I start college next week. What supplies should I bring? What should I know before school starts?What advice can you give to a new community college student?
Here's some advice for new community college (and regular college) students written by a college professor.
http://doctorpion.blogspot.com/2007/04/g鈥?/a>What advice can you give to a new community college student?
Dear just take a few books and writable accessories. Nothing much.
Then just see in the college what stuff are needed and plan accordingly.
Have a successful college life ahead.
Dear Friend,
Dont worry so much. Just be cool n calm in the first day.
Nothing will happen.
Best of luck.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Any advice for getting yellowish stains out of white clothes after several washes?
I have noticed that when I wash brand new white underwear, socks, bras, etc., over time, the garments develop a light yellowish color due to the water in my community. Someone in my house has contacted the water company several times to address the issue. The water company is insistent that there is nothing wrong with the water except for a slightly high level of sulphur. My family cannot buy white clothes because of this problem.Any advice for getting yellowish stains out of white clothes after several washes?
I have had a similar problem here in Costa Rica. I just take the items and soak them in a bleach/water solution. I leave them for about 1 hour and then rinse in the regular cycle and dry as normal. It works every time. I use about 1/2 cup bleach to 4 gallons of water.
Another solution via Martha Stewart: To whiten cloth napkins, linens, and even socks, fill a large pot with water, and drop in several slices of lemon. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Add the linens, and let them soak for about an hour. Then launder as usual.Any advice for getting yellowish stains out of white clothes after several washes?
I have that problem, with hard water, out here in the desert, I soak my whites with OXI CLEAN, along with my detergent. then rince, then wash , using HOT water, Hope this helps, a little extra work, but worth it.....
Using cold water helps, and adding a cup of white vinegar to the wash also helps to keep clothes white.
use Zonrox bleach......we use deep well water here in philippines and our white clothes get yellowish after washing many times.....we just used bleach
THERE IS SOMETHING CALLED IRON OUT IT WORKS GREAT JUST ADD IT TO THE WASH, ALSO HOT WATER I NOTICED STAINS WORSE, SO TRY USING COLD WATER INSTEAD
I have had a similar problem here in Costa Rica. I just take the items and soak them in a bleach/water solution. I leave them for about 1 hour and then rinse in the regular cycle and dry as normal. It works every time. I use about 1/2 cup bleach to 4 gallons of water.
Another solution via Martha Stewart: To whiten cloth napkins, linens, and even socks, fill a large pot with water, and drop in several slices of lemon. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Add the linens, and let them soak for about an hour. Then launder as usual.Any advice for getting yellowish stains out of white clothes after several washes?
I have that problem, with hard water, out here in the desert, I soak my whites with OXI CLEAN, along with my detergent. then rince, then wash , using HOT water, Hope this helps, a little extra work, but worth it.....
Using cold water helps, and adding a cup of white vinegar to the wash also helps to keep clothes white.
use Zonrox bleach......we use deep well water here in philippines and our white clothes get yellowish after washing many times.....we just used bleach
THERE IS SOMETHING CALLED IRON OUT IT WORKS GREAT JUST ADD IT TO THE WASH, ALSO HOT WATER I NOTICED STAINS WORSE, SO TRY USING COLD WATER INSTEAD
Any advice on how to plant a garden?
I have peppers, lettuce, watermelon, tomatos, green beans.Any advice on how to plant a garden?
The watermelon should be off in an area of it's own since it is a vine and will spread out. The rest of your garden should go in order by heigth. First plant your lettuce, next green beans, then peppers and lastly your tomatoes. Keep a walking path between your rows.Any advice on how to plant a garden?
plow up some soil and put some seeds in the dirt.
First choose what plants you desire to grow. certain plants grow in certain conditions, so try to choose plants that grow in a wide range of condition, and is easy to grow, like herbs. May i recommend: Mints, oregano, sage, chives, garlic, catnip, thyme, and rosemary? These are all plants that are easy to obtain from nurseries, and garden shops, they can tolerate sweltering heat, or bitter cold and require little attention. They are edible, and smell very nice. Then invest. buy good materials that will last a few years. the plants i listed come back every year. plan what your garden will look like, and its size. you dont want to have a one inch by one inch garden in a big backyard, and you dont want a huge garden behind an apartment. plan wisely. arrange your plants the way you want them to look, and plant them. get a book on gardening to assist you. After that, water your plants every day, dont flood them though. in a few months your garden will be bountiful.if you need more help, feel free to email me.
