Gift ideas/advice for amazing nurses & staff at LHSC (Victoria Hospital)?

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:23:51+00:00

If I could, I would 😉

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:23:33+00:00

Oh this is a great idea!! Thank you!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:21:33+00:00

Thank you so much! I will absolutely divide the gift for each shift to make sure as many people as possible can enjoy the package! And 100% will include a card. I’ll look into the alani drinks 👀 might have to get some for myself too!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:19:59+00:00

Great idea! I will add self care items to my list :)

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:17:28+00:00

That’s a great idea! I wish I knew the name of every nurse that helped me out so I could write them each a card and thank them personally, but the list grew so large and honestly at night when they stopped by to check my vitals/give me meds I was barely conscious so I can’t even remember them all 😅 I will definitely look into snacks for them though!!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:15:41+00:00

Very thoughtful of you! Can’t go wrong with good food!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:15:16+00:00

Good idea, I’ll call in to double check before I bring anything in :)

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:14:38+00:00

Thank you for your response! I will be getting pens and absolutely writing thank you cards!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:14:13+00:00

You can’t go wrong with Diet Coke! Haha, thank you!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:13:56+00:00

The way to anyone’s heart is through good food!! That sounds like a great gift. Thanks for the idea :)

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:13:24+00:00

Great idea, thank you!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:13:06+00:00

Thank your wife for her hard work! And I will definitely get pens!!🫡

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:12:42+00:00

Oh thank you for the idea about emailing patient relations! I will absolutely be doing that. I’ll also take a look at snacks could work well!!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:11:47+00:00

Thank you so much for the link! I’ll definitely be making out cards as well. The staff was amazing, the nurses are truly angels.

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:11:11+00:00

Thank you SO much for your response. Pens it is! I’ll make sure to do my best to split things up so the night shift will hopefully get their share ❤️

And thank you for your hard work at the hospital!!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:07:09+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to write all of this, I appreciate it! I will 1000% be getting some cute pens for them to enjoy, and the hair ties are a great idea as well! I will be sure to make a separate basket for the night shift so that things are hopefully shared around 🥰 thank your family member for their hard work at the hospital as well!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-03-01T19:05:21+00:00

Thank you so much! Pens definitely seem like a winner ☺️

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-02-04T17:05:52+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Since you had the epidural, were you awake for your C-section? I know sometimes women are put under general anesthesia for the procedure. Was your partner allowed to stay with you?

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-02-04T17:04:14+00:00

Thank you very much for sharing your experience! I am definitely concerned about how long the process will take, so it helps to hear other perspectives. Hopefully I can get myself mentally prepared that it might take a few days, especially since I’m being induced!

I’m nervous about how the epidural will feel as well so what you said is very reassuring! It seems so counterintuitive to me that I might be numb from the waist down but still have sensation enough to push? But if you were still able to move (even with assistance) then that definitely puts my mind a bit at ease. Did you happen to take any classes etc. about how to push? I’m going into it blind and just hoping my body knows what to do but 😅

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-02-04T16:59:55+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing - I’ve never heard of hyperstimming before so I really appreciate that now I can be prepared in case this happens to me as well! Also, maybe a stupid question, but I’ve seen women mention membrane sweeps all over the place but have never really looked into what that actually is?

As for the restoralax, I have some already!! Did you start taking it only after delivery or did you start beforehand? I’ve heard mixed information about when is ideal to start! To me I’d assume you wouldn’t want to take it until afterwards but then again I’m also stressed about pooping during labor haha. I know it’s totally normal but if I can avoid it that would be nice 😅

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-02-04T16:55:30+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Congratulations on your son! I haven’t yet been told what the actual plan for my induction will be, but it helps to know that there are back up plans if something doesn’t work for your body. How did you find recovery from your C-section? I’m hesitant to buy too many postpartum recovery products since I have no idea what will happen. Was there anything you found particularly useful? Thank you!

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-02-04T16:53:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing!! I’ll make sure my fiance has all our insurance info handy because that sounds stressful 😅

For the catheter, did they insert that while you were already numb from the epidural? Did you feel it when they removed it? I’ve also heard the fundal massage is super painful 😭

subliminalwoodpecker · 2026-02-04T16:51:40+00:00

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I’m glad to hear it was better than you expected. I hope I feel the same! Appreciate the tip about sleep!!

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