Helping Mum while Toddler In Hospital

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

A friend of mine will be up at the childrens hospital all of this weekend with her son, who is getting a battery of tests done. Hubby is staying with the other children, so I have offered to go up and be there with her, to support her while she's supporting her little boy, and distract her when she can't be in the room with him.

For those of you who have gone through this with your own children - what should I bring up? Obviously we're not gonna be having a party, but I thought some magazines, some DVD's for her portable player, a few stuffed animals for him.

Seeking suggestions - what would you have liked?

[feeb]

What a sweet friend you are.

When a friends DD had an operation I bought a guardian angel pin for her.

Mummy appreciated chocolate!!! Maybe some puzzle books for mum and a book with pretty pics for her son.

I hope all goes well

[Daydream Believer]

When DD was in ICU in May, I would have loved some magazines or books, snacks, etc. Just things to fill in time because she was in an induced coma for nearly 24hours I had to sit around & wasnt able to do anything. If its just a couple of hours then she probably wont need much just having someone there to talk to would be a big help.

[*Beema*]

A balloon or two for her little boy, they can be hours of fun, and if you are near a spotlight you can get helium one's from Sparty's for $0.99 eac and also put in some boost stuff and they will last a little longer.

Books, short one's incase his attention span is short

A dvd player with his favourite tv shows.

Food for mum, soup, tea, coffee in thermos's, and some healthy snack food as sometimes it can be really hard to get away for something decent to eat, I struggled with DD being able to only nip out while she was sleeping. Something for her to have for breakfast, because it can be even hard to get a piece of toast. Something to read, that is light reading and can be read in short bursts.

HTH's and hope everything goes well for them and they get some good results and answers you are doing a beautiful thing xxoo

[csab]

When DD was in ICU in May, I would have loved some magazines or books, snacks, etc. Just things to fill in time because she was in an induced coma for nearly 24hours I had to sit around & wasnt able to do anything. If its just a couple of hours then she probably wont need much just having someone there to talk to would be a big help.

When Little V was in ICU last yr, was a dreadful time yet having some company and someone to talk to was one thing that can help pass time my sister came and stayed with me at the hospital for a couple of nights and I have to admit, it was such a relief to have someone there to keep my mind off things. So exactly what Daydream believer has mentioned. I think your a wonderful friend being there for your friend.