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What can I do for my OH?

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glitternanny · 29/03/2011 20:56

I'm wondering (already) of something to make/buy for my OH as a new baby prezzie if that makes any sense!

Does anyone have any suggestions or stories to share?

I've got 33 weeks to research and sort it!! :)

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redexpat · 29/03/2011 23:08

Inspiration from Sex and the City, so possibly not the best/appropriate for everybody, but... [draws breath] If you're female, a tasteful naked pic of you pregnant? You can get them done professionally for not very much.

(So sorry if this is not your thing and I've brought on some non-pregnancy related nausea)

BigBabyBoots · 30/03/2011 02:59

I've stolen this from another thread (and bought it for my DP!).

spidookly · 30/03/2011 03:02

Isn't the baby you're growing inside you enough?

Don't gild the lily.

kat2504 · 30/03/2011 06:36

I agree, the baby is quite enough, no other present can even come close to that.

LDNlady · 30/03/2011 08:28

I'm really surprised at the amount of "isn't the baby enough?" that I see in these threads. Don't get me wrong, if that's how you feel then that's your choice. However, I also feel like I want to get my DH a little something other than the baby. He has done, and taken on so much for me through my pregnancy that I really don't know where I'd be without him. And I certainly NEVER expected it, he just did it.

I know that some may say "well he should" but no not necessarily. I read threads where husbands and partners don't seem to be all that fussed about the fact that their other half is pregnant and I think it's a lovely thought to show just how much you've appreciated the help and support you've had from your partner with a nice gift that you've put some thought into.

MrsBloomingTroll · 30/03/2011 09:18

If he wears cufflinks, engraved cufflinks with the baby's name and date of birth (after the birth, obviously)? I got some for DH after DD was born....may have been from Not on the High Street (sorry about that).

FWIW, he got me an eternity ring and I got him a (very) nice watch he'd been hankering after for years. We don't have the cash to splash about this time, but will come up with something.

I like sticking to the watch/jewellery/cufflinks theme because it's stuff that can be worn as a constant reminder.

Friends did the fingerprint cufflinks/jewellery after their DCs were born and said that was good too.

And once the baby's here and a couple of months old, you can have lots of fun at a ceramics cafe with footprints on mugs, coasters and so on for your OH and the rest of the family!

Speedbump · 30/03/2011 09:52

I got my hubby a manly changing bag and packed it. I then got him a new daddy survival kit which consisted of daft things like disposable gloves for the nappy changing, ear plugs, a bottle of cider, a book for new dads which doesn't have long chapters and condoms because I don't think he can cope with another 9 months of me being pregnant just yet haha.
I gave it to him when I was 37 weeks and it was the 1st time he'd got really excited. I think.it was because he finally could get involved with baby and realised that he was really important.

MrsBloomingTroll · 30/03/2011 10:00

Speedbump that's a good idea!

My DH has the Storksak Jamie bag like this and uses it as a man-bag as well as a changing bag, loves it.

Riddzy · 30/03/2011 10:02

Love that idea and am going to steal it, Speedbump!

Speedbump · 30/03/2011 10:41

No problem, I just used the free Boots changing bag and he's so chuffed that he has his own that he doesn't care haha.
My bag is a spotty Cath Kidston satchel that was my handbag and he looked at me in disgust when I told him I would convert it into a changing bag.

I hope your men are as pleased as mine was :D

Melly19MummyToBe · 30/03/2011 11:25

When it was valentines day I was in Clintons and saw these dinky little Me-To-You bears, I just HAD to get one, Im due 7th June so if our baby is 12 days late she will be born on fathers day :) Anyway, the bear I got is holding a red heart and it says "I Love You Daddy" on it :) So I'm packing it in my hospital bag and I'm going to give it to him when she's been born! Also I'm going to leave it as late as possible and do a 'Demi Moore' for him. I might give it to him for his birthday which is 6th may.

otchayaniye · 30/03/2011 11:30

He should be buying you something! That said, it all pales into insignificance. My husband presented me with a lovely Bottega Veneta bag and I was like 'nice bag. Anyway...'

I did give my husband money for a second hand Porsche though. I guess he considered that a birth present.

BikeRunSki · 30/03/2011 11:46

An espresso machine!

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