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For those of us with children (you can tell by the vacant stares, occasional facial twitches, and periodic babbling/hysterical laughter):
Let us share the wisdom of things needed/steps to be taken/pearls of wisdom in prepping to start a family/welcome a child into your home.
My first things needed - the Diaper Genie is your friend.
My first step to be taken - make a list.
My first pearl of wisdom - poopy diapers aren't always that bad, but you might never look at mustard the same way again.
For those of us with children (you can tell by the vacant stares, occasional facial twitches, and periodic babbling/hysterical laughter):
Let us share the wisdom of things needed/steps to be taken/pearls of wisdom in prepping to start a family/welcome a child into your home.
My first things needed - the Diaper Genie is your friend.
My first step to be taken - make a list.
My first pearl of wisdom - poopy diapers aren't always that bad, but you might never look at mustard the same way again.
Poop also comes in a variety of colours - Black, yellow, green and brown.
You your partner and your house will smell of poop, regurgitated milk, talcum powder and baby oil.
Don't listen to the 'OMG, you have an animal in the house, get rid of it!' group.
You know your pets best, make your own judgements.
ex: Jeanie Beagle ignored the new arrival, Tawny the Siamese Chicken Cat ran from the baby and Jaime the Bionic Maine Coon decided I was a terrible mom and came to alert me to any issues with that noisy infant I produced.
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Don't listen to the 'OMG, you have an animal in the house, get rid of it!' group.
You know your pets best, make your own judgements.
ex: Jeanie Beagle ignored the new arrival, Tawny the Siamese Chicken Cat ran from the baby and Jaime the Bionic Maine Coon decided I was a terrible mom and came to alert me to any issues with that noisy infant I produced.
Amen. Sadly, my wife and I didn't have a pet to consider, but my younger brother and his wife had two dogs: a min pin and an English bulldog. Both got along well with the kids, and continue to do so.
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Another tidbit - breastfeeding is awesome and a great money saver, but don't think it's something you "HAVE to do or you're a bad parent".
It can also be tough to get started on it, but perserverance is key!
In the end, boob juice rules.
Edit: and you get the added bonus of sometimes watching your kid get squirted in the face.
Amen. Sadly, my wife and I didn't have a pet to consider, but my younger brother and his wife had two dogs: a min pin and an English bulldog. Both got along well with the kids, and continue to do so.Don't listen to the 'OMG, you have an animal in the house, get rid of it!' group.
You know your pets best, make your own judgements.
ex: Jeanie Beagle ignored the new arrival, Tawny the Siamese Chicken Cat ran from the baby and Jaime the Bionic Maine Coon decided I was a terrible mom and came to alert me to any issues with that noisy infant I produced.
Daisy our cat was perfectly ok with our girls. We adopted Daisy from the Vet because her human had been made to give her up when his wife got pregnant.
She has had altercations with visiting children (but that is because they poke her or pull her tail) so when we get visitors Daisy either goes outside or in our room until they leave.
So plan for children of a similar age visiting and breaking your stuff and annoying your pets.
Another tidbit - breastfeeding is awesome and a great money saver, but don't think it's something you "HAVE to do or you're a bad parent".
It can also be tough to get started on it, but perserverance is key!
In the end, boob juice rules.
Edit: and you get the added bonus of sometimes watching your kid get squirted in the face.
Frozen Cabbage leaves ease mastitis,I dont know why but it appears to work....
Amen.Don't listen to the 'OMG, you have an animal in the house, get rid of it!' group.
You know your pets best, make your own judgements.
ex: Jeanie Beagle ignored the new arrival, Tawny the Siamese Chicken Cat ran from the baby and Jaime the Bionic Maine Coon decided I was a terrible mom and came to alert me to any issues with that noisy infant I produced.
Amen x2
And to give further advice, if you have kids (or planning) and are looking at what kind of dog to get, consider a Bernese Mountain dog. They grow as large as a small horse, but they are absolute carpets. Your kid can walk all over them and they won't bat an eye. We are on our second and their temperament is absolutely the best.
Greg
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Babies R Us has some really cool stuff. I decorated the walls of the nursery with monkey themed peel and place stickers. Made the set up a hell of a lot easier.
My wife's big suggestion is (as with anything expensive buy) do your research. She did consumer website searches for stuff like the car seat and pack n' play.
When will these parody threads end?
Children are wonderful. They do the cutest things and then make you wish they were never born.