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Baskets for NICU ParentsMelissa M. - 01:31pm May 24, 2005 ESTMom of 25 weekers, Now Age 5 & 1.2 (3 surviving quads)Hi All- I am putting together baskets for NICU parents (not the kids...the parents) and SHARE PoPs popped into my mind when I thought about what should be put into these welcome baskets. Here are my two trains of thoughts...1) baskets for new parents in the NICU...things that will bring comfort or that they might needs during their child's stay....2) baskets for parents who have lost a child in the NICU. I am asking for family and friends to donate right now to help pad these baskets...in honor of my kids and in memory of Alex. But what to put into these baskets? Think relatively inexpensive but something that will be meaningful to the people getting the baskets. Thank guys...I have no fear that you will help me out with this one!: smile: Melissa Middleton (mom of 25 wk'r quads. Alex *deceased*, Benjamin, Callie, and Donovan: 23 months old)
Melissa M.
- Aug 8, 2005 1:18 am
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Mom of 25 weekers, Now Age 5 & 1.2 (3 surviving quads) |
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Additional notes about what I put into my baskets...
Hi All, I just wanted to update you on what I put into my baskets...and what the final product looked like. My baskets ended up being white gift boxes. I purchased 2 different colored rolls of cheap gift wrap. One roll was more somber and one roll was more cheerful...depending on if the box was grief or welcome. Then I wrapped ONLY the lid with the paper...taping it securely...and then replacing the lid.
Scrapbookers...this one is for you. I purchased file folders with the rubber bands used to close it. You can find them at most stores. The ones I got were brown, green, and dark blue. These kinds of folders are made so that they can grow with the amount of documents placed inside it.
On the outside of the folder, I scrapped a cover...making it cheerful as to celebrate baby.
On the back, I purchases small square gift cards with small square envelopes. At the bottom going horizontally, I glued an envelope, a colored square of paper, and a card. Above each I glued a small colored rectangle, and wrote: Foot Print, First Picture/Ultrasound, and Hand Print. On the top, above where the rubber bands meet, I placed a larger colored square with another smaller rectangle above it saying: Place Crib Card Here.
Inside the envelopes, depending on if it is welcome or grief, I placed MOD educational information.
I placed a welcome or grief card in each box....with a handwritten note...and an explanation of my 4 children. This made it seem more personal... .and might help connect with the parents. At least, it might help them feel less alone.
I placed a colored snack bag in each box containing: gum, drink mix, popcorn...etc. Things parents might need to keep them going.
Toiletries: Travel toothpaste, toothbrush, unscented lotion, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, and soap.
Welcome baskets each got a camera, and a blank label for their name.
Grief baskets included a pack of sunflower seeds and an angel pin.
Journals, pens, and sticky note pads
MOD baby beanies
There are SO many things you could put into these baskets... so many of you have shared the awesome ideas you have used in making your own baskets. Please, I encourage you to post what YOU put into your baskets so that others can see how easy it is to make this project your own!
Again. Thank you so much! You all have made me smile with fierce SHARE pride!
Melissa 
[Last Editor: Melissa M., Aug 7, 2005 6:19 pm. Total Edits: 1]
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Karri (Aug 12, 2005 10:53 pm)
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Karri
- Aug 12, 2005 10:53 pm
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Replying to:
Melissa M. (Aug 8, 2005 1:18 am)
Additional notes about what I put into my baskets...: Hi All, I just wanted to update you on what I...
Re: Additional notes about what I put into my baskets...
Melissa,
The baskets sound beautiful and well thought out! Way to go!! I'm sure every parent who will receive one will find it helpful, and touching.
You are an amazing woman with a special gift. I'm proud to say I know you.
HUGS to the Kiddos!!
Karri
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Alex's and Sophia's mama
- Jan 11, 2006 2:12 pm
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Alex is now an amazing kindergartener and Sophia a terrific 3 year old! |
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My update
Hi everyone,
I only have a minute b/c I'm at work and the kiddies are coming in....
I brought my gifts bags for the new PoP's at Alex's NICU this past weekend.... They were very well received!
I included a journal and pen, an angel charm that says "you have been blessed" (it's a Catholic Hospital  ), some candy, and a flyer for SHARE (of course)!!!!
I hope to see some more PoP's from my area on the Share site soon!!!!
Have a great day 
Donna
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