My stepsister just had her baby a couple hours ago and I am getting ready to go meet him and visit the family at the hospital. Do I bring any type of gift or anything?? I'm not really baby-savvy..
I could be totally wrong but I kinda feel like they'll have enough stuff to lug home when it's time to leave. When my best friend had her baby, she didn't want "stuff," she wanted people to bring dishes of food to home and I was more than happy to oblige.
I agree with cooking them a few meals when they get home so all they have to do is toss them in the oven and eat. Newborns require a lot of time and attention so there's not much time left to cook for yourself.
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Hmm, very good points. I will just plan on cooking something for them.. I think she would definitely appreciate that more than flowers or stuffed animals.
You could bring flowers, then if they don't want to bring them home, they could just donate them to the hospital. When my nephew was born, I stopped at a florist to pick up some mums, and in my excitement, I locked my keys in my car and had to wait 2 hours for a locksmith before I could see my baby nephew.
I usually take cut flowers to hospitals. They liven up the room, and if people don't want to take them home, they just toss them.
And dito pp on dropping off food when they go home. Just remember that they probably won't want a ton of people parading through their house right away.
About the only thing I would take to the hospital MIGHT be a blanket (something they can use then, and/or is easy to get home). Food/meals that can be frozen and reheated are better when they get home.
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My in-laws brought me a card and flowers when I had just given birth to my daughter, and I found it really sweet. I did end up forgetting them at the hospital though.
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And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
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And dito pp on dropping off food when they go home. Just remember that they probably won't want a ton of people parading through their house right away.
haha iwantcake, that sucks but its kinda funny..

yea pirate, will probably just give the food to my stepmom to deliver.. she is helping them out a lot and I'm sure will be visiting quite often
Do not mess in the affairs of dinosaurs because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
I love you Missy. Even though you are not smart enough to take online quizzes to find out really important information. ~cew