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13-8-2008 - a how to for new mommies [like me]

My mood while writing this blog: my hips HURT!

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Baby's First Sponge Bath:

To help the umbilical cord dry up and fall off without getting infected, newborns are given sponge baths instead of being submerged in bath water. Since you will be cleaning your baby's bottom and genital area with every diaper change, you will only need to sponge bathe once or twice a week. Begin by choosing a safe, comfortable and convenient area to work in. You can use a padded tabletop, dressing table, even an infant bath tub (minus the water). • Throughout the entire bath, be sure you support your baby's head and neck. • To avoid irritation and infection, it is important to change your washcloth often while sponge bathing your baby. • Up until you are actually ready to wash baby below the neck, there is no reason to undress him. • Do not introduce soap into the sponge bath until your infant is at least 1 week old. Until then, plain water is sufficient. • Wrapping a washcloth around your hand may offer you more control than simply holding it in your hand. • Your baby's physician will provide you with direction on how to properly care for your baby's umbilical cord; remember to keep it dry and exposed to air. • You should continue to sponge bathe your baby until the umbilical cord has fallen off, usually within 1 month before full baths will be necessary. Step 1. Place everything you need nearby. Before undressing baby, moisten a cotton ball or soft washcloth with warm water and gently wipe baby's eyelids while he's in a reclined position. Wipe from the inside corner out and use different cotton balls for each eye. Step 2. Dampen a cotton ball with warm water and gently clean around baby's nose area, being careful not to penetrate the nostrils. If needed, you can dampen a cotton swab and gently clean the outside of the nostrils. Repeat for baby's ears, being sure to wipe both outside and behind the ear. Never insert a cotton swab into baby's ear canal. Step 3. With another washcloth, clean baby's face and neck. Usually patting with warm water will be enough, plus this way you can avoid the risk of irritating baby's eyes or nostrils with soap. Step 4. Now it's time to wash baby's hair. Sit baby up, supporting his back while tilting his head back. Either squeeze warm water from a face cloth or use your hands to sprinkle water over baby's head. Use just a small amount of gentle shampoo or cleanser. Don't be afraid to wash over your baby's soft spot (fontanel). This developing part of your baby's body is a lot tougher than you would believe, and can be gently washed and rinsed, like every other part of baby's body. Pat dry using that same gentle touch. If your baby cries when you wash his hair, save it for last, but be sure to use fresh water. Step 5. Lay baby gently on a soft towel or pad and wash his front. Then, wash baby's genital area, being sure to clean from front to back. For both sexes, clean genital areas before cleaning bottom. Be sure to thoroughly wash all creases. Note: Using soap in the sensitive genital and anal areas may cause discomfort and irritation. If soap is used, be sure to thoroughly rinse. Pat dry. Step 6. Turn baby around and repeat this process with the back area. Pat dry. Diaper and dress your baby. Skin, Nail and Health-Care Basics:

