Mother's Day is coming up - this is my first one as a mom, and I've been thinking about what I want to do. My H is a terrible gift giver and surprise planner, so I find that I'm happiest when I tell him exactly what I want and want to do. Otherwise, he gets very nervous and waits until the last second, and I end up disappointed.
So - what are your plans? Have you had awesome Mother's Days in the past? Have you gotten a gift you like, or do you not do gifts?
Post by coffeequeen14 on May 1, 2017 11:57:16 GMT -5
My birthday is late April and our anniversary is early May. Mothers Day comes at the tail end of that so we tend to just do breakfast of my choice and an activity together like the zoo or something.
My mom gets crunchy I don't do enough for her but she typically works on sundays. MIL gets crunchy we don't do things on her schedule but when we lived close we were an hour from her still and I didn't want to spend my whole Mother's Day in the car and doing things I didn't want to do anyway. . I'm used to pissing people off in Mother's Day
My family usually gets together for a meal on Mother's Day. So, this year won't be any different - just that I'll also be a mother like my mom, my sister and (before she passed) my Grandmother.
Honestly, all I'd like from my husband is a card and maybe a fresh flower. I'm easy.
Post by spicysalmonroll on May 1, 2017 12:11:17 GMT -5
It's my first as well. Well, last year I was pregnant so he bought me a nice robe and card and that was sweet! The restaurant we got married at does an amazing Sunday brunch every week and we've been wanting to go. I mentioned to him that they are probably taking reservations for Mother's Day. That was me dropping the hint but I don't know if he actually picked up on it so I might have to just come out and tell him I want to do that lol. I don't need an item gift.
(my mom lives across country so I don't do anything for her and really never have, we're not very close)
I should probably either remind H myself or tell my friend to text him and remind him. Last year he didn't even acknowledge the day and when I pointed it out after he said I wasn't a mom yet
I just want flowers and a card. I did drop a hint that I wouldn't mind getting my car windows tinted.
I'm going to ask DH to plan something. My mom will be away but I'm actually kind of glad to spend the day with just "my family". I also asked DH to fix or replace me necklace that has my DD initial on it to add DS. I'll probably have to mention it again so he doesn't wait until the last minute.
Post by hummingbird125 on May 2, 2017 15:07:48 GMT -5
I'll actually have a friend in town that weekend, which I'm sorta bummed about. I didn't realize it was Mothers Day weekend when she booked her trip. If she wasn't here, I'd want to go all out for it (brunch, day in bed, whatever) - but I'll feel awkward enough getting any sort of gifts/recognition when she's here. Bleh.
DH mentioned that his parents want to have us over on MD, so maybe we'll do that if it's after my friend has left (I thiiiink her flight is early afternoon)
I'm going to ask DH to plan something. My mom will be away but I'm actually kind of glad to spend the day with just "my family". I also asked DH to fix or replace me necklace that has my DD initial on it to add DS. I'll probably have to mention it again so he doesn't wait until the last minute.
Where did you get the necklace? I've been looking for something where I could add initials or birthstones or something, but I haven't found one I like!
I should probably either remind H myself or tell my friend to text him and remind him. Last year he didn't even acknowledge the day and when I pointed it out after he said I wasn't a mom yet
I just want flowers and a card. I did drop a hint that I wouldn't mind getting my car windows tinted.
I'm going to ask DH to plan something. My mom will be away but I'm actually kind of glad to spend the day with just "my family". I also asked DH to fix or replace me necklace that has my DD initial on it to add DS. I'll probably have to mention it again so he doesn't wait until the last minute.
Where did you get the necklace? I've been looking for something where I could add initials or birthstones or something, but I haven't found one I like!
He got it at a jewelry store. I'm not sure they'll be able to add another initial. It was a simple necklace with just my DDs initial in the center.
I'm going to ask DH to plan something. My mom will be away but I'm actually kind of glad to spend the day with just "my family". I also asked DH to fix or replace me necklace that has my DD initial on it to add DS. I'll probably have to mention it again so he doesn't wait until the last minute.
Where did you get the necklace? I've been looking for something where I could add initials or birthstones or something, but I haven't found one I like!
Look on etsy! I ordered my mother in law a bracelet with the grandkids named and birthstones
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Post by coffeequeen14 on May 5, 2017 20:22:28 GMT -5
I'll put this here even though it's a random.
A year or two ago a friend got me a bunch of essential oils that have sat around since. I wanted to use them soooo I bought stuff to make bath bombs with them. S1 and I made a whole bunch today which will be Mother's Day presents for my mom and mil and a neighbor who is awesome to us. I'm super excited.
coffeequeen14, I used my first bath bomb ever a couple weeks ago and I actually kind of really loved it. If someone gave me a bunch for mother's day, that would be awesome! Its a great idea.
As for us, mother's day plans... well, we don't have any. We aren't really big holiday celebrators, but even so, I get a bit of a pang about mother's day. Maybe because I never really thought I would be a mom, I dunno. I REALLY want a "mom ring" but everything I look at is so cheesy and junky looking. My mom has one that is yellow gold with a small heart in the center and 2 smaller flanking hearts, each with a birthstone. One for me, one for my sister. It is simple and meaningful. Someday I want something like it, but I haven't found the right piece yet. Plus, well, I don't know if I am done having kids! Haha.
This year we probably won't really acknowledge the day. Sundays are my "sleep in and get random stuff done" day anyway, so nothing special there. DD1 turns 3 just after mother's day, so we are focused on her party coming up. And then, my mom turns 60 a couple weeks after that. She hates celebrating, but I intend to make a nod at least. She helps me out in a lot of ways, so I need to show her how important that is to me and to her granddaughters.
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