I'm due around Christmas and this year we made a pact that we will not go over $100 on a gift. There is a necklace I really want that's $300 and i've told him if he can find it on ebay for under $100 I would like that for Christmas. Should he get that as a gift for me having the baby? Or am I expecting too much?
2007-11-21 05:47:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I understand that you have a tremendous physical challenge in front of you. And that you're about to embark on being a parent, perhaps for the first time. But, bringing a life into this world has nothing to do with gifts from your husband, or... incredibly... they're material value.
Your reward will be the look in your babies eyes.
What your husband can do... I'd like to think the norm... is help with the baby tasks, the household chores, the emotional support you may need, feeding the baby (if you're not breast feeding)....
2007-11-21 05:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by NH_MCD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your case, I'd hold off till after christmas, and the birth of your baby; for two reasons:
1. A $300 necklace may be on sale after Christmas and you can stick to your set amount - you are going to have a lot more expenses with a baby.
2. A necklace is going to be vulnerable with a newborn in your arms - so it may be a waste of money for awhile, anyway.
I think you may be expecting a little too much, and not having some realistic expectations about budget and gift-giving in general with all this happening at Christmas.
My wish for you is a happy, healthy baby - truly a gift this time of year - be happy about that instead. the jewelry can wait.
2007-11-21 05:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you are asking for too much with a baby coming. if you want to spend that much on a gift ask for a rocking chair. that way its more practical than a neckless that will get destroyed by a baby.
congrats on your future addition to the family!
2007-11-21 05:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by ashleybredesen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a money limit and you both agreed on it well then you have to go with what you agreed on. Just because you have a baby doesn't mean that you need something in return.
2007-11-21 05:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by luvlisteningtomusic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt expect anything from my husband and didnt get anything either. having a baby is not a holiday or something, thats an event you cant make up with a gift.
2007-11-21 06:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by not this way 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should tell him to but if he does it I would accept kindly. After all...he helped give you your baby...that's gift enough but I get what you're saying: for all of your pain and labor you'd like a gift?? I hope he gives it to you :) Congrats and good l uck.
2007-11-21 05:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by laura1977 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about 3 months worth of diapers that will be around
500 dollars.
2007-11-21 06:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by Livinrawguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
faint
2007-11-21 05:56:17 · answer #8 · answered by DJ M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