The options available to new parents and parents-to-be can be overwhelming, to say the very least. Even if this isn't your first child, new products are being introduced every day, giving you an extraordinary number of choices. So exactly where do you begin? Here's a helpful list that has all the basic necessities you'll want and all the key items your baby will need from the moment you arrive home from the hospital. With these suggestions, your bathroom will be fully stocked, and you'll be ready for nearly anything that comes your way.
•	Brush and Comb with baby's needs in mind. Look for soft bristles on the brush and a comb designed specifically for baby's fine hair.	Health-Care Safety Tips • Keep infants out of direct sunlight. If areas of skin and scalp are exposed, use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher and both UVA and UVB protection. • Keep a list of phone numbers for your local Poison Control Center, doctor & pharmacy by your phone.
•	Nail Clippers for baby's fast growing nails. Cut them after bath time to avoid scratches. Round tipped scissors or "baby" nail clippers are designed to trim baby's nails safely and effectively.
•	Nasal Aspirator or bulb syringe helps baby breathe easier when faced with a stuffy nose by gently removing mucus from the sinuses.
•	Thermometers are available in many styles including rectal and underarm models. All oral, ear and forehead models offer a digital read out.
•	Diaper Rash or Other Medicated Ointment for irritated, red or chafed areas. If unsure about the cause of a rash or irritation, please seek medical attention. Daily-use diaper rash creams help prevent diaper rash and keep moisture away from baby's skin.
•	Fever Relievers can help to bring baby's fever down. Contact your pediatrician before dispensing.
•	Alcohol Swabs are good for disinfecting thermometers.
•	Cotton Balls and Swabs are best for gentle cleaning of the umbilical cord, eyes, ears and nasal passages. Safety swabs are specifically made for baby.
•	Petroleum Jelly comes in handy when inserting a rectal thermometer or to help prevent diaper rash. Also, when baby is ill, apply to irritated areas such as the nostrils.
•	Gas Relief Drops help to relieve painful gas caused by eating certain foods or swallowing air.
Bath Basics
•	Baby Soap & Bath Wash is formulated not to dry out or irritate baby's skin. Aromatherapy formulas can help to calm babies and improve sleep.
•	Baby Shampoo is made to be gentle on baby's skin, rinse easily and will not burn eyes or mucus membranes.
•	Baby Oil or Baby Lotion is best used to soften baby's skin after baths, for dry skin and infant massages.
•	Vapor Bath may help soothe colds and sniffles with menthol vapors.
Trimming Baby's Nails New moms may be hesitant to trim their infants' nails, but keeping baby's nails short will help avoid scratches. You'll be surprised at how quickly an infant's nails will grow, so you may need to trim them as often as twice a week. The best time to do so is after a bath when the nails have softened, or when baby is sleeping. Use either rounded, blunt-end baby scissors or baby nail clippers. An emery board may be another alternative, especially if your infant's nails are particularly soft.
•	Health Kits contain all the basic essentials for your infant's health and safety in convenient carry cases. Great for gift, home or travel.

Baby Diapers:

There are numerous choices in diapers available today, and both cloth and disposable diapers come in a variety of sizes and features. Disposable diapers can be sealed up in a special disposal system and thrown away, while cloth diapers are laundered and reused. Whichever type of diaper you choose, make sure baby's genital area is clean after every diaper change.

Disposable Diapers Today's unisex diapers are designed to address the needs of both sexes with comfortable, absorbent padding throughout. They offer leakage and wetness protection with extra-absorbing systems and unique features such as waist barriers. Some include aloe to soothe baby's skin. Disposables are far more convenient than cloth diapers, eliminating the need for plastic pants and require no pins or folding.

Features Available • Breathable outer cover • Self-sticking fasteners • Stretchable sides/elastic waist • Elasticized leg openings • Absorbent inner layer • Reusable self-adhering tapes

Cloth Diapers There are two types of diaper fabrics to choose from: birdseye and gauze. Birdseye is a tightly woven, textured cotton that's both soft and absorbent. All of its edges are finished. Gauze is a finer, open-weave fabric that is also comfortable, but looser. It is usually designed with unfinished edges. Cloth diapers, in whichever fabric you choose, come in flat or pre-folded styles.

What's In Your Baby's Diaper?

When baby comes into the world, your innate ability to detect the slightest variation in her output also arrives. And that's where you'll find clues to baby's health and well-being. Nourished or hydrated, feeling good or not so peppy, the diaper holds the keys to baby's inner workings. As a newborn, her very first BM should be a thick dark green or black substance called meconium. This is what was in her intestines before she was born. As soon as baby expels the meconium, normal digestion will start and from then on, her BM's will generally be softer and lighter in color. Since breast milk is more easily digested, breast-fed babies will have soft, almost runny BM's that look like seedy mustard. They may have as many as 2-5 BM's per day, or as few as one per week. Constipation, or hard, pebble-like stools are less likely in breast-fed babies since breast milk is more easily digested. Formula-fed babies will have firmer, tan, yellow, brown or green stools and may have one after every feeding. Since formula is a bit harder to digest for baby, don't be surprised if constipation does occur. As baby starts on cereals and solid foods, when you change her diaper you'll discover that the consistency and color of her stools reflect the food she ate during the day. And although baby's wet diapers may start slowly at first (1 for every day of baby's life), by 6 days old, there should be 6-8 wet diapers a day.

