My husband's cousin and I were pregnant at the same time, but she went into pre-term labor and ended up delivering her baby girl at 23 weeks, 4 days. It's now been 3 weeks. We live halfway across the country, but I'd like to send a care package to show our love and support. Does anybody have any advice on what to include? Here's what I've been considering, but I'm open to all feedback:
Reusable water bottle
Notebook/file for keeping track of paperwork
Pens
Hand sanitizer or antibacterial lotion
Chapstick
Tissues
Mints
Gift cards--restaurants, gas?
Snacks?
Something for baby--but what since she's still only 1.5 lbs?
My friend got me a picture frame that said "So Tiny. So Loved" - The engraving is what made it great!
Your list is really thoughtful though! I also would have loved to have someone offer to pay for our monthly parking. It wasn't overly expensive ($70) but with that and gas, it got expensive fast.
Great suggestions. I'll try to find out what the parking situation at their hospital is. I'm sure they would also love a really nice hand lotion. Thank you!
Thanks for the link! Her baby is doing pretty well, but of course they wish she was gaining more weight/faster. They taken out and had to put back in her ventilation tubes a couple times. Overall, I think the doctors are pleased with her progress, but it's a roller coaster.
Re: Most helpful support/care items