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Ozymandias
I am considering a gift for the Doctor that delivered my child. What is the traditional gift for such an event?
I was thinking a 'silver dollar' or something similar.
Thanks.
Just some info:
The doctor is a Military Doctor, so he doesnt get 'phat paid' for doing a good job.
Also, he did such a wonderful job, I think he deserves a small gift...
Answer
I know that people will say you are paying enough either out of pocket or through insurance for the birth of your baby. However, I did feel compelled, when my daughter was born to get a small gift for the doctor. I just felt that all the nurses, assistants and the doctor in the practice were so amazing and made me feel so comfortable for my 9 months, I really wanted to give a more personal thank.you.
So about a month or so after my daughter was born I went and bought a few cookie tins with "Mrs. Fields" cookies in it. I stopped by the office one afternoon after lunch and dropped them off with a thank you note and picture. That way it was a thank you to the entire office for such excellence in care.
They were so appreciative. It was nice because it was something for the whole office to enjoy. And the money was nominal, I spent under $20. It made me feel good to give them that token of appreciation.
I know that people will say you are paying enough either out of pocket or through insurance for the birth of your baby. However, I did feel compelled, when my daughter was born to get a small gift for the doctor. I just felt that all the nurses, assistants and the doctor in the practice were so amazing and made me feel so comfortable for my 9 months, I really wanted to give a more personal thank.you.
So about a month or so after my daughter was born I went and bought a few cookie tins with "Mrs. Fields" cookies in it. I stopped by the office one afternoon after lunch and dropped them off with a thank you note and picture. That way it was a thank you to the entire office for such excellence in care.
They were so appreciative. It was nice because it was something for the whole office to enjoy. And the money was nominal, I spent under $20. It made me feel good to give them that token of appreciation.
Is it to early to give a baby gift to Jewish man?
bleweyez20
One of the Doctors that I work with is due to have a baby in a couple of weeks. I am planning a trip to his office this week. I want to purchase him a gift for the baby. However, I remember hearing that the Jewish Religion believes that you don't prepare for the baby until it is here.
Can someone enlighten me to the beliefs. I don't want to give him a gift early then have him feel a negative stigma attached to it.
Answer
You are correct. We don't wish "Mazel Tov" wishes (loosely defined as Congratulations), until a baby is born. Instead we say "Bshaah Tova" - All in a good and healthy time. You never know what may happen for good or bad G-d forbid, so it isn't appropriate to give gifts early. Especially when you don't know what it will be! That isn't to say that the parents can't prepare and buy a crib and newborn needs etc!!!
You are correct. We don't wish "Mazel Tov" wishes (loosely defined as Congratulations), until a baby is born. Instead we say "Bshaah Tova" - All in a good and healthy time. You never know what may happen for good or bad G-d forbid, so it isn't appropriate to give gifts early. Especially when you don't know what it will be! That isn't to say that the parents can't prepare and buy a crib and newborn needs etc!!!
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