Have a Safe Trip Most parents know that when used correctly car seats are lifesavers. Putting your infant or toddler into an approved and properly installed car seat should be as routine as turning on the ignition. In September 2002, government regulations mandated that new cars and car seats must be manufactured with the LATCH (which stands for Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) installation system. This system allows parents to quickly secure their child's forward-facing car seat at 2 points: the upper and lower rear of the car seat (almost all rear-facing car seats attach with lower anchors only). The intended result is greater ease of installation which in turn increases the likelihood of a more secure car seat. All car seats are designed to be safely used with either LATCH installation, or using the vehicle's seat belt system. You can use whichever is easiest and provides the most secure fit. Contact your car maker's national headquarters or a local car dealership for details, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration toll-free at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT or Babiesrus.com. There's no excuse for not being properly buckled in. And that includes you too, Mom and Dad.
Car Seats
Every state in the U.S. enforces the use of car seats for infants. Hospitals will not let you leave with your baby without a car seat designed for a newborn. Car seats are responsible for saving thousands of children's lives each year. For these reasons, a car seat is one of the most important purchases you will ever make.
Which Car Seat Is Right For Your Child?
Age Weight Type of Seat Seat Direction Always Make Sure Up to 1 Year 5 - 22 lbs.* or 5 - 35 lbs. Infant Convertible Rear-facing only Rear-facing Infants ride REAR-FACING until at least 1 year old AND approx. 20 lbs. If baby reaches 20 lbs. before 1 year of age, switch to rear-facing convertible car seat. Harness straps should be at or below shoulder level, using only those slots designated for rear-facing use in the user's manual. 1 to 4 Years 20 - 40 lbs. Convertible Forward-facing Harness straps should be at or above shoulder level, using only those slots designated for forward-facing use in the user's manual. 20 - 40 lbs. Combination Booster with Harness Forward-facing Harness straps should be at or above shoulder levels. At 40 lbs. remove internal harness and use as belt-positioning booster seat. 4 to 8 Years 40 - 100 lbs. Belt-Positioning Booster Car Seat Forward-facing All booster car seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belts, never with the lap belt only.
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Installing Your Car Seat Not securing your vehicle's seatbelt or LATCH system tightly The car seat should not be able to move more than an inch side to side. Check your car seat each time you use it. Some cars may require the use of locking clips to keep seat belts securely in place. These clips are usually packaged with your car seat. They can also be purchased separately. Switching to a forward-facing car seat too soon The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies ride rear-facing until they reach at least one year of age and 20 lbs., but ideally longer if possible within the rear-facing limits of their seat. When your child exceeds the infant car seat's height or weight limits, switch to a convertible car seat. This will allow your child to continue to ride rear-facing up to a higher height or weight limit before having to switch to forward-facing car seats. Incorrect usage of harness straps Be sure that the car seat's straps are threaded through the proper slots. When used rear-facing, the straps should be positioned at shoulder height or lower. When used forward-facing, the straps should be threaded through the slots that are at or above shoulder height. In some seats, the shoulder straps must be threaded through the topmost slots when used in the forward-facing position, regardless of where your child's shoulders sit. Keep in mind that the straps should always fit snugly, but not uncomfortably. You should be able to slide no more than one finger comfortably between your child and the strap.
The information provided in this section is for general information only. It should not be substituted for manufacturer's or other applicable instructions. Please refer to car seat manufacturer's information, vehicle instruction manuals and state and federal regulations for further information. Babies"R"Us, its parent, subsidiaries and related entities are not responsible for action or inaction based on information provided in this section. *Some models accommodate up to 30lbs. WARNING: All children 12 and under should ride in a back seat. This guide is not meant to be a substitute for manufacturer instructions & is for informational purposes only. Please consult manufacturer instructions & your Vehicle Owner's Manual for further details.

Breast Pumps Breast pumps can help relieve engorgement, and give you the flexibility to let others share the feeding experience. If you decide to return to work, you don't have to give up breast feeding. Many pumps come in travel-friendly, stylish bags, so you can discreetly carry and use your pump. When choosing a pump, you may want to consider which bottle feeding system you will use. Some pumps are part of a feeding system that will allow you to pump, store and feed using the same container. Label and date breast milk accurately, and store it carefully in the refrigerator or freezer.

