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Post by luckycharm on Jul 10, 2017 9:52:07 GMT -6
I really need to start putting together my hospital bag and one of the things I have on my list is gifts/treats for the delivery nursing staff. With DD (over 4 years ago) we brought in a huge box of chocolates, which they seemed to enjoy. Not sure if I want to do something similar to that again or go in a different direction. What do you all plan on bringing for them (if anything at all)?
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Post by happyfeet9 on Jul 10, 2017 10:19:59 GMT -6
I did food last time around (donuts and muffins) and I think I'll do the same this time.
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Post by yoshijo on Jul 10, 2017 12:09:05 GMT -6
Never thought of this idea!
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Post by mrshall1027 on Jul 10, 2017 12:46:31 GMT -6
I just started working on this and so far I've picked up some 100 calorie packs of almonds and cashews. I'm also going to get some chocolates, some of those Starbucks Via instant coffee packets, and I'm debating on getting some bath bombs.
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Post by elliecat17 on Jul 10, 2017 12:58:23 GMT -6
I hadn't thought about this yet, but I suppose it's coming up on time! Probably some chocolates or cookies from Hawaii if I can get my butt in gear.
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Post by thinkchocolate05 on Jul 10, 2017 13:32:50 GMT -6
I love this idea. We were going to do it for the nurses with DS1 but didn't plan ahead and were too overwhelmed afterwards. I was thinking of sending DH to Wegmans to get a big tray of desserts but maybe packaged treats that keep would be better.
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Post by bsouls on Jul 10, 2017 13:35:35 GMT -6
We didn't do anything last time. I doubt we will this time either.
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Post by addymac on Jul 10, 2017 13:56:05 GMT -6
It's really relieving to hear that some people didn't do and don't plan on doing it again. The idea of having to go buy stuff for them makes me anxious. I know it's a nice touch, but eh. it just seems unnecessary. I guess I'll ask my friend who delivered there to see what she did.
On that note- are youfuys getting your Dr a gift? Or do you assume he will just share some of the nurses' treats?
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Post by cali on Jul 10, 2017 14:02:41 GMT -6
When I did my labor and delivery clinical rotation some people brought in treats for the nurses and it was always super appreciated but definitely not expected. However, now that I'm in nursing school and I know how hard nurses work I feel obligated to do something. I'll probably either bring a box of candy (if I can get my shit together in time) or send MH to get donuts or muffins or something in the morning. Food always seemed to be the most popular.
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Post by muscari on Jul 10, 2017 15:22:53 GMT -6
I hadn't thought of bringing anything really, and doubt that we will? Honestly, I don't think it's at all common to bring treats or gifts for the hospital staff here.. I've never ever heard any of my mom friends about it. Ditto on bringing anything for the dr. We do plan on sending a birth announcement and perhaps something like a thank-you to my Asherman's specialist cause without his care and great advice we wouldn't even be here..
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Post by jt2378 on Jul 10, 2017 16:51:08 GMT -6
Shit I have never heard of this and didn't do it the first time, whoops. Likely won't this time either but it is really nice
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Post by elliecat17 on Jul 11, 2017 6:28:04 GMT -6
cali that was the reason that I was going to bring stuff too, especially since I did my L&D clinical rotation at the same hospital I'm giving birth at.
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Post by cwbh928 on Jul 11, 2017 9:21:29 GMT -6
I did food last time around (donuts and muffins) and I think I'll do the same this time. This is what we did. My DH ran out and got coffee, food and snacks! |
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Post by unicornsparkles on Jul 11, 2017 12:35:57 GMT -6
I probably won't do anything in advance. With DS1 I wrote a card and sent flowers to a nurse who went above and beyond (stayed 2hrs past her shift to help me get fully dilated!) and will do something personal if I have good nurses this time. Nurses with DS2 were not kind at all and the hospital is huge so I didn't feel obligated to do anything.
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Post by yellowcat on Jul 12, 2017 12:39:05 GMT -6
Last time I sent an edible arrangement after I was home to the nurses shifts that were on when I was there. I also sent a letter to the shift supervisor about a particularly great nurse. My mom worked l&d for years and always appreciated letters over gifts because it would become part of her reviews for raises.
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Post by addymac on Jul 12, 2017 13:23:16 GMT -6
😳 now I feel like a crappy nurse to not have thought or factored this into my birthing plan. I should do it, I do always love it when parents bring us food (donuts), so I should pay it forward (back).
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