I am going to visit a friend who will (very shortly!) be giving birth. Any advice on how to be helpful and not in the way of things? Like volunteer to watch the other kids, or go grocery shopping?
2007-02-26 21:50:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Yeah those are good ideas. Free time is the best!! Cooking, cleaning, running errands. helping out when stressful and so on!
Good luck!
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2007-02-26 21:54:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be willing to do whatever needs to be done. Bringing meals after the baby comes is always good, but remember that, if she's nursing, there might be things that she shouldn't eat like peppers! Do the laundry, pick up some groceries (don't forget the diapers!), play with the other kids, clean the kitchen and do dishes... whatever looks like it needs to be done. If you ask your friend if there's something you can do to help, she's likely to say "no" or not be able to think of anything, so be prepared to just pitch in when you see a need. I'm sure your help - and friendship - will be much appreciated!
2007-02-26 22:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by poohs_house67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a lovely friend you are. She has other children and having a good friend to watch them while she is in hospital for the birth will be a huge help to her. While she is in the hospital perhaps you could shop and then prepare several meals so she can just pop them in the microwave and have a healthy meal for her family. If you are staying for several days before and after the birth you could watch the children while she showers or takes a nap. Again what a friend. Blessings on both of you.
2007-02-26 22:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a friend you should be able to notice the things that are aggrivating and annoying to your friend. Just pay attention to these things and try to avoid them! But if you want to help her out just ask her what she still needs to get done before the baby comes and help her do those things. That might make her feel more at ease and may even allow her to relax and enjoy the final days of pregnancy, if at all possible. Any of the ideas you have will probably be a huge help. You sound like a good and caring friend, just being there for her will be helpful in itself! Have fun!
2007-02-26 22:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wash dishes, cook, do laundry, watch other kids, etc. I would volunteer to do the dirty work so that your friend could spend time with her new baby and not have to worry about all the housework waiting on her. Your friend will look back on this time in her life and the dozens of friends bearing gifts will be a blur, but I promise you that she will remember the one who did the dishes forever.
2007-02-26 22:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife really enjoyed just being able to take a shower. Heck, it's been 8 months now and she likes having someone come watch the wee one while she gets cleaned up.
2007-02-26 21:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by macruadhi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things you've suggested are perfect. Any kind of heavy lifting or hard housework like laundry or vaccuming that would be too much for her physically. You sound like a great friend.
2007-02-26 21:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by majickgypsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to irritate her by asking too many questions,just assure her you are there so if she needs anything to call. Is her husband or partner around? Is she a single mother so we can add more? Is this her first baby?anyway just be nice to her cos she will be a bit sore and tired.
2007-02-26 21:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by vanpuj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do the dishes, take the other kids for a while, offer to help get things ready for the new baby. just take mom out to lunch, talk about mom, not just the baby
2007-02-26 22:26:08 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go grocery shopping
2007-02-26 22:04:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