Talk more! I'm trying desperately not to do homework here!

Hey, what are good new-mom gifts, if one doesn't know if the couple's registered?

I've phrased this badly. I don't want the kind of gifts one would register for, because I have no way of knowing if she already has them or not. And I may just go with a gift certificate, or ask about a registry, but I was wondering if people had unusual-type suggestions.

Lotions and nice bath/shower things.

do you want the gift to be for the baby or the mom?

what are good new-mom gifts

Depending on the baby/family, I often like to give a token gift to the little bugger (bibs, towels, etc.) and then a generous g.c. to a take-out restaurant for the parents.

The lori petty entry on fug made me snort, also scroll down to bijou. [link]

msbelle, shouldn't you go home and sleep!

Today is the first of emails out to the clients of my first launch. I am staying until 8 with the customer service folk. Also, I have work to do.

you're like cute workaholic girl now.

Dear what seems to be every single attorney in the firm,

The fact that you didn't take the time to find out what the procedures were doesn't mean you get to be surprised when I follow those procedures, and it really truly doesn't mean I am doing them wrong.

Thanks,

Me

hrm, maybe. I have deadline with another client tomorrow.

OK, now I think I should give a restaurant/take-out gc for the shower I'm going to in a couple of weeks, because I know the couple is mega-budgeted at all times, and it would be nice for them to go out/get food in. Nice thought!

I think having one's eyes well up with tears of sadness or rage is different than all out crying, just as an angry tone of voice or getting a red face is different than screaming "Fuck you, I hope you die!" at some cowering assistant.

Darn you to heck, Robin, because this is just exactly what I was going to say with the eyes welling = red face thing!