OK, I blew it - mrsreindeer's bday tomorrow...HELP

[mrreindeer]

As a lot of you know, I'm gonna be a Baby Daddy (hate the term, but yet it's irresistable, sorta like me.... :D )....

And well, the pregnant mrsreindeer is always so hard to buy gifts for....and now it's even worse....and I owe her BIGTIME because she's carrying our love child.

She always wants clothes and well, now since she's, uh, bigger (do not share this thread with her please :D ), she doesn't want clothes.

She wanted a purse but they're sold out of the purse. And seriously, how thoughtful is a purse anyway?

So what the heck do I do?? I'm usually pretty creative & super thoughtful you know, I'm just suffering from creativity blockage.

I took her out to a nice dinner on Saturday but I need to get her something or do something real nice. And she's not much for massages either...

What do you experienced brothers & sisters suggest??

HELP!!!

Thanking you in advance!!!

[shilala]

I'd get her a new fly rod and a box of Litto Gomez Diez Chisels. :tu

[Mugen910]

write her a note on a little yellow sticky saying "You're gonna be a great Mom" with flowers..

$5 says you'll be working on making another baby in no time :D

[mrreindeer]

I'd get her a new fly rod and a box of Litto Gomez Diez Chisels. :tu

:D you know Scott, I'm so desperate, I just might! :r

[mrreindeer]

write her a note on a little yellow sticky saying "You're gonna be a great Mom" with flowers..

$5 says you'll be working on making another baby in no time :D

I like it...

[bigloo]

Netbook! Seriously, she will get a ton of use out of it. I know several new moms who have one and use it all the time around the house as it is easy to carry around to were baby is.

[md4958]

Dave, get her something memorable. In Italian culture (at least in Southern Italy) when A wife has a child the husband usually gets her a piece of jewelry. When my son was born I got my wife diamond stud earrings. Dont know what your budget is, but you can justify it as a birthday/ birthing gift.

[md4958]

write her a note on a little yellow sticky saying "You're gonna be a great Mom" with flowers..

$5 says you'll be working on making another baby in no time :D

youve never delt with a hormonal pregnant woman. Ill take that bet!!

[mrreindeer]

Netbook! Seriously, she will get a ton of use out of it. I know several new moms who have one and use it all the time around the house as it is easy to carry around to were baby is.

hmm....I didn't think of this...not bad...I like it...but she once told me that if I ever got her an appliance (I think technology fits in the same category) for her birthday, she'd kill me...I'm thinkin....

Dave, get her something memorable. In Italian culture (at least in Southern Italy) when A wife has a child the husband usually gets her a piece of jewelry. When my son was born I got my wife diamond stud earrings. Dont know what your budget is, but you can justify it as a birthday/ birthing gift.

Sorry Moe, I blacked out when you mentioned jewelry....but when I came to, I realized it's a good idea.......

[mrreindeer]

youve never delt with a hormonal pregnant woman. Ill take that bet!!


:r:r

[hotreds]

Maybe a ring with the birthstone of the baby-to-be?

[md4958]

(I think technology fits in the same category) for her birthday, she'd kill me...I'm thinkin....
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well, another thought might be her OWN digital camera. something small and sleek she can keep in her purse or the baby bag, and tell her you figured she would be taking lots of pictures when the baby reindeer is born so she should have her very own camera. make it pink or red or some chit to make it special

[GreekGodX]

What about a Lladro or similar figurine. I'm sure they have some kind of piece that is family related. I know my mom has one that is called "Priceless Moment". It shows a mother and father with their baby.

[mrreindeer]

Maybe a ring with the birthstone of the baby-to-be?

I like it....what the heck is September...Sapphire...oooh.....she likes that...damn it.

well, another thought might be her OWN digital camera. something small and sleek she can keep in her purse or the baby bag, and tell her you figured she would be taking lots of pictures when the baby reindeer is born so she should have her very own camera. make it pink or red or some chit to make it special

While a very very good idea (seriously), she's not a 'take-picture' kind of gal. I'm lucky I have that pic of her in a bikini when she was 16 ( :dr )....but aside from that, there's no picture record of the gal at all until I entered the picture...funny how the pic when she was 16 was cut in half and there's a dude's hand on her shoulder.... :D I'm not ruling this one out Moe...still falls in the technology category...and we know how she feels about that...

