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lilacwine
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What's an appropriate gift/acknolwedgement?
Hi!
What's an appropriate gift/acknowledgement/thing to do for an acquaintance who had an extremely premature baby?
We're not close enough to do something like bring meals over to the house, baby gifts just don't seem right...we want to do/send something, but we don't know what.
Thanks for your help -- and prayers for the little girl (1lb 14oz, 2 weeks old) are always welcome!
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Wendy1220
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Re: What's an appropriate gift/acknolwedgement?
How's the baby doing? I'll definitely keep her in my prayers 
If they're going back and forth to the hospital, you could order a dinner and have it delivered to their home, this way you aren't the one going there. Or you could send her a card letting her know you're thinking about her. I'll think some more about this, it's kind of tough.
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| Posted 8/14/06 10:53 AM |
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tourist
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Re: What's an appropriate gift/acknolwedgement?
I think I'd just send a card--maybe a blank one , or a thinking of you card, so you can write what you want , instead of generic happy new baby card, and then maybe send a baby gift when they brign the baby home from the hospital.
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| Posted 8/14/06 11:07 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: What's an appropriate gift/acknolwedgement?
I would send a meal over from a local restaurant/caterer... it's not quite as personal as bringing a meal over yourself, and truly, it's the best gift if they're running back and forth to the hospital... right now they're likely not thinking about their needs and are hardly eating, or if they are, just grabbing stuff on the go...
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| Posted 8/14/06 11:09 AM |
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dooodles
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Re: What's an appropriate gift/acknolwedgement?
As a mother who also dealt with an extremely premature baby - I can tell you that no matter how close you are or aren't - preparing meals is going to be extremely appreciated. I can understand not offering food shopping or laundry services - the food or rides to and from the hospital would be welcome.
Another great idea that moved me to tears is a book that documents the babies daily progress in the NICU - you can find the diary here at preemie store
Prayers for their little girl
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| Posted 8/14/06 11:15 AM |
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lilacwine
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Re: What's an appropriate gift/acknolwedgement?
Many thanks for the suggestions and prayers!
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| Posted 8/14/06 5:20 PM |
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dandr10199
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Re: What's an appropriate gift/acknolwedgement?
Posted by Bxgell2
I would send a meal over from a local restaurant/caterer... it's not quite as personal as bringing a meal over yourself, and truly, it's the best gift if they're running back and forth to the hospital... right now they're likely not thinking about their needs and are hardly eating, or if they are, just grabbing stuff on the go...
I completely agree. for your friends.
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| Posted 8/14/06 5:22 PM |
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