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Need some ideas please

Kalli — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 16:56:01 GMT

Just found out the receptionist at dr’s office is sick and in hospital. I’m looking for ideas to put together a gift/activity basket.

I dont know her interests with regard to books and puzzles or activities. But want to do something for her.

Thanks for for any suggestions you can give.

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Plaid Pants2 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:01:19 GMT

I would just do a get well soon card.

Hospitals can have restrictions on what can and cannot be brought in for any given patient.

And since you don't work with this woman, or even actually know her, I would just stick with the card.

Let her actual co-workers, who actually know her and work with her put together a basket if they want.

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missy1 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:03:17 GMT

You're that close to the receptionist there?

It's a nice thought and all. I agree her coworkers should get her something, if they want.

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Noel7 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:13:24 GMT

I am in the hospital often. I would appreciate a nice hand lotion, not with a strong odor. And perhaps a nice hand soap in a push down top of the container.

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qualitygal — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:27:10 GMT

I'm just a believer that if they are in the hospital, let them rest and heal. Some people don't look their best and don't want company. If you know her that well, you probably can come up with something she likes. Handcream sounded good.

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Carmie — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:28:52 GMT

Recently a family member was in the hospital. She was given one those soft fluffy throws and she used it the whole time she was in the hospital and now she uses it at home.

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Bri36 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:30:08 GMT

Are you going to visit her in the hospital or wanting to drop something off where she works? Do you know her outside of her work?

Maybe dropping a card off at her job would be appreciated.

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on the bay — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:40:52 GMT

@Carmie

I think a soft fluffy throw is such a good idea!

It is something soft and comforting when the sheets and blankets at a hospital are so stiff and scratchy.

I got my stepmother one of Stan Herman's (I think it was chenille) throws a few years back and she loved having it. She told me so many times how she used it all the time.

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OnlyShopsOnline — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:47:51 GMT

@Kalli I think the idea of a gift or small gift basket is very nice. I have a couple of doctors that I see frequently, and have become very friendly with their office staff over the years

You could always check with her coworkers to see what kinds of things she likes.

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Noel7 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:53:05 GMT

Do you know why she is sick? I ask because a nice throw might get blood or other things on it, especially if she gets sick to her stomach which happens with flu.

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Jamma — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:56:30 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
@Carmie
I think a soft fluffy throw is such a good idea!
It is something soft and comforting when the sheets and blankets at a hospital are so stiff and scratchy.
I got my stepmother one of Stan Herman's (I think it was chenille) throws a few years back and she loved having it. She told me so many times how she used it all the time.

I think thats a perfect gift.

Jamma

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sunshine45 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:01:20 GMT

i remember when my mom was in the hospital for an extended period of time.

the items she wanted were hand creams (her skin was very dry), a nice robe, slippers, a light scent (we got her dolce and gabbana light blue), celebrity magazines. she really craved thick cheeseburgers and milkshakes. maybe you could ask if she would like a particular meal and bring it for her?

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Kalli — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:12:07 GMT

I’m not a personal friend but we live in a small town and I’ve been to the office where she works many times over the years. I’ve always enjoyed our conversations and thought maybe a small gift might help her feel better.

Her situation is serious due to a complication and I thought if it were me, I’d appreciate a kind gesture and some positive thoughts. No plans to go visit, just would drop the card/gift off to her husband.

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Ruby Laine — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:22:29 GMT

I think she’d appreciate being thought of in this way, @Kalli. I like the ideas of a throw, lotion, or shower gel; even warm slipper socks—I just ordered some for me. It is so thoughtful of you to want to do this!

Slipper socks are usually one size fits all—no need to know her exact size.

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itsmagic — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:17:21 GMT

@Kalli I think that is so thoughtful of you. I like the idea of a soft throw blanket.

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Noel7 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:21:12 GMT

@itsmagic wrote:
@Kalli I think that is so thoughtful of you. I like the idea of a soft throw blanket.

@itsmagic

Slipper sox are a GREAT idea! They fit any size and the hospital slipper sox they give you are tight and uncomfortable imo.

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ruthbe — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 23:11:09 GMT

My oldest dearest friend was in the hospital and had brain surgery. I gave her a throw blanket. She loved it. Nice and cozey. Blankets at the hospital are rough. Plus they keep the hospital very cold to ward off germs. Plus she said she used it at home. She loved curling up at home during her recovering time.

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Plaid Pants2 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 23:20:30 GMT

But if this woman is in the ICU (I don't know if she is or not. I'm just saying), then the doctors may forbid things being brought in to the room.

You mean well, but let her co-workers and husband bring her the things that she needs and can have.

After all, they know her best, and know the situation best.

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Ruby Laine — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 23:53:02 GMT

@Kalli, you mentioned that you’d be dropping off her gift to her husband. Perfect idea! He’ll know what things she can have or what things she can use at home.

The world could use more people like you. Just as important as the gift you leave for her is that she’ll know you think enough of her to want to do this.

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Catlady Nicole — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:41:51 GMT

Lip balm and hand creme, definitely. Perhaps a cuticle cream too, if she's able to pamper herself a little. It's so dry in hospitals. I always feel like I'm in the desert when I'm there, patient or visitor.