What Should I Get My Intended Parents for the Holidays?
The holiday season can be a great time for intended parents and gestational carriers to bond. Whether you want to exchange gifts depends on the IP-GC relationship. If you’re unsure whether you should get a gift for your intended parents, you can ask if they feel comfortable with it and go from there.
1. Thoughtful
The agency will ask for information about you and your family as well as your favorite hobbies, sports teams, TV shows and movies, flowers, role models, restaurants, etc. These answers will be given to the intended parents and gestational carrier. The questions may come up again during the match meeting and can help later when you’re trying to come up with gift ideas. As your relationship grows, you may pick up on things they enjoy or learn more about each other.
2. Practical
Did your intended parents just move to a new home? Have they been talking about something they need to buy but keep forgetting? They might appreciate a thoughtful gesture and you giving them something they can actually use, like a bowl set, soft blanket, scarf, wall hanging, a plant, etc. Letterboards are a fun gift idea and can help document the pregnancy and milestones after the baby is born.
3. Handmade
If you have a knack for creativity, personalized gifts are a great option! Anything from coffee mugs, tumblers, a t-shirt, or another decorative item with a message of your choice on it. There are kits you can buy and do it yourself, or you can look online for something you can customize. This is a fun option because the opportunities are endless!
4. Jewelry
You don’t need to buy a high-end piece of jewelry from a jeweler. A simple necklace or bracelet with a message transcribed on it can be a keepsake long after the baby is born. There are plenty of online shops that have options with inspirational words as well.
5. Experiences
Do you know of a fun activity you could all do together? Consider inviting the intended parents along for a day trip to a museum or festival and paying their admission. Something like this will require coordinating everyone’s schedules, so it will likely be less of a surprise gift. You can also get them a gift card or certificate for something they would enjoy, like a spa. Keep in mind that gift cards to their favorite stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are safe options.
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all response to the question of what to get your intended parents. Truthfully, no one expects gifts, especially since you are growing the greatest gift for them! If you do feel inclined to get them a gift, hopefully, this list can help you get some ideas. They appreciate you regardless!