Have I lost my mind? Ordered my Mum a cuddly toy for her op

[Slothkin]

My Mum is going in for a big op next week and I can’t see her. I ordered some flowers and then ordered a cuddly butterfly she can snuggle while recovering. She’s not going to think I’m mental, right?

Only you know your mum- I’d personally rather chocs

Doubt it. My daughter and eldest son does random stuff like that for me and I treasure them.

Hope the OP goes well

I bought my mum a cuddly lion when she had cancer surgery. She loved it and still has it 10 years on. I think it's a lovely idea x

I think it’s really sweet! Something comforting is great in those circumstances. Wishing your mum all the best for the op.

I’d love this, myself if she’s happy then let her enjoy her butterfly. Sounds lovely.

I would probably love that. I would have it with me and know my DDs were thinking of me.

I would love it too. I've started cussing DDs soft toys in the evening and it's lovely

Oh dear, cuddling not cussing

Sounds like a lovely idea.

Have you read the platypus thread @Slothkin- it will warm your heart and have confidence in your choice!

I bought my nan a cuddly toy when she was in hospital. She loved it.

I'm sure your mum will like it. And if not, no harm done.

Hope her op goes well

@OnlyFoolsnMothers

Only you know your mum- I’d personally rather chocs

You sound like the sort of person that says 'I would have preferred the money'.

I'd love it. Never too old to feel comforted by a cuddly toy, especially one gifted to you with love.

I would love it if someone gave me a cuddly toy!

You sound like the sort of person that says 'I would have preferred the money' nope I’ve just never understood grown adults who like or have cuddly toys - but like I said OPs mum may

If it’s big enough she might find it helpful to hold it to her incision when coughing too!

Also I’m not a cuddly toy person at all, but remember being really unwell and taking comfort from one despite not turning to cuddly toys even as a child!

I did the same for DGM when she had her first knee done, she thought it was hilarious and adorable in equal measure, I said well you’re refusing to have any visitors in hospital (including my DGD!) so you will need something for company She took it for her second one and is taking it for her hip replacement (whenever that happens, it keeps getting cancelled).

Brilliant idea OP. When I went into hospital i took a raccoon my DD had crocheted for me - something comforting to cuddle at night, and also I reminder of home and family. I bet your mum will love it.

Dh’s gran much admired ds2’s bear. So we bought her one.

she loved it and made it a little outfit.

It was a very soft knitted bear.

I got my friends who just had big ops a squishy cuddly each they said it really helped them especially times like this when they had to go in hospital by their own etc
They certainly would not have had them normally but they both said how much they loved them 🙂
I say do it and I am sure your mum will like it 👍

I would love it if the butterfly had a deeper meaning to her or yours as a mother daughter.

That’s lovely.

My Mum has her dear teddy bear with her in her nursing home. The bear has been a great comfort to her since my Dad died. She is nearly at the end of her own life and her bear is still watching over her 🙁. Hope your Mum gets comfort from her cuddly butterfly!

We gave my MIL a soft bunny like the one DS has when she had a big op and she loved it