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I am having a hard time coming up with a present for my sister. She had her daughter a year ago, and has nursed her for the last 10 months, and has had some supply issues, stuff like that. Nursing hasnt always been real easy for her. Now she is continueing to pump for my son now that her daughter isnt nursing anymore. I am soooo thrilled that she is doing this for me. I only produce like 3 ounces a day at the most.(since ive gone back to work, my supply suxs!) Anyways, she offered to continue to pump for me even before we were matched. Now my son is 3 months old and she is providing me with almost 3/4 of the milk he needs for the day. I am only using like 6 or 8 ounces of formula a day.
She says she doesnt want anything for doing it. Shes just happy to help out and knows that breastmilk is the best for my baby. I really want to get her something so that she knows how much i appreciate her doing this. She so committed to have already nursed your own child and now have to pump 5 or 6 times a day to give to someone else for their child. She assures me that she is just happy to help me and that is payment enough. Any thoughts on what i can get her?? I want it to be special, but am drawing a blank. I know they dont have a whole lotta extra disposable income as she works part time and her DH is in College full time. but i think money isnt exactly the way to show my appreciation. I dont know how long shes going to pump yet, but i want to have an idea ready so when she's done I can give it to her. Its just such an amazing thing to me that she doesnt even think twice about doing this for me. Espiecally since its such a pain in the A** to pump sometimes when she's busy with a job and 2 kids. Im so thankful to her and i want to show her that appreciation. Any suggestions?? Thanks,Rach
Wow, what an awesome gift your sister is giving you! I know it's hard to fully express your appreciation with gifts but, since she's obviously a very busy mom, I would suggest babysitting services or homecooked meals for her freezer.
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That is so neat that your sister has been doing that for you and your baby! Having milk from your sister is perfect! Her baby and yours are milk-siblings, as well as cousins.
When my son, Allan was a baby, 25 years ago, there was a wonderful lady who donated some of her milk for him. She did it for about 4-5 months. I can't remember for sure what I got her, but I know it was some kind of figurine, and then I also gave her flowers. With your sister, I think the idea of time-saving things like some frozen meals is good, and then maybe you could also get something that would be a keepsake she could keep the rest of her life.
Here are a few ideas I have:
One of my favorite things are figurines. Willow Tree has some very nice ones [url=http://willowtree.info/product/sisters-by-heart]Sisters by Heart | Willow Tree by Susan Lordi[/url]
There are also various Kim Anderson figurines, as well as photos and wall plaques. Lladro has a beautiful sisters figurine, but it is $500+.
I just looked a little and found a pendant that would be nice [url=http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail.htm?pid=102715635]My Sister My Friend Necklace | Apparel & Accessories | SkyMall[/url]
You could maybe make something to hang on the wall, if you do anything like that. There are lots of such things for sale, too. Something with a picture of the two of you, either now or when you were kids, might be nice, too. My daughter does beautiful graphics on photographs and might be able to help you if you are interested in that idea.
Let us know what you decide!
Darillyn
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a friend of mine had an mandala or her and her kiddo hand painted. It was cool. You could have one done of your sis and your kiddo.
Gift certificate(s) to her favorite type of restaurant? Coupons offering to babysit for her whenever she needs? Or similar type of coupons? My family was big on that type of gift, the "will do for you later" gifts. Can be really fun.
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