Double Electric Breast Pumps express milk from both breasts simultaneously, providing more milk in less time. Electric breast pumps have an automated pumping action that does the work for you. Look for one with the maximum amount of personal control over the suction level and speed. You'll want to eliminate any chance of nipple trauma, or excessive tugging at the nipples. Advances in technology have produced electric breast pumps that offer moms a comfortable and efficient pumping experience. A double electric pump can usually be converted to work as a single pump, and can sometimes be converted into a manual breast pump. Double Electric Breast Pump Battery Powered Breast Pump Manual Breast Pump Breast Feeding Essentials Nursing Pillow Breast Pads Breast Feeding Accessories Battery-Operated Breast Pumps combine the automated pumping of an electric pump, with the portability of a manual breast pump. You'll want to choose one that's gentle, and allows you to have maximum control over your comfort. Manual Breast Pumps are lightweight, quiet and portable. You manually compress the handle to express milk, using fingertip adjustable suction that allows you to choose what feels comfortable. Manual breast pumps are generally more economical, and some are as effective as electric pumps. Rental Breast Pumps are available through hospitals or rental stations for home use. You may want to rent a pump if you plan on pumping exclusively, or if you are trying to maintain your milk supply after a multiple birth. Learning to Pump Pumping gets easier as you go along, so don't be discouraged if you aren't expressing a lot of milk right away. Here are a few tips to get you started: • Always wash your hands thoroughly before pumping. • Stay hydrated: keep a glass of juice or water nearby. • Choose a time when you won't be interrupted, and try to relax. • If your breasts become engorged (swollen from an abundance of milk production), place warm compresses on before pumping. • Stimulate more milk ducts by adjusting the pump's breast shield or cushion. • To maintain your milk supply, it is important to pump as frequently as possible, and as often as you would normally breast feed. • Enjoy a healthy balanced diet, frequent intake of liquids, and get lots of rest. Nursing Accessories For many mothers, learning to breast feed takes time and practice, but the commitment is worth all the great benefits. To make nursing a more comfortable and convenient experience, here are some breast feeding accessories that every new mother will appreciate: • Nursing Pillows provide support when feeding or holding baby, and help you prevent a stiff back, neck or shoulders. A pillow elevates baby for easier "latch-on," and most do not require repositioning when switching breasts during feeding. • Foot Stools help you to sit in a more comfortable and relaxed position by raising your lap, relieving you of back and shoulder strain when feeding your baby. • Nursing Bras are extremely convenient for feeding your newborn on demand or expressing milk when you are away from home. Ideally, shop for the bra in your last trimester to ensure the best fit. • Breast Shells are designed to protect sore nipples from further irritation or to draw out flat or inverted nipples. • Breast Pads protect clothes from leakage. Most pads are contoured to fit in your nursing bra in the most natural way. Available in washable and disposable styles. • Breast Creams help soothe and heal sore nipples that can result from breast feeding. • Nursing Shawls/Wraps give you privacy while feeding your baby in public places. • Nursing Clothes could be found in your own wardrobe or in maternity stores. While a tank top that allows baby easy access might do the job at home, clothes designed specifically for breast feeding moms are more convenient while you're out. • Burping Cloth/Diaper takes care of the spit-ups caused by baby in the early months. Experienced parents recommend keeping at least three to four handy. Why Breast Milk? There are countless benefits when you choose to breast feed. Here are just a few: For Babies • The Perfect Food - Your breast milk changes according to what your baby needs. The first few days it is thick and full of immunities, exactly right for a newborn. • Stronger Immune System - Breast milk is shown to protect against allergies, ear infections and diarrhea, and breast fed babies have less illnesses during the first year. • Easy to Digest - Breast milk is filled with over 100 nutrients that cannot be duplicated by formula, and it never causes constipation. • Promotes Normal Weight Gain - Breast milk promotes normal weight gain, and protects against future obesity. For Mothers • Heals Your Body - Breast feeding causes your uterus to contract which helps bring it back to its normal, pre-pregnancy size. • Burns Up To 500 Calories A Day - Once your milk supply is built up, you are burning between 200-500 calories a day. • Reduces Stress Levels - Breast feeding can reduce stress levels, and helps you feel happier. • Less Sick Days - Breast feeding moms take less sick time off, because their babies are generally healthier.

