Gift for Antepartum unit

truern · Apr 8, 2006

Sweetie, I don't have any suggestions for gifts, but wanted to express my heartfelt sympathies for your loss.

PrincessRN · Apr 8, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss! That is just devastating! I am so sorry.......

I think it is great that you want to thank those nurses by doing something that isn't "standard".

As a nurse I know that a "just" a note from you would be more precious than gold. Anything you wanted to do would be fine.

I think it is great that even in this moment of loss you are reaching out to others.

Bless you

TexasPediRN · Apr 8, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I agree with the above post, a card with your heartfelt setiments in it would be greatly appreciated.

On a side note though, when I worked hospital we had a very sick child whom was in and out of the hospital and everyone got to know her family. When she passed, mom bought every nurse on the floor an ornament for your tree, which was an angel and looked just like this little girl. I hang it on my tree every year and think of her. But she also wrote a card to everyone, which although I dont have it and cant remember the words, I know it was filled with her appreciation to us all.

I think that whatever you decide to do would be special, and just know that we are all thinking of you and here for you if you need us.

*hugs*

-Meghan

palesarah · Apr 8, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's very kind of you to want to do something nice for the nurses who helped you.

While nurses always appreciate sweets, the best "thank you" I ever got from a patient was a nice thank you card that was addressed to me personally. If you want to do something really wonderful for the nurses, a letter to the floor's manager will go further than you would realize.

Hugs to you, and once more, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

RaeT,RN · Apr 9, 2006

I can only imagine what you must be going through right now. Anything you do will be very much appreciated by every nurse that took care of you - whether it is a card or some other kind of gift.

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

SmilingBluEyes · Apr 10, 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss. Do take care.

ClassOf2004, BSN · Apr 10, 2006

Hello All!
I was just discharged from the antepartum unit after a 2.5 week stay. Without going into all the gory details, I was admitted with an incompetent cervix at 19 weeks and delivered my beautiful baby girl two days ago. She did not survive. The nurses on the unit (at least the majority of them) were absolutely wonderful and helped me keep my sanity during my stay and I want to send something to them to show my heartfelt appreciation! Flowers and food have crossed my mind but I want to send something special not standard.
What have patients sent you all that was useful or meaningful for the unit? All suggestions are welcome!!!!
Thank you,
DeLySh

I am TERRIBLY sorry for your loss. I think it is wonderful that in your time of mourning you want to show your appreciation to the nurses who cared for you. As much as I hate to sound greedy or unappreciative I don't think we get the thanks we sometimes deserve. I think a thank you card is perfect. We always love to read thank you cards or letters from patients.

I wish you the best!

daisybaby, LPN · Apr 10, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss. How thoughtful of you to think of the nurses who cared for you during your stay.

The most memorable thing a patient did for me happened while I was a student intern in my last semester of my BSN. Long story short: 2-day induction/crappy FHR decels leading to stat C/S which showed tight CANx3. I was nearing the end of my 240 hours of clinical at this hospital, so my preceptor allowed me to follow the patient to the OR, and hold her for her epidural.

The next week, mom and dad (and baby) sent a lovely letter to the hospital CEO, Nursing Director, and L&D manager, mentioning by name, each nurse who cared for her and the baby and made their stay so special. I was included as well- and was offered my dream job, which I happily accepted.

Sending a note of appreciation to the higher-ups will mean more to the nurses than any material gesture of appreciation will.

Again, my thoughts are with you.

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Apr 10, 2006

Oh, my.........please let me offer my condolences on the loss of your baby girl. There are no words sufficient to express this kind of sorrow; only know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I also wanted to tell you how unselfish and thoughtful you are to think of your nurses at such a time. Believe me, anything you do to thank them, whether it's a handwritten note or a bouquet of flowers, will be noticed and very much appreciated.

May God bless you and comfort you at this sad time.

DeLySh · Apr 11, 2006

Thank you all so much for the wonderful thoughts and prayers. My husband and I are still a bit stunned and I'm trying to direct my energies in a positive way.

I love the ideas you have all presented and will be writing to the director of the unit to let her know how much her staff had been there for me even when the doctors weren't.

Thank you all for being there for me. I know I haven't been the most vocal of participants on these boards but I do appreciate knowing that there are ears that will listen if I need them. You are all truly wonderful people and we are lucky to be able to come together for each other.

Sincerely,

DeLySh