I’m 20 and have been in a serious long-term relationship with a guy since we were both 15. He has two step brothers, one of which is married with kids. I’ve known my boyfriend for close to 10 years and we’ve been dating for nearly 5 years. We weren’t dating when his niece was born. He and I were actually on a family trip when his nephew was born lol. I’m excited to tell my nephew that story when he’s older lol.
But I will be 100% honest, I have never liked kids, which is ironic since I am a toy maker lol. Last year, I decided to get involved with my “niece & nephew”, which I surprisingly enjoy. I am treated like an aunt by them and their parents. Although, I don’t think we’re taken as seriously by them since my boyfriend and I are unmarried and are step family. The kids are my boyfriend’s step dad’s bio grandkids.
About 2 weeks ago, we found out through my boyfriend’s mom (aka the kids’ step-grandma) that Emma (place holder name) is 4 months pregnant.
I already bought a pack of farm themed onesies (parents are pseudo farmers) in 6 months size and a farm themed sleeper two pack in 9 month size. My “future MIL” asked me to sew two cats for the current kids and I want to make a surprise 3rd one for the new baby. Right now, I have a keepsake box with the clothes in it and I’ll have the third kitty in there too. I’m also debating on typing up a letter for the baby to read in 10 years or so, but I think that’d be kind of weird for some reason lol idk.
What are some other things I can get my “SIL” and future niece/nephew? I don’t want to get a lot of clothes since they probably have a lot of hand-me downs from the previous 2 kids.
Anything handmade is good since I am a seamstress somewhat professionally and as a hobbyist. I’d to make something meaningful and useful for Emma and the baby.
I do not know the gender or any potential names.
TLDR: Already have a few ideas, looking for meaningful non-clothing gifts for future SIL and third baby.
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