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DerelictWreck · 16/12/2017 18:07

My sister is a first time mum to usually the most wonderfully happy baby there is (7months). At the moment though the baby has a stomach bug, as does her DH, and they just moved house last weekend. Our parents have been up each weekend the last few weeks to help with the move but they both became ill as well so she ended up having to look after them too!

She has so much to do, is exhausted and is getting no support. I'm going up next weekend for Christmas (live on the otherside of the country) but I want to help get her though the next few days. I know it seems a bit naff, but can you think of any particularly good presents I could send that might cheer her up? I can always fall back on the standard flowers if we can't think of anything better. They're in a major city up North if that helps, and she doesn't drink or have time for relaxing (hasn't had a chance to shower in days!)

Any ideas? Sorry it's long - didn't want to drip feed later on!

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DerelictWreck · 16/12/2017 18:30

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RNBrie · 16/12/2017 18:41

There's a company called The Biscuiteers that make Wonder Woman iced biscuits. They are ridiculously expensive but generally cheer up any female person.

I also send silly socks, glittery ones or something like that cause they are pointless but entertaining.

Even just a card will show you care. You are a good sister.

DerelictWreck · 16/12/2017 19:09

Thanks RNBrie!

Those biscuits are amazing! Can't believe I've not heard of them before.

That gave me the idea to look at other food gifts, including a giant Millies cookie and a bouquet of lint chocolates!

Any other secret gems greatly appreciated MN!

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katmarie · 16/12/2017 19:20

If it's practical help you want to give, could you maybe book her a cleaner or someone to do some laundry/ironing for her?

user1493413286 · 16/12/2017 21:46

When I was going through something similar my sister sent me a little care package with chocolate, protein balls, cereal bars, hot chocolate mix etc. Basically stuff I could eat or use on the go to help keep my energy/spirit up

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