North to south Rows. Go east to west with shorter stuff first. That is how I do it anyway, Check to see what is compatiblehow to apply
The watermelon should be off in an area of it's own since it is a vine and will spread out. The rest of your garden should go in order by heigth. First plant your lettuce, next green beans, then peppers and lastly your tomatoes. Keep a walking path between your rows.Any advice on how to plant a garden?
plow up some soil and put some seeds in the dirt.
First choose what plants you desire to grow. certain plants grow in certain conditions, so try to choose plants that grow in a wide range of condition, and is easy to grow, like herbs. May i recommend: Mints, oregano, sage, chives, garlic, catnip, thyme, and rosemary? These are all plants that are easy to obtain from nurseries, and garden shops, they can tolerate sweltering heat, or bitter cold and require little attention. They are edible, and smell very nice. Then invest. buy good materials that will last a few years. the plants i listed come back every year. plan what your garden will look like, and its size. you dont want to have a one inch by one inch garden in a big backyard, and you dont want a huge garden behind an apartment. plan wisely. arrange your plants the way you want them to look, and plant them. get a book on gardening to assist you. After that, water your plants every day, dont flood them though. in a few months your garden will be bountiful.if you need more help, feel free to email me.
North to south Rows. Go east to west with shorter stuff first. That is how I do it anyway, Check to see what is compatible
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Have you ever been on a Carnival Cruise to Cozumel during late December from Galveston? Any advice?
I returned from a cruise to Cozumel from Galveston yesterday and it was absolutly amazing! So, My dads 60th birthday is December 27th and we think it would be a great idea for a family/birthday trip. I have no idea what to expect for weather, type of crowd cruising during that time, water conditions, etc. Do you have any suggestions, personal experiences, advice about cruising to Cozumel in late December/ early January?Have you ever been on a Carnival Cruise to Cozumel during late December from Galveston? Any advice?
Rates are higher from mid-November through New Years. You will get better rates by looking at mid-January.
You can compare rates quickly at www.vacationstogo.com. You can limit the search engine to departure port (Galveston) and even by ship (Conquest or Ecstasy out of Galveston). The Ecstasy is a OK ship but the Conquest is better.
The temps range from high 60's to low 80's for Dec-Jan. You can also find detailed temp info on the ports at www.vacationstogo.com by selecting the cruise ports tab and selecting the city you want info on.
Notables...If you book in February, be sure to check the calendar and avoid Mardi Gras week in Galveston. They shut the streets down. Traffic will be bad trying to get into Galveston as well.
March is Spring Break for Texas schools so it will be crowded and the highest rates.
Book w/Carnival and get your past guest discount...every little bit helps.
If members of your party don't have passports, stay informed of the changing requirements for passports for sea travel.Have you ever been on a Carnival Cruise to Cozumel during late December from Galveston? Any advice?
Carnival sails the Conquest out of Galveston, and that's a nice ship. It's large and relatively new so it has the important bells and whistles: a sushi bar, a specialty steak restaurant, great nightclubs.
What Carnival's great at is nightlife and a fun, social atmosphere. If you and your family like to go out and have a good time, you'll have a blast.
A couple of suggestions about this ship:
-If you're a light sleeper, avoid cabins above or below the nightclubs and the pool deck.
-Check out the ';fish %26amp; chips'; cafe at the back of the Lido, upstairs. I didn't find it until my cruise was almost over, but they have really outstanding stuff.
-The Supper Club, the steak restaurant, is $30 extra but totally worth it if you like steak
Weather in Cozumel will be nice. Not too hot, and you're well outside hurricaine season.
As for the crowd, because it's a school vacation period there will probably be more families than usual. And expect plenty of Texans. =)
Pictures of Carnival Conquest's sister ship, Glory (they're the same except for artwork and color scheme):
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/journals/savv鈥?/a>
Weather should be fine - temps in the Caribbean don't vary all that much through the year.
