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jennmejennme member
in August 2013 Moms
…this has probably been answered a million times and I even asked once ( I didn't think I got a response). When is the best time to give gifts to RN's or a leave a basket at the Nurses station? When leaving, arriving, etc?

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  • ELauren88ELauren88 member
    Since my mom is bringing up our basket for us, she can give it to the nurses when she gets there. Which maybe right at the beginning of labor, or after I've yelled at half the staff. Either or. I've heard from several nurses it's a nice gesture and they appreciate it, but it doesn't get you any special treatment, so I don't think the timing really matters.
     
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    Thank you so much :) I was wondering if it would make them be any nicer after I've done my yelling too haha …I think I may just have my Mom do the same then!
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  • lydsyjanelydsyjane member
    petey1106 said:
    I don't understand bringing a basket for the nurses who are doing their jobs. I get its a nice gesture, but why do it?
    I feel the same. I'm already paying them (technically), so that's enough. Plus DH and I just can't afford extra gift-giving.

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    lydsyjane said:
    petey1106 said:
    I don't understand bringing a basket for the nurses who are doing their jobs. I get its a nice gesture, but why do it?
    I feel the same. I'm already paying them (technically), so that's enough. Plus DH and I just can't afford extra gift-giving.

    I see it as a nice gesture, such as sending a thank you card. Definitely not required (the snacks..) but I'm just grabbing a box or two of granola bars and maybe some cookies. Doesn't hurt to be nice! :)
     
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  • kwreckskwrecks member
    I think this is something that I will plan on doing, but it really will depend on the staff.  I believe, like everywhere, you can get people who are doing their job, and then people who go above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of.  If I feel like we have a nursing staff that just is "doing their job" and not really going out of their way to make sure we are comfortable, then I will probably just send a thank you note after the birth.  But if they go above and beyond (and I've been to hospitals and seen staff that has gone both ways), then I will give them basket of goodies.

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  • jennmejennme member
    I had a chance to meet with some of the nurses at the hospital already and my sister delivered there and loved it so I am hoping they will all be the "go above and beyond" type like the one's that I met were and while I don't like taking any $ from my future LO …I got granola bars, crackers, popcorn, hand sanitizer and gum..didn't spend more than $10-$15 total so …not too bad :) and if the nurses are rude or unfriendly ..then I won't hand them out..I will give them to family members/friends who have helped out. 
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    …or my Husband can eat everything while he waits ..hahahaha
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  • jennmejennme member
    …and I STRONGLY dislike spending $ on greeting cards so I always opt for little creative things I can do ..greeting cards are pricey these days lol
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  • NiksMamaNiksMama member
    When I had my son, the LDR nurses were life savers. Having a good nurse with you drastically improves the experience, IMHO. I never did a gift for them at the time, but am considering it for this delivery.
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