Gift for Mom

my son was born when it was quite hot, someone gave me peppermint foot
spray, absolutely fabulous, soothing and takes no time at all to give
yourself a quick treat

Anne

"Elizabeth H Bonesteel" wrote in message
...
We are throwing my office mate a baby shower on Tuesday. I have of course
a zillion ideas for cute stuff for her baby; but I think it'd be nice to
get
something for Mom as well.

I had carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms while I was pregnant; a friend got me
a paraffin wax spa like one of these:
http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html...8&node=1042022
I love it! DH does, too. He is in construction, and his hands are very
sore sometimes, and it provides a lot of relief!
HTH
Cheers,
Alexis

Elizabeth H Bonesteel wrote:

So what did you use/want to use as a new mom that made your life easier?

TIA,

Liz
mom to Emily (5/25/2004)

We *really* appreciated meals brought by friends (no family in the
area). Gift certificates for takeout might be appreciated in lieu of
home cooking. I also spent (actually spend) a lot of time in
bookstores/coffee places with my baby. Maybe a gift card would be nice.
They have a lot of good products for home facials etc now, if she is
into that it would be handy. It's always nice to freshen up post-birth.

Elle

Is she planning on breastfeeding? If so, I recommend Soothies.
They feel great, but they're pretty pricey ($12 for a pair that
lasts about 3 days).

--
Emily
DS1 5/02
DS2 9/05

Elizabeth H Bonesteel wrote:
We are throwing my office mate a baby shower on Tuesday. I have of course
a zillion ideas for cute stuff for her baby; but I think it'd be nice to get
something for Mom as well.

When I try to remember what would have been a source of pleasure and comfort
after DD was born, all I can come up with is "an extra 6 hours of sleep a
day." ;-) Obviously I can't give her that!

So what did you use/want to use as a new mom that made your life easier?

TIA,

Liz
mom to Emily (5/25/2004)

A very supportive [My Brest Friend] nursing pillow was the best thing I
bought myself. :-)

Jacqueline

My friend gave me a gift cert for a massage... I used it about 2 months
after Micah was born, and it was FANTASTIC!!

Em
mama to Micah, 11/14/04