Pregnant wife's 30th... help!

[expectantdad85]

Hi All,

Newbie on the forum. Here to pick up some tips and to shout for help if I need it! My wife and I are expecting our first child in November and are both very excited. It's been a difficult year, having been through four miscarriages to get here. Therefore, I want to do something special for my wife's 30th, both to commemorate the milestone birthday and to acknowledge the year she's had and the fact that she is pregnant. Ladies (and gents!) please help!
Here is what I have planned so far:
1) A 'This is your Life' style book with photographs and messages from friends and family
2) Unlimited treatments in a spa
3) Dinner in a Michelin Star restaurant

And that's where I'm stuck. Father-in-Law is buying her a bathrobe and some comforts for the birth and afterwards, but I really want to buy her something that she will have for life... possibly an eternity ring?

She is a very classy, beautiful ex professional dancer/model but clothes or similar seem to be pointless at the moment as she is growing out of things quickly! Any help is much appreciated. I have approximately £1500 to spend.

Thanks in advance!

PS: My wife is currently 14 weeks pregnant, will be almost 17 weeks on her Birthday!

 

[LouiseB]

Awww aren't you lovely

Not sure about the ring... great 30th present, but not really pregnancy friendly.

I keep on wanting my huby to get me one of those charm bracelets where you add a charm for each occasion - you can get some really classy ones. Pandora moments are nice, although some of the charms are more like shapes than occasions but there are alternatives

That is what i would want anyway.

 

[teampc]

hmmm ill have a think for you, I always think a charm bracelet is a great gift to be kept forever and it can be added to at every birthday/christmas/holiday/special event

I got one for my birthday when I was younger and I love it, its got so many memories attached to it now, whenever I wear it I remember all different things that I have done, i would probably stick with a traditional style one in either gold or silver depending on her style, as they will be a lot easier to always get charms for

a ring with an engraving in it would be a lovely idea, but dont just go to the high street and get one that looks like any other eternity ring, think about her style, her other jewellery etc and find one thats just perfect for her

 

[i.love]

I like the idea of charm bracelets too

was thinking... what about her portrait being painted? You can have it done from a photo, so it would be a surprise. Just a thought.

 

[midnight]

a charm bracelet sounds fab you could also a charm for it when the baby is born

 

[DaisyPurple]

I'll bet she would fall in love with a pandora bracelet, I love mine and each charm means something special

 

[mikid]

I would say eternity ring! Although I had to stop wearing my engagement ring towards the end of my pregnancy (refused to take off my wedding band) I wouldn't have minded having it to gaze at and look forward to wearing once bubs is out!

Also its traditional to get an eternity ring when your first child is born (still waiting for mine haha!)

Those pressie's sound just lovely, i'm sure she'll be really pleased with all the thought you've put into it to make it so special for her. It's my 30th later this year and hope my hubby plan's something as lovely as that

 

[Amyrose]

A. arent you so sweet and lovely! B. where can i buy one just like you
I think she would love a Pandora charm bracelet with some really meaningful charms on it. wow shes going to have a fab birthday

 

[Sarah13]

You sound lovely and thoughtful! My hubby would never think of anything, reminds me I'll need to make some big hints about an eternity ring when little one is born!

I agree with the others, pandora bracelet would be lovely, or even a special piece of jewelry made for her. I had my wedding ring made to suit me, it's a one off in white gold and black diamonds so really personal and has a special message engraved inside in welsh cos my hubby is welsh. You could def have something designed and made within your budget, time might be a problem though if you only have a couple of weeks, but speak to any little local jewelry designers they might be able to fit you in.

 

[expectantdad85]

Thank you so much for all of your help and input. Also, congratulations to you all!
I'm thinking of going down the custom jewellery route as I designed and had made my wife's engagement and wedding ring; good point though about the eternity ring not being very comfortable later on in the year! I may go for either a necklace or bracelet... am currently looking on the pandora website for ideas/inspiration as well.
Many thanks again; if anyone else has any ideas please feel free to input!
x

 

[BabysMomma]

Aww how thoughtful are you! You're defo a keeper

Maybe a lovely, romantic holiday before bambino arrives? Gives you both a chance to chill and have your last getaway beforehand.

Jewellery is always appreciated though, especially if its custom made and designed by the person who is giving it. x

 

[teampc]

slightly off topic...i was telling hubby about this this morning and mentioned the eternity ring being traditional for when first child is born and he looked panicked lol
im going to go out on a lim here and suggest I wont be getting on lol

 

[Sarah13]

Teampc, you still have a few weeks left so you never know! My hubby thinks it's a con women have invented to get more nice jewelry, and says that a wedding ring already means eternity so why do I need another! Men eh!!

 

[teampc]

lol im not convinced - his face looked more than a bit concerned no doubt we will get to it and he will decide that its a silly tradition and I should be happy with my wedding and engagement rings lol

 

[hopefulmummy]

Ha, I think your hubby is partly right! An eternity ring traditionally used to be given on a 25th wedding anniversary but so few people are getting there now the jewelley industry created this instead! Then again I wouldn't turn one down! X

 

[teampc]

ssshhhhhhuuusssshhhhh hopefullmummy, with talk like that we wont stand a chance

 

[hopefulmummy]

haha! I'd be happy with a charm for my Links bracelet my parents gave me when I told them I was pregnant. to be honest, I'd be happy with a bunch of flowers and a kiss I think we'll be so happy staring at our new baby!

 

[teampc]

lol theres no harm in dreaming tho eh

i think i will be happy with a hug and being left to sleep lol

 

[ilovecheese]

Hello, well done you for being so thoughtful. My friend bought his wife a platinum and pink diamond earring and necklace set. Avoids the ring problem and having something like that is just timeless and she can wear it all the time. Good luck!