[melissalt]

Since you didn't know she was expecting, you may not know her well enough for this, but one of the gifts I received at my baby shower a million years ago was a calendar with 'babysitting' dates marked on it. For example, one day had a one hour block so I could just take a long, hot shower without having to worry about the baby (a luxury that I still remember); another was two hours of free time for me to read or whatever. I'm sure you get the idea. I didn't have to leave my new baby with her, she just came to my house and watched the baby while I showered, etc. It was the best gift I received. I have given the same thing at a few baby showers.

This is probably not too helpful, but maybe it will spark some other ideas.