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What are good 30th Birthday ideas for a new mommy?

We just had our first child so a getaway vacation may not work. I am also a little weary of having a party at home with an infant because I don't want the baby to get sick from outside germs. Any other creative ideas to sweep the new mom off her feet and make her feel special? Thanks =)

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1. A day trip to a nice spa.
2. A day at a nice spa.
3. Give her a few hours at a day spa. Get a certificate so she can use it in a few months when the baby has set him/herself a scedule, when she will feel better abotu leavign for a few hours.
4. Get her a card and be done with it.
5. your baby needs to build an immune system....so inviting other people over is not a bad thing.
6. Get her a spa gift certificate for her to relax. Get her the WORKS. Facial, pedicure, manicure, massage...etc. See if the gift certificates can be seperated, so she can go for a manicure one week (when she has the time!) and another treatment when she feels like it. The best thing you can do is watch the baby for a couple hours while she goes and enjoys these treats.
7. Give her a nice evening at home. Cook her a very nice meal.. include baby monitors so if the baby wakes up you will here it... if the baby wakes up don;t let her take care of it.. you should... rent and watch her favs or the new chick flicks she has been wanting to see.
8. A trip to a spa is great if you do that however you need to get her also maybe some bath and bodyworks or Victorias Secret lingerie. If you can't afford the spa the Victorias Secret and B&B would be great just by itself. Let her feel like she is still sexy. After having a child alot of women start to wonder if you still see them sexy or not. So reassure her. She must be fortunate to have someone care enough to go and ask questions and take the time out. Good luck with whatever you get her......and your new little one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Congrats............
9. Get a babysitter and take her out for dinner. I wouldn't worry about doing anything big. I think an evening out with grown up conversation and a nice dinner without interuptions would be fantastic!
10. Congrats on your new baby!!! Really, this all depends on how she feels. As a 1st time mommy, I can tell you that I would have rathered staying home with our newborn & celebrating with our family over anything else. But all women are different and if she's up for it, take her to a classy, romantic hotel for 1 night and cater to her every desire. Candle lit dinner, massage, 1/2 an hour for a bath etc. Have fun!!
11. I agree with the idea that baby needs to be exposed to other people to build up an immunity, and unless your friends have TB there's really no harm, but... I've got a five-month-old, I'm in my early 30s, I have a birthday coming up, and I think what I want is for my parents, the only people I trust as sitters, to come over and stay with my daughter while I go to a restaurant that's too nice to bring a baby too. (I am a great fan of the food at this restaurant; I don't merely want to go there because it's nice. And if it wasn't so 'nice' in a non-baby way, I would be very happy to bring my baby with me.) A day at a spa might feel a little wasted to me. :-( (Baby cares not how Mum's nails are...) Plus, it might not be the easiest thing to nurse while getting a facial...
12. Somthing to make her feel beautiful and desired
13. Congratulations! I have two grown children, so I'm thinking back......way back! Since you didn't tell us her personality, I'll try to answer it for both an extrovert and a more private type of character trait. If she's more a nester ( and who isn't after having a new baby), she might enjoy a nice quiet evening at home, complete with a romantic dinner; candles, flowers, soft music her favorite dish and a knock out dessert. Follow up with a massage and a personal gift like a piece of jewelry she would like. I always enjoy getting a necklace...and/or a tasteful but sexy lingere onsomb. You would probably though need to hire a sitter, trusted family member, friend to look after your new little one in their home for a few hours. If she's very outgoing and a social butterfly, I'd invite your closest friends/family over for an afternoon b-d party on a Saturday. Do all the preparations; food, beverage, house cleaning, some type of entertainment if desired, etc., but be sure to let her know before hand your plans, so she can nix the idea if she isn't yet comfortable with that type of thing yet. as for option number two and the babysitting dilemma, that's a toughie. Again maybe either a close relative/friend would be willing to forgo the party as a gift to her so she can relax and have fun for a few hours. Hope she enjoys her day. I hope I helped a little.
14. I am about to turn 30 and am 8 months pregnant with our second so I thought I'd put in my opinion :) I am not much of the spa type - so unless she has ever gone before by herself I wouldn't think that was the best option. And I in no way agree with this whole you have to build up the baby's immune system - that's nonsense. Party's are sometimes stressful - if she just has the baby within the last couple months I would hold off on a houseful of people. I agree with the person who suggested a night out! A quiet dinner out at a nice restaurant (no chain restaurants - some place small and intimate) and maybe coffee after sounds like the perfect escape to me!!! Have someone you trust to watch the baby and while you are out let her call home as much as she wants. Having some adult conversation and alone time with you may be all she wants. You will probably find yourselves missing the babe and taking dessert home! Congratulations ;)
15. Thats so nice of you to want to do this. My son was born the day before my 30th so everyone forgot my bday..including my hubby lol. I think it would be a great idea to get her a facial, or pedi/mani. Also maybe a mall gift certificate so she can get herself some regular clothes! Anything to help her relax and have time to herself. On the morning of her bday, let her sleep in and make her breakfast in bed...with a rose on the plate :) Congrats on your little one!
16. First, I think you should take into consideration how she feels about turning 30. For me it was just the end of the world and I was so bummed out, felt old, etc. In that case, I definietly think a celebration of some sort would be a great way to not only cheer her up, but to have a blast at the same time. The germs will be good for baby in the long run. If she's ok with it and not really a partier, have a nice dinner and long drive. I don't know where you live, but we have alot of nice scenery here in Ca. and we go to this foothill mountain, it's called Rocky Hill and you can see the whole city lite up at night, it's amazing! Or maybe dinner and a movie.......something really fun would be going out bowling or to a roller rink with all your friend like a bunch of kids, how fun would that be????