Baby Feeding Systems	Feeding Safety Tips • Never try to warm formula in the microwave because it may heat unevenly and parts could scald baby. • Do not let baby fall asleep with the bottle, as bedtime bottles may lead to tooth decay from formula accumulation in the mouth. • Do not prop the bottle when feeding baby as it may cause choking. Always hold baby in a semi-upright position and angle the bottle accordingly. • Do not pour overheated liquids into a plastic liner, as it can burst. Car Bottle Warmer
Mix and match feeding systems can fit your daily needs with products that work together... whether it's a breastpump or cup, or a nipple that can be used for both a disposable nurser and a reusable bottle. With a feeding system, parents stay prepared for each feeding stage. • Feeding systems consists of bottles, breastpumps, disposable nursers and various cups that work together. • Using a breastpump, you can pump and store milk in reusable bottles, disposable nursers or cups. • Feed baby with any nipple or spout that he prefers. • Attach handles as to bottles or cups as baby grows.
Bottle-Feeding Accessories
For warming, cleaning, sterilizing or transporting, there is an accessory available to make bottle-feeding easier. • Sterilizers are very useful to keep baby's nipples and bottles bacteria-free. These should also be sterilized before their first use! There are several types to choose from: a) Stove-top bottle sterilizers have rings and racks to keep bottles and nipples in place. b) Electric steam sterilizers and free-standing bottle sterilizers have automatic shut-off mechanisms which keep bottles sterile while protecting them from damage if water evaporates. c) Microwave steam sterilizers kill bacteria quickly and easily. • Dishwasher baskets keep nipples, pacifiers & collars from being tossed around in the dishwasher. • Bottle organizers keep baby's bottles, nipples, collars, hood and pacifiers clean and organized. • Bottle brushes are used to make cleaning standard or angled bottles less of a challenge. • Day or night, bottle warmers help keep bottles cool for up to two hours or warm them up in just minutes. They're a great help when feeding baby in the wee hours of the night. • Bottle warmers for cars are perfect for moms and babies on the go! Plug it right into the car lighter socket and your baby's formula is heated in minutes. • Use a hot/cold insulated bag for formula or snacks when out with baby.
Tummy Trouble
Gas is very common in babies, and can cause discomfort, and bouts of crying along with it. When baby's body is crunched up with legs tight against his tummy, gas pain is probably the cause. How can I prevent my baby from getting gas? • If you are bottle-feeding, make sure the nipple has a flow rate that is right for your baby. If the nipple has too large an opening, or flows too quickly, baby may eat too quickly. If the nipple has too small an opening, or flows too slowly, baby may gulp air.> • Burp baby every 3 to 5 minutes while feeding or nursing. • If baby suffers from gas, give baby an anti-gas medicine, to gently break down gas in minutes. If symptoms persist, or if in doubt, talk to your pediatrician.

How to Swaddle Your Baby Swaddling in a lightweight receiving blanket is a way to help your baby feel safe, snug and secure... re-enacting the comfort felt in the womb. It not only keeps your baby warm, but also helps keep baby from bumping into the sides of the crib during a restless sleep. Swaddling is a good idea for infants up to 6 weeks old. After that, your baby will be more comfortable with his surroundings and may no longer need the security of swaddling in a receiving blanket.
Step #1 Place the receiving blanket in the crib with the corner point facing the center of the head bumper guard. Fold corner down so that it aligns with the back of baby's neck.
Step #2 Take the right hand corner of the blanket and wrap it around your baby, tucking the excess in back. For comfort reasons, you may want to leave baby's arms folded on chest before wrapping.
Step #3 Fold the bottom of the blanket up and over baby's feet.
Step #4 Lastly, fold the left side of the blanket around your baby, tucking the excess underneath. (Be careful to flatten blanket underneath. Lumps will cause discomfort.)
Vibration and Sound Soothers There's a big difference between the protected environment of a mother's womb and the outside world. Vibrating devices help comfort newborns with gentle motions, while sound soothers remind them of sounds from the mother's womb. These are designed to calm and soothe babies to sleep. Crib/Bassinet Vibrators can be attached to the crib or bassinet. Most feature multi-speed vibrating options so you can choose the speed that comforts baby best. Some bassinets, bouncers and play yards feature attached vibration devices. Sound Soothers offer actual recorded sounds of the womb, and heartbeat sounds as well. These familiar sounds have a calming effect on babies and make it easier for them to fall asleep. Most soothers include a safety strap for secure fastening to the crib.
Special Orders Having some trouble locating a specific item for your nursery? Be sure to check out the library of manufacturer catalogs at the Babies"R"Us Special Orders Desk. You'll find everything from lamps, curtains and accessories to additional fabric. You'll also find a huge selection of furniture available in a wide assortment of finishes and styles.

