https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480852 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:32:30 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2480852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would find this to be a little rude. If I am taking the time and effort to make you a hot meal and bring it over to your house, you can at least open the door and say hi to me. I don't think that is asking much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480840 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:21:12 +0000 sleepybear 2480840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably be a little irritated - I've always done/received meal trains through my Bible study (so we knew each other pretty well), and people would usually text to try and coordinate a good time to drop off. I usually don't linger unless the mom seems to want to talk, but I still think it's polite to invite someone bringing food in and say thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480826 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:07:13 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2480826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's rude. I've been on both the receiving end and giving end of a meal train and no one ever stays long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480803 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:53:21 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2480803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be miffed unless it was a really really really bad time. I mean some times those meal trains may be people from work or people you don't want to see when you haven't showered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480766 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:20:45 +0000 babynumber1 2480766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. This would be considered super, super rude in my area. If I take the time to bring you dinner, you can open the door and say thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480742 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:08:03 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2480742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! I make the trip, I'd at least want to say hi for a few minutes. We can arrange a convenient time for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480689 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:31:46 +0000 sapphire 2480689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's fine. I want to help someone by dropping off food and if it's not a good time I don't want them to be stressed about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480683 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:23:18 +0000 Anagram 2480683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: Not someone who is post partum, but a coworker that has cancer has been doing this. Or rather, her family has been.</p> <p>I think it's fine. If people are busy and not up for visitors, but that's the only time you have to drop off food, then put it in the cooler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480681 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:22:26 +0000 Cole 2480681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our local moms club does this. Honestly, I don't even mind as the person dropping off. If I know the person with the baby well I will set up a time to visit but sometimes it's nice to just drop and go, I definitely don't think it's rude.<br /> Eta- Everyone sends a thank you text, no ty notes needed either! A photo of baby is always appreciated though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-out-cooler-amp-sign-for-visitors-bringing-food#post-2480674 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:14:17 +0000 Happygal 2480674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two people I know have done this--when you sign up to bring them a meal, they let you know that if they're resting, there will be a sign on the door and you can leave a meal for them in a cooler. Anyone else seen this/done it? </p> <p>While arranging for people to stop by postpartum was stressful at times, I still wouldn't feel right doing this (even though it is somewhat appealing). At a minimum, I wanted to say thank you to friends for the meal. </p>