Christmas week and New Year's week are two of the most-popular, most-expensive, and crowded times to cruise. You'd get a better deal if you waited until the week after NY or went earlier in December [but after Thanksgiving].
For lots of info about cruising from experienced cruisers, go to CruiseCritic.com, click on ';Boards';, then go to your favorite topic.
We cruised out of Port Canaveral but found the temps in Cozumel a little chilly in December (we went the week before christmas).I would make sure to pack an extra pair of jeans and a heavy sweatshirt. We had an awesome time but only one day was warm enough to lay by the pool, and forget going in the water...brrrr. Also of the 9 cruises I have been on that one had the roughest weather, might have just been an isolated storm but who knows. We staill had an awesome time though
We went to Cozumel the 2nd week in Dec.
The weather was still hot and humid but bearable.
We also just got back from another cruise two weeks ago to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival for a 45th anniversary.
There was 11 of us.
All cruises no matter what time of the year is normally full.
The water was not rough during both times that we went.
Go for it!
:-)
Rates are higher from mid-November through New Years. You will get better rates by looking at mid-January.
You can compare rates quickly at www.vacationstogo.com. You can limit the search engine to departure port (Galveston) and even by ship (Conquest or Ecstasy out of Galveston). The Ecstasy is a OK ship but the Conquest is better.
The temps range from high 60's to low 80's for Dec-Jan. You can also find detailed temp info on the ports at www.vacationstogo.com by selecting the cruise ports tab and selecting the city you want info on.
Notables...If you book in February, be sure to check the calendar and avoid Mardi Gras week in Galveston. They shut the streets down. Traffic will be bad trying to get into Galveston as well.
March is Spring Break for Texas schools so it will be crowded and the highest rates.
Book w/Carnival and get your past guest discount...every little bit helps.
If members of your party don't have passports, stay informed of the changing requirements for passports for sea travel.Have you ever been on a Carnival Cruise to Cozumel during late December from Galveston? Any advice?
Carnival sails the Conquest out of Galveston, and that's a nice ship. It's large and relatively new so it has the important bells and whistles: a sushi bar, a specialty steak restaurant, great nightclubs.
What Carnival's great at is nightlife and a fun, social atmosphere. If you and your family like to go out and have a good time, you'll have a blast.
A couple of suggestions about this ship:
-If you're a light sleeper, avoid cabins above or below the nightclubs and the pool deck.
-Check out the ';fish %26amp; chips'; cafe at the back of the Lido, upstairs. I didn't find it until my cruise was almost over, but they have really outstanding stuff.
-The Supper Club, the steak restaurant, is $30 extra but totally worth it if you like steak
Weather in Cozumel will be nice. Not too hot, and you're well outside hurricaine season.
As for the crowd, because it's a school vacation period there will probably be more families than usual. And expect plenty of Texans. =)
Pictures of Carnival Conquest's sister ship, Glory (they're the same except for artwork and color scheme):
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/journals/savv鈥?/a>
Weather should be fine - temps in the Caribbean don't vary all that much through the year.
Christmas week and New Year's week are two of the most-popular, most-expensive, and crowded times to cruise. You'd get a better deal if you waited until the week after NY or went earlier in December [but after Thanksgiving].
For lots of info about cruising from experienced cruisers, go to CruiseCritic.com, click on ';Boards';, then go to your favorite topic.
We cruised out of Port Canaveral but found the temps in Cozumel a little chilly in December (we went the week before christmas).I would make sure to pack an extra pair of jeans and a heavy sweatshirt. We had an awesome time but only one day was warm enough to lay by the pool, and forget going in the water...brrrr. Also of the 9 cruises I have been on that one had the roughest weather, might have just been an isolated storm but who knows. We staill had an awesome time though
We went to Cozumel the 2nd week in Dec.
The weather was still hot and humid but bearable.
We also just got back from another cruise two weeks ago to the Eastern Caribbean on Carnival for a 45th anniversary.
There was 11 of us.
All cruises no matter what time of the year is normally full.
