My wife is due in May and I am wondering what would be a great gift for her. She is a wonderful person and this will be our first child.
2007-10-15 18:35:48 · 16 answers · asked by dfunk22 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
As a wife of 37 years to a husband I totally adore this question made me smile. I remember when we had our first child, he was born at Christmas time and we did not have much money, I suggest you make it all about her. We get so caught up in the new baby that is coming mommy is generally forgotten. A romantic weekend away, giving her a hand written letter with your intent to make this time in her life as special as possible by fixing her breakfast, rubbing her feet and legs when they have cramped up. Telling her how beautiful she looks, in other words make it all about mommy. The focus will be and should be on the child after he or she arrives but until then make your wife feel like a queen, and speaking from experience those are not only the things she will remember but will cherish in years to come. The presents are forgotten over the years but the special attention is memories we carry with us forever. Be happy and I wish you love.
2007-10-15 18:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by joejo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could ask her what she would want. She is your wife, what does she like. One thing I can tell you make sure it is something for her that is not baby or pregnancy related. You can get her something like that but the main gift should be for her alone and preferably something of a momento to express your love.
Think of it like this. This Christmas is the last one the two of you will have to share with just the two of you. After this you will always have at least one other person to consider.Your lives are going to change forever. A phase of your lives is coming to an end. You will have wonderful Christmases to look forward to but this is one that you will both have to remember.
2007-10-16 01:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A day at the spa, massage or something like that.
I make spa baskets for new moms - they are greatly appreciated right before a baby is born or soon after when the ability arises leave baby with a sitter or with dad for a while while mom goes out and recharges.
My baskets (and you can order one or make your own) come with a scented (calming, relaxing) spa candle, two or more natural body care products and a gift certificate for a massage. Yu can include a gift certificate to a spa for a day of pampering or just a one hour massage- depending on your finances, you can add a gift certificate for her favorite department or clothing store - a day of recovery recharge and a new outfit will be greatly appreciated and make her feel very special and appreciated
2007-10-16 01:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say things not related to the baby (she'll get a lot of that stuff at baby showers and what not).
Speaking as a new mother myself, I would want things that make me feel good (pamper me). Things from a salon like massages, facials, haircuts, etc. A gift certificate for something like this so she can use it either before or after the baby arrives would be nice.
2007-10-16 01:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by mrsbc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when we were kids we used to give our parents little gift certificates, this might be the perfect ticket.
One good for a full night off caring for the new baby
Or a full body massage
how about a night out her choice
a few hours a week for personal down time
Being a mom myself, these would have been a great gift from my spouce, and they mean alot because of the thought behind them, and not the money spent on them, you can go to microsoftoffice.com, to get certificate templates.
Hope this helps, good luck and congrats on the new addition!
2007-10-16 02:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by hannahs3092000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the money, I would suggest buying a few months of maid service to keep the house clean while your wife is heavily pregnant and dealing with new baby.
Also:
- a pregnancy journal/book to record memories
- manicure/pedicure for when she can't see her toes anymore
- a special frame to hold ultrasound pics of baby
- a pregnancy pillow for sleeping (it gets REALLY uncomfortable in the last few months)
-Have her pick out a piece of mother's jewelry to be finished when baby is born (May birthstone is emerald, but babies often come weeks early OR late ).
2007-10-16 01:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by dreemac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not get her a mother to be gift. Buy her a gift that you would if she wasn't pregnant. Now mother's day you can buy her a mother's gift. Christmas is about the person not her status in the family.
2007-10-16 01:39:37 · answer #7 · answered by totalstressor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her a booklet of coupons from you that she can redeem whenever she wants to.
Things like one free washing of dishes, one trip to the mall without complaining, one back and shoulder massage, one keep the baby when you go shopping, etc.
be creative and put in the things you know will please her and help her out.
2007-10-16 01:48:03 · answer #8 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife's b-day was two months before the birth of my first daughter. I got her a massage at a spa.. they often offer pregnancy massages...look into it!
2007-10-16 01:39:31 · answer #9 · answered by Charley285 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift card/certificate to a spa? or her favorite resteraunt? She will love to be pampered!
2007-10-16 01:39:45 · answer #10 · answered by evemarkra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