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red
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Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5285
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 7:38 am: | 
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So my GF that is going to be in the hospital for awhile needs some cool PJ's. Does anyone know of a cool place? I checked out Target yesterday, nothin'..... |
SoOrLady
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Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 3227
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 7:49 am: |
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If GF stands for girlfriend as opposed to grandfather - go on-line to Victoria's Secret - they have some nice silk and cotton PJs. |
red
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Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5287
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 7:52 am: |
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Yup! Girlfriend  I didn't think of grandfather, thanks!! |
C Bataille
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Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 2540
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 8:39 am: |
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Red, I'm assuming you're the BF to your GF and not used to buying pjs for women. If I'm wrong ignore the excess info.
I spent 3 weeks in the hospital a couple of years back and my spouse was recently in as well. We both agreed that it's nice to have things to wear that do not explicitly look like pjs but are nonetheless very comfortable. In a prescient moment before Christmas I went to Macy's where I found wonderful mix and match soft cotton pjs with very soft stretchy waistbands. Macy's has a wide selection, and usually has sales, too. Get really nice, soft, stretchy cotton (preferably 100% or at least 80%) or 100% silk. Nothing snug, even if she's a tight-jeans and sweater kind of gal. If she's going to spend a lot of time in a hospital bed comfort is primo. Get two or three sets so you can bring a set or two home every couple of days to wash for her. Think about her favorite colors, whether she likes little flowers, bold stripes, pastels, whatever. Also, ask her if she prefers button down the front vs. over the head tops/gowns. Loose at the neck to facilitate exams and a couple of pockets are always helpful. Victoria's Secret (Livingston Mall) usually has a nice selection as well, altho more limited. Go in person so you can feel the different textures. Avoid the seriously sexy (save that for another time at home when she doesn't have to worry about who's looking) but it doesn't have to be frumpy either (unless she enjoys that as her lounging style.) If she loves the long T style find some soft stretchy shorts to go with them. Makes it easy to go from the bed to wherever without any fuss or worry about modesty. Wash everything (cold is fine with knit cycle in dryer) at home before she takes them to the hospital. They'll be softer and smell better without whatever "finish" the manufacturer has put on them for displaying. Look for a lightweight robe, too, so she can saunter in style. Or bring a fleece cardigan/shirt for using as a bed jacket. Temps vary widely (her own as well as the room) and it's nice to be able to exercise some control over it without having to call/wait for the nurse/aide all the time. And new slippers or slipper sox (check her current, probably ratty slippers to know what style she likes, they're all quite different.) She'll appreciate the extra thought.
P.S. Spouse asked me to tell you that some pool coverups work really well, too. (the kind that are like fun, loose, sundresses.) |
Pdg
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Username: Pdg
Post Number: 852
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:10 am: |
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Maybe a bed jacket, too. They are great for when you sit up in bed reading or watching tv and are a bit chilly, but don't want to have a longer robe on. They also can be nice looking, so you can cover up the "frumpy" comfy look when visitors come. (I love Hanna Andersson "long johns" for comfy pjs. Less expensive options can be found at Annie Sez in Millburn.)
Best wishes you your friend and her family!
PS. One of the best things I've found, and sent to great acclaim, is "Edible Arrangements". You can check out their various arrangements online www.ediblearrangements.com and then call 973-992-1985 in Livingston for local NJ deliveries, or just order via the website for far deliveries. The fruit is always ripe and delicious in my experience. |
Virtual It Girl
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 4261
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:25 am: |
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I like the loungewear idea Cathy suggested. Costco actually has some now, including a lightweight terry set in pretty spring colors like sky blue, lavender, etc... I think the set (sold as separates) is about $21. With a basic tank or t-shirt underneath, she won't feel too exposed when visitors come.
They also have more basic cotton jammies. |
wunderdog
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Username: Wunderdogny
Post Number: 93
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:28 am: |
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There is a company that sends something like "pajama-grams"....you can order from their catalog and they send the p.j.'s, all done in very fun way. That's the good news. Bad news is I cannot think of the name of the company. I know it has "pajamas" or "p.j." in the name but other than that I'm of little help! Maybe a web search might turn something up. |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1686
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:34 am: |
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Red - I KNOW you are NOT the BF to the GF in question!! You are a really nice friend.
I happen to like the pajamas at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's. Large selection in a full range of price points.
