As a surrogate, your relationship with the intended parents is unique and special. You’re carrying their baby, caring for their little bundle of joy until birth when they can start their own lives together. Many surrogates want to give their intended parents something special to acknowledge and honor this special relationship.
Gifts don’t need to be expensive and elaborate – they’re just an expression of friendship and the memories that you’ve made together. Here are a few gift ideas to consider for your intended parents.
Keep a journal and memory book for the intended parents throughout the pregnancy. This is a nice gift to present to them after the birth of the baby. Include ultrasound photos, photos of your growing stomach, and small notes that you’ve written on special days such as they day the pregnancy was confirmed. A memory book is something they’ll have forever and can share with their baby in the future.
The baby you’re bringing into the world will bond the four of you for a lifetime. Buying a gift for the baby is a nice way to honor the birth and send him or her off with love as they leave the hospital with their parents. Consider something cute to wear or a special toy to play with. If you’ve planned with the intended parents to stay in contact after the birth, give them a gift that can be opened on a future birthday. One of your favorite books from your own childhood is a nice choice.
Those first few weeks at home with a new baby can be hectic and overwhelming. Put together a gift basket filled with thoughtful items that the new parents can enjoy. You can include homemade baking, a bottle of wine, chocolates, and a gift certificate for dinner to be delivered to their home.
Flowers are always a nice way to say you’re thinking of someone and to celebrate the bond and relationship that you’ve formed with the intended parents.
The first Christmas is always special. Buy and wrap a gift for the baby to open on that first holiday – a toy, book, or a cute outfit are always welcome. Buying an ornament for the tree is another nice way to help the new parents celebrate Christmas. And it’s a gift they can put up on the tree for years to come.
Buy or hand make a card to give to the intended parents after the birth. Take the time to handwrite a personal note, letting the new parents know how amazing your surrogacy journey has been and how you know they’re going to be wonderful parents.
Whatever gift you decide to give the intended parents, they’ll know that it comes from the heart. They’ll appreciate that you’ve taken the time to think about them through the surrogacy process, honoring the unique experience that all of you share.
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