Mother of future grandchild birthday

Wallsendgran

Hi it is my son partner birthday in August she is pregnant with my first grandchild 5 months. I am wanting to give her a special present any ideas

A pamper day at a local salon or spa, my DiL’s and DD really enjoyed them during pregnancy.
(They should have pregnancy packages )

Her pregnancy isn't really relevant to what you should give her. She is not the 'mother of your future grandchild' specifically, she is a person in her own right first. Give her something special for her that doesn't relate to her reproductive status, especially as an incubator for a grandchild for you. I don't mean that to sound as harsh as it is coming across, I just think you need to be wary of making her feel like you're only interested in the baby without a relationship with her first. That often doesn't end well. What would you give her if she wasn't pregnant?

Of course a pregnancy's relevant when thinking of presents. Anything involving alcohol, hot air balloon rides, etc is out for starters!

The pamper day sounds good. Maybe a subscription for monthly flowers or posh chocs deliveries?

Surely the OP was just giving a bit of background relating to the birthday girl’s circumstances. ?

What's wrong with a hot air balloon ride when pregnant? Anyway, I may be projecting here thinking of the time my MIL gave me pacifiers for my birthday when I was pregnant, knowing I wasn't planning on using them. The point is, give her a present that shows you are thinking of her, not just the baby she is about to produce.

CafeAuLait - still got the same MIL ? She sounds dreadful, I’m not surprised you weren’t very happy with those gifts !!!

Infinity2

CafeAuLait - still got the same MIL ? She sounds dreadful, I’m not surprised you weren’t very happy with those gifts !!!

She hasn't been part of my life (or my children's lives) for 15 years. Eventually I gave up and decided to be as invisible as she treated me.

Have you been on a hot air balloon ride Cafeaulait? I have. It is a fantastic experience but you bump down, the basket falls over and you end up lying on top of each other! Not ideal if pregnant!!

mumofmadboys

Have you been on a hot air balloon ride Cafeaulait? I have. It is a fantastic experience but you bump down, the basket falls over and you end up lying on top of each other! Not ideal if pregnant!!

No I haven't and I'm not sure I could handle the height. I don't think I ever will go on one. Like I said to OP, I hope she takes the sentiment of what I said and looks beyond the awkward way it was expressed.

Something luxurious so she can indulge herself, also washable, if for long term use!

mumofmadboys

Have you been on a hot air balloon ride Cafeaulait? I have. It is a fantastic experience but you bump down, the basket falls over and you end up lying on top of each other! Not ideal if pregnant!!

Yes, that happened when DH was treated to one - not ideal for a pregnant woman, I would have thought.

Something lovely for her, not anything to do with babies.

What a nice MiL. A pamper day would be perfect or some nice cosmetics (organic?).

I agree with cafeaulait

Give her something she likes

Have you acknowledge past birthdays ?
If not, giving her a present now may be weird

I second (third?) something uniquely for her
What does she normally like?

CafeAuLait - here’s some flowers to make up for that ultra crappy present all those years ago - good to hear you binned her off - she deserves it
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wallsendgran I’m assuming from your username you’re based in the north-east
Have a look at www.sarahhickey.co.uk
Sarah makes lovely things and you can visit her shop in Hexham or order online.
I gave DD and DiL silver bracelets at Christmas & they were both thrilled.

Congratulations on expecting your first grandchild

A spa day is a good idea, but give her a double voucher so that she can take a friend. If that is too expensive, how about a gift voucher for a nail bar or a pedicure? Some nice smelling body lotion for preventing stretch marks is another idea.

What's wrong with a hot air balloon ride when pregnant?

Apart from the fact that you’re not allowed in the balloon?

www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/faq

Or in the basket even.

We had the last balloon flight in Luxor before covid grounded them and the operator hovered 6 inches above the ground before helpers on land moved in to allow us to alight. Not the slightest bump occurred.

I love the way the FAQs say confidently that during landing you will be in the safe, seated landing position within the basket as instructed by your pilot. DD1 and I were in a compartmentalised basket, which landed on its side and bumped along at speed while we clung on desperately, while lying on our backs about 6 foot above the ground.

It was great. I’m glad I did it then because I now have a medical condition that would rule it out.

Maggiemaybe

Or in the basket even.

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Infinity2

CafeAuLait - here’s some flowers to make up for that ultra crappy present all those years ago - good to hear you binned her off - she deserves it
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Thank you. :-)

Some massages can not be had when pregnant. And also I would focus on her likes. Could you ask your son?

I may be in a minority but I hate pamper days. I have let a few expire..