Should I Show Up To My Wife’s Baby Shower? If So, What Is A Good Gift For A Husband To Give His Wife?
I am looking for ideas on what to give my wife as a gift for having our child. Is that something that is even done? Also, do I show up to the baby shower? Do I bring this gift to it, or do I wait until the baby is born?
My husband showed up at the end of our baby shower, but only to get the leftover food. And for a gift, my husband got me a necklace that says “MOM” and the ‘o’ is a diamond. He gave it to me at the hospital after I had the baby.
Good Luck!!
my friends husband popped in said hi and left and as a special gift for his wife he bought her a necklace with the birthstone for their baby on it and gave it to her in the hospital after she had the baby so its really up to you but i think its very sweet you would want to get her something for having your guys baby! what a guy!
no gift – just love her and be there to support her – enjoy looking at all the goodies!!!!
My son-in-law’s mom did a co-ed baby shower. ALL the men felt very uncomfortable. Matt enjoyed seeing all the gifts and pretended he was burping his daughter by holding a new baby outfit. It was really cute.
Maybe you should let them have the party for a while, then join. Also, if your baby is due to be born in the middle of the month and you know for sure that is the month your child will be born (this won’t work if your baby is due at the beginning or end of the month), buy her a nice (very nice if you can afford it) necklace or charm bracelet with all of your birthstones on it. And present it maybe when the 3 of you are alone after the baby comes.
Also some men have their OWN “baby showers”. They invite friends for say a poker party or along those lines, door admission is a pack of diapers…I think this is a great idea…
i would suggest a day out at the spa for after she has the baby she will love it, and give it to her at the shower, come at the end to help her pack her car with her gifts…
I think usually women only go to baby showers. I haven’t heard of a husband going to his wife’s shower.
You are a thoughtful husband. Speak with the hostess about when to show up at the shower. She might want you to show up at the beginning and greet guests, or she may want you to come later for the gift unwrapping part. I suggest bringing a gift (jewelry with the baby’s birthstone, perhaps?) to the hospital. If you also want to give her a gift at the shower, you could find a picture or figurine that depicts a mother and child. Good luck!
I would recommend getting her a gift while she is in the hospital and something for her, (when a baby is born everyone brings gifts for the baby and Mommy is forgotten) you could get her a dozen roses, and maybe a coupon books (ie. one whole night of sleep where you alone get up with the baby…this is a wonderful gift).
As for the shower, I would not have wanted my husband there as it is all women and sometimes the chats can get a little to into details, would depend on how comfortable you would be there, or just give her that time with family and friends. Although some people are having Co-Ed showers now.
Good luck!
I think you can show up towards the end – you want to miss the shrieking women gooing over onesies – that’s enough to make this woman gag. (I can only take so much cuteness!) =) BUT – everyone will want to see the daddy – and you’ll be needed to carry the gifts home! =)
As for a gift for your wife, one word for ya, man: DIAMONDS, another word for ya: JEWELRY. My boss got diamond earrings for the birth of her daughter, and a diamond pendant for the birth of her son. My friend’s sister got a diamond ring for each one of her two children. Another cool idea – get her a necklace or ring with the baby’ birthstone. My friend’s husband did that for their daughter – she was born in September, so my friend got a sapphire ring.
Let the women have fun and leave them alone!!!!
Agreed, don’t go. Your wife will be preoccupied and it will be better to allow her to show you the gifts later. Go have a beer with the boys while you can.
The baby shower is for the women. Just wait til the baby is born and take her a gift in hospital. Something cheerful helps because they can feel a little down after the birth.
I’ve never been to a baby shower where the husband has been present.So I say that if the person planning it invites you then show up….
Or at least find out when its supposed to end and show up 20 minutes before everyone leaves clutching a handful of your wife’s favorite flowers and maybe a few balloons.that say I love you and Thank You.And a good gift hubby gave to me was my first necklace pendant that said MOM on it.Get something that reminds her of why everyone is there and something that represents the gift she is giving to both of you:) Maybe a ring with her birthstone in it and the word MOM with the baby’s birthstone in it as well.
Just My Thoughts,
M.G
Congratulations Too
well i went to a baby shower about 2 years ago and the husband just made a quick appearance, said hello to everybody took some pictires and left the baby shower
I’d say, stay away from the shower.
As for a gift.
Wait till the baby is born and hire a nanny for the first ten years or so, but not a hot nanny get a stout one with glasses, like on the TV show.
Babies are awesome!
You dont need to get her anything all the gifts are for you too it’s your baby as well so if you do go just stand back out of the way and enjoy
It’s your baby too. You must be there!!!!
The gifts are to be brought by everyone except you and your
wife. If you like, you can bring some food, balloons,etc.
GOOD LUCK!!!***
There is a necklace that is usually out around Mother’s day, but I sure wanted it when I had my 1st child and better get it this time with this one..lol. But it is the one with a Mother holding a child on it. I think those are just perfect! And if you were going to show up to the baby shower.. do it close to the end! I think it is awesome that you are wanting to be a part of it all.
men can also go to baby showers, mine was on saturday and my dad and uncles came it was fun the place we had it was at the local casino resturaunt my dad had to go to work and one of my uncles had to work also but they had fun my other two uncles stayed and watched while us women played the games. get antything that you will need for the nursery would be a good idea.
Only to drop off the gift and give her a kiss and leave. (Unless other men will be there)
My husband got me a stroller, infant seat combo, and I was so excited, I’m almost started crying. So I think that would be a good one.
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