Need ideas! We had our baby on Tuesday, unfortunately he was born sleeping. I really really cannot express in words how…

Thank you so much, ladies! These are all such wonderful ideas, I'll be sure to post what I end up getting or doing in case anyone else needs some good ideas.

You are wonderful ? maybe you can make them a big jar of that Christmas crack, with a personal note /card attached to it? It was posted here the last couple of days.. And looks yummy... ?

When we lost our daughter I too felt like our nurses were amazing. It is kind of like a bond. Very few people in this world got to hold and "know" our babies. I sent a card and the gift cards. I said I wish I could sit down and share a cup of coffee with them so this was the next best thing.

I am so sorry for your loss. Your son is so lucky to have you as his mummy and know that you love him so much and always will.

I like the idea of a small angel ornament, maybe even a small one they can hang on their Christmas tree. Every year they will remember your baby and remember that their job is worthwhile and they made somebodies hardest day that little bit easier

We went to tj Maxx and made our own gift bsskets. We tried to get a variety of stuff, so there was something for everyone. Sorry for your loss, you seem to be handling everything very well. It says a lot about you that you are thinking of others right now.

No matter what you get them, nothing will beat a heartfelt note thanking them for going above and beyond their job. So many people don't know how much they impacted a life - to tell them what you told us would be something treasured.

I'm so sorry for you loss and I think you're amazing thinking of others during this time.

I'm so sorry for you loss ?

But what ever you send them make sure it can be shared with everyone on the floor (staff.)

They aren't allowed to receive gifts unless they're able to share it with everyone.

I teared up reading that.

What about a necklace, bracelet or ornament of some kind? Something special they can see to be reminded of how important they are to you for being so amazing.

You are such a beautiful person. In your time of grieve and pain you find time to think of others. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss and I hope that you find some sort of comfort one day in knowing you now have a precious angel watching over you. I work around nurses and I know they enjoy having something sweet to snack on throughout their shift so maybe something of that nature.

I don't remember seeing this mentioned before- we can't accept cash items- like gift cards. The nurses will legally have to return them to you or donate them somewhere.

I just want to add- you absolutely don't have to get these nurses anything. The fact that THIS is what you're wanting to do shows what an amazing person you are. A nice handwritten card for each of them will mean more to them than you think❤️ I promise you- they will be thankful you thought of them at all.

I'm very sorry for your loss. ?

Maybe you can do a stocking and fill it up with goodies/treats, like lotions, body spray, fuzzi socks, chapsticks, along with your letter and those angel pins? perhaps a gift card as well.

I just teared up reading your reply!!! They sound like amazing people and nurses!!! I don't have much advice on the gifts, but I have been thinking of you and you and your family's are still in my prayer. I'm deeply sorry for your loss!! You are an amazing person!!

Thank you, ladies! These ideas are great, just what I needed. In addition to a note and something else, I really like the idea of sending food too but the issue is it was three different shifts. 12/8, 7am-7pm, 12/8, 7pm - 12/9 7am, and 12/9, 7am until we left around noon. So unfortunately they don't work the same shift.

I agree with a nice handwritten note or letter for the nurses. I would also forward a letter to the unit manager so they can be recognized for their amazing care. What about a nice book, like chicken soup for the nurses soul? Or like Jennifer said, we always love food. So sorry for your loss. Your family has been in my prayers.

And again I am so sorry for you and your families loss. There are never enough words to express my sympathies.

Angel ornaments. Since they were guardian angels in your time of need and were there to help and comfort you and your family. Its something they can always look at and know that people truly appreciate the compassionate and caring they give and show so selflessly.

First off I have to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss, may your beautiful boy fly high with angels.

What I find most amazing is in this time of grief and heartbreak you are still thinking of other people.

Unfortunately I'm not much help on the gift ideas but I'm sure whatever you pick will be greatly appreciated. I would definitely write a letter to them along the lines of what you wrote here.

My thoughts will be with you and your family during this difficult time xx

Edible arrangements or Food

Love and prayers to you and your family. You've got so much heart girl. What about nurses pins or ornaments and a bag of lifesavers as they seem they truly made a difference in your life. God bless oh girl

I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out at the amount of compassion and love you have at such a hard time. You are my inspiration today!

You are a hero to many! The pure idea that YOU want to do something kind for someone else in your time of sorrow is absolutely impressive. You are an amazingly strong woman, and I can't believe what a kind heart you have for wanting to do this so quickly after your delivery.

I am not sure if the nurses wore charm bracelets or anything, but what about an angel charm, pin, or keychain? They were your angels during your time of need. Or what about something personalized--a pen, keychain? By the time you put a gift basket together, you will probably be spending the same amount of money you would to get something personalized. Plus, they will have that to remind them of how well they do at their job. Coffee or tea won't last forever. Best of luck to you. I will keep you in my prayers!!

Send them each a half dozen cupcakes or maybe and edible bouquet?

I had three amazing nurses and they all had a different place during our time there. The first was there when we arrived and she prepped us, got us everything we needed, walked us through everything and put together all of our keepsakes. His little hat, blanket, a heart-shaped pillow, a crocheted angel, a beautiful poem and a memory box.

The second was there during delivery and the 5 beautiful hours we spent with him. She took the most beautiful pictures of him. She was also the one who took him away at the end.

The third was there when we woke up a few hours later. She held my hand while we grieved and took care of me afterwards. The second nurse was not able to get any footprints due to the state of his body after he was born but the nurse in the morning knew how important these would be and asked if we minded if she went down to the morgue and tried again. She came back an hour later with 4 sets of prints of his perfect little feet. I wept, I was so unbelievably grateful. I'll never forget what she said when she came back...

"I'm so glad I got to meet your son. He's absolutely perfect."

The first nurse came back on her day off just to see me, congratulate me, and offer her deepest sympathies. She had called the other nurses to see if I had delivered him overnight and I just can't believe she drove in on her day off. She even cried with me.

These women are just my heroes.

A simple catered meal for the unit (subs, fried chicken, pizza). Be sure to do whatever it is that you decide on during the shift that you delivered. Otherwise it is likely that the nurses you were trying to show appreciation to will not benefit from your kindness.

I don't necessarily have suggestions, but just to say that this truly shows how much of a kind heart you have, after going through something so difficult. I continue to pray for your family.

Non scented lotions? Travel size stuff. I know my friends a nurse and she's Always saying how her hands are dry from washing constantly. Sorry for your loss , and you're amazing for thinking to do something nice for others in your time of grief.

Maybe some individual hand sanitizer from B&B, a pack of good ink pens. Maybe some individual chap sticks and lotions.

Eta: again, so sorry for your loss. ?

I'm not sure how many nurses you are getting a gift for. But I gave my nurse a gift card to a nice restaurant