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Need an Idea

H's birthday is a week away and I would like to get a smallish present for him that represents him going to be a dad in 8 months.  Or do you think it is still too early to even do something like that?  I know I face a tough next 7 weeks, but we are really excited.  If you don't think it's too early to buy a baby-related gift, what is your suggestion?
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  • Personally, I would wait. Father's day is coming up. I would guess you would be pretty safe by then.
    God forbid, something were to happen & this pregnancy doesn't work out, that gift would turn painful pretty quick.
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  • imagejen812:
    Personally, I would wait. Father's day is coming up. I would guess you would be pretty safe by then.
    God forbid, something were to happen & this pregnancy doesn't work out, that gift would turn painful pretty quick.

    I think you're right.  The more I think about it, the more I think I should wait.  And you're right...father's day will be a lot more appropriate.

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  • imagejen812:
    Personally, I would wait. Father's day is coming up. I would guess you would be pretty safe by then.
    God forbid, something were to happen & this pregnancy doesn't work out, that gift would turn painful pretty quick.

    I second this.  But I am probably not the best person to chime in on this.....

    I can tell you from first hand experience that even little reminders, like prenatal vitamins, or appointment cards from the OB/GYN were gut wrenching to see when things went bad.  

    Chances are in your favor that everything will be a-ok, but if it were me I would wait until Father's day, like Jen said.  

    :) 

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  • I think only you can guess whether you would regret the gift if something happened early on.  It wouldn't stop me personally from making a small gesture, but that's me.  You could maybe get a gender neutral outfit that represents something your H likes (like a Gator jersery or what have you).  My husband isn't terribly sentimental, so if it were me, I'd keep it to something practical, but if your H is more the sentimental type, you could do something like buy a family Christmas ornament or make him a mixed CD of all of his favorite songs to play for the baby or something silly but sweet like that.
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    imagejen812:
    Personally, I would wait. Father's day is coming up. I would guess you would be pretty safe by then.
    God forbid, something were to happen & this pregnancy doesn't work out, that gift would turn painful pretty quick.

    I second this.  But I am probably not the best person to chime in on this.....

    I can tell you from first hand experience that even little reminders, like prenatal vitamins, or appointment cards from the OB/GYN were gut wrenching to see when things went bad.  

    Chances are in your favor that everything will be a-ok, but if it were me I would wait until Father's day, like Jen said.  

    :) 

    Yeah, coming from the two m/c queens (sorry Kathy if this isn't funny to you... Just trying to be funny). We might not be the best people to offer opinions.
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    imagejen812:
    Personally, I would wait. Father's day is coming up. I would guess you would be pretty safe by then.
    God forbid, something were to happen & this pregnancy doesn't work out, that gift would turn painful pretty quick.

    I think you're right.  The more I think about it, the more I think I should wait.  And you're right...father's day will be a lot more appropriate.

    I agree, but if you think he would like it, then do it. I think it would be fine. 

  • imagejen812:
    imageMrs.Jason.9.15.07:

    imagejen812:
    Personally, I would wait. Father's day is coming up. I would guess you would be pretty safe by then.
    God forbid, something were to happen & this pregnancy doesn't work out, that gift would turn painful pretty quick.

    I second this.  But I am probably not the best person to chime in on this.....

    I can tell you from first hand experience that even little reminders, like prenatal vitamins, or appointment cards from the OB/GYN were gut wrenching to see when things went bad.  

    Chances are in your favor that everything will be a-ok, but if it were me I would wait until Father's day, like Jen said.  

    :) 

    Yeah, coming from the two m/c queens (sorry Kathy if this isn't funny to you... Just trying to be funny). We might not be the best people to offer opinions.

    Ha, no offense taken :)  Initially I wasn't going to respond, because I didn't want to be a Debbie downer and take away from Janelle's excitement that she absolutely deserves to have.  I remember how magical my pregnancy with Macy was, I am hope nothing other than that for her :)  

    But I thought I would offer my point of view, because I am surprised at the things to do trigger a sad response.

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  • Thanks everyone for the input.  I can only imagine how the smallest of things could bring on the waterworks in the event of a m/c.  We shall see.  Might be a last minute decision, but for now I am leaning against it.
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  • Janelle, I'm sorry. Kathy's right. You should be excited. Go ahead with your gift idea. Chances are, everything will be fine.
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  • Is his birthday before or after your ultrasound?  You could always get a small pic frame for the ultrasound picture and then get him something else not baby related.  

    http://www.amazon.com/Malden-Sneak-Sonogram-Juvenile-Frame/dp/B002SSEMWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327351034&sr=8-1

    I love this frame.  Sorry I couldn't make it clicky.

    Or, this is something small you could get :)

    http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=71604&vid=1&pid=897173&scid=897173372 

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    Is his birthday before or after your ultrasound?  You could always get a small pic frame for the ultrasound picture and then get him something else not baby related.  

    http://www.amazon.com/Malden-Sneak-Sonogram-Juvenile-Frame/dp/B002SSEMWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327351034&sr=8-1

    I love this frame.  Sorry I couldn't make it clicky.

    Or, this is something small you could get :)

    http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=71604&vid=1&pid=897173&scid=897173372 

    Those are both really great ideas, definitely bookmarking them.  Does that frame actually say "sneak peek" on it or is that just for the Amazon picture?  I LOVE the Gators onesie, but unfortunately my H is not a Gator, but a Bull.  Not to say 99.9% of future children's clothing that is sports-related won't be Gator gear.  ;)

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  • Yes, that frame says sneak peek!
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