Really appreciate your suggestions guys, keep 'em flowing!!! :tu:tu

[mrreindeer]

What about a Lladro or similar figurine. I'm sure they have some kind of piece that is family related. I know my mom has one that is called "Priceless Moment". It shows a mother and father with their baby.

I'll check it out...see what I'm dealin' with, she's so tough...not really the figurine kinda gal either...man, she's tough...but I'm going to check it out, thx!

[kydsid]

I'll second the jewelery with the birth stone if you can afford it. To me that seems like a really nice gift so much I will have to file it away in the memory.

May I suggest that if cost is a factor to still go this route and do a small necklace or bracelit but present it to her tied around a group of flowers with a small note.

And just be glad the baby isn't going to be born in January. :D

[mrreindeer]

I'll second the jewelery with the birth stone if you can afford it. To me that seems like a really nice gift so much I will have to file it away in the memory....
And just be glad the baby isn't going to be born in January. :D

Hahahaha, totally...yeah, I'm digging this one too....I just wonder if I can squeeze it...

[hotreds]

If you go with the ring, and if you plan to have more children, be sure to buy a ring that will allow the addition of more birth stones when needed!

[kelmac07]

How about a nice piece of crystal commentorating (ones where you can get your personal comments inprinted or laser etched) the birth and some flowers.

[DPD6030]

How about a photograph of the current family with a ultrasound of the new addition and a nice frame. That should make her happy and cry tears at the same time.

[kydsid]

Hahahaha, totally...yeah, I'm digging this one too....I just wonder if I can squeeze it...

Well I have seen Saphire bracelets for around $200 pretty regularly. In fact I think my Aunt has a bracelet given to her by my Uncle with a birth stone for each of their children and grandchildren that he added to as they were born.

May I suggest, assuming you have a good credit score, is take advantage of one of the large chains in store credit card/financing.

When my brother got married I bought matching watches at Kay or some such place. They offered me 5% off right off the bat but said 10% with credit. I responded with 30% to which they said no and we agreed on 20% off with it on credit. Of course I was spending a bit more, but still.

[GreekGodX]

How about a photograph of the current family with a ultrasound of the new addition and a nice frame. That should make her happy and cry tears at the same time.

I like this. You could even show her that a little high tech isn't bad by getting a digital frame. That way you can have a little slideshow going showing all the pictures and easily able to add new ones w/o getting rid of old ones.

[dunng]

Pushing presents... First baby was the other diamond band and the latest was a new car stereo and Ipod. :tu

[mrreindeer]

If you go with the ring, and if you plan to have more children, be sure to buy a ring that will allow the addition of more birth stones when needed!

I like it....

How about a nice piece of crystal commentorating (ones where you can get your personal comments inprinted or laser etched) the birth and some flowers.

Interesting...

How about a photograph of the current family with a ultrasound of the new addition and a nice frame. That should make her happy and cry tears at the same time.

I like it...I'd have to move fast! :D Not that I'm not up for the challenge...

Well I have seen Saphire bracelets for around $200 pretty regularly. In fact I think my Aunt has a bracelet given to her by my Uncle with a birth stone for each of their children and grandchildren that he added to as they were born.

May I suggest, assuming you have a good credit score, is take advantage of one of the large chains in store credit card/financing.

When my brother got married I bought matching watches at Kay or some such place. They offered me 5% off right off the bat but said 10% with credit. I responded with 30% to which they said no and we agreed on 20% off with it on credit. Of course I was spending a bit more, but still.

I'm still bitter about the yellow quartz & moonstone bracelet I bought her in Hawaii and she never wears! :r

But that's a damn good price! I'll keep my eyes open.

[mrreindeer]

I like this. You could even show her that a little high tech isn't bad by getting a digital frame. That way you can have a little slideshow going showing all the pictures and easily able to add new ones w/o getting rid of old ones.

Good point...

[mrreindeer]

Pushing presents... First baby was the other diamond band and the latest was a new car stereo and Ipod. :tu

Nice Greg!

So what do our SOTL's have to say on the topic, huh?

;)