What can I do for my Friend who has Pre Eclampsia?

My best friend lives about a seven hour drive away and has recently been hospitalized with a mild case. I have sent her flowers but I would like to do something else for her to cheer her up. She doesn't know if she will be sent home soon to be put on bed rest or if they will deliver the baby. It is very stressful for her either way because she is very worried, as she is only at week 30 of her pregnancy. Also, she is losing her mind having to stay in bed on her left side (to control blood pressure). I want to go there to visit and help her out, especially if she gets released from the hospital, but I have to go back to work in a week and a half (I'm a teacher) and I also have a toddler that would need to tag along. Can anyone give me some ideas?

What can I do for my Friend who has Pre Eclampsia?
I had preeclampsia and was hospitalized a total of 12 days so that the doctors could monitor me and induce labor. Here are the things I was thrilled to have:





- Coloring book and colored pencils


- Puzzle books like crosswords and sudoku


- Baby/parenting magazines


- Snacks


- Propel bottled water and Diet Coke


- A DVD (I was fortunate to have my laptop with me)


- REAL pajamas (hospital gowns are AWFUL!)


- Comfy slippers instead of those stupid socks


- A fluffy bathrobe so that I could cover up on my daily wheelchair rides to triage for a non-stress test


- A REAL pillow (not those plastic ones the hospital uses)


- A book of kittens so that I had a "focal point" during labor
Reply:you could send for some in home health care or a maid someone to help her out
Reply:Maybe you could have someone watch your child for a few days and go visit her. If not, you could coordinate with one of her family members and hire someone to clean her house in preparation for the baby.
Reply:Pay for Merry Maids to come in a few times during her time in bed (and maybe after the baby is born, too).
Reply:someone to talk to is what i needed- you go crazy on bedrest i was there 4 the last 3 months. my best wishes to your friend
Reply:How about visiting her once a week and the rest of the week cheering her up over the phone? Maybe on the weekends you can help make dinners for the week?
Reply:If you go up once she is released, give her a mini pedi. It will feel SOOOOO good to her! I had this with my twins and I was so swollen I couldn't sit on the bed and take off my own pants. Very sad asking your sister to take off your clothes for you. ha ha


Anyway, back to you. ( lol ) Get her one of those foot soak bucket things that have the little jets on them. If you don't mind touching her feet, she will probably be so grateful. I know I was when I had to have my feet washed cause I couldn't fit in shoes!


I really hope your friend is OK and good luck to all.
Reply:email daily


long letter


package of goodies...magazine, books, appropriate snacks


have some things sent directly to the home from online sources such as bath products, cookies, ...
Reply:Since you can't be there for her, perhaps picking up some DVDs or a DVD player for her? Or does she like crosswords, puzzles, etc? Something to pass the time while she waits for her bundle of joy? I also recommend calling her frequently - sometimes, someone to talk to can make a world of difference.

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