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07.09.08, 18:44 PM General Topics
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Top Ten Things I learned from DC #1 that helped with DC #2. 1) If you are going to EBF get a co-sleeper; 2)If baby is drowsy after nighttime feeding, do not change diaper it will only wake him up; 3) when people give unsolicited advice just smile and thank them; 4) don't worry about establishing a routine at first, it is never too late to do it later; 5) no need to encourage early walking it just means more work for you; 6) a little dirt never killed anyone; 7) if you pediatrician gets irritated by dumb questions get a new one; 8) babies don't really need toys; 9) don't waste your money on lots of fancy outfits; and 10) if you want a helpful DH remember they respond to positive reinforcement much better than criticism. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.09.08, 06:44 PM Flag
 

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i agree with your post. incidentally, I'm replying and surprised that nobody else did. i don't like this new ub and think i may leave forever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Thank you. I should leave forever. It is a total wast of time, but I keep coming back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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I like the delay. I can go do things and come back and posts are still getting attention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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are you a 'glass half full' person or a person who makes 'lemonade out of lemons'? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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Not usually. My life just got very busy around the time of the new UB so, I appreciate it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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To add to #10, give DH responsibilities. Make DH hold the DB and leave the house. Forces them to bond. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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ITA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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I would also add, that if ebf, pump early on and introduce bottles so you get a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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ITA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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11) Don't freak out if your milk doesn't come in right away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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but keep trying and get a lactation consultant or go to a bf support group if worried [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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you forgot 0. 0) Every child is different and you don't really know, yet, what is right for #2 and what is not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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I was a big fan of #6 until ds tested positive for lead exposure. If you live in NYC there is a lot of environmental shit around. Dirty baby hands go in wet baby mouths. The dirt then goes into the baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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Wow that's terrible. Is your DS okay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Yeah. Irony is he creamed the OLSAT and is at a Citywide. They say we have to be careful when he hits puberty and growth slows down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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so #6 still stands then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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well, if you want to take those chances... (and after that, #6 was not entertained in our home.) All joking aside, there is a huge difference between the "little dirt" that gets into kids in rural areas and the "little dirt" in urban areas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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whatever. dirt is dirt. Your kid was unlucky but in general a little dirt does not do harm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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