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Gift idea for mum

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dg93 · 27/11/2021 21:19

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can give me ideas on gifts to get my mum this year for Xmas?

She's undergoing chemo at the moment, has lost her hair and is generally feeling really down both mentally and physically.

I usually get her hair stuff for Christmas each year, like ghds etc 🙄 her last chemo is 28th December, but I can't figure out what I can get her.

Thanks in advance! X

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dg93 · 27/11/2021 21:19

I should also mention her main symptom of chemo is mouth ulcers so no foodie gifts, as that may upset her! X

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Crackery · 27/11/2021 21:37

A nice seat for her garden if she has one.

Books? Kindle?

Crackery · 27/11/2021 21:38

Vouchers to get her nails done or a gel nail lamp and kit

Crackery · 27/11/2021 21:40

Something lovely for in the house like a lamp or big house plant or picture for the wallor a nice throw?

CloMo1995 · 28/11/2021 05:25

How has the chemo affected her nails? I only ask because my mama has cancer recently and all her nails fell off due to the chemo.
If her nails are still good, how about a voucher for her to get her nails done and a pedicure. If she doesnt feel up to it, a at home footspa? You can buy essential oils and salts to go in them so you could do her a beauty hamper on the side? Fill it with hand creams, shower gels, essential oils and salts (if she hasnt got sensitive to them).
Hope your mum is doing ok OP Flowers

WhatonEarth1 · 28/11/2021 06:14

Pyjamas
Nightdress
Silk pillow cases
Cashmere socks
Magazine subscription

pompomsgalore · 28/11/2021 06:20

Nice shoes? I bought my mum some Hot Chocolate ones. Not everyone's taste but they are bright and comfortable

neonleopard · 28/11/2021 09:07

I've got my mum a 3 month, fortnightly flower subscription (Arena flowers) plus a vase to open on the day. A bit more than I'd usually spend but we've also had a tough year thanks to cancer, so I though regular flowers would bring some spring cheer to her house :) Other ideas included a luxury faux fur throw (john lewis) or a sheepksin hot water bottle cover!

dg93 · 28/11/2021 15:09

Wow thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Her nails have been ok, but when I took her to get her nails done (just normal, no uvs) the hospital told her to remove them so she could keep an eye on any changes!

I've ordered her

A flower subscription (amazing idea!!)
A scarf
A bed throw (I'm thinking more for when she sleeps on the sofa due to pain)
And an essential oil machine and refills

And my dads getting her a big plant for the living room.

Thank you all for the ideas, i really wouldn't have thought about any of these, so thank you so much.

Cancer has been dreadful as you can imagine and I'm just trying to cheer her up - I went to see her earlier today and she managed to eat a bread roll with her soup which she hasn't been able to do thanks to mouth ulcers so I'm really proud !

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