Pregnant friend

[migirl]

We are going to visit one of DH's med school classmates at the end of this month, by which time his wife will be 8 months pregnant with their first child. Does anyone have any ideas as to what an 8-months-pregnant woman might want/need for herself? Anything you wish you would have had nearing the end of your pregnancy? Not having been pregnant myself yet, I have no ideas. Help!

[SueC]

I would have killed for a gift certificate to a spa to get a pedicure or a massage. Or a gift card to a bookstore, coffee shot, or restaurant would be nice. I'd go along the lines of anything that she can use to pamper herself.

[Meenah]

Manicure & pedicure!!!!! She probably cannot reach her own toes at this point.
Luanne

[HeartRN]

When I was pregnant, one of my friends gave me a little robe for baby and bath things for baby, but she also gave me a little basket of bath goodies! It was really nice. The shea butter stuff came in handy when I was having terrible back labor!!!

Marla

I second the pedicure idea! It feels so good and is nice to have pretty feet. When I was 37 weeks or so with my first, my OB actually commented on the color my painted toenails -- smart, smart man!
Flowers are always a nice gift, too.

[Flynn]

I chime in with a big YES to the pedicure idea. That was my most favorite treat when I was pregnant with my daughter.

If that is over your budget, get her some soap, candles -- stuff that makes you feel fresh, clean and NOT HUGE!

I received some really pretty but comfortable slippers for around the house and I LIVED in them when my feet swelled to almost twice their size!!

I guess since you don't really know her that's about all I have for this topic. If you knew her better I might suggest some loose but pretty lounge wear (not necessarliy pjs) for hanging out.

Good luck!

[migirl]

Thank you SO much for the suggestions guys! I'll definitely do something along the "pampering-the-momma-to-be" lines. They live in a different part of the country so although I really like the pedicure gift certificate idea, I'm not really sure about finding a salon where she could go. I love the bath products and slippers ideas, if I can't figure out the salon thing I may go with those. Thanks again!!!