Care package for friend on bed rest ...

rc1276

Do any of you have any suggestions of things I could put in a care package for a friend who's on bed rest? She's been on for a few weeks b/c of some bleeding, but now they're saying it may be for the rest of her pregnancy, and she's only about 15-16 weeks now.

I want to do something for her but not sure what. Any suggestions other than the obvious books, DVDs, etc?

Thanks -- and those of you who are on bed rest right now, hope you're staying sane and you and your LO are doing well.

KYmama9286

Is she on bedrest at home or in the hospital? I would suggest (esp. if she is in the hospital) some yummy snacks/treats, some puzzle books (like sudoku or word searches, crosswords, brain teasers, etc.), my mom got me this knifty knitter thing (its a set of different looms and it teaches you how to knit without using needles essentially--this would be good if she isnt a knitter if she is a knitter you could always bring her some nice yarn), scrapbooking stuff, dvd's-particularly tv show series--they take longer to watch than traditional dvd's

If she is at home you could always come over and cook and clean for her (dont take no for an answer--I had a hard time accepting help at the beginning but honestly it will help her alot to know her laundry isnt piling up, the fridge is staying stocked, etc.) and just visiting--keeping her company when possible and talking about things not baby or medically related

HTH! You sound like a great friend for wanting to do this for her! Im sure she will appreciate anything you put together!

rc1276

skyllingstadl:

Is she on bedrest at home or in the hospital? I would suggest (esp. if she is in the hospital) some yummy snacks/treats, some puzzle books (like sudoku or word searches, crosswords, brain teasers, etc.), my mom got me this knifty knitter thing (its a set of different looms and it teaches you how to knit without using needles essentially--this would be good if she isnt a knitter if she is a knitter you could always bring her some nice yarn), scrapbooking stuff, dvd's-particularly tv show series--they take longer to watch than traditional dvd's

If she is at home you could always come over and cook and clean for her (dont take no for an answer--I had a hard time accepting help at the beginning but honestly it will help her alot to know her laundry isnt piling up, the fridge is staying stocked, etc.) and just visiting--keeping her company when possible and talking about things not baby or medically related

HTH! You sound like a great friend for wanting to do this for her! Im sure she will appreciate anything you put together!

Thanks -- she's at home, and I WISH I could go help her cook/clean, but she's a few states away and I'm not up for traveling with my LO yet.

I'll check out that knitting thing you mentioned -- sounds cool.

Thanks again!

jlc071903

ditto DVD's, maybe a subscription to netflix (I lived for mine), magazines, my BFF got me some lottery tickets (didn't last long, but were fun, especially since I won about $100 bucks!), maybe a GC to some place that delivers for her and DH when he gets home in the evenings since he'll be a bit overwhelmed, give her a call randomly during the day time (that was when I was loneliest as DH was at work and most of my friends/family were working too, send her crazy cards, some trashy romance novels or something she does like to read. I love the knitting idea as well...I knit 3 large baby blankets on BR (10 weeks), but I already knew how...my Dh was so cute calling me from the store while getting the yarn!