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06.10.20, 17:54 PM General Topics
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My neighbor just gave birth and will be returning home but the baby is in the NICU. What's a good thing to day and do? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.10.20, 05:54 PM Flag
 

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i was your neighbor with my first kid. Food was appreciated, because I spent all day in the NICU and by the time i got home was too tired and stressed to cook. It's nice of you to think of her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:00 PM Flag
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I agree. Food was a big thing for me. I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be eating other people's food, but a gift card for a meal delivery service would be helpful. I don't think I cooked a single meal while my baby was in the NICU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:03 PM Flag
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Are parents allowed to visit in the NICU right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:12 PM Flag
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OR: maybe also ask if you could help picking anything up or accepting a delivery that need a person. I remember trying to get ahold of of a hospital grade breast pump and being frustrated that I had to go get in person and it was nowhere near the hospital so it required a special trip out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:29 PM Flag
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Order prepped meals from fresh direct to be delivered to her house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:07 PM Flag
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Let her know you're there but don't hover; arrange for food deliveries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:24 PM Flag
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Let her know that you are thinking of her and the baby and say that you are glad the baby is getting good care. (These words may be reassuring.) Then ask if you can do anything to help with logistics, such as sending food to their home or the hospital. If she declines you could always send treats to the NICU floor -- families and staff always appreciate that. You could also make a monetary donation to the hospital -- revenues are down sharply so this is a great time to provide support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:26 PM Flag
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