The water was not rough during both times that we went.
Go for it!
:-)
What advice would you give soon to be parents no one prepared you for?
My husband and I are 6 months pregnant with our first, and, of course, estactic! We've been reading the baby books, magazines, listening to everyone reminisce about their pregnancies and children....but what is the hard core advice you could share that wasn't discovered until after your personal parenting? We'll be leaving tomorrow for our last hurrah to Mexico for a vacation...it will never be the same, wonderfully so! Thanks to all who share!What advice would you give soon to be parents no one prepared you for?
You're right... your relationship indeed will never be the same, and this is what no one told you:
You will go from the hot huss, the foxy sexy bed partner, to mom and housekeeper. He will go from the stud, mr. Erection, the sex machine to father and provider, and no one told either of you this... All any of us get told is, ';Ohhhhhhh we're gonna have a baaayyyyyybeeeee ain't that soooo romantic??'; And no, it is not. It is emotional hard work to see your relationship turn 180 degrees, and you were never told. You will end up on the bathroom floor at 2am in tears and have no idea why, and he will have a lower testosterone level, and no one told him why... and it is because this is what a third does in a marriage. All you can do.... all any of us can and have done... is make sure our bond is strong, and remains loving.
Remember during these times who and why you married him, and he why he married you. Promise each other now that each of you will be careful of what you say when you're tired, and have to get up to feed.
Agree now that each of you will be appropriately considerate of the other's feelings. This happens to every couple who opt to parent.
Truly I think many young couples expect the passions to stay forever, and they do not. So he runs, or she does, or the fights break out, and suddenly the bonds are broken. And you and he wish to avoid this.
In your place, you ought to see a counselor for an hour when you get back, and ask this question, and how you can keep your bond strong, and loving thru parenting.... and good for you for asking. Every child deserves two loving parents ready to step to the plate... and you two appear that way. Get doubly reinforced with one session.... best $80 you will ever spend...
Happy parenting.What advice would you give soon to be parents no one prepared you for?
Just remember every baby is different, so often people tell you prepare to never sleep again. I was very blessed w/a wonderful child who slept %26amp; slept through the night - I kept waiting for it to get worse thinking what does everyone mean? I was like you and read book, magazines, websites, talked to people so I felt fully prepared for our daughter, I think I wasn't fully prepared on me, how I would feel. I was very emotional, they say you can get the baby blues I was so happy to see her, but everything made me cry for a few months. But we are all different. Sounds to me like your as prepared as you'll ever be, which is how I felt and honeslty can't think of anything other than the shocker of how I felt that I would think was something new, hardcore I discovered about parenting. Your world does change, but I think in a good way. You'll find your rythem, what works for you and your baby - believe it or not it does come naturally. Congratulations!
There were many things I had no idea about, but they were all birth and post-birth related- like how much you actually bleed. Just be prepared for that.
But there are so many wonderful things you will experience that no one can even really describe, like the first time you hold your baby. You life changes immediately. The immense love you feel for your child is beyond anything you've ever felt. You just want to look at him/her forever. Congrats and enjoy your babymoon!
edit- You will hear so much advice from other people, too, but most importantly just trust your instincts. As the mom, you will honestly know what is best for your baby. Never hesistate to call the pediatrician with any questions either.
You will not get much rest at first, but your body copes so well. I was almost afraid to go to sleep at first like I would miss something. I would just stare at my son in his sleep smiling at him.
Be prepared to be so exhausted that you can hardly remember your own name.
But remember that it passes, and your baby will never be so tiny again (newborns are so beautiful and sweet and precious).
Be patient and kind to each other and help each other through this ultra exhausting period with grace. It will be over before you know it and you're baby will get bigger and sleep longer . . .and never be a newborn again.. .
Good luck to you! Have fun in Mexico! (Don't drink the water!)
1. Babies cry. If they are fed and changed, they are fine. It is the only way the communicate and therefore ';practice'; sometimes.
2. Dont be afraid to let people help. You may not think you need it, but when everyone is gone, you will wish you had it back.
3. Make them kick you out of the hospital. Dont start asking when you get to go home the moment after you deliver. That feeling of Yay... lets go home will pass.
