Can i be anymore excited? (see below)?

ok this is more brag than needing answers. I am going to be an Aunty a real one not to just my friends' kids. the blessed event is August 2007 and i just got the ultrasound sent to me!!! (the realization has finally kicked in!)Since i have to pick someone to get 10 points: any ideas what to get the new baby? My sis is sooo organised already...creativity needed. i have already bought her a billy bob buck teeth baby pacifier as a joke at her hubbys suggestion..but need something really sweet and sentimental.

Can i be anymore excited? (see below)?
The best gift I received when I was pregnant was a beautiful keepsake box to hold all the little treasures from my baby - - first haircut, first band aid from her shots, and now I am putting in little notes she writes me. The box is beautiful and I am sure that you can find something on line. Very sentimental
Reply:Congrats!
Reply:Anything from Baby Einstein is a good choice. Noting like getting the baby's brain going and it's unisex!
Reply:Congrats aunty!!
Reply:for your sister....get her a nice gift certificate for a massage and spa place..she will need it, specially in the summer time.
Reply:Buy a toy for it's bed to keep the baby quiet...;)
Reply:hmm all babies need clothes and the new mommy will definately appreciate diapers, wipes baby soap things like that...mabee the new mommy will just need a break once in awhile...be the sitter too..just help out she will love it all...
Reply:Get the baby an I love my Aunt bib, and a onesey.
Reply:Diapers and baby wipes , I just had my 1st grandchild on the 5th, Cute little girl. whoever thought I would be a papaw.....But she had everything but enough diapers....Hope it helps and Congrats.....:)
Reply:I am going to be a real aunt in September 2007!!!! Isn't it the most exciting thing?





I am thinking of choosing something to buy for the baby that my brother and sister-in-law really need, like a car seat, high chair, swing...something that is a necessity and it would help them tremendously if they didn't have to pay for. I am praying for a niece...I think it would be so great for my little brother to have a daughter! Plus, my little girl is the only grand-daughter, so it would be nice for another girl to even out the scales! Oh, and if it is a girl I will probably buy her some sort of jewelry, like a bracelet.





Congratulations!
Reply:Firstly Congratulations and if your sister is that organised have you thought about getting something for mummy as well as baby.





Maybe a pampering kit, a pregnancy massage or a keepsake such as a Pregnancy journal, Belly cast kit or a photo session for the family before or after baby is born. Just a few things I could think of, anything you do I am sure your sister will appreciate it.
Reply:It is really exciting I know. I would start out by buying little things since she'll probably have a baby shower right?? So I would mainly wait and see what she doesn't get and then you can help her buy whatever else she needs. For now you could start out with the nursery set (most people don't spend that much money at showers buying that stuff). If she already has that, then maybe start out with a little outfit (unisex) or blankets (receiving, she'll need lots of those), bottles with the nipple like the breast, or maybe a baby memory book (those are pretty special). Good luck and have fun...Just remember not to get toooo carried away aunty!!! Hahaha Congrats!
Reply:Congratulations! This is one blessed baby to have an Auntie so excited about his/her birth. I'd suggest one of the kits available to cast his/her precious little footprints in sand or something for posterity. They come with a frame, etc. and make a great little piece of artwork and a wonderful keepsake. You could spurge on a beautiful silver cup or spoon with a monogram.One inexpensive gift I love is called a boo boo bunny. It's only a washcloth tied to look like a bunny, but you can put an ice cube inside, and with only a kiss from mommy ,the boo boo bunny can make it all better.
Reply:CONGRATULATIONS! I think the perfect gift.. would be more to the parents, but it can be put up in the baby's nursery! Write a poem, and put a pic of the ultra sound and the parents on either side... Make it a sentimental poem (or if you are not a poet, find one online!!), Good lucky hon!!!
Reply:Get a scrapbook started for the new baby and add a few pics of your own in the front of family members when they were baby's and then now. Scrapbooking is not only alot of fun, but you can personalize them so much!
Reply:if you know how to knit, knit her/him something. Handmade things will probabaly be very mell apreisiated!! Or you could get her/him a blanket.
Reply:Baby's nails grow fast and they scratch themselves. They sell little light weight mittens to cover their hands while they are infants and they are really cute, plus they keep them from scratching their faces. You could make up a little goodie bag with child protective things like electric plug blocks, child-proof cabinet door locks. And maybe a good first baby Dr. Spock book. Congratulations Auntie! Maybe even get a cute picture frame and make a copy of the ultrasound picture and give to her as a "babys 1st picture"
Reply:congrats. Auntie... if you want to get her something she will use, the I suggest a pack-n-play (cage for them Lol!) or a swing. these are 2 of the things that a mother can actually put the baby in while they do other things, and believe me she will cry the day they out grow them.
Reply:if you have stores like JcPenny , Kohls , and other stores u can get onesy's, bibs, soft stuffed animals, books, etc.......





