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[Shoopy]

One of my old roommates just called to say she’s expecting

I want to get her a gift that is more about her than it is about the baby, but that is still related to her being pregnant…does that make sense? LOL

I figured I’d ask all the mommies or mommies-to-be what they would have appreciated during the pregnancy or what would be really helpful now (if you are pregnant).

 

[aprilcait]

A gift certificate for a spa pedicure and some cozy socks could be nice.

Kashwere is very soft and cozy:
Camel: http://www.amazon.com/Kashwere-Comforts-Camel-Slipper-Socks/dp/B0011FWRFO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1216912940&sr=1-3

Pink: http://www.amazon.com/Kashwere-Comforts-Pink-Slipper-Socks/dp/B0011BNVW6/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1216912940&sr=1-19

Lilac: http://www.amazon.com/Kashwere-Comforts-Lilac-Slipper-Socks/dp/B0011BI144/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1216912940&sr=1-7

 

[Anna0499]

I''m not a mommy or a mommy-to-be but when my sister announced she was pregnant (after IVF) I bought her a new digital camera and a Coach diaper bag, both in pink, her favorite color. I wanted her to know she could still be stylish with her baby and be able to take a lot of quality pics to send us.

 

[omieluv]

Date: 7/24/2008 2:40:38 PM
Author: IndyGirl22
I''m not a mommy or a mommy-to-be but when my sister announced she was pregnant (after IVF) I bought her a new digital camera and a Coach diaper bag, both in pink, her favorite color. I wanted her to know she could still be stylish with her baby and be able to take a lot of quality pics to send us.

Great ideas, I bet your sister was happy with your selections! She is going to be a stylin'' mommy!!

 

[Anna0499]

Date: 7/24/2008 3:59:01 PM
Author: omieluv

Date: 7/24/2008 2:40:38 PM
Author: IndyGirl22
I''m not a mommy or a mommy-to-be but when my sister announced she was pregnant (after IVF) I bought her a new digital camera and a Coach diaper bag, both in pink, her favorite color. I wanted her to know she could still be stylish with her baby and be able to take a lot of quality pics to send us.

Great ideas, I bet your sister was happy with your selections! She is going to be a stylin'' mommy!!

Haha thanks. She was the oldest and the first out of the five of us to be married/pregnant so it was a big deal and after all the hormone therapy and struggles she had to endure to become pregnant I just felt like I wanted to make her feel special...especially because I know many women feel very un-stylish when they are pregnant (who wouldn''t - a lot of maternity clothes are blah!).

 

[qtiekiki]

The first thing that comes to my mind was a body pillow. I think it''s because it''s the only gift I got from anyone during the pregnancy (not including gifts from baby shower). It really helped me to sleep comfortably.

I like the mani/pedi idea. Maybe you can look into gift certificate for prenatal massage. Or if your friend is into fitness, then maybe prenatal yoga classes would be nice.

 

[LaraOnline]

The body pillow seems nice.
Dressing yourself is a huge issue in pregnancy, really it was a main issue for me,
just trying to cover that belly, keep warm and comfortable!

By the end, you're stuck with pants that don't do up, tops that ride up, scarf-like arrangements to cover your bump etc etc. It can be horrible..

So, my suggestion is: do you think you could buy her some NICE preggy clothes...a couple of really nice, long tops - or a top and stretchy skirt, or a dress, etc, that will fit her happily right through the pregnancy, and look good too for a variety of occasions too?

If you get one(s) with access from the front, she might use it to breastfeed, as well...

My favourite from my first pregnancy was a very stretchy pull-on dress in an animal print

 

[Shoopy]

Thank you all for the suggestions. I didn''t even think about the body pillow (or the prenatal massage).

As for preggy clothes, that would be an awesome idea too but she and I have very different taste in clothes.