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Close friend has just been matched - what shall I get her?

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By Fri 06-Nov-09 21:12:22 Add message | Report | Contact poster
An old friend has been waiting and waiting and WAITING to be matched and finally has been, with a little girl. I'm absolutely thrilled and delighted for all of them and will obviously send a congratulations card, but was wondering what would be a good present for her? I will send something for the little girl when she arrives, but wanted to get something for my friend as she's had a hellish time (don't know full story but knows it involves a lot of IVF). What would be an appropriate new mum present?
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 09-Nov-09 10:33:18
How exciting!

Does this company deliver to your area? Cook

Their food is much more homemade tasting than regular ready meals.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 09-Nov-09 09:50:52
meant to say, they deliver.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 09-Nov-09 09:42:34
Abel and Cole organics do some nice chilled, freezable meals, as well as pies, quiche etc etc
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 09-Nov-09 09:39:57
Ooops... just looked and the "Mummy and me slinky bracelet set is £149... the necklace set is £89.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 09-Nov-09 09:35:52
I saw some 'mum and daughter' bracelets and necklaces in a catalogue called " Not on the High St" Simple silver but very pretty. Mummy on the big one and DD's name on the little one. I've been leaving the catalogue around for DH to see!
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 09-Nov-09 09:16:13
If you look on www.moonpig.com you'll be able to tweak the wording on most of the "new baby" cards.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 09-Nov-09 08:36:25
Thank you all for your help. I can't wait for her little girl to arrive!
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Sat 07-Nov-09 09:54:41
Lots of "birth" cards are appropriate if you have a look round.

I'm impressed Blithe that you kept up with face cream and makeup - I still haven't got back to it yet!
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Fri 06-Nov-09 22:41:26
You could send a voucher for some make up and things (e.g. Debenhams) - she may not realise she won't be able to shop unencumbered for at least 3 years. I had a moment of inspiration before our LO's were placed, and went out and bought three lots of face cream, toiletries and make up essentials, which was a good thing because with so much to learn and remember, taking care of myself was way down the list, and it was good to know I had enough to keep me going for a few months.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Fri 06-Nov-09 21:34:58
I'm glad you said that EightiesChick cos although I was going to see if I could find an appropriate card tomorrow I am worried that all the cards will be about birth.

All these ideas are brilliant, really getting me thinking. Keep them coming! She's a wonderful friend, has been there for me more times than I can count, and I want to really make her feel special.
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