4. Trust your instincts. If you think something is ever wrong with your child, make someone listen. You know your child best, regardless of how young or old they are. dont let anyone ever tell you that you are wrong. (My son developed meningitis at 5 weeks and all I had to go off of was a different cry. He would not have survivied if I had waited until the morning to take him to the doctor. I trusted my instinct though!)
5. You are NOT going to mess anything up. You know how to do this. And what you dont know - make it up as you go along!
GOOD LUCK~
Two things: 1. Children can hurt you! By this I mean they physically hurt you without meaning to do so. They pull, poke, prod, and just in general are clumsy. They don't mean it but it helps if you are prepared.
2. Yelling and screaming really doesn't work but there are days when you will find yourself doing it anyway. You need to develop a strategy for calming down and assessing the situation when what you really want to do is smack them silly.
Don't turn on the lights at night when the baby cries. I have a very small nightlight so I don't trip over anything but I never turn on the lights. I don't want my son to associate lights with not being scared anymore, etc. I don't want him to be afraid of the dark. Also, I have him nap in his pack-n-play during the day in the living room. I have found that some mommies make everything extremely quiet and silent when baby is sleeping which is fine. But I have two dogs that could bark at anytime so I started keeping him in the midst of all of the noise when he naps and he can really sleep through anything. I don't have to worry about thunder or dogs barking or people talking loudly outside. I think it was a huge help.
But overall, you will just figure out on your own. You will do things that you're comfortable doing and don't let anyone change your feelings about what you think is best for your little one. Good luck!
http://1sttimeparents-whatdowedonow.blog鈥?/a>
You sound extremely well adjusted and healthy. Just remember, anyone can suddenly experience post partum depression. I'm hoping you don't,, but if you do, get help. Usually some anti-depressants will help. Don't tell yourself you have always been a strong person and you will get over it. Sometimes we need a little help.
You will know your child better then any medical personnel. So if you think something is wrong, keep pushing the issue.
Good luck.
That's a great question...truthfully the whole experience was a journey..a great journey but none the less a journey...lol...I don't think there was one thing anyone told us that could of prepared us for the big day and our future with our little angel...:) My daughter is 13 months now and i'm still finding out things as I go...All I can say is be patient and communicate with your partner...you'll need each other's support in order to be the best you can be...:) Good luck and CONGRATS to you and yours...!
my advice is....
don't listen to any advice :-) (except for this one piece, when you need a break, please oh please take one :-) )
besides, you guys should be well rested after MEXICO!! I'm jealous :-)
I am the mother of 4 girls ages 22, 13, 8 and 3... the only thing I can say that I was never prepared for was how profoundly tired you will be... the lack of sleep the first 6 to 8 months to me was indescribable. My advice.. enjoy every second.. they grow up so fast.
you will not be perfect....no one expects it of you and its ok to ask for help!
Every kid is different, so pick and choose advice or you'll drive yourself crazy!
Everyone, and I mean everyone will try to tell you how to raise your kid and what you are doing wrong, just ignore them.
The fact that you are preparing yourself, asking this question, and reading shows you care more then a lot of parents.
One piece of advise, and this is true for ANY parenting style: Don't make the mistake of just reading pregnancy and baby books! When I was pregnant I read more then 30 books about pregnancy, labor, and babys. When my son became a toddler we started to face completely different issues, and I don't have time to read all the books now! So read what you can now to prepare for all stages, not just newborns.
Also heres a tip:
Everyone talks about your water breaking, so you know you're in labor. It doesn't always happen that way. I was pushing when mine broke!
Also all newborns don't sleep like you see on tv. My son took crazy little cat naps and wore us out. He was very high-needs right from the very beginning.
Good luck!
ETA: Lots of people will say breastfeeding will hurt. If it hurts something is wrong! The baby is most likely latched incorrectly. Unlatch and try again. Don't just deal with the pain,thinking it is normal because there shouldn't be pain.
My cousin and a close friend that just had a baby have shared these bits of info with me so I will pass it on...
You bleed a lot and for a while after the birth. The nurse gave my cousin a diaper looking thing for her to wear home. She was mortified by it.
