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July 2018 Moms
whiskeyandtrouble
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Gift for Dad? (After the Birth)
whiskeyandtrouble
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Apologies if this has already been asked/addressed elsewhere. Just direct me to the thread!
Hi Ladies!
While I know me bringing my husband's child into the world (and me most likely deciding he can live after what he did to me
) is the greatest gift, I was hoping to find some ideas of a gift to give him soon after the birth of our child. This would be something I would like to give him in the hospital. I feel like so much attention is paid to mom and baby (rightfully so) throughout the pregnancy and birth and he hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves. He has been an absolutely fabulous support and wonderful caretaker.
I was thinking of some kind of Daddy and Me outfit that he and the babe can wear on the way home. I'm not very good with more sentimental gifts, but maybe you all have some creative ideas.
So besides giving him a sentimental note, any other ideas?
ETA: We are first time parents, if that helps at all.
Hi Ladies!
While I know me bringing my husband's child into the world (and me most likely deciding he can live after what he did to me
) is the greatest gift, I was hoping to find some ideas of a gift to give him soon after the birth of our child. This would be something I would like to give him in the hospital. I feel like so much attention is paid to mom and baby (rightfully so) throughout the pregnancy and birth and he hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves. He has been an absolutely fabulous support and wonderful caretaker.I was thinking of some kind of Daddy and Me outfit that he and the babe can wear on the way home. I'm not very good with more sentimental gifts, but maybe you all have some creative ideas.
So besides giving him a sentimental note, any other ideas?
ETA: We are first time parents, if that helps at all.
Re: Gift for Dad? (After the Birth)
I am kind of hoping the baby comes when I hit 38 weeks, because it's also my H's birthday and it would be cool for them to share a birthday. And then his birthday gift can serve double duty as a dad gift.
@noideawhatshesdoing I think that is so cute that you all have this theme going on! I'm sure you all are going to look super adorable!
@lindsayleigh1989 Ha ha ha ha! I agree that the fact you are doing this whole crazy thing again and bringing home another little one is definitely a good gift.
@zande2016 I like the picture frame idea! I plan on writing a card/note regardless, I just hope it doesn't get too water stained while I write it
TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017
BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018.
TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020
Due date was Nov 2020
DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma.
TTC: March 2021
IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN
IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022
IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN
IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN
AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.
@wildtot i like the idea of framing a picture for him to have when he goes back to work
@wildtot I’m going to have to remember to have that picture frame ready for when he goes back to the office!
Thanks for for the ideas, ladies!
Married: 6/27/2008
DS: 3/14/2010 Planned, PG first try
M/C 6/2012
DD: 4/22/2013 Planned, UnDx Infertility, PG on our own
BFP: 10/28/2016 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE!
M/C 12/12/2016
BFP: 10/27/2017 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE
EDD: 7/2/2018
Also, this is our second, and our second son, so he gets that. With our first I bought him a shirt that said “the best husbands get promoted to daddy” which he wore in the hospital. And a matching shirt and onesie that said “Papa bear” and “baby bear” or something like that. I also made sure I had all his favorite snacks packed for while I was in labor. This time he’s on his own. Lol.
Honestly we are not typically the the type to gift each other stuff even for special dates. Like others had said, hey he’s getting two boys! TW- when we initially knew kids could not be a possibility for us. He knew this before getting married and had to explain it to his family- end TW.