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Gift cards to the store of her choice. Target or Wallyworld would be easy.
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I am so glad you suggested this! I was wondering how to orchestrate something myself. I think this is a good idea!!!!
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Count me in!
About formula - IIRC it has directions on the can. How much water you add depends on which version. The nurses should be able to tell you what they've been using and how to prepare it.
Also IIRC Babies-R-Us has supplies for quite cheap, if you have one nearby.
Otherwise, is Target the preferred store for giftcards? Can I buy one online, cus I don't think we have one here.
Also... um, who do I make it out to? I'm not sure they'll find you if I just say "Send it to ChaiLover on MB!" Did I miss some information?
You'll do great. *hugs*
me - 47  H - 39  married 2001 DS 8a  DS 8b :crosseyedcrazy: (Why is DS7b now a blockhead???) (Ack! Now he's not even a blockhead, just a word! That's no fun!)
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Count me in!
About formula - IIRC it has directions on the can. How much water you add depends on which version. The nurses should be able to tell you what they've been using and how to prepare it.
Also IIRC Babies-R-Us has supplies for quite cheap, if you have one nearby.
Otherwise, is Target the preferred store for giftcards? Can I buy one online, cus I don't think we have one here.
Also... um, who do I make it out to? I'm not sure they'll find you if I just say "Send it to ChaiLover on MB!" Did I miss some information?
You'll do great. *hugs* Hi jayne, barbie posted her info for contact. It's on the previous page somewhere. Nighties!!  Charlotte
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Well, count me in for the shower! Take care of you the best you can right now, Chai. Don't you take any carp off of that daughter of yours either. We love you.
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So, tomorrow I could be bringing home a 5 lb newborn and I don't have the slightest clue on how I'm going to manage by myself. I may not see you all for a while. Hi Chai, Cinders put out an APB for help and I'm glad we can all get involved. Don't know all the details yet but I'm praying for you and your DD/DGS.  Chai Ace
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Chai - just realized I got a call from you. I will call you tomorrow. I will send the package to your shop. Will try to get it in the mail tomorrow or Tuesday (when I have more money in my account). Cinders, Can you give Chai my email addy? I have a ton of little boy clothes and prolly a half ton of baby toys that I can pass along. A lot of the clothes he might have to "grow into" but I think I might even have some itty bitty stuff. Chai dear, The baby CAN sleep in the car seat till you get a crib. They recline now, and on nights when my littles were REALLY little and VERY snarfy (couldn't breathe laying down) the reclining carseat was a GODsend! It's not a permenant answer, but it's an okay make-do for a few days. - Kimmy
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I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. My Story Recovered!
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Chai What i would like you to do is this: Go to your local Target. Register in your own name. Pick a "shower date"-- Maybe a few- three Saturdays away from now- Register for Dozens of bags of diapers--they keep dozens of wipes-- powders,lotions--they keep baby bath--a large quantity of conusmables. baby towel, shampoos, laundry detergent Pick out onzies formulas- baby thermometer, woobies(binkies) bottles, bottle warmer, oh my god, dozens of socks (how something that can not even stand up or walk can loose a sock a day was always beyond me!) also you can try larger baby equipment--who knows. If there are any left overs (if he grows too fast) I'm sure a church or womens shelter would love to have them.  THEN you need to come back here, POST THE STORE NUMBER (or town) and Post the name you registered under, remeber you will be able to swap or "return" multiple bought items --for cash-- and I'd rather have you in charge than DD.[/u] IMHO ALSO YOU ARE GOING TO NEED SAFETY equipment when your GS comes to visit in the future you will need cupboard locks, and the like You may want to look at that stuff too. You can trade multiples and always donate that excess-- if there is any There will be no shipping -- you can pay in Michigan- she picks up in Kentucky-- NO PROBLEM A friend at work just used this for an out of state shower-- she said it was awesome. and easy! I really hope this helps you, and I am thinking about you- too.
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Don't forget to add the Mylicon drops (for gas) to your list!
I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. My Story Recovered!
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Hi CL, Oh my goodness. I am in tears to think that so many people who don't even know me could be so thoughtful and generous. I don't know what to say. Barbie, thank you so much for offering to do this. I don't know how I could ever thank all of you or how I could ever repay you. I have never been so touched. Thank you so much. I'll email my info to you. ...this is so touching to see. I am not in the States, so I am not sure yet how I can help. Will try to figure it out, though. So, tomorrow I could be bringing home a 5 lb newborn and I don't have the slightest clue on how I'm going to manage by myself. ...when faced with a lot of "unknowns" as you are, CL... feelings of being overwhelmed and fear itself may often be not far behind... but we here have already seen you in action, CL. Please trust that you will have the strength and courage to come through to the 'other side' as you have so far...taking it one day at a time... ...and encourage you to not forget about yourself even in this period of extreme challenge, and to seek out any and all support available in your immediate community. ...to see it as an opportunity for and trust that some of your friends will come through for you and provide you with their support when times get tough, as I can't see anybody not being "touched" by your act of generosity and sense of responsibility towards this newborn, who one day will know WHO came through for him, right from the "get go"! CL
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who one day will know WHO came through for him, right from the "get go"! Amen to that! Chai is one special grandma who's willing to go ABOVE and BEYOND. I'm hoping that she and this grandchild bond so tight that NOTHING can come between them.
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“In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story
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It is interesting that hubby is so hard-hearted that he won't even help to save his grandson.
Hope Chai is doing okay with all the baby things today.
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Chai,
I saw Cinder's callout and have spent the last two days reading your story from August to present. My lord, woman, you should be canonized!
Count me in on the cyber shower as soon as we get specific direx on how to get the stuff to you.
You have my prayers and support too.
Right Here Waiting
Me BS 61
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Still can't believe it.
6/08 Recovering nicely. Anything is possible!
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Can you give Chai my email addy? I have a ton of little boy clothes and prolly a half ton of baby toys that I can pass along. Done.... Oh, Chai, that baby can sleep in a firmly padded laundry basket for a few weeks and never know the difference. Hugs to everyone....especially Chai!
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Chai, Oh I can't wait to go Baby shopping! One of my favorite things to do! So, today you pick up 5 pounds of pure love! WOW! You are going to do just fine! It's kinda like riding a bike,,,,it will all come back to you. What a lucky little boy he is to have you! And, don't forget all of the Aunts and Uncles he has here at MB!! I don't think you'll be away all that much,,,,as you can come here for all of the support, advice & love we have to give to you both. I know it's got to be an overwhelming feeling,,,but do try to remember the moments of joy you will also be feeling in the coming days/weeks. Maybe you should start a new thread for daily Baby Boy updates??
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O.K. All I have the invitations ready to go. If you would like the infomration on the shower- you can contact me: nancymassoll@hotmail.com If you would like- and I will, politely add you to the guest list and you can find out how your can send cards, or gifts to/for our overwrought new grannychai  for babyboychai!  I think someone else here is stepping in and helping with the good tidings, too. By all means, any means neccessary. Have a good day.
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Can't access my personal e-mail until tonight. Barbiecat, send my invitation to: cinderella4mb at yahoo. com
I know you know how to formulate that.
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Sign me up! I'm going to email you right now.
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On the baby bed thing...Baby D slept with us or in his carseat, he hated his bed (and still does)! Newborns really like being enclosed since they are used to that, so the carseat is great, OR I found this mini baby bed thing that you can put in your bed. It's been a life saver!!
You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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We're eager for an update if you get a spare moment, Chai.
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