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Some Things To Do For A Mom On Bedrest

• Bring her a pint of ice cream
• Do her laundry or fold clothes while you visit
• Bring her some scented lotion or shower gel
• Lend her books about childrearing
• Give her a pedicure and paint her toenails
• Change the sheets on her bed
• Fluff up her pillows
• Bring her some chapstick and breath mints
• Call her on the phone...often
• Send her a card for no reason
• Visit her at home or in the hospital (but make it short)
• Bring her a flower from your garden
• Bring her old magazines
• Buy her the latest book on the best seller list
• Take her a bottle of flavored sparkling water
• Bring her take-out food from her favorite restaurant
• Shave her legs and rub on heavy cream
• Remind her of the wonderful thing that she is doing!