So, any suggestions to get my wife for her birthday -- which is 4 weeks away and one week after a scheduled c-section? Big bday indeed?

A great birthday present is "hire a maid or nanny" for 2 or 5 days. She would not be able to do a lot when she comes back from the hospital with the baby. Especially after a c-section.

If she has help, she might be able to take things a little bit easy and recover faster. Believe me she is going to need the help. Do not forget the flowers and the jewelry.

Well, I don't know what she likes, but most women would enjoy a day trip to a spa to relax. If she doesn't want to be away from the baby that long hire someone to come out and pamper her. A romantic dinner is always nice, too, just get/make her favorite food and light up a few candles.

Actions always outweigh things.

The gift of an all day love and dedication and I guess you can throw in a nice ring or necklace.....

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