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Presents for wife

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Dpg3382 · 05/12/2019 19:25

Hi. does anyone know that the tradition is for a present for my wife for the birth of our second child. I bought an eternity ring for the birth of our first. Don’t really want to do that again as an eternity is a long time and not sure she’d put up with me for that long. Many thanks in advance

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Nightmanagerfan · 05/12/2019 19:29

I’m not sure but it’s a lovely idea! Would she appreciate another piece of jewellery? Or an experience? The promise of a luxury break somewhere?

MyGirlDaisy · 05/12/2019 19:34

Not sure if there is a tradition - on,y ever heard of an eternity ring which you have already bought. How about a necklace or bracelet with your children’s names on? Earrings to match the eternity ring? Or maybe a voucher for a spa day she can use in the future or vouchers for her regular beauty salon? Hope that helps.

Bluesheep8 · 05/12/2019 19:51

Diamond earrings in a style she'd like? I'm suggesting this as there are two of them/A pair so could represent your children.

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MinnieMountain · 05/12/2019 20:20

I've never heard of a tradition for a second child but diamond stud earrings are a good idea if you want to give jewellery. They go with everything.

Proseccoagain · 05/12/2019 22:26

Gosh, never got anything when I had my two.....

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Newmumma83 · 05/12/2019 22:32

A chef to cook meals for the first few months after baby comes? Or saving that one of those subscriptions where food arrives at your door ready to go ... just an idea!

Was very lovely of you to get her an eternity ring for the first baby

Jingers5 · 05/12/2019 22:36

You could do the night feeds, l am sure she would appreciate that. Congrats on the new arrival

Singlenotsingle · 05/12/2019 23:02

A gold charm bracelet. Then every time a new baby arrives you can add another charm! Grin

JumpiestBat · 05/12/2019 23:04

If she liked the ring maybe get her another lovely piece of jewellery. Ask her what she might like. I still wear a necklace my X gave me for the birth of my second.

JoyceDivision · 05/12/2019 23:07

Mobius bracelet?

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 05/12/2019 23:11

My DH bought an exercise bike and a dishwasher. He's not the romantic sort. His logic was they would make my life easier unlike jewellery or similar.

Strokethefurrywall · 06/12/2019 00:58

DH bought me a beautiful Cartier watch when I had DS1 and an eternity ring for DS2.

I think diamond studs or a drop diamond pendant would be beautiful or something symbolizing your family.

DH also came back to hospital with a massive mug of Yorkshire tea and 2 x steak bakes after I had DS1 so the little things are greatly appreciated too!!

Good luck and congratulations on your baby!

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 06/12/2019 02:12

Lovely idea OP. I don’t think there’s any rhyme or reason to what you get, anything that will mark a lovely occasion. For DD1, DH gave me a pendant necklace of DD1’s birthstone and for DD2 I got an eternity ring with her birthstone & small diamonds. I love them both!

JolieOBrien · 06/12/2019 02:21

I like Thomas Sabo charms and have a couple of bracelets with my initial, a dragonfly charms etc. Also have a necklace with different beads and pendants on that represent things that are important to me in my life. I usually buy them from Germany because they are cheaper that here in the UK.

JolieOBrien · 06/12/2019 02:23

than here

They do charms that represent a baby etc.

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Emetophobe · 06/12/2019 05:44

Is this even a thing? I got a box of maxi pads and a cereal bar when I gave birth to our DC

XJerseyGirlX · 06/12/2019 08:34

Lovely idea op , a spa day with her friends and your offer of the night feeds would have gone down a treat with me.

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