Partner turning 40 and baby is arriving!

[Berty13]

Hello everyone!
My partner will be 40 just 10 days after my expected due date!
He has always been great at organising, just the opposite of me!
He is also not a fan of big parties but...I was thinking of doing something special for him. Any suggestions?? XXX

A baby is pretty special?!
I wouldn’t plan anything - your baby could be late / early etc

I suggest you concentrate on the whole baby situation, mark the birthday with a gift you can buy in advance, as you may still be pregnant or have a newborn by the birthday, and not worry about having a party until after the baby arrives, and you see how you both feel.

I really would wait and see how it goes! You could have a late baby, early baby, unwell baby, you could feel like shit...you could feel great but I wouldn't bother planning anything until you know how you feel

You never know, baby might appear on his birthday (mine did!)
Stick a bow on baby’s head and ta-dah! 🎁

Present for life 😉
Just keep the bow and stick it baby/child’s head every year.

Well you may be pushing the continuance of his genetic heritage out of you so I wouldn't plan too hard.

Surely he's not so selfish as to expect you to go full on with his birthday a week or two weeks after giving birth?

What if you plan something and end up giving birth on the same day?

I would honestly wait and see what you're feeling like. I developed anaemia after giving birth and felt quite weak and faint for a while. I couldn't have done anything much.

Have a night or two away in a nice hotel a few weeks before your due date.

You could be in labour, or recovering from it. Even if it's a textbook birth that all goes well and on time you'll be bloody knackered. I'd get tickets for something nice to do in the future rather than organising a party for the day. Maybe tickets for a show in a few months f you think you will be able to get babysitters. Don't commit to anything you won't feel like doing when you're knee deep in nappies with no sleep.

I must admit your comment made me smile! And thanks :) I'd be lovely if it happens!

I like the idea, thanks :)

He doesn't usually like birthday's parties! I was thinking to get him something nice just spontaneously :)