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[quote=Anonymous]I hate meal deliveries like these!  They always end up being such a bother, especially for a new mom.  I speak from experience; my playgroup organized a meal drop off for me after my second was born.

First, most of the moms way over-stayed their visit.  We're talking a sit down meet and greet with the new baby with their toddler in tow.  I ended up feeling like I was entertaining.  I was!

Another mom dropped off her meal at her convenience, sometime after dark, well after dinner.  She explained that she was late because her toddler was suffering from pinworms and she was up late at night making the casserole for us.  I said goodbye to her as fast as I could and then her casserole went straight into the garbage.

I know it's the thought that counts, but many times, providing a meal satisfies the meal maker more than the recipient, really.  They make what they want, deliver it when they want, stay as long as they want and they feel great about doing something for the mom and baby.

After this, I insisted on no meal drop offs, claiming that my family was just too picky.

I've learned that if I am delivering a meal to a family that it is needed, wanted and I make certain to be accommodating of their schedule, not mine.  I offer to provide breakfast, for instance, or provide a kid friendly meal for any siblings.  Nice to include paper plates, napkins, drinks, cups, so the family can truly sit down and have everything at hand.[/quote]

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