I'm sorry Hil, it's a stressful process that's for sure.
'Shindig'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Job searches are worse than health care in the US. At least with health care there is a reasonable chance someone involved knows what they are doing..
Also? it was only a matter of time...
"Is Texas Under Attack By The US Government For Resisting Jade Helm?"
Finally!
I just spent two days trying to get through to someone to book my iron infusions. I finally get through and after booking the first one the nurse actually asks me if I want to wait to book the rest. Hell no!
Tea:
Buffista parents with opinions about baby products and specifically what I need to be registered for, I would really appreciate your help. I'm finding that there is an overwhelming number of options out there, and I'm sure you know better than I do what I actually need.
sj, I forwarded you some messages a friend sent me that still apply. Looking back, I can't believe how much stuff I absolutely didn't need, or only used for a short period of time (counted in weeks for infants) and then had to store/ship to someone/get rid of -- which proved to be a pain the arse.
Thanks, Sparky! That is super helpful.
Lots of onesies, lots of burp clothes, crib, multiple crib sheets, a plastic fitted crib sheet to put under the crib sheet, baby monitor with two handsets, a rocker with an ottoman for the nursery, a nightlight or nightlights for master bath, nursery, hall or bathroom.
LOTS of diapers, a stank-proof diaper can, lots of baby wipes and a baby wipe warmer, a humidifier, car set, good stroller, a Boppee for breast-feeding (or just supporting baby when you hold her/him, a bouncy chair, changing table, Desitin, breast pump (if breastfeeding), clove oil, Ambesol, small ice pack for teething.
Band-Aids, Bactine, Honesty Line of baby items ( cleanser, food, etc.) A CD or MP3 Player for the nursery to play relaxing songs for you and baby.
BOOKS AND A BOOKSHELF!
Bath Toys, Baby bathtub, soft baby sponge, washcloths, robe with animal ears hood/
WINE FOR MOM!
That's all I can come with on half a cup of coffee.
It has been a couple decades so not real recent memories of this. Mostly I remember that babies really don't have a lot of needs. Love, diapers, and I used a lot of little cloths or wet wipe things. I also had several of the tiny lightweight strollers. Had them in all the vehicles, office, house, must have had a half dozen. My kids were big and heavy and if they weren't in some type of body carrier they were in mini strollers. The big super strollers I found to be annoying.