New baby

Message edited 6/16/2005 7:21:33 AM.

I found that the best gift you can give a new mom is a home cooked meal. Once you get home with a new baby, the last thing you want to do is have to worry about having to cook is worth any gift you can buy

Message edited 6/16/2005 7:21:49 AM.

I would give her a basket filled with diapers, wipes and ointment. I go through that stuff like water and stuff like that is always much appreciated.

Did you want something more personal????

Since she isn't feeling all that great and didn't want to hold the baby, give her something for herself like a gc to massage or manicure. You can also bring a little something for the baby but don't give her a gift that is for the baby.

Oh- I'm sorry your SIL is going through this.

I would get her a gift certificate for a message or a manicure/pedicure. What about the book by Brook Schields? When she comes home from the hospital, I would be ther to help her as much as possible.

def. give her something for herself or do something for her.


Keyword: her

I definately want something for her and her only but I sort of wanted to give her something that is immediate gratification...not like a gc that she can use later...I want something for her for NOW!!!! does that make sense?

Thanks a million ladies

Message edited 5/11/2005 11:33:22 AM.

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Posted by steph4777

Since she isn't feeling all that great and didn't want to hold the baby, give her something for herself like a gc to massage or manicure. You can also bring a little something for the baby but don't give her a gift that is for the baby.

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Bring her some food. Maybe from her favorite deli or restaurant. My mom brought me a turkey sandwich and my dad brought cookies. At the time they brought them I did not feel like eating them.....but in the middle of the night after feeding my son.....they were great.

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Posted by elyssa222

I definately want something for her and her only but I sort of wanted to give her something that is immediate gratification...not like a gc that she can use later...I want something for her for NOW!!!! does that make sense?

Thanks a million ladies

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Then when you go see her do a little makeover for her. Bring comb/brush, curling iron and some makeup for her, etc..... Buy her a comfy new pjs or something to wear home. Maybe bring her takeout from her favorite restaurant.

what about when shes home to cook a meal and take care of the baby if she lets you. Give her an hour or more if necessary to just relax. Shes gonna need it.