Should I send flowers.... How can i show her i still care?

My sis is supposed to have a baby (her first) in the next couple of days. She wants me to be at the hospital for the grand occasion, however i cant really do that as i live 500mi away. The rest of my family is planning to go to the hospital, so i feel bad that im not going to go. But after all i'm planning to drive down that way for thanksgiving and i dont want to drive 500mi there and back twice in the same month.


Anyways do you think i should send her flowers, or something of that sort. Or should I just bring her some when i visit for thanksgiving. Also are live flowers even a good idea with a new born in the house. I guess what i am i asking is - is there anything i can do to show her i still care since im not going to the hospital with the rest of my family.

Should I send flowers.... How can i show her i still care?
It'd be a good idea to send something to show you're thinking about them and you wish you could be there. Some flower places will do newborn arrangements that include teddy bears and flowers. I'd suggest getting one of those along with a good new baby card. Your sister will miss having you there but she'll appreciate the gesture and the fact that you're thinkign about her!
Reply:yes! there r plenty of tings u can do! u can...


send her flowers in a plastic vase


send her a home-made movie sending ur luv


call her


get her a card


give her some baby needs


email her





oh! and when u visit for thxgiving, give her something to show u r sry for not being at the hospital, oh and don't forget to get something for the baby!!!!! congrats AUNTIE! send ur sis luv from me, smiley face! congrats!
Reply:buy clothes or toys for the baby i know she'll appreciate that
Reply:have someone with their cell on, and have them call you while she's having baby. be on the phone, or call her afterwards...that way you can be there without having to be there. and flowers wouldn't hurt. go for it!
Reply:call her...I enjoyed a call from my sister ..she had to work and couldn't see me but her call made me happy


Or give someone in your family the flowers to give her from you....I'm sure she would understand
Reply:Ask her what she needs for the baby? or send diapers or something like a Teddy Bear to show you still Care..
Reply:when she has the baby send her a telegram and a small plant or flowers for the baby.
Reply:Flowers are nice, and they dont'; ahve to be extravegant, either. I think it's nice to be thinking ofher, and I am sure she'll know even without the flowers...at least she should!





congrats on being an Aunt!
Reply:there are other types of flowers you can send her that aren't real and really cute, oh and this site i just found for you has teddy bears. i remember i sent my mom flowers like these for mothers day, it was all that expensive either like $12... and you can write things on them.
Reply:Flowers is good, along with a note that says that you wish you could be there, but will see her soon. It shows that you care in a tangible way.
Reply:I think that sending her flowers would be a wonderful idea. And explain to her your reasoning for not being there ... I'm sure she would understand :0)
Reply:Call her afterwords and apologize for not being there.I'm sure she would understand.Also send her a gift basket with a card,baby toys, baby clothes,and maybe even some balloons attached. With that a bouquet of her favorite type of flowers in it.She will love this and appreciate it alot.After having the baby and resting for a while, she will understand why you couldn't be theree.Trust me I have 3 sister's and 2 of the 3 had children.I know have 3 nephews but I wasn't ther for one of the births.My sister understood completely and in the end was happy.Take my advice and use it wisely.I hope I helped you solve your problem.
Reply:i wuld send her something to show tht u r still thinking about her and u still care. she'll apprieciate it and understand tht u culdnt come.
Reply:Definitely have someone in your family call y ou on their cellphone while they are with your sister so she'll at least be able to hear you over the phone. You'll be there with her in spirit. Tell one of your family members to pick up stuff that they think she'd want and bill you for it.
Reply:send it most def!


itll show her you care at that moment and you didnt forget





i say GO FOR IT
Reply:Flowers are good. Add in a telephone call would surely make your sister and your whole family know you still care, even if you can't make it due to the distance. Explain your situation and I know your sister will understand. Having good thoughts of your sister only show you care and love her dearly. Cheer-up. She'll be happy to hear from you!
Reply:Send balloons with a stuff animal.


I'm sure she will understand that you can't travel twice in one month.


Have someone call you when she is about to deliver and have them leave the phone near by so you can talk to her and experience her joy.


Congrats, Auntie.
Reply:Gee whiz, she's your sister. Drive those five hundred miles, if it kills you! Her having a baby is by far a more important event than thanksgiving. If you want to stay for thanksgiving, just stay the month.
Reply:First, you should sent her flowers then when you go for Thansgiving bring with you something for the baby like really cute baby clothes or ltiny shoes for the baby. You can decide want youu want to bring her.
Reply:I think that you should send her flowers, a note telling her why you couldn't come and an appoligy would also be approperiate. She would like to know why you didnt come... obviously. But I am pretty sure she will understand that you dont want to drive that much when you will be seeing her soon, even though you did want to go, you will see the baby at thanksgiving, you can give all your love and best wishes then! Hope that helps!!
Reply:consider sending her a gift basket for "new moms." A lot of companies specialize in this and put in things new moms need.
Reply:flowers for a birth????? when they go to deaths?





Card, small check, gas card for the car, baby clothes / bankets......
Reply:Send something to show your thinking of her the day the baby comes. Flowers are nice, maybe with a little gift card or something for the baby.
Reply:When you have a baby everyone gives a baby gift buy your sister something she will enjoy. And no flowers as you don't know if the baby is allergic.





Listen to Libby she has a great idea!
Reply:remember that you wont be able to get this chance back again. just thought i'd throw that out there.





most DEFFinetly send her something. flowers and something for the baby!


maybe you can offer to stay with her a few extra days when you go for thanksgiving and help cook and take care of the house for her.
Reply:If you cant make it send the flowers and a baby gift basket. Include in the card that you cant wait to see the new baby at Thanksgiving. But here is my story:





When I had my daughter and my MOM didnt come it hurt. She lived aboout 500 miles away also. I have never forgiven her for it. My dad, brothers and sister came, they made the drive and left the same night. I was very mad at my mom. If it would have been my sister who wouldnt have made it, I would have been even more hurt than with my mom. Sisters are close and should share everything...
Reply:IM NOT SURE BUT FLOWERS SOUND LIKE A GOOD IDEA
Reply:Sice you are not going to the hospital and she wants you to go, call her when she is in the hospital( congratulate her and apologize for not going) Then visit her some day-Thanksgiving-and bring her something she likes or something for the newborn baby like a toy or some baby clothes. Also, you ccould give your sis flowers or a card that apologizes and just talk to her .I'm sure she will understand you:} Go for it!
Reply:Flowers are nice, chocolate is better, if she likes chocolate. A gift basket for the baby that has diapers, powder, wash %26amp; shampoo, a wash cloth, lotion, symphony music with lullabyes cd, etc.


If you want to really send your sis something special, a gift basket for her that has bubble bath, a wash pouf, candles, maybe a nice robe and more chocolate! :o)
Reply:Me personally, whenever I had one of my 3 kids, I would have wanted a box of chocolate chip cookies, and a little onsie, or blanket for the baby, or a teddy bear would have been nice. 1800flowers.com offers really nice gift baskets, that include goodies, and a little bear for baby, try them it will be well worth it. Skip the flowers though, those are meant more for "get well" sort of occasions, not "Yay It's a baby occasion."

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