New Mommy Gift

calindi

My FSIL is due next week, and so should be having the baby soon!  Since we can't be up there until a few months after the baby is born, I want to send something shortly after the birth to congratulate them.  I've already started buying cute baby stuff, but I want it to be for the new Mommy & Daddy rather than for the baby!

I was thinking Edible Arrangements, as it'll give them some tasty healthy snacks.  Should I send this to the hospital, or wait until she's home?  Do you have any other suggestions on what I could send?

For those of you expecting or with children, what would you want after you give birth?

babybchbum

I would send the edible arrangements to the house. That way they really have the opportunity to enjoy it rather than it being "something else" someone sent them at the hospital. There will be so much going on waiting until they are home will mean a lot.

Beads921

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[QUOTE]I would send the edible arrangements to the house. That way they really have the opportunity to enjoy it rather than it being "something else" someone sent them at the hospital. There will be so much going on waiting until they are home will mean a lot.
Posted by babybchbum[/QUOTE]

<div>Agreed. It's exactly what I was going to say. I think it sounds like a great idea!</div>

Blue & White

I would send the edible arrangements to the house too, maybe like a week after they get home.  They'll need something to snack on in those late nights

One of BF's coworkers had a baby last night, so I was like "omg this could be the thread I wrote!" except it was about a relative not a coworker   congrats to your sis-to-be!

AudgiePodge

Send it to their home.  If you could somehow send some dinners too, that would be awesome.  I remember being exhausted after getting home from the hospital for a few days to get used to adjusting on so much less sleep, I didn't have the energy to cook anything.  My sister came over to help tidy up for a week.  That was amazing too.  I can't really thing of anything tangible other than meals. 

calindi

The good news is FBIL owns a restaurant, and comes from a big Italian family, so they won't lack for food!  Thanks for the input - I didn't want it to go to waste, or be yet another person to send flowers.

Wrkn925

My cousin had her son on her birthday.  :-D
So I made her this bracelet that day and gave it to her at the hospital.  It's her son's initials, and their birthstone.

And I took her these flowers. 


ETA: Whatever you do, send it to the house, they'll have a baby to pack home.

loves2shop4shoes

Edible arrangements sounds like a great idea.  I agree with the others though, send it to their house.  It'll be one less thing to have to transport back from the hospital.

TheMutleys

Yes to sending the edible arrangement to their house.  I don't know when you planned on ordering it, but I would wait to see what type of labor & delivery she has.  She could be in the hospital for 2 days, or up to 4 after a c-section.  I would also wait a couple of days after they get home to send it. 

Personally, I liked getting flowers at the hospital.  It made the hospital feel warmer for the little bit of time that we were there. 

After birth, I just wanted to sleep and be with the baby.  Our favorite 'gifts' were the numerous bottles of champagne.  Haha.  We also got some gift certificates for nice restaurants.  I got a gift certificate to a local spa.  We have yet to use any of those, and he is 6-months-old. 

Best baby item:  Aden and Anais Swaddle Blankets  (They also sell them at Target.) 

jemmini6

I must be a bad friend, LOL.  One of my BM's had a baby last Tuesday and FI's best man's wife had their baby yesterday and my sister is due in a few weeks too.  We aren't planning on sending them anything, but I do want to take my friend out for a 'gettaway' night eventually (probably won't be for a few months, obviously). 

I think Edible Arrangements to their house seems nice though.

skyler1108

I would say house as well. When my nephew was born my sister went home after just 24 hours. That would not be enough time to order an edible arrangement and have it sent there.

hetshup

Maybe you could send a maid service over? Then they'll at least have a clean house.

And if she's breastfeeding, lanolin soaked nipple pads. I give them to everyone I know having a baby and they all love them.

mandi921vh

Send it to their home only because people send so many things to the hospital as it is, it will be one less thing they have to shove in their car when they take home their new baby. 

aah009

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[QUOTE]Maybe you could send a maid service over? Then they'll at least have a clean house. And if she's breastfeeding, lanolin soaked nipple pads. I give them to everyone I know having a baby and they all love them.
Posted by hetshup[/QUOTE]

<div>Agreed. Or since the couple might be having some sleepless nights maybe they would enjoy a movie basket. DVD's, Candy, Popcorn.. ect. </div>

calindi

Ooooh, I like the maid service idea!

I do have to tread lightly, though - I don't want to overstep my role, as we've only met a few times and their family tends to be not overly personal with each other.  I'd hate to have her think I'm saying her house is messy or get creeped out by nipple wipes, as nice as both things would be for a new Mom.  I'm just afraid of how she might read it.

I'll definitely wait a few days - send a card right away, and wait until she's home for the Edible Arrangements!  Their anniversary is in May - maybe I can send an eco-friendly maid for their anniversary?  So they have non-toxic cleaners and a clean house?

Thanks for the ideas and input!