for your sister- Dipers, baby bath stuff.
Reply:Congratulations. Most of the time, the mom2be always gets overlooked. Remember that the mom2be needs some love and attention too. I would buy the mom a charm bracelet, and start it off with a rattle charm. When the baby is born, I would get a charm with the baby's name engraved and the d.o.b. Then, for every new occasion, I would add a charm. For example, for the first step I would get the mom a booties charm. For the first word, I would get her a "abc" charm. It's something that would last a lifetime and tells it's own story.
Reply:You should make her a family album with pictures of the two of you growing up and then with her having a baby..Leave room for her to put on the baby's firsts in it as well. Just a thought. Congrats
Reply:For baby:





You could go 'heirloom' and get a nice silver cup, or baby brush, or one of those first curl/first tooth sets. If you're more interested in toy, then I found baby einstein videos were enthralling for my newborn. Or you could go cutesy and get a personalized onesie, like "My aunt LOVES me" or "My aunt thinks I'm awesome!". You can get these at baby stores or get them personalized on ebay.





For Mom/your sister:





Being a mom for the first time is SOOO exciting--and so overwhelming! Thoughtful gifts would include a pamper basket for mom, or a 'pregnancy' photo session (she would get it done around eight months or so), or something sweet thanking her for making you an aunt. Also, a homemade coupon book with offers of free babysitting, dish washing, or meal preparation would be nice, or even ten or twelve home made meals that you can put in her freezer for easy dinner prep--those first few months are insane!! Mostly, though, I would suggest just offering her as much support as you can over the next few months--drop by and wash the dishes and do some laundry, because she won't be feeling like it, take her shopping, take her out to lunch or dinner (to remind her that she's not completely isolated). And be sure to share her excitement--there's a LIFE inside her!!





Good luck!
Reply:I would really wait. You have 6 months. Just my opinion but I just think it's too soon to start buying things.
Reply:have her a clock made with the babys ultra sound pic.It will run you around 15-20 bucks at the most.Wal mart, cvs pharmacy, even yahoo photos do it! congrats and best wishes
Reply:congratulations! just buy a variety of things like bottles, wipes, diapers, blankets, t-shirts, onsies, outfits,socks, no small toys, and whatever else you may see thats cute. stuff it all in a big cartoon character gift bag filled with decorative tissues.
Reply:Well, now that you've gotten her the BillyBob pacifier, don't think she'll really need anything else.....hahaha....very cute.





Make her a little "checkbook" full of certificates, like:


"Babysitting for Date Night"


"Babysitting for Hair Appointment"


"Free Trip to Grocery Store"


"4 loads of Laundry"


"Free Garden Work"


etc.


Just think of all the things she will not have time for, and offer to do them for her. Included several "Babysit Anytime" Coupons
Reply:I just saw a canister set on a tv show. It has 5 tin circles (different colors) and the tops have a space to pour plaster and make a hand print for the first 5 years. I absolutely love it, and wish I had it! It is usefull and sentimental. I have no idea where to get it though!
Reply:When I had my daughter my friend bought me a book/photo album to document her first year.





A sweet book would also be nice. I recommend "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch



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