The baby does and will just cry for no reason at all.
Breastfeeding hurts something terrible but worth it if you can get through the first month of it because it isn't so bad after that.
Ask for help and let others help even though you think you can and want to do it all yourself.
Sleep when the baby sleeps.
Don't start doing things with the baby that you don't want to continue doing... (example rocking to sleep, pushing in a stroller to get them to sleep or using a swing to get them to sleep). They get used to things easily and want them.
Babies are not that fragile and they won't break easily.
They can and will poop or pee on you unexpectantly so never pick them up without a diaper on. Happened to both of them!!
Listen to others advise but take into account that all babies and parents are different so what works for some won't for others. So try a lot of different things. They both said nothing sounds too silly to try at 2 am when the baby won't stop crying!!!
You aren't perfect and won't be perfect but always remember tomorrow is another day!
It is ok for you to cry for no reason at all after the birth. Totally normal!!
They both said to read the book ';Belly Laughs'; because it gives you the honest truth about pregnancy and birth. I haven't read it so I don't know.
I hope these help. If I can think of any others they have shared or that I hear along the way I will definately send you an email!!!
Have a great trip!!!
You're right... your relationship indeed will never be the same, and this is what no one told you:
You will go from the hot huss, the foxy sexy bed partner, to mom and housekeeper. He will go from the stud, mr. Erection, the sex machine to father and provider, and no one told either of you this... All any of us get told is, ';Ohhhhhhh we're gonna have a baaayyyyyybeeeee ain't that soooo romantic??'; And no, it is not. It is emotional hard work to see your relationship turn 180 degrees, and you were never told. You will end up on the bathroom floor at 2am in tears and have no idea why, and he will have a lower testosterone level, and no one told him why... and it is because this is what a third does in a marriage. All you can do.... all any of us can and have done... is make sure our bond is strong, and remains loving.
Remember during these times who and why you married him, and he why he married you. Promise each other now that each of you will be careful of what you say when you're tired, and have to get up to feed.
Agree now that each of you will be appropriately considerate of the other's feelings. This happens to every couple who opt to parent.
Truly I think many young couples expect the passions to stay forever, and they do not. So he runs, or she does, or the fights break out, and suddenly the bonds are broken. And you and he wish to avoid this.
In your place, you ought to see a counselor for an hour when you get back, and ask this question, and how you can keep your bond strong, and loving thru parenting.... and good for you for asking. Every child deserves two loving parents ready to step to the plate... and you two appear that way. Get doubly reinforced with one session.... best $80 you will ever spend...
Happy parenting.What advice would you give soon to be parents no one prepared you for?
Just remember every baby is different, so often people tell you prepare to never sleep again. I was very blessed w/a wonderful child who slept %26amp; slept through the night - I kept waiting for it to get worse thinking what does everyone mean? I was like you and read book, magazines, websites, talked to people so I felt fully prepared for our daughter, I think I wasn't fully prepared on me, how I would feel. I was very emotional, they say you can get the baby blues I was so happy to see her, but everything made me cry for a few months. But we are all different. Sounds to me like your as prepared as you'll ever be, which is how I felt and honeslty can't think of anything other than the shocker of how I felt that I would think was something new, hardcore I discovered about parenting. Your world does change, but I think in a good way. You'll find your rythem, what works for you and your baby - believe it or not it does come naturally. Congratulations!
There were many things I had no idea about, but they were all birth and post-birth related- like how much you actually bleed. Just be prepared for that.
But there are so many wonderful things you will experience that no one can even really describe, like the first time you hold your baby. You life changes immediately. The immense love you feel for your child is beyond anything you've ever felt. You just want to look at him/her forever. Congrats and enjoy your babymoon!
edit- You will hear so much advice from other people, too, but most importantly just trust your instincts. As the mom, you will honestly know what is best for your baby. Never hesistate to call the pediatrician with any questions either.
You will not get much rest at first, but your body copes so well. I was almost afraid to go to sleep at first like I would miss something. I would just stare at my son in his sleep smiling at him.
Be prepared to be so exhausted that you can hardly remember your own name.
