SIL on bedrest

[Deleted]

A good trashy book may be fun too. Isnt there that book Belly laughs that is supposed to be funny. Something along those lines.

[pugz]

um I am pissed at your brother, you should read him the riot act. WTF is his problem?

burts bees makes a "mama bee" line of lotions

[mswax]

Is this the same SIL who is an ungrateful AW? If so, you are amazingly sweet to go out of your way for her.

As for suggestions, perhaps a GC to a favorite restaurant where they can get take-out since she can't go out to eat.

[changedname]

A ton of magazines - People and all the trashy ones plus some good ones.

A couple of books.

[mswax]

Dec 18, 2012 8:54:58 GMT -5 swizzlestx said:

Yes, and in the Christmas spirit and for the sake of my mom, I'm trying to appear supportive and maintain my role as least asshole child.

Hugs, Swizzle! Have a good :drink: while you still can

[jessnpaul]

Does she own a maternity pillow? Those are so comfortable and she might appreciate it especially since she has to lay on her left side all the time!

[elocrates]

So sorry to hear this. Not sure how much money you are looking to spend, but here is some of my list of things that were or would have been helpful on bedrest:

-Gift card for one time cleaning service or home grocery delivery
-Hand held mirror (applying make-up every day is surprisingly therapeutic to feel more normal)
-Easy to grab, high protein snacks (string cheese, greek yogurt, hummus, etc.) It is hard to eat big meals on bedrest and you lose a ton of muscle mass.
-A new bottle of nail polish or other nail accessory (polish-remover wipes)
-A big, insulated mug with a straw
-Soft kleenexes
-Nice slippers if she doesn't have any (something with lots of cushion on the bottom)
-Craft supplies if she crafts
-Company! (If you can't visit, call, email, skype, or send a 'thinking of you' card each week.)
-If you can visit, bring a small meal each time (bonus if there are left-overs for the freezer) and do one small chore while you are there (vacuum, dishes, a load of laundry, or quick wipe-down of the bathroom) even if she says "no" or that she doesn't need help.

Hope bedrest is uneventful for her. It is so kind of you to be thinking of things that could help her.

[CloudBee]

I like the blanket idea, but it means someone would have to wash it for her. Would that cause stress - more laundry? Or does she have some good help while she's in bed rest?

-edibles
-crafts
-some type of special pillow (wedge, roll, etc.)
-iTunes GC
-entire season of a show on DVD
-edibles

[hannamaren]

Magazines.
It is so boring to be in bed all day and reading the same book (even a great one) just gets old.
But magazines that you would normally never buy (Trashy gossip ones were my faves) have tiny articles and lots of pictures.

I also think a house cleaning service would clear her head from feeling like she needs to do things

[chia]

A snoogle!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0000635WI/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=krissfacepage-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0000635WI&adid=04K8XGMTMJEB7GZGZDCM

[zeewifeandmama]

My vote is for yummy snacks and trashy magazines. I was so sad and lonely on bed rest ....and hungry! I don't have a good support system so me and MH were on our own... I would have appreciated snacks so much!!