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AIBU?

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RainbowRabbit33 · 19/08/2012 19:35

... Even if I have posted this on the wrong forum? I checked Childbirth and a couple of others, but they didn't seem right. I'd be really grateful for some ideas/advice.

My best friend has just had twins, both really healthy and happy and doing well Smile. Mummy however isn't doing so well. Botched eCS, followed by another major surgery and all sorts of ongoing health problems. She's got some help coming in, but obviously I want to do all I can to support her. I've said that I'm on stand-by, but won't interfere unless she asks (which she has promised to do if she needs anything).

DH and I have talked about the obvious things (washing, shopping, feeding the cats, delivering wine), but can you think of anything that a non-Mum like me would overlook? She's a bit overwhelmed with emotion at the moment, it's been a hell of a month for her. I wondered about a good book or some dvd's as she can't move much. Due to her medical condition, she doesn't much feel like eating, so I don't think chocolate cake is the answer for once Wink.

I'm really grateful for anything you can suggest, I feel so desperately bad for her, but don't want to intrude until asked, so would like something light touch. She's so important to me, and I want to do the right thing, but am a bit all at sea as still ttc.

Apologies again for misusing the AIBU thread!

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RainbowRabbit33 · 19/08/2012 20:55

Thank you all so much! I've got loads of those plastic containers as I cook for DH and myself in batches and freeze it. I'll def pick up some mags for her, although might be a bit careful which ones - not sure she wants bikini-clad celebs at the moment!! Ooooh... I could package it up in a basket for her with some bubble bath. I love the lounge picnic idea, it'll suit her down to the ground when she's a bit more mobile as she loves tapas and meze etc.

Thanks again, I was sure you'd know what to do!

RR33 xx

PS I was secretly a bit pleased she confessed to having a couple of sips of wine yesterday to feel more normal. I know you shouldn't need wine to feel normal, but I think it's a sign she's feelings a bit brighter. If you ever see her on MN, don't tell her I've blown her secret!!Wink

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Enfyshedd · 19/08/2012 21:23

I second FoxSake's comment about taking her out for a walk/coffee/etc. Since my DD came home from hospital 12 weeks ago (spent a week in SCBU), I've taken her out every single day for fresh air for both of us and to retain my sanity (or at least the tiny shreds of it that I possess Grin), even with the awful weather we've had this summer. DP suspects that his ExW had mild PND after DSS2 was born as they hadn't long moved to the area before she got pregnant and she wouldn't go out after DSS2 was born because she didn't know anyone (self defeating policy as you won't meet anyone if you don't leave the house).

I also second everyone who says you sound like a brilliant friend - Thanks to you!

ImperialBlether · 19/08/2012 21:28

One thing you could do is take one twin off her for an hour or two so that she can spend some time with the other one. Then come back and swap. I think I'd miss that if I had twins.

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