What Mother's Day Means for a New Mom
My husband and I spent 4.5 years trying to conceive, so for me, that first Mother's Day was a very big deal. But beyond realizing for the first time in my life I wouldn't have to sit on the sidelines as mothers paraded their coveted role before my eyes. I finally understood why each year we take a day out of our busy schedules to honor mothers. Being a mom is hard work and every mother truly deserves this recognition. But, especially the first-time mom. Before Mother's Day arrives, take a moment and ponder what this event means to your her. The pressure is on, can you deliver? Here are some tips to make your Mother's Day tribute a success.
Honor Her Physical Sacrifice: Just think of everything she went through for you and your family this year. More than likely, she loves being the mother of your child, but she also misses her flat stomach. She's given up her figure, her modesty and her skinny jeans. Celebrate her new body by letting her know you still find her attractive and appreciate all she went through. A great way to do this would be to give the new mom in your life a gift certificate to a local spa for pampering or take her on a crazy, indulgent shopping spree for a new wardrobe. Help her remember that the sexy, beautiful woman you love still lives inside the mother she's become.
Let Her Know You Love Her and Your Child: Take her out for a romantic dinner and during the meal tell her all the things you love about your child. Tell her what a great mom she is and how much you admire her. Recall your favorite "firsts" with her, like the first time you held the baby, impressions you had the first time he smiled at you and even the first time you changed a diaper. She'll love that you find these moments endearing.
Give Her Something to Treasure: As Marylin Monroe said, diamonds are a girl's best friend and there is no time like the present to shower her with jewelry. Mother's jewelry can be a wonderful idea for the first Mother's Day gift. Mother's Jewelry is typically a piece of jewelry containing your child's birthstone that has their name engraved. Charm bracelets are another great idea. You can purchase a charm for your first child and add to it as other children enter your lives.
No matter how you recognize your wife this Mother's Day, try to remain sensitive to the fact that this holiday will be a very big deal for her (even if she tries to convince you it's another cheesy Hallmark creation). Even if she's never made a fuss out birthdays or Valentine's Day, remember this is her first Mother's Day. This will be your pass/fail as a husband. What you do (or don't do) will be recounted to friends and co-workers for years to come. No pressure, promise.
Published by Christina Marie
Putting my writing skills to good use for diaper money! Seriously, I'm mom to one amazing little boy and find all sorts of inspiration in him. I've been married for going on 8 years and still love my husb... View profile
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3 Comments
Post a CommentMy partner wasn't going to do anything until my mother asked him what present he bought me. At 3.30pm he rushed out and bought a 'from your daughter' card as it was the last one they had (we had a son) and a box of licorice (which he knows I don't like), there was a box of chocolates too that were nice, but guilt chocolate never the same. He knew how I felt, and I even sent him into town to pick up materials for the very special mothers day present I was making for my mum. In his defense he said that mothers day was never a big thing when he was growing up. it was a couple of weeks after my traumatic 'birth' which I am still in therapy for. the emotional and physical scars will never heal and I must say it was touching that he showed his appreciation for everything I had been through and was still going through, by pretty much confirming what an unworthy mother I thought I was. if he can't buy me a card because he thinks I deserve one next year then I hope he doesn't bother.
Great tips. My husband went a step further. When pregnant with first child I got a lovely card written with things my child wanted to say to me (and obviously my husband about how happy he was to be having a child). Nine years later (and a move to another country), I still have that cherished card. When the first "Official" mother's day came around, I recieved a bracelet (have 3 now from each child) and the appreciative dinner. I am a sucker for Mothers/Fathers Days - a celebration of being a parent is what we call it.
this will be my first mother's day! thanks for the great tips- I will be sure to pass them on.