Gift for pregnant partner

tinodwg

Hi all,

My partner is currently 8 months preganant and run down with a little cold and flu. I've been think of buying her a gift to celebrate the birth of our first child but am struggling for ideas.

I would like to get her something she can treasure without breaking the bank, and was wondering if anyone had any nice suggestions?

Also with her feeling a little down at the moment with her being i was hoping to get her a small something whilst she's down. Any suggestions on this too.

Thanks

elysia2003

Traditionally an eternity ring is given on the first of the first child. Another peice of jewellery she could treasure would be nice too. A locket she could put a photo in or a lock of hair.

I can't think of anything better than a night in at 8 months pregnant. What about a DVD she likes, some chocs or popcorn and cuddle up on the sofa? Run a bath and light some scented candles, give her a back rub.

How thoughtful are you? I wish my OH would have been like you! I wish you the best of luck for when little one arrives. Treasure this time together while you can. HTH

mr_knight

What about a pedicure. So many of my friends have said how they can't cut their own toenails so maybe a little pampering would be just the job.

I don't know about birth gifts but an eternity ring is the traditional one

maisiescamp

The fact you are nice enough to think about getting her something speaks volumes. I think she would appreciate anything that she likes whether it is a dvd, chocolates, flowers, handbag, etc.

However if you want it to be special, how about a locket or charm bracelet. If you bought her a charm bracelet, you could get a little charm of a baby, pram or stork, etc. You can pick up reasonably cheap charm bracelets dependant on budget.

Student12

I know that many Spa's round the country have 'pampering packages' especially designed for pregnant women! Im sure she would love a day of pure pampering!

SPANIEL36

my first thought was a pamper session, good luck to you both for your future addition

youngoldlady

First of all Congratulations on your pregnancy! :beer: You sound like a very thoughtful partner.

Ideas for your partner - I agree with what every one has said so far, especially the bit about a pedicure! At that stage in my preganancy with DD I was huge, uncomfortable and getting very little sleep. Perhaps a nice way to cheer her up would be:

• Put her feet to soak in a bowl of warm soapy water. She has a read of a magazine/book and a hot choc while that happens. Then you trim, paint and moisturise her feet for her. Even better if you have a peppermint foot rub from somewhere like Body Shop.
• Make the atmosphere nice and relaxing. I would go for candlelight and an oil burner with lavender oil (which will help you both to relax and sleep.) Then give her a massage with moisturiser or massage oil. Make sure you don't massage her tummy or put any lavender or other essential oil on her.

Your thought about celebrating the birth of your first is lovely Speaking as a parent, there is so much that you forget about your children as they grow - not to mention what hard work they were! Something I would have loved to have done with DD was to build a memories box. (Now I am sort of doing it backwards - she's 5 years old!)

I would love to receive a large very pretty box that is decorated to say something like Memories of Baby. Inside I would have pens and paper, photographs, first sleepsuits, a favourite outgrown toy, lots of reminders of when something difficult or funny or poignant happened, scan pictures, notes about things like baby's first night at home etc.

It's the sort of thing that you build up as time goes by and baby grows, so it may seem a bit strange to suggest it now. But there is method in my madness - as a parent to a young baby (and older child for that matter!) you never have time to set aside to save the memories, so having a ready made way to store them is amazingly helpful. So you can just make a 2 minute note of something or put an item in the box and sort them out when you have time.

DD is my child from a previous marriage. Unfortunately I had to leave almost everything behind when we left my ex husband. The posessions didn't matter to me. But what really did matter was having to leave a small box I had made with letters to DD, locks of her hair, her first dummies and the pregnancy test in. To this day I wish I still had those.

MrsTinks

Actually a meal out when she feels better is a good idea I treasured the last few "dates" we managed to have together before little on arrived...
Anything jewelery is nice - doesn't have to cost the earth! This was posted on another thread and might be just the thing! http://www.lauraashley.com/invt/jw007silverp you can get cash back too I think from quidco
A haircut or bit of a pamper will make her feel better - especially as the bigger you get the uglier and fatter you feel

mr_knight

here is a lovely memory box http://www.lifememoriesbox.co.uk/personalised-childrens-keepsake-box-28-p.asp

I have awedding one and it is fab

Kittendreich

Make sure all the housework is up to date and any other little jobs she might want done (but can't waddle round to do) so that she isn't stressing about things not being in order. Buy some flowers and make her favourite meal. If she isn't feeling up to going out for a pedicure (as bumps do get in the way of feet!)& you are not up to it yourself (my other half had a go at painting my toenails once just for a laugh and while it was amusing not exactly effective!) there are beauty therapists that come to your home (often cheaper than going to a salon).

Tamster150

just a word of warning regarding a spa; there is not much you are allowed to use at the spa when you are pregnant, so if you are buying a spa day type package, your wife will only be allowed to use the pool and lounge about and wont be able to use all the facilites (like whirl pool, steam room, sauna etc).

I would of loved any of the treatments though - especially a pedicure!