Any good gift ideas for my OB???

[KarenNYC]

I got him a burberry tie with my last delivery and want to get him something equally nice this time around as he saved me from a last minute C-section and I was also pretty verbally mean during delivery (before I got my spinal) and sick during the delivery itself.

He likes nice wine and good food but I don't feel like getting him a bottle of wine as it is sort of typical. Any other good ideas???

[kedss]

Maybe a gift certificate for a very nice restaurant?

[g-mama]

Now I'm wondering...do women typically give their OBs a gift after the delivery? I've never heard of this practice, but I do love my OB and it's normal protocol, I'd hate to make a mistake. Ahhhh....just one more thing on my 'to do' list!




Kristen
Paolo 11-00
Benjamin 8-03
and a *THIRD BOY* coming in December '05

[kedss]

I gave mine a handmade ornament and a box of christmas cookies to the office staff, since DS was born near xmas.:)

[mainepotato]

Wow! I had no idea that women ever give their OBs gifts after delivery. I did a search and turned up these threads:

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=37&topic_id=195157&mode=full

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=37&topic_id=108071&mode=full

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=37&topic_id=24395&mode=full

My OB was great! I guess at 7 wks postpartum it's not too late.. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

[Mommy_Again]

What about a gift basket from a winery in Napa with wine, cheeses, preserves, etc?

Off the top of my head, an excellent restaurant we ate at in Sonoma was The Girl and the Fig- and they have all sorts of gift options:

http://www.thegirlandthefig.com/html-store/giftbasket.html

[Tondi G]

I am also looking into a nice gift for my OB for the holidays since I didn't get around to giving her something after my DS was born! I was thinking a nice bottle or two of wine but was hoping to find something a little more original. I also was thinking maybe a Harry and David basket but I would like HER to enjoy it not the whole office... she is in a big practice! Maybe I'll look into a gift certificate for a dinner out with her family, she has 3 children herself!

Good Luck.... I'll be watching this thread to see if someone has a better idea!

~Tondi

[schatje1]

I donated a Pack 'n' Play in her name to the local women's shelter. I sent her note and included a photo of when I delivered it. She was very touched and the shelter really appreciated it.

[phirey]

OMG -- I love love love that restaurant! We ate there on our honeymoon!

[DebbieJ]

We had a homebirth with midwives and they went above and beyond the call, especially in my post-partum care, so a gift was definitely in order.

We sent them a box of cookies from the Alternative Baking Co. They loved them.

~ deb
DS born at home 12/03
BFARed for 20 months and 6 days
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[Marisa6826]

I delivered in NYC, so I'm wondering if we have the same OB?!

I sent him this from Stonewall Kitchen:

http://www.stonewallkitchen.com/Content/ProdImages/6151_alt1.jpg


http://www.stonewallkitchen.com/prdsell.aspx?L0=Gifts&L1=GiftKits&L2=DowneastBreakfast

If you want to go the route of another tie, my BIL swears by the Bulgari ones.

-m

[Sillygirl]

I'm not an OB, but a physician, so I'll tell you what would really mean a lot.

Write a letter (handwritten) saying exactly what he did that made you feel happy/ safe/ taken care of, etc. Also give positive feedback regarding your experience with him to the hospital and to the insurance company, especially if you have an HMO. That feedback is tracked and can help careers and reimbursements.

Truly, it's the cards and letters from patients that most doctors treasure forever, rather than material gifts. Drug reps leave lots of food and drinks and restaurant dinners and knickknacks around, but your letter is unique and irreplaceable.

[kensjen]

Katie,
Thank you for sharing this. It is a great idea, I will keep this in mind.

[kep]

I don't think it's necessairly standard to give a gift, but I did. My OB became more of a family friend during my pregnancy as I was seeing her at least twice a week for HG. She gave us her personal cell#, home address, and we had met her family. After I had Luke and had complications, she came in all the time to see us, and when Luke was re-addmitted later to peds, she came in during her vacation to check on him several times. I put together a basket of lotion, bubble bath, and pampering stuff like that. Doctors work awfully hard, and I doubt most of them get a lot of time for themselves.

Kelli
Mommy to my beautiful little boy, Luke (April 2003)

"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world."
- W.S. Ross

[Sarah1]

I love Stonewall Kitchen.

My favorite is the Mango Chutney. It is SO good spread over Cambazola cheese on some crusty bread.

OK, I'm hungry now. :)

[KarenNYC]

I am also on a socially friendly basis with my OB and he truly worked miracles this time around so I TOTALLY owe him a big fat thank you. I'll include a nice handwritten note and picture but want to get him something special other than a gift certificate or food and wine.... guess I'll have to start looking into some handly little gadgets....

how much are those small ipods or the shuffles?

[geochick]

My dh is a physician and he always feels very awkward when patients give him gifts. He prefers hand-written cards, like the pp suggested. Physicians are thanked every time they get a paycheck. I don't think it's necessary to give them more than a card.

[Saccade]

I agree with Katie and the PPs husband: I keep my cards and letters from pts forever. You know what I also love? PHOTOS! Send a photo of you with DC (be sure you're in it too, so your OB will be able to look at it and recall you, since he won't recognize your baby!). The smiles on photos from former pts really make me smile back at the end of a long day.

Unfortunately, with my academic salary, my paycheck is definitely not a thank you, though it does pay the bills (so can't complain) -- the smiles are a better motivator! :)

ET to correct the OBs gender/expand

-- Saccade

DS #1, 7/13/05
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