My cousins wife is pregnant! But she has no appetite for any food—I want to get them a gift but not sure what to send… any ideas? Feel like flowers are overdone and not useful.

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Something pampery for her, look for new mother gift sets. Everything in her world is going to shift to baby-centric so it’s nice to re-anchor on her! If you know her well, throw in something personal (does she like to read, is there a sport she fancies, etc)

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So true. Ok thank you!

A gift certificate for a massage!!! She will appreciate it SO MUCH and it gives her an hour of uninterrupted relaxation time.

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A comfy lounge robe, a cleaning service for once the baby arrives, organize a meal train for after the baby arrives

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