Personally, I would avoid pool coverups or anything that looks like a housedress. But that's just me. |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 1529
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:40 am: |
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I love fun, two piece, cotton pj sets. I've ordered from both of these places:
www.sleepyheads.com
www.thecatspjs.com |
Seagull
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Username: Seagull
Post Number: 81
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:48 am: |
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Kohl's has lots of pajama pants/short sets too. |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7193
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 10:16 am: |
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Being somewhat of an expert in this (my mom being a long-stay hospital frequent flyer), I'd go for the terry lounge sets, with loose fitting tank tops for underneath. Multiple pieces and tanks allow for IVs, blood draws, etc. to be attached without a lot of disrobing. They are inexpensive, so get several. On days that my mom felt good, she'd change into another set at night so that she didn't feel like an invalid, sitting around in her PJs.
Not that you asked, but other things that make the stay more pleasant: her own TV remote (if what is there is the one of those generic attached ones that you have to click around all the channels until you hit the right one). Cheap - you can get a universal for about $5 and program it to work with the hospital TV.
A big candy bowl filled with wrapped chocolates (Hershey's Kisses, etc.). It brings the nurses and docs in and out of her room much more often. Don't forget to put a sign that says "help yourself". A comfy pillow. If the pillow cases are scratchy, bring one from home. Just remind her not to let them take it when they change the linens. Small bottles of nice-smelling, antibacterial hand cleansers. If she can't get out of bed, get the ones that you rub on. Nice hand cream. The stuff in the hospital tears up your skin and smells depressing.
Also, the nicest thing that my mom's friends did for her was to take her PJs/lounge sets every few days, launder and return them so that she always had clean ones. And they kept the candy bowl filled.
Hope she's better soon. |
doulamomma
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Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 1343
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 12:55 pm: |
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I would add to Greentree's list (not necessarily for you to provide, but maybe for her family to consider bringing):
soft toilet paper (institutional TP is lame)
see about renting some means of watching DVDs (if she likes movies/some TV shows)
or something to play music if she prefers that
slippers or socks
flip flops for the shower
a good eye mask to block light
ear plugs
short sleevess for IVs
non-white (distinctive) pillow cases
My dad was recently in for about 1.5 weeks & he made a deal with the kind night nursing staff to come do his vitals at a certain time & then let him (he was doing well enough) skip one round...this way, he actually got sleep.
He said he wanted to do something nice for the nurses - I advised him to do it while he was still there, so that he could likely benefit from their graditude! ;-)
Don't know if it would be appropriate for your friend, but I had someone go in & do some massage for my dad to help him get better & lift his spirits
I'll think good thoughts for you and your friend |
kmk
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Username: Kmk
Post Number: 1152
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 1:06 pm: |
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I got htese for my kids...
http://www.littlemissmatched.com/store/Pajamas___Flannel2PJA_KC001?Args=&size=
They are so colorful they really lift your spirits!
I also LOVE my bedjacket. I had a very long hospital stay waiting for first child to be born (2+ months.) It was nice to have something to throw on if a guest arrived. |
red
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5290
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 2:19 pm: |
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Wow, las love those websites, now to decide......
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions to make her stay more comfey... |
campbell29
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Username: Campbell29
Post Number: 403
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 4:43 pm: |
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Nordstrom has great cotton pj's. They also have some long cotton nightshirts (about knee length) in some cool patterns which I think are about $20. |
something witty
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Username: Buckneja
Post Number: 241
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 6:38 pm: |
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RED--I wish her well.
Based on my experiences, what worked wonderfully for me:
BRING THE CELL PHONE CHARGER!
Bringing or "gifting" a light blanket/fleece/down blanket to throw over (shoulders or legs or behind the pillow, or under knees) is a very VERY welcomed touch. Nothing more adjustable and home-y!
Maybe a very small personal-sized fan (like the kind you get for the summer for CHEAP) would also be welcomed. I always appreciated feeling pseudo-fresh air.
Face towels (like the kind you add water to, to get an instant washcloth), or baby wipes that are hypoallergenic (smell better, don't leave any after feelings on skin)/
GUM or MINTS
A really good magazine that she wouldn't necessarily spend money on for herself (a home decorating magazine, or something like a DIY booklet from Home Depot--yes, someone brought one for me and I LOVED looking at it).
And yes, encourage folks to bring a small arrangement of something for the nurses. You'd be amazed just what that'll do for the patient care... |
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