Goodie Bag

I saw a mention that someone packed a "goodie bag" for those who will wait and serve !!
What a great idea!
What are the absolute essentials that I need to have for my husband and parents as they endure for me?

That is, assuming I have surgery since it was postponed twice due to doctor's health issues and then doctor retired last week on the day I called to set the third date.....

I had both my parents, my mother in law, and my husband waiting on me. I bought some word search books with some cool pens (hubby and mom love these), some chocolates (Hershey's kisses and small Reece's cups), some beef jerky, and teehee--I picked up a couple of those "National Enquirer" type tabloid mags to put in there. I figured it would give them a few laughs and something else to talk about besides me. I also put a card in there, addressed to all, telling them how much I appreciated them being there to support me, and thanked them ahead of time for what they would be doing for me while I was in the hospital (taking care of my house, my boys, etc).

Great idea!!!! I'm printing this one out for my hyster notebook.
I'm gathering ideas, advice, info, anecdotes, to do lists, etc.....for my hyster experience. Thanks!

LIW
Trina

That is a great idea. I think I'll do the same thing. I will have my hubby, at 3 of my kids (I think 1 has to work), and my best friend there waiting for me. This would give them something to do. I think I will also put a couple of those small travel games for them to play.

Thanks for the great idea!!!