quite a few spas around that specialize in pregnancy massages. If she felt like I did and just want to get the baby out, they will massage her feet in the proper way. DO NOT TAKE HER TO A PLAY like my hubby did. Also, let her know that you will take her to do her favorite activity (whatever it is) AFTER the baby is born and she feels up to it. Breakfast in bed isn't a bad idea either.
2007-04-12 17:49:00 · answer #10 · answered by buttrfly52 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