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Maybe find out what food places are in the hospital she is in and send a card with gift cards to those places? My brother was in the hospital for a few months and it can get REALLY expensive to eat at subway every single day 2 meals/day etc.
Food! Not sure how you'd do it, but maybe contact a caterer near them and arrange for a couple dinners to be brought to their home...?
omg. I'm so sorry! Poor baby, I'll be thinking of him/her.
And I agree, food gift card. Maybe google yelp or whatnot to find good take out places near the hospital?
Or how about some portable games to keep them occupy while waiting during the baby's surgery?
@CorgiTales: That's a good idea.
@MsJeep23: I just found out that they're going to be at the hospital (7 hours from home) for like a month so I don't think that would work. Great suggestion though.
I don't have a suggestion besides flowers, but I just wanted to say I hope their baby is ok!!!!!
I agree with food. They are probably going to be in the hospital non-stop, and won't even have a chance to enjoy the flowers. A nice delivered meal though would surely be appreciated as hospital food options can become old really soon. A thoughtful handwritten note certainly would help too.
@Gerbera: How much do you think would be sufficient for the gift card? $100?
@UpstateCait: Oh my. :( Def go with CorgiTales' idea--food is one of those things you need but is such a pain to think about when you are in crisis!
They're lucky to have friends like you!
@CaitMarae i think that they will appreciate ANY amount. Don't worry about it being too much/too little-- just give what you can afford and I'm sure they'll be grateful.
I'm not sure where in TX they are but I live in Houston and almost all the restuarants by the hospital are pretty good. I think anywhere you get the CG for would be good but maybe try to get somewhere that has an option to deliver too?
Are they religious? If so, a good faith based book would help I think. And I also like the food idea.
I believe she's at the Dallas Childrens Hospital. By chance is anyone familiar with that area that could give me some suggestions?
I think you guys are right. The flowers would be a nice thought but not really useful. They could atleast get use out of a gift card. Maybe I could even just get a Visa/MC prepaid so they can use it anywhere.
I totally agree with the food! When we had our baby in the NICU you spend so much time at the hospital that the food bill realllly adds up. You think its about $10 for two people to eat and thats about 3 times a day for how ever long the baby is in the hospital. Another thing is that when your child is in the NICU you spend ALOT of time just sitting next to the baby. It can get quite lonely, nerve wracking and honestly boring just sitting there. I would go to a local book store and find some sort of support or inspiring book for them to read.
Its a long, hard and rough journey they are starting out on. I remember ANY support was the best. Even if it is just a little card sent to the hospital.
What about an Edible Arrangement (fruit bouquet)? They can be delivered nationally.
I'd caution against delivering plants or balloons - I used to volunteer at a Children's Hospital and these were big "no, nos".
I used to live in Dallas, but its changed a lot since I lived there. I'm not even sure what is near the hospital. Post on the Dallas/Ft. Worth board - I'm sure local bees would help you!
Yep, I'd go with food too. Or maybe some comfy pj's. Because she's newly unpreggo, she might not have many comfortable things to wear. Also, I'd stay awyay from the flowers, just as a precaution. I know that in certain hospitals, or at least on certain wards they don't want the flowers. The smells can be too overpowering and I believe there's also something about germs, or pollen, or maybe insects? Jeez, I don't remember but I know there's something that prohibits them in certain situations.
You guys are very thoughtful to send something. They must be going through so much stress. I hope it all works out.
I agree with @CorgiTales: that any amount would be appreciated.
I would perhaps do intervals of $25 gift certificates to different restaurants. I vote actual gift certificate to different restaurants because it's such a pain to figure out where to eat. You'll take the guess work out for them if you google Yelp and such. And $25 should be sufficient for two meals delivered. Different restaurants so they have variety.
How about a GC to also a local coffee shop as well that also carries desserts? A nice treat and I'm sure there'll be late nights for them.
The edible arrangement post up above gave me an idea. How about putting together also a pseudo gift basket yourself if you know where they will be staying near the hospital? With some fruits, chocolates, vitamins, etc? Little pick me ups for them. The fruits and vitamins because going in and out of hospitals, the stress, late nights etc will take a toll on their immune system.
Oh another idea on that PJ theme, what about things like hair brushes, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, houseshoes? I am sure they weren't packed for any of that, and maybe a few simple outfits like jogging suits or tracksuits for the mom?
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A friend of mine gave birth to her daughter this week and there were complications. This morning her husband posted on her FB that they found out that the baby had to have multiple open heart surgeries and that baby and mom were being air lifted to a children’s hospital for the procedures. My friends and I want to send her something to let her know that we’re thinking of her. I was thinking flowers but would there be something better to send?
We’re in NY and she’s in TX (her husband is in the military) so whatever it is will need to be shipped. Thoughts?