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Do you have a difficult time with giving gifts? Are you buying something for your expecting mom friend/s??
Grab your tea, sis! Trust me when I say, these ideas will mean the world to her.
The big, exciting news starts off with a phone call, in person, or maybe you see a post on social media. Your friend is having a baby!
If you don’t have a child of your own, you might not know what your friend really needs to feel supported. Baby clothes maybe?? Yes, they are so cute you figure she will go crazy over that little onsie. She won’t though, ha! She will get so many from family and friends that she might even end up trying to return some to get other essential items that didn’t make the cut.
There are baby gifts, and then there are mom gifts. Both are needed but we tend to neglect the mom gifts. Keep in mind she is about to go through the most intense experience and give life to a human being!
Thank goodness she made a registry though, right?….. Sure, you can just pick something on it, and it makes it easy. Her registry is filled with baby items because that is what she knows she needs for her baby! She is so busy thinking about her sweet little one, she doesn’t even begin to think about herself and what she might need.
But hey, feel free to use and gift from the registry, however, these next ideas are sure to be more helpful and impactful.
P.S. Everyone uses the registry….
You know what she doesn’t prepare for while pregnant? Frozen meals for after the baby is born or how to manage cooking while sleep deprived, irritable, and hormone levels at 0 …all while taking care of her new babe.
It is SO important that she gives herself breaks when she can to recharge!
Her mental and physical health matter
Now….. The day finally comes, and baby is here! You want to meet the newborn, as do many of her other friends and family. These meet and greets can be SO exhausting….
People come and visit giving all of the love and grace to that precious babe. They are so taken by her/him they forget about mom. She is rarely checked on - if at all. She just gave life to that little being, but she is forgotten in the excitement of the new baby….
Now that poses the question… how can you be the difference she so desperately needs?
S E L F C A R E I T E M S
Frozen meals will be such a helpful gift that she will be most appreciative of while sleep deprived and functioning on 10% brain power
Gift certificate to a spa and make sure she knows that you will babysit
Food delivery gift cards. Door dash, uber eats, grub hub
Order a pizza or other meal to her house
Create a basket of items that she loves. Her favorite snack, drink, soft socks or blanket, any soothing items, eye masks for her dark circles
Date night gift cards to her favorite restaurant with your intention to babysit
Babysit for a few hours so she can eat and nap
Check in on her, text her, call her, go and visit her or suggest a day out. -—Being a mother can be shockingly isolating. Knowing her friends are still around will make all the difference for her.
Annual pass to the zoo or museum so she has an excuse to leave the house and connect with the baby
Redeemable babysitting cards. This is a great idea if you don’t have a lot of money to spend! And this might be the best gift yet!
Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all of mankind.
I think I have made it pretty clear by now….. but for the people in the back!…..
She needs to be taken care of not just because she deserves love and care but because she is a woman with emotions and giving birth will change her life. Love that little baby, of course, but remember to also show your support and love to your friend. A simple, “how are you doing? How are you feeling?” can go a long way to make her feel cared for, Afterall, she just gave birth.
Her life will change drastically, yes, but that doesn’t mean you cannot continue your friendship, find the new dynamic and groove.. Invite her out even if you know she won’t go. She will feel included and loved. Be the friend that makes a difference and doesn’t leave when life changes.
Xoxo,
O
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