and now, we pause for the birth of milo's cousin
tonight at midnight, my sister-in-law is being admitted for the induction of labor. this time tomorrow evening, i could be at the hospital holding my new niece! woohoo!
i'm nervous, because my sister-in-law is so tiny and her belly is so freaking huge, and because she's having a non-medically-necessary induction (she's 39 weeks, but her doc is going on vacation later this week), and because her mother had a late loss. on the other hand, she's 22 - she will never be lower risk than she is right now. i'm also torn - i want to take tomorrow off and spend it at the hospital with her, but she has her own mother, and her sister, not to mention her husband, and our mutual mother-in-law, and does not need me brooding over her, spreading my high-risk vibes around the place. but i can tell you - it will be very hard for me to not hog the baby once i've got a grip on her.
so instead, i'm working later tonight (well, i'm at work later tonight) to make it easier to leave earlier tomorrow so we can get to the hospital earlier in the evening, and i'm thinking about what we should take to the hospital: flowers? (too formal?) balloons? (useless, but they're young.) something pink and frilly? (would fulfill my deep-seated desires, but not theirs.) something soft and stuffed? (probably a good idea for them, but something extra for them to cart home.) what do you think? help me fill the time.
i'm nervous, because my sister-in-law is so tiny and her belly is so freaking huge, and because she's having a non-medically-necessary induction (she's 39 weeks, but her doc is going on vacation later this week), and because her mother had a late loss. on the other hand, she's 22 - she will never be lower risk than she is right now. i'm also torn - i want to take tomorrow off and spend it at the hospital with her, but she has her own mother, and her sister, not to mention her husband, and our mutual mother-in-law, and does not need me brooding over her, spreading my high-risk vibes around the place. but i can tell you - it will be very hard for me to not hog the baby once i've got a grip on her.
so instead, i'm working later tonight (well, i'm at work later tonight) to make it easier to leave earlier tomorrow so we can get to the hospital earlier in the evening, and i'm thinking about what we should take to the hospital: flowers? (too formal?) balloons? (useless, but they're young.) something pink and frilly? (would fulfill my deep-seated desires, but not theirs.) something soft and stuffed? (probably a good idea for them, but something extra for them to cart home.) what do you think? help me fill the time.
posted by laura at 5:34 PM
8 Comments:
You're so sweet to have thought through what she would want, whether she wants an extra person there, etc.
not flowers, they don't let those in because of risk of infection. maybe one pink and frilly thing to satisfy yourself (i'm sure they'll understand!) and one not pink and frilly thing to satisfy them?
for stuffed, we like the Ty animals (bigger than beanie babies), which can be washed. Get two of the same animal so that they can always have one out and one in the wash and just in case one gets lost.
how bout one pink and frilly thing and then one balloon?
I sent a gift to a friend who just delivered a son and the easiest way to go was just to talk to the woman at the gift shop and see what she recommended. But I'm lazy that way. :o)
Have fun holding that baby.
I think balloons are fun because they are big and obnoxious and get in the way. Remember: no latex.
And hog the baby.
Take chocolate. Lot's of chocolate. And champagne. And something pink and frilly.
If you can resist the teeny tiny newborn stuff and can get anything suitable season-wise, stuff for 6 or 9 months down the track is a good idea. That way Bubs will have a bit more choice down the track and your gift will actually get worn as opposed to getting lost amongst the bazillions of things she has for now.
So that's what I reckon. Something yummy and indulgent for the parents for all their hard work, and something that screams 'Aunty Laura Loves Me!' when everyone else's gifts have been packed away in storage:)
And yeah, hog the baby:) It's the most amazing gift of love you can give that child after what you've been through and I hope her parents can see that.
Jill's comments' great. and I get the 'pink and frilly' thing. I would give a beautiful, special little girly outfit (not newborn size, more of a 3 mth+ or 6mth+ size) or a totally gorgeous baby hat/bonnet, or I would buy an incredible, beautiful, soft and fabulous bunny rug wrap. Something that is gorgeous to wrap a new baby up in. and chocolates, fine wine or champagne are winners too. oh and yes, hog away:)
I'd go with what you're in the mood to shop for. I've come to realize that baby gifts are as much for the buyer as the receiver. :)
Make them some food! Truly the best gift. If you get clothes get something that will fit now and something that will fit at the 3 month mark.
And hog the baby all you like, especially if you do some diaper changing while you're at it.
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