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Post by LAM88 on Jul 30, 2014 13:34:16 GMT
My MIL was admitted to the hospital yesterday with pneumonia and I'm taking my boys by to see her this morning. Bringing gifts everywhere if very important in her culture, even if they just throw them away after the person leaves  , so I definitely can't arrive empty handed. Any quick gift ideas in addition to flowers (which I do plan on bringing)? TIA! |
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Post by littlemama on Jul 30, 2014 13:38:46 GMT
If she does crosswords, word searches, etc, you could take her a puzzle magazine.
A book?
Does she crochet or knit or do cross stitch?
I will say when I had pneumonia, all I could do was sleep. It is very taxing.
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lambchop
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Post by lambchop on Jul 30, 2014 13:40:37 GMT
I agree with the magazines. When I had surgery in November, I always felt really dried out. How about a couple of different magazine along with some lotion and lip stuff in a cute gift bag? Hope she feels better soon!
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Post by khaleesi on Jul 30, 2014 13:44:29 GMT
Magazines or a book along with some chap stick and lotion in a cute little bag or tied together with a ribbon.
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loco coco
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Post by loco coco on Jul 30, 2014 13:46:00 GMT
^ great suggestions! I think a nice smelling lotion is a great idea, knock away the lovely hospital smell
hope she gets better soon!
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Post by LAM88 on Jul 30, 2014 13:49:43 GMT
Excellent ideas ladies! I probably even have some nice lotion here at home somewhere.
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Post by hennybutton on Jul 30, 2014 14:50:59 GMT
I think Snuggies are the stupidest thing ever. However, when I was in the hospital, it would have been really nice to have one. Hospitals are always cold and their blankets are woefully inadequate. Robes? How would you even get one on with the IV. I think a Snuggie is the perfect gift for someone in the hospital.
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Post by krc11 on Jul 30, 2014 14:53:45 GMT
Like the lotion, chapstick and magazine/book ideas. How about fuzzy socks in case it's cold. If she likes flowers, they would brighten her room. If she feels well enough to be thirsty/hungry and is not restricted, a small basket of some favorite healthy snacks and drinks - for her as well as other guests.
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jul 30, 2014 15:08:11 GMT
Fuzzy socks?
Nice nightgown because the hospital ones are scratchy.
Books, magazines.
Book light so if she has a roommate the light won't bother them if she is reading.
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Post by mommaho on Jul 30, 2014 15:18:19 GMT
A nice warm fuzzy blanket and warm socks or slippers!
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Post by alibama on Jul 30, 2014 15:29:02 GMT
I think Snuggies are the stupidest thing ever. However, when I was in the hospital, it would have been really nice to have one. Hospitals are always cold and their blankets are woefully inadequate. Robes? How would you even get one on with the IV. I think a Snuggie is the perfect gift for someone in the hospital. I agree with this one. When I am at the hospital I am always freezing this would be perfect. |
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, so I definitely can't arrive empty handed. Any quick gift ideas in addition to flowers (which I do plan on bringing)? TIA!