Toys for Infants Newborn - 2 Months Play isn't just entertainment... it's actually an important step in the developmental and cognitive growth of your infant. Thought processes and learning begin at the moment of birth... so it's important to know what type of play will stimulate your newborn. Choose toys you feel will be fun for your child to play with. No matter how beneficial you think a toy may be, if it doesn't hold your child's interest, the possible benefits will be lost. Remember, no two children develop at the same rate, and age recommendations on packaging are offered as guidelines mainly for safety purposes. Playing helps develop the learning process and creativity, enhances language development, increases physical fitness and even helps build important social skills.

Your baby's development... • Touch is one of the first senses to be developed. You'll notice a very strong grasping reflex almost immediately. • Rhythmic motions will stimulate the sense of touch. • Baby will quickly recognize voices and sounds in general. • Baby will begin to recognize faces. • Soft, rhythmic sounds will calm and comfort your child. • A newborn is only able to see objects clearly between 8 to 10 inches away. (Any closer or farther requires the use of eye muscles.) • Focusing will begin to take place in about six to eight weeks. • Full-color vision is not achieved until about 4 months of age; therefore, high contrast toys with geometric patterns are preferred. • You will know if your baby likes a certain toy by an interested look and rhythmic movement of legs and arms. • If your baby is naturally active all the time, you will notice that your baby will react by becoming still while scanning the object. ...and the appropriate toys How do you choose the right toys? Ask yourself... • Will it be fun to play with? • Will it hold my baby's interest? • Does it match my baby's strengths and abilities? • Does it match my baby's monitor skills and/or language development? • Is it safe to play with? • Toys with high contrast colors • Patterns with geometric shapes like stripes or circles • Toys with faces • Mirrored toys • Rattles, music boxes and toys that make noise when moved • Rings to grasp • Toys that provide some comforting, rhythmic motion Toys for Infants 3 - 5 Months You'll notice that your baby may begin to move in response to voices and show outward signs of developing hand/eye coordination. Vision is nearly perfect, so your infant is more visually stimulated. Your baby's development... • Social interaction becomes more apparent with family members. • Audible responses, such as laughing, will let you know how much interest your infant has in a particular activity or toy. • Your infant may also begin to form rough consonant sounds, the giant step in language development. • Teething may also begin during this period. • You may also be weaning baby from breast feeding. Toys that soothe and entertain are of particular importance. ...and the appropriate toys Toy Safety Tips • Always supervise baby when playing with toys. • Make sure battery compartment 1 Comments on a how to for new mommies [like me] kelli - Saturday, 16 Aug awe, i loved this. i'm so glad you posted it. i didn't know some of the stuff, and i feel ashamed. :( but now i feel like i want to practice everything so it's perfect for my son. :) haha, wow i am so lame. 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Date: 9-8-2008 Votes: 95 Comments: 0 Im not getting an epidura [unless i have to] what kind of pain should i expect? ... Date: 25-7-2008 Votes: 6 Comments: 10 how far along am i?... Date: 23-7-2008 Votes: 144 Comments: 0 whats a good middle name that would go great between Kamaria Parr... Date: 23-7-2008 Votes: 4 Comments: 2 i got my first little stretch marks on my boob the other day and i feel like its... Date: 15-7-2008 Votes: 57 Comments: 10 HOW FAR ALONG DO I LOOK?? (NO PEEKING)... Date: 25-6-2008 Votes: 132 Comments: 1 what are braxton hicks and what do they fell like? (my first pregnanacy)... Date: 25-6-2008 Votes: 5 Comments: 2 tell me what u think it is i find out tomorrow so ill let u all know if ur right... Date: 29-5-2008 Votes: 64 Comments: 1 kamaria destiny for a girl?... Date: 24-5-2008 Votes: 38 Comments: 0 what did it feel like when you first felt your baby move?... Date: 10-5-2008 Votes: 67 Comments: 2 Do you think it is ok to tan (minimum of 10 mins every other day) when you are i... Date: 16-4-2008 Votes: 8 Comments: 16 Agenda November 2008 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30   December 2008 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31