Did the hospital where you had your baby give you a gift before/when you left? I've heard some places give you t-shirts, blankets, a teddy bear, etc. If you did get a gift, I'm curious what they gave you and whether you liked it/used it.
I didn't get a gift, but now the hospital is asking for my feedback on what would have been useful or memorable. I can't really think of anything since we already have plenty of baby t-shirts and blankets, but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone else had ideas.
Thanks!
Re: Baby gifts from the hospital?
The hospital was celebrating its 100th anniversary, so we received a onesie with the logo. We also received a small, soft-sided cooler, which can be used to transport breastmilk. Various ladies knit or crochet hats for all of the babies, so we got one of those, too.
We haven't used the onesie yet because it is for 6-9 months, but we probably will use it. The cooler has come in handy.
After having been a foster parent, I think all babies should go home with a book to help promote the importance of reading to children. (Every time that we dropped off/picked up kids from visits with their biological parents, we noticed that we never saw any books out.) Each book could contain a list of ideas for promoting literacy at different stages of development.
we can a three course meal from a fancy restraunt.
and they told us to take anything that wasnt nailed down lol.
It has been a LONG time since I had a baby...9 years...and I am now pregnant and due after the 1st of the year, but, when I had my last one, the hospital gave us a daiper bag full of samples. Some were useful, like the daiper bag, the daipers the wipes, some not so much like the formula (I was and will forever be a breastfeeding mom!) and coupons for places we never shopped.
Now that I am giving birth on an Army installation, I am not sure if they give anything other than a "Goodluck!" and a pat on the back. I will find out soon I suppose. I have a friend who is due in 2 weeks and will deliver at the same hospital.
I would venture to say, any samples they could have provided you (which a lot of hospitals now will give if you ask, but you have to know to ask) or any useful baby items like clothing, blankets, stuffed animals etc. would be nice. Anything else, just seems like a waste of money on the part of the hospital and another thing you won't need.
Congratulations on your little one and good luck! They are a lot of fun...seems like yesterday mine were just coming home from the hospital. Now they are 11 and 9. And I have one (possibly two - find out in 3 weeks...) on the way again. Whew...how the time flies! Enjoy!
For me 2 of the 5 packs of the underwear and 2 packages of pads. The nurse told DH she would get him a cart to help with loading the car and came back with lots of goodies!
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Hysteroscopy 2/2011
50mg Clomid / Progesterone 77.5 April 2011 = BFN
25mg Clomid / Progesterone 53 May 2011= BFN
25mg Clomid / Progesterone 44.3 June 2011= BFN
5mg Femara / Progesterone 15.7 July 2011= BFN
5mg Femara / Progesterone 14 August 2011= BFN
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I really liked having the robe. I haven't worn it since because I don't usually wear them, but it was nice to have in the hospital.