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I'm suddenly an uncle
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Well, I will be in a few months, anyway or so I have just find out. And In 2 days I'm going to see my brother & his wife
Give me ideas for appropriate presents for the clever girl that will in october give my brother the son he's wanted for the last 10 years. Quick.
(She likes gardening, chocolate, sewing, seafood, "cosy things" (ie: warm clothes), laughing at my brother)
Give me ideas for appropriate presents for the clever girl that will in october give my brother the son he's wanted for the last 10 years. Quick.
(She likes gardening, chocolate, sewing, seafood, "cosy things" (ie: warm clothes), laughing at my brother)
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Also/or a DS or PSP. Also/or some music. Also/or a nice letter promising to do babysitting for them once they're comfortable with the baby not being within earshot so they can have some private time later.
New uncle here.
Seriously though, take them out to a nice dinner as a congrats gift. Maybe a gift certificate to some place that sells diapers and other baby stuff.
Just drop gifts on the baby! That's the norm.
I don't know that she would expect any gift, especially this early, but if you want to give something I doubt they would mind either. Avoid food gifts, for the same reason as above. Also avoid anything scented (lotions etc) because those can be a little nauseating also.
Honestly, you might be best off with a hug and a smile. There will be plenty of time to buy impractical (and practical) gifts later, once things settle in a little
My neice gets the gifts from me, and I get the hugs
Also if she's not due until October it's extremely unlikely that they have a definite idea of the gender (well, next to impossible really), so if you do get a gift I'd avoid anything gender specific.
Give a congrats and a hug and start saving for the baby!
Put some money aside for a nice gift for the baby shower or something. Or for when the baby is born.
She's been trying for like 7 years, had IVF 3 or 4 times
EDIT: Also it was her birthday last week. I got her the thing she asked for, but it's kind of a small present really and I wanted to up it a bit.
I like this. It's baby-oriented but ultimately for the parents. And you don't need to worry about it for almost a year.
I still don't think it matters. In fact, my sister had been trying for years and also did IVF 3 times. Weird.
Trust me. Their concern now is going to be the baby. Save the gift for the baby. Tell them how happy you are for them and that will be more than enough.
As a father of a 4yo and 1.5yo, this is what sticks out.
Steam
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You don't know my brother; he does not need such feeble things as your puny mortal "coupons". My only hope of avoiding constant babysitting duty is to basically leave the country. I've already accepted this, dealt with it and moved on with my life plans. (He is pretty persuasive)
I'm also pre-committed to buy all the books for the kid as well (I am the family book guy). They'll get plenty of "baby" presents when the time comes. I want to get something for her.
Steam
Only the strong can help the weak.
a hug and a cheek kiss.
overt enthusiasm at how awesome it is going to be an uncle.
maybe a nice bath set, with like those tub pillows and lavender and stuff. or even a little gift basket of some decaf tea (if she likes tea), a bath robe....
But mostly, just a hug and a kiss and happiness.
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So she's like not even a month yet? I honestly wouldn't do too much celebrating until at least the first trimester - June-ish? Maybe a card and some flowers if you have to get something.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elvang-Hot-Water-Bottle-baby-Alpaca-Cover/dp/B004CN1MCG/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1333108055&sr=1-1
So: ordered!
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Alternatively: My sister had her first child a couple of weeks ago, and my mums advice was basically that babies can never have too many clothes. They constantly loose booties (by kicking them off) and clothes get thrown up on and grown out of, etc. So spending that same amount you could have spent on something cute, but impractical, you could get a whole stack of gender neutral and simple every-day baby wear.
The babysitting offer is a great idea too, if it is practical. Also keep in mind, if its not something you can do on a regular basis, offering to go out of your way to do it on special occasions (for example, so that they can go away for the weekend or to dinner on their aniversary) would probably be a nice alternative. If you really don't trust yourself with the baby (I'm not saying this should be the case, but it may be vaild for some people), than you could offer to pay for and organise baby sitting for those special occasions.