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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If she knew you were buying stuff, she might not want to step on your toes. I wouldn't necessarily send anything in this situation if it was a niece or nephew. We are not a family that gives a lot of gifts and my inlaws are. It drives me kind of nuts how they equate gifts with expressing love. We all have too much stuff and I don't like to show my love by buying things. If she is Skyping regularly and trying to stay in touch with your family, that is more important and more valuable. [/quote]

Exactly my situation. All the stuff makes me uncomfortable.

Op surely your child's recovery is not dependent on toys? Focus on your child, surgery is not a gift grab. [/quote]

It's not a gift grab but it's a kind gesture and it is polite to send a little something. Don't you bring/send flowers, books, magazines, small keepsakes and/or easily digestible food to adult friends and relatives that are in hospital or are recovering from surgery/illness? Because that's pretty much the norm, in my book. It signals "I know you're going through a hard time, here's a little something that's a tangible sign of my love and that will put a little joy in your recovery and make it easier".

Gift grab cat's hindfoot.

The MIL is sending a clear, loud message: "I don't care, kiddo. Suck on that."[/quote]

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