FTM here and I've been lucky that family and coworkers, even acquaintances of my husband and I have been so supportive and generous with baby gifts. I really couldn't ask for more, but I read an article on my FB feed about how the time new mothers really need to feel pampered and supported is in the early weeks PP. During this time you may not have energy to cook or shop, yet need a lot of calories for recovery and breastfeeding. So are there any foods that others could bring you after birth that would make you feel pampered and nourished? For myself I will be thrilled if my husband brings me sushi and lets me order a pizza or two...these are things we don't usually splurge on! If someone offers to bring me food when they come to see the baby, what should I ask for??
I'm not asking anyone to, but I'll gladly accept if people offer it. If they ask for my input, I'll probably ask for lasagna or Dominos gift cards, stuff like that... nothing too fancy!
I have been dreaming of an Italian sub and a diet coke... I expect several . My mom is extremely helpful in the food dept and for my first son she cooked dinner for me for like 2 weeks! It was amazing and she is an amazing cook! I also plan to have a lot of grill ready food in hand so my DH can take over meals as often as possible
We get meals from church for a few days, and it's glorious! In my experience, most people don't usually ask what they can bring, more like what can't they bring (allergies/dislikes?). My husband would be thrilled if we had pizza every day! The thought of that heartburn at the moment....oh!
Well, I've got GD, and my first meal will be a HUGE pasta plate from olive garden. I've had maybe 1/2 c of pasta this whole pregnancy, and I WILL eat some after this kiddo comes out!
If people ask you what you want rather than just decide, I'd just ask for things without beans and broccoli. If you're nursing sometimes the foods that make you gassy can make the baby gassy.
We wont outright ask for people to bring us food or cook us dinner. I feel as though it's rude.... I'm sure people will do it if they want. Each of our mothers is within 5 minutes so I'm sure they're going to help anyway they can & for my MIL - that's sending food.
Plus, we just found out from a family member who couldnt attend the shower that she is gifting us 10 pre-prepared freezer meals from Tastefully Simple so all we will have to do is cook it!
My mom is already making me meals that she's keeping in her freezer. Mostly casseroles. When she makes one for herself, she doubles the recipe and freezes mine. After the babies are born, she'll bring me a casserole that we can eat for a few days. She's also planning on making side dishes for me after the babies are born, like pasta salad, veggie salad, etc. It's nice that she's close by.
Secretly I'm also looking forward to asking my bestie to bring me a Tim Horton's breakfast sandwich though, I haven't had one of those since October! Mmmm..
My mom makes this casserole called "super supper dip" that we affectionately call dog food because it looks like Alpo...I hope she makes me a giant pan of it. I could eat that every meal for a week. However I will take anything that anyone will give me..I don't anticipate any food though because we live 40 min away from family so it's not a quick drop off!
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
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I'm not sure if anybody will be bringing us anything but we'll take it! I have a borderline GD (but according to the doc borderline means you have it!) and I'm looking forward to sourdough toast, pasta, a sweet treat (even though I'm not a sweets person) and not worrying that I have to worry about my numbers after I get out!
One of my best friends is bringing sushi to the hospital during my recovery day. They basically asked "What can't you eat that you want to eat?" And that was my answer!
Other than that, I'd love for people to grab me a bagel and lox sandwich and a big bubble milk tea! And anything my mom or grandma cooks... the homemade cultural food is so good for the soul.
24-year-old | FTM | CA, US | Multi-cultural & Proud | Hippie Dippie Crunchy Veggie Yogini
may ask my mom to make some family recipe chocolate chip cookies. other than that if people could bring me fresh fruit from the local fruit stands i would be so very happy
Re: What foods will you ask friends and family to bring you in the early weeks postpartum?
My husband would be thrilled if we had pizza every day! The thought of that heartburn at the moment....oh!
~~~ EDD for Baby #2 6/28/15~~~~
Plus, we just found out from a family member who couldnt attend the shower that she is gifting us 10 pre-prepared freezer meals from Tastefully Simple so all we will have to do is cook it!
Best shower gift ever!
Secretly I'm also looking forward to asking my bestie to bring me a Tim Horton's breakfast sandwich though, I haven't had one of those since October! Mmmm..
~~~ EDD for Baby #2 6/28/15~~~~
My first pp meal out will be to Pizza Hut buffet followed by DQ (for a peanut buster parfait).