My sis is supposed to have a baby (her first) in the next couple of days. She wants me to be at the hospital for the grand occasion, however i cant really do that as i live 500mi away. The rest of my family is planning to go to the hospital, so i feel bad that im not going to go. But after all i'm planning to drive down that way for thanksgiving and i dont want to drive 500mi there and back twice in the same month.
Anyways do you think i should send her flowers, or something of that sort. Or should I just bring her some when i visit for thanksgiving. Also are live flowers even a good idea with a new born in the house. I guess what i am i asking is - is there anything i can do to show her i still care since im not going to the hospital with the rest of my family.
2007-11-06 12:25:19 · 30 answers · asked by midnightjoker 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It'd be a good idea to send something to show you're thinking about them and you wish you could be there. Some flower places will do newborn arrangements that include teddy bears and flowers. I'd suggest getting one of those along with a good new baby card. Your sister will miss having you there but she'll appreciate the gesture and the fact that you're thinkign about her!
2007-11-06 12:28:19 · answer #1 · answered by justsinginrain87 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you cant make it send the flowers and a baby gift basket. Include in the card that you cant wait to see the new baby at Thanksgiving. But here is my story:
When I had my daughter and my MOM didnt come it hurt. She lived aboout 500 miles away also. I have never forgiven her for it. My dad, brothers and sister came, they made the drive and left the same night. I was very mad at my mom. If it would have been my sister who wouldnt have made it, I would have been even more hurt than with my mom. Sisters are close and should share everything...
2007-11-06 20:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Me Me Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call her afterwords and apologize for not being there.I'm sure she would understand.Also send her a gift basket with a card,baby toys, baby clothes,and maybe even some balloons attached. With that a bouquet of her favorite type of flowers in it.She will love this and appreciate it alot.After having the baby and resting for a while, she will understand why you couldn't be theree.Trust me I have 3 sister's and 2 of the 3 had children.I know have 3 nephews but I wasn't ther for one of the births.My sister understood completely and in the end was happy.Take my advice and use it wisely.I hope I helped you solve your problem.
2007-11-06 20:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by leah27 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should send her flowers, a note telling her why you couldn't come and an appoligy would also be approperiate. She would like to know why you didnt come... obviously. But I am pretty sure she will understand that you dont want to drive that much when you will be seeing her soon, even though you did want to go, you will see the baby at thanksgiving, you can give all your love and best wishes then! Hope that helps!!
2007-11-06 20:33:01 · answer #4 · answered by teedotttt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sice you are not going to the hospital and she wants you to go, call her when she is in the hospital( congratulate her and apologize for not going) Then visit her some day-Thanksgiving-and bring her something she likes or something for the newborn baby like a toy or some baby clothes. Also, you ccould give your sis flowers or a card that apologizes and just talk to her .I'm sure she will understand you:} Go for it!
2007-11-06 20:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
remember that you wont be able to get this chance back again. just thought i'd throw that out there.
most DEFFinetly send her something. flowers and something for the baby!
maybe you can offer to stay with her a few extra days when you go for thanksgiving and help cook and take care of the house for her.
2007-11-06 20:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send something to show your thinking of her the day the baby comes. Flowers are nice, maybe with a little gift card or something for the baby.
2007-11-06 20:27:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flowers are good. Add in a telephone call would surely make your sister and your whole family know you still care, even if you can't make it due to the distance. Explain your situation and I know your sister will understand. Having good thoughts of your sister only show you care and love her dearly. Cheer-up. She'll be happy to hear from you!
2007-11-06 20:35:19 · answer #8 · answered by Justine 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you have a baby everyone gives a baby gift buy your sister something she will enjoy. And no flowers as you don't know if the baby is allergic.
Listen to Libby she has a great idea!
2007-11-06 20:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by Linda S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me personally, whenever I had one of my 3 kids, I would have wanted a box of chocolate chip cookies, and a little onsie, or blanket for the baby, or a teddy bear would have been nice. 1800flowers.com offers really nice gift baskets, that include goodies, and a little bear for baby, try them it will be well worth it. Skip the flowers though, those are meant more for "get well" sort of occasions, not "Yay It's a baby occasion."
2007-11-06 20:31:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