Question about friend who is adopting a baby

Chargersgrl33

Hi guys!  I don't mean to barge in but I had a quick question on what I should bring my friend.  She's currently in process of adopting a baby that was born on Wednesday morning.  They have been able to stay in the hospital with him the entire time.  We will be visitng them tonight but I'm not sure what I should bring her as a congrats gift.  The adoption isn't finall untill tomorrow at some point.  I was thinking a little bucket of some of the things I used the most when my LO was born.  I don't want to do the traditional flowers thing.  Do you girls have any ideas.

Thanks in advance!

IRR

I would treat this LO as you would any other that a friend of yours was having.  I think the "Bucket" idea is wonderful.

jillianmb

IRR:

I would treat this LO as you would any other that a friend of yours was having.  I think the "Bucket" idea is wonderful.

I agree.  Usually adoptive moms want to be treated just like any other mom; this is one of those times. I know it is hard to get all the way excited when the adoption is not yet finalized, but you just have to put your heart out there and hope for the best.  It's the way of the adoption world :-)  Congrats to your friend!

Chargersgrl33

Thanks guys!  Yeah I really wasn't trying to make it seem like I was treating her different:)  I think I'm more excited for her than I am for any of my other friends that have babies.  I don't know, it's such a wierd feeling. 

Well thanks again:)

Dr.Loretta

The bucket sounds lovely. I'm sure she'll really appreciate it.

BTW, it's unlikely the adoption will be final tomorrow. Parental rights of the birthparents will be terminated tomorrow.

Courtneyluff

I love the idea for the bucket! I'm sure any mother would like that.