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Mommy2Boys
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What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
I dont want to give baby gifts being he will be in the hospital for a couple months but I would like to give/do something nice for our friends. Just not sure what they would like at this time. Or should I wait for the baby to come home?
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
A gift certificate to a restaurant near the hospital so they can go out and grab dinner? Once the baby is home I guess they won't be able to do that for a while.
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| Posted 11/14/07 4:28 PM |
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littlejoy06
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Posted by Carolyn
A gift certificate to a restaurant near the hospital so they can go out and grab dinner? Once the baby is home I guess they won't be able to do that for a while.
That is such a great idea!!!
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| Posted 11/14/07 4:31 PM |
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Babygirl1
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Get them some super suppers. There is one in West Islip. I loved having these ready to heat freezer meals when I came home from the hospital and Im sure your friend has her hands full with a preemie.
http://sswestislipny.com/
ETA: added website
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nrthshgrl
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
I agree - food to heat up at home. Or gc of places to eat near the hospital. The last thing they're thinking about is food & it's the one thing a new mom needs to keep her strength up.
Also when I was going back & forth to the special care unit, I loved seeing the babies in their own little knitted hats. They weren't just another baby in the unit. They had their own little personalities via their hats.
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Belladonna219
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
I saw a GC to a restaurant nearby the Hospital. I think it is a very thoughtful gift. 
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Super Suppers!!
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| Posted 11/14/07 4:43 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Also when I was going back & forth to the special care unit, I loved seeing the babies in their own little knitted hats. They weren't just another baby in the unit. They had their own little personalities via their hats.
I like this idea alot! Kind of personal in addition to the food. Do they keep little hats on the babies in the NICU? I think he is probably in an incubator. I believe she was barely 30 wks. preggo.
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| Posted 11/14/07 6:53 PM |
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
If you like to cook, cook them a meal or two. They will really appreciate it!
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| Posted 11/14/07 7:05 PM |
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
They do use hats on preemies. Along with the food offer to drive you friend or just be at the hospital to help her pass time between feedigs. When my son was there I couln't drive back and forth and just having somone offer to take me was really nice.
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| Posted 11/14/07 7:12 PM |
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Jillysmom
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Coming from having babies in the NICU and not knowing when they were coming home. GC for coffee or resturants, near the hospital or even the offer to go with them to see the babies to break up the monoitny of going there day after day. It is very hard and I really made it through with kind words from moms on here and a really good friend who went through the same thing
The hospital gave the babies theri hats.. maybe a preemie outfit they can wear clothes when they hit 1600 grams
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Coming from having babies in the NICU and not knowing when they were coming home. GC for coffee or resturants, near the hospital or even the offer to go with them to see the babies to break up the monoitny of going there day after day. It is very hard and I really made it through with kind words from moms on here and a really good friend who went through the same thing
Did you want visitors? I figure I will give them a week to absorb all that is going on. We don't want to be intrusive. We know it is a hard time for them but we want to be there for them as well.
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| Posted 11/14/07 7:18 PM |
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sometimesmommy
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Posted by jellybean1420
Coming from having babies in the NICU and not knowing when they were coming home. GC for coffee or resturants, near the hospital or even the offer to go with them to see the babies to break up the monoitny of going there day after day. It is very hard and I really made it through with kind words from moms on here and a really good friend who went through the same thing
Did you want visitors? I figure I will give them a week to absorb all that is going on. We don't want to be intrusive. We know it is a hard time for them but we want to be there for them as well.
I agree about the food GC-there were days I barely ate and could have since the Drs have to do rounds etc and instead of going home I waited.
Also a blanket with the baby's name is thoughtful too-
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| Posted 11/14/07 7:22 PM |
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Posted by jellybean1420
Coming from having babies in the NICU and not knowing when they were coming home. GC for coffee or resturants, near the hospital or even the offer to go with them to see the babies to break up the monoitny of going there day after day. It is very hard and I really made it through with kind words from moms on here and a really good friend who went through the same thing
Did you want visitors? I figure I will give them a week to absorb all that is going on. We don't want to be intrusive. We know it is a hard time for them but we want to be there for them as well.
Ya know...in all situations...I find people try to stay away thinking that people want time but in the end...I think its when people need others the most. I would call and say that you want to assist them in anyway possible and let them tell you what they want.
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| Posted 11/14/07 7:23 PM |
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
I love everyone's thoughtful ideas.
I agree with Paulette. Although most of us would assume the same (that they want the time to themselves for a while), it can't hurt to call them and offer to be there for anything/drive them like another poster suggested, etc.
Theyre very lucky to have friends like you and your hubby.
I wish their baby all the best
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luvsun27
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
The NICU gave the babies hats in our hospital...but I'm sure you could give one also. I would say food would be the best thing to give.
When DD was in the NICU...everyone offered to come and visit, but the NICU didn't allow anyone in, except for parents, so I told everyone to stay home, and they could come visit when DD actually came home.
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jinglemommy
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Honestly when ds was in the nicu I didnt really feel like seeing too many people when i was home bc i was really just here to sleep. But that said maybe you could try to take them out to dinner one night....i know in winthrop we couldnt be in teh nicu during staff changes 7-8pm so we ate then.
my ds had hats from the hospital and i brought him in others taht went with outfits he eventually could wear...also blankets are nice and receiving blankets...they will use these for making the isolette bed.....
Books...i would read my son books while i visited and eventually they made it into his isolette to change his view.
oh and gc to go out is a great idea......
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dooodles
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Aside from all the other wonderful ideas the other women have given, I found this preemie book such a comfort. It gave me something to do as Mommy (DS was in an incubator and I was unable to hold him)
Also, while I am not a very religious person, we received religious artifacts that we hung from the end of his incubator.
Link to preemie.com
eta: I like that I have this book to look back on and read when I can
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Posted by dooodles
Aside from all the other wonderful ideas the other women have given, I found this preemie book such a comfort. It gave me something to do as Mommy (DS was in an incubator and I was unable to hold him)
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Also, while I am not a very religious person, we received religious artifacts that we hung from the end of his incubator.
Link to preemie.com
eta: I like that I have this book to look back on and read when I can
I got a book wen DC were in the nicu. It wasn't the same one but omg did i love it. It was so thoughtful and different and it was perfect for what i was going through.
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waterspout4
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Great ideas above!!! 
You can ask if they need anything set-up or bought for them. My brother's babies were so early that he didn't even have the carseat yet. I was able to take their credit card and buy what they needed. Premies usually shock the parents into realizing the things they don't have yet.
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| Posted 11/14/07 11:59 PM |
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Karen
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Posted by luvsun27
When DD was in the NICU...everyone offered to come and visit, but the NICU didn't allow anyone in, except for parents, so I told everyone to stay home, and they could come visit when DD actually came home.
same here!
I love the food gc suggestion! The last thing I wanted after running back and forth to the hospital was to have to cook.
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| Posted 11/15/07 3:24 AM |
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sometimesmommy
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Re: What is something nice I can do for our friends who had their baby prematurely?
Posted by jinglemommy
Honestly when ds was in the nicu I didnt really feel like seeing too many people when i was home bc i was really just here to sleep. But that said maybe you could try to take them out to dinner one night....i know in winthrop we couldnt be in teh nicu during staff changes 7-8pm so we ate then.
my ds had hats from the hospital and i brought him in others taht went with outfits he eventually could wear...also blankets are nice and receiving blankets...they will use these for making the isolette bed.....
Books...i would read my son books while i visited and eventually they made it into his isolette to change his view.
oh and gc to go out is a great idea......
I didnt feel like seeing people either
So just asking if its ok seems like the best thing to do.
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