But remember that it passes, and your baby will never be so tiny again (newborns are so beautiful and sweet and precious).
Be patient and kind to each other and help each other through this ultra exhausting period with grace. It will be over before you know it and you're baby will get bigger and sleep longer . . .and never be a newborn again.. .
Good luck to you! Have fun in Mexico! (Don't drink the water!)
1. Babies cry. If they are fed and changed, they are fine. It is the only way the communicate and therefore ';practice'; sometimes.
2. Dont be afraid to let people help. You may not think you need it, but when everyone is gone, you will wish you had it back.
3. Make them kick you out of the hospital. Dont start asking when you get to go home the moment after you deliver. That feeling of Yay... lets go home will pass.
4. Trust your instincts. If you think something is ever wrong with your child, make someone listen. You know your child best, regardless of how young or old they are. dont let anyone ever tell you that you are wrong. (My son developed meningitis at 5 weeks and all I had to go off of was a different cry. He would not have survivied if I had waited until the morning to take him to the doctor. I trusted my instinct though!)
5. You are NOT going to mess anything up. You know how to do this. And what you dont know - make it up as you go along!
GOOD LUCK~
Two things: 1. Children can hurt you! By this I mean they physically hurt you without meaning to do so. They pull, poke, prod, and just in general are clumsy. They don't mean it but it helps if you are prepared.
2. Yelling and screaming really doesn't work but there are days when you will find yourself doing it anyway. You need to develop a strategy for calming down and assessing the situation when what you really want to do is smack them silly.
Don't turn on the lights at night when the baby cries. I have a very small nightlight so I don't trip over anything but I never turn on the lights. I don't want my son to associate lights with not being scared anymore, etc. I don't want him to be afraid of the dark. Also, I have him nap in his pack-n-play during the day in the living room. I have found that some mommies make everything extremely quiet and silent when baby is sleeping which is fine. But I have two dogs that could bark at anytime so I started keeping him in the midst of all of the noise when he naps and he can really sleep through anything. I don't have to worry about thunder or dogs barking or people talking loudly outside. I think it was a huge help.
But overall, you will just figure out on your own. You will do things that you're comfortable doing and don't let anyone change your feelings about what you think is best for your little one. Good luck!
http://1sttimeparents-whatdowedonow.blog鈥?/a>
You sound extremely well adjusted and healthy. Just remember, anyone can suddenly experience post partum depression. I'm hoping you don't,, but if you do, get help. Usually some anti-depressants will help. Don't tell yourself you have always been a strong person and you will get over it. Sometimes we need a little help.
You will know your child better then any medical personnel. So if you think something is wrong, keep pushing the issue.
Good luck.
That's a great question...truthfully the whole experience was a journey..a great journey but none the less a journey...lol...I don't think there was one thing anyone told us that could of prepared us for the big day and our future with our little angel...:) My daughter is 13 months now and i'm still finding out things as I go...All I can say is be patient and communicate with your partner...you'll need each other's support in order to be the best you can be...:) Good luck and CONGRATS to you and yours...!
my advice is....
don't listen to any advice :-) (except for this one piece, when you need a break, please oh please take one :-) )
besides, you guys should be well rested after MEXICO!! I'm jealous :-)
I am the mother of 4 girls ages 22, 13, 8 and 3... the only thing I can say that I was never prepared for was how profoundly tired you will be... the lack of sleep the first 6 to 8 months to me was indescribable. My advice.. enjoy every second.. they grow up so fast.
you will not be perfect....no one expects it of you and its ok to ask for help!
Every kid is different, so pick and choose advice or you'll drive yourself crazy!
Everyone, and I mean everyone will try to tell you how to raise your kid and what you are doing wrong, just ignore them.
The fact that you are preparing yourself, asking this question, and reading shows you care more then a lot of parents.
One piece of advise, and this is true for ANY parenting style: Don't make the mistake of just reading pregnancy and baby books! When I was pregnant I read more then 30 books about pregnancy, labor, and babys. When my son became a toddler we started to face completely different issues, and I don't have time to read all the books now! So read what you can now to prepare for all stages, not just newborns.
