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Buy the Mom a new comfy pillow or bedding
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Check on mood, for post-partum depression
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Climb stairs for the Mom (keep her stair climbing to a minimum)
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Compliment how good the Mom looks
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Compliment the baby
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Cook & freeze meals
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Bring over meals
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Do laundry
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Do the dishes
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E-mail friends & family about baby
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Find a cute feature of the baby that looks just like the Mom
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Find some entertainment that keeps Mom in bed (movies, magazines, book)
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Grocery shopping
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Help her get the baby announcements out
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Make sure Mom gets a nap every day
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New pajamas for Mom
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Paint Mom's toe nails
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Play with the older kids
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Respond to e-mails & mail for her
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Run errands
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See how Mom is feeling
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Start the scrapbook
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Take care of older children
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Take photos of baby
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Vacuum
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Water the flowers