Think back to your brand new mom days

[browneyedhunni85]

I would want something that I could pop in the oven. Nothing beats a good warm meal.

[vthokie]

I would have been more likely to eat meat and cheese on crackers or something. Lunchables would have been awesome and convenient and no need for heating. Throw in some rolls and DH could eat too

[silverjm]

Maybe it was just me, but I was loving sandwiches those first few weeks.

[TrudyCampbell]

Jan 5, 2013 19:17:33 GMT -5 browneyedhunni85 said:

I would want something that I could pop in the oven. Nothing beats a good warm meal.

Yea, this. Lasagna or something. Although lasagna can get quite expensive!

[bebeetmoi]

I have to agree with oven ready meals. Or just easy snack options like hummus with homemade pita bread. Anything easy or simple.

[jaime183]

cheese and crackers sounds good. i didnt want real meals.
honestly, a gift card to take out would be my first suggestion. I was sick of frozen meals people brought over and just wanted a restaurant meal

[TrudyCampbell]

Jan 5, 2013 19:21:53 GMT -5 jaime183 said:

cheese and crackers sounds good. i didnt want real meals.
honestly, a gift card to take out would be my first suggestion. I was sick of frozen meals people brought over and just wanted a restaurant meal

Ohhh this too. I got gift cards to seamless and it was amazing

[AndyCohen]

Meat/cheese/bread personally or something ready to go in the oven. Someone gave us frozen soup and we didn't eat it until months later. I wasn't spending any time in the kitchen.

[kdrake8]

Jan 5, 2013 19:21:04 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Jan 5, 2013 19:17:33 GMT -5 browneyedhunni85 said:

I would want something that I could pop in the oven. Nothing beats a good warm meal.

Yea, this. Lasagna or something. Although lasagna can get quite expensive!

Yep this! Save up your pennies and make an expensive lasagna

[Regina Philange]

All I wanted was sandwiches. Big fat hoagies. Yum.

[lauranicole91]

Is it bad that I don't even remember eating in those first few weeks. No wonder I had supply issues.

Add me to the quick and easy list. I didn't really care for the fancy hot meals. My luck I'd get caught up in something and it'd be cold before I got a chance to eat it. Cheese and crackers please?

[lauranicole91]

Jan 5, 2013 19:31:34 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

Or a yogurt dip and fruit tray?

My mouth is watering.

[browneyedhunni85]

Jan 5, 2013 19:21:53 GMT -5 jaime183 said:

cheese and crackers sounds good. i didnt want real meals.
honestly, a gift card to take out would be my first suggestion. I was sick of frozen meals people brought over and just wanted a restaurant meal

We did this for one of the doctors where I work. His wife had a baby in Dec. and I suggested gift cards so the hubby could order take out. No one wants to cook. I know I didn't cook once on maternity leave and it was AMAZING!

[silverjm]

Fruit is good. We got one of those fruit bouquets from the IL's. It was awesome.

[Regina Philange]

Jan 5, 2013 19:28:59 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

Ok how about some chocolate chip banana bread for a little sweetness and then sandwich fixins.

I think this is the winner.

[helicase]

I'd vote for a freezer meal...but not lasagna. We got 3 different lasagnas in the first week.

[orriskitten]

What about some frozen hot pocket type things? I know someone posted ones by morning star the other day that looked a bit healthier. I know my SIL is having a hard time because she needs something she can eat one handed since the baby only wants to be held.

To go the homemade route, what about phyllo dough roll up things or puff pastry roll ups. Endless possibilities and easier than a bulky sandwich.

[rainbowchip]

When Dylan was born, my friend brought me mini muffins. They were great! Two bites and they were gone but easy to eat while bf. After Lyla was born, my mom made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and I swear I lived on them for the first week home.

[mikehoncho]

Jan 5, 2013 19:28:59 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

Ok how about some chocolate chip banana bread for a little sweetness and then sandwich fixins.

This is a great idea. I could not stop eating sandwiches after L was born. Also, what about a thing of bottled water? It sounds so stupid but for some reason that was so much easier right after L was born. Especially if she is going to BF and needs to drink every feed.

[TrudyCampbell]

Jan 5, 2013 19:36:55 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

See I wouldn't have wanted gift cards. I get tired of eating out. Also, my husband worked such off hours that I would be the one loading up both kids to go get it. And I wouldn't have wanted Hazel eating out that much.

Yea I wanted them because I get everything delivered. No way in hell was I leaving the apartment.

[browneyedhunni85]

Jan 5, 2013 19:36:13 GMT -5 mikehoncho said:

Jan 5, 2013 19:28:59 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

Ok how about some chocolate chip banana bread for a little sweetness and then sandwich fixins.

This is a great idea. I could not stop eating sandwiches after L was born. Also, what about a thing of bottled water? It sounds so stupid but for some reason that was so much easier right after L was born. Especially if she is going to BF and needs to drink every feed.

We ate a lot of sandwiches too.

[browneyedhunni85]

No, I wouldn't have left to get food with a baby. It just depends on the situation. For this family he could have stopped by on his way home from work to grab dinner.

[vthokie]

Jan 5, 2013 19:36:13 GMT -5 mikehoncho said:

Jan 5, 2013 19:28:59 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

Ok how about some chocolate chip banana bread for a little sweetness and then sandwich fixins.

This is a great idea. I could not stop eating sandwiches after L was born. Also, what about a thing of bottled water? It sounds so stupid but for some reason that was so much easier right after L was born. Especially if she is going to BF and needs to drink every feed.

Or a Camelbak or something similar that holds a lot of water. I wouldn't have survived without a giant water bottle at my side all day

[dojo]

Chicken pot pie, yo!

[jenbelle]

Jan 5, 2013 19:18:38 GMT -5 vthokie said:

I would have been more likely to eat meat and cheese on crackers or something. Lunchables would have been awesome and convenient and no need for heating. Throw in some rolls and DH could eat too

This. All I wanted was meat and some bread.

[pinkpeony6210]

Cold cuts, cheese, and rolls to make sandwiches. A fruit tray sounds delicious too!

[mikehoncho]

Jan 5, 2013 19:41:51 GMT -5 vthokie said:

Jan 5, 2013 19:36:13 GMT -5 mikehoncho said:

This is a great idea. I could not stop eating sandwiches after L was born. Also, what about a thing of bottled water? It sounds so stupid but for some reason that was so much easier right after L was born. Especially if she is going to BF and needs to drink every feed.

Or a Camelbak or something similar that holds a lot of water. I wouldn't have survived without a giant water bottle at my side all day

Oo that's an even better idea!

[browneyedhunni85]

I'm sure whatever you decide to bring her she will really appreciate! I don't think you could go wrong with any of those choices.

[lolaburns]

I would have loved a veggie tray or something snack like. Looking back, I snacked a lot and didn't have as much time for a full blown meal.


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[laurack]

I ate a lot of granola bars. And juice! So much juice! I don't normally drink juice at all.

I can't remember actual meals. But a fruit bouquet would be excellent! Especially chocolate dipped!

Frozen pizzas?