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June 2014 Moms
FutureMrsW9
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NPR: *WARNING* Question about what we can do for baby with cancer (not mine)
FutureMrsW9
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First, let me just put a warning out there that this is very sad, and I'm tearing up while typing this. I've never known anyone with a kid with cancer until now, so this is all new to me and I just can't imagine what this family is going through. On top of this, the parents are in the midst of going through a divorce...when it rains it pours :-(
So the story.....One of my colleagues at work just recently found out that his 15 month old son has brain cancer. They've done one surgery so far, and as much as they were worried about it, it seems like he's still developmentally where he was before the surgery and seems normal. They are worried that once they start chemo he may start to lose some of that, but there's no way to know until it happens. Anyway, my group at work wants to put together a basket for him and are stumped at what to include. Do any of you have any ideas on little things we could include in a basket other than the obvious stuffed animal? He most likely won't be very mobile, so it needs to be things that can be used and played with while in bed or relatively immobile. We're thinking sensory and/or learning type toys to keep his little brain chugging along, but we really don't know. Any recommendations (and prayers for this family) are much appreciated!
So the story.....One of my colleagues at work just recently found out that his 15 month old son has brain cancer. They've done one surgery so far, and as much as they were worried about it, it seems like he's still developmentally where he was before the surgery and seems normal. They are worried that once they start chemo he may start to lose some of that, but there's no way to know until it happens. Anyway, my group at work wants to put together a basket for him and are stumped at what to include. Do any of you have any ideas on little things we could include in a basket other than the obvious stuffed animal? He most likely won't be very mobile, so it needs to be things that can be used and played with while in bed or relatively immobile. We're thinking sensory and/or learning type toys to keep his little brain chugging along, but we really don't know. Any recommendations (and prayers for this family) are much appreciated!
Me 31 ~ DH 30
IVF/FET #1 - BFP!!
CJW 6/15/2014
DX - PCOS 2004
FET #2 - scheduled for 11/24/15
IVF/FET #1 - BFP!!
CJW 6/15/2014 DX - PCOS 2004
FET #2 - scheduled for 11/24/15
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Re: NPR: *WARNING* Question about what we can do for baby with cancer (not mine)
Crayons and coloring books, kinectic sand, play-dough, snacks, toy cars, stickers, a flashlight, picture books, craft supplies, pictures of his family if you can get them.
That's so sad. I'll be thinking of the family.
Married DH 7/30/11
CSC arrived 5/7/12
CHC arrived 6/2/14
One thing she loved was a really soft blanket though since her skin hurt. Warm things like socks and hats were good to because she was always cold. We also made her a book with pictures of the family that she liked. Maybe another thing to consider is doing something for the parents, like gift cards for food or uplifting/happy books (lots of downtime during chemo). I know my aunt felt really isolated from the world. When someone did something just for her it went a long way in helping her pick her spirits back up and then was able to give refocused attention on her daughter.
I hope the chemo is successful!!