Also heres a tip:
Everyone talks about your water breaking, so you know you're in labor. It doesn't always happen that way. I was pushing when mine broke!
Also all newborns don't sleep like you see on tv. My son took crazy little cat naps and wore us out. He was very high-needs right from the very beginning.
Good luck!
ETA: Lots of people will say breastfeeding will hurt. If it hurts something is wrong! The baby is most likely latched incorrectly. Unlatch and try again. Don't just deal with the pain,thinking it is normal because there shouldn't be pain.
My cousin and a close friend that just had a baby have shared these bits of info with me so I will pass it on...
You bleed a lot and for a while after the birth. The nurse gave my cousin a diaper looking thing for her to wear home. She was mortified by it.
The baby does and will just cry for no reason at all.
Breastfeeding hurts something terrible but worth it if you can get through the first month of it because it isn't so bad after that.
Ask for help and let others help even though you think you can and want to do it all yourself.
Sleep when the baby sleeps.
Don't start doing things with the baby that you don't want to continue doing... (example rocking to sleep, pushing in a stroller to get them to sleep or using a swing to get them to sleep). They get used to things easily and want them.
Babies are not that fragile and they won't break easily.
They can and will poop or pee on you unexpectantly so never pick them up without a diaper on. Happened to both of them!!
Listen to others advise but take into account that all babies and parents are different so what works for some won't for others. So try a lot of different things. They both said nothing sounds too silly to try at 2 am when the baby won't stop crying!!!
You aren't perfect and won't be perfect but always remember tomorrow is another day!
It is ok for you to cry for no reason at all after the birth. Totally normal!!
They both said to read the book ';Belly Laughs'; because it gives you the honest truth about pregnancy and birth. I haven't read it so I don't know.
I hope these help. If I can think of any others they have shared or that I hear along the way I will definately send you an email!!!
Have a great trip!!!
Any advice on where i can invest my baby's child trust fund?
Ideally i don't want it attached to stocks and shares but would like a high interest rate, i would also like to be able to make regular payments into the account. I don't want my child to be able to touch the money till he or she is 18. Baby is due this week, just planning ahead.Any advice on where i can invest my baby's child trust fund?
I would look into an UGMA or UTMA (Essentially the same just the UTMA allows for restricting access up to age 25). Unfortunately, in order to get a high interest rate, you need it invested in equities. Otherwise, the best you could hope for might be 6%.
6% may sound high to some, but factor in an average inflation of 4-5% and that 6 quickly drops to a 1-2% growth.
If it is truly a trust fund, then talk with the people who are currently managing it. If it hasn't started, then the above is a good place to start.
I would look into an UGMA or UTMA (Essentially the same just the UTMA allows for restricting access up to age 25). Unfortunately, in order to get a high interest rate, you need it invested in equities. Otherwise, the best you could hope for might be 6%.
6% may sound high to some, but factor in an average inflation of 4-5% and that 6 quickly drops to a 1-2% growth.
If it is truly a trust fund, then talk with the people who are currently managing it. If it hasn't started, then the above is a good place to start.
Advice...?
okay well..im currently a junior in high school and looking for summer programs.. all of which require showing leadership or what you might be currently involved in.. the problem is that im not really involved in anything.. ahh! it sucks cuz i cant do much due to no ride to and from after school activities. i dont know what to put on these applications for the programs! maybe someone could give me some advice. i feel like a loser not being involved in anything! haa! but yeah advice plz??Advice...?
First of all, you can always get involved in some after school activity, or you can also sign up for volunteering before the school is out.
Another thing that i can suggest is to put any kind of leadership skills that you have. You can list that you like to take initiative in school projects, or certain responsibilities that you have at home. Employers ask for that to see if you are responsible and if you will be serious about the job if they hire you.
Good Luck!how to apply
First of all, you can always get involved in some after school activity, or you can also sign up for volunteering before the school is out.
Another thing that i can suggest is to put any kind of leadership skills that you have. You can list that you like to take initiative in school projects, or certain responsibilities that you have at home. Employers ask for that to see if you are responsible and if you will be serious about the job if they hire you.
Good Luck!
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