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lit tle bits being a
mom
has made me so tired. and so happy.? ? tina fey
baby
gas is real thanks to immature digestive systems and too-few bottles that discourage the swallowing of air, your
baby
will likely have issues with gas. their issue will be passing the gas. while this affects children and adults differently, for babies, it makes them miserable. burp them often. bicycle their legs. be sure to invest in some gripe water or gas drops to
help
ease the discomfort. in need of
baby
clothes?
baby
clothes can get expensive, making it hard to keep buying new items when babies grow as quickly as they do. and don?t forget all of those back-to-school expenses that you?re probably still paying for you and your children. well, there?s nothing wrong with asking for a little
help
. lsu?s pro-life club offers free
baby
clothes to students who are expecting or are already navigating their way through parenting. all you have to do is contact them! ? lsu
baby
supplies@gmail.com don?t overstay your welcome. no new
mom
would tell her guests that she has had enough visiting for one day, but so much activity can definitely become over - whelming. pay attention to how long you have stayed, and monitor nonverbal cues that it may be time to say goodbye and head out. offer
help
. while you?re visiting, it can never hurt to offer any
help
you may be able to provide. there may be an errand you could run or something the new parents forgot to purchase. this is about the
mom
, not you. while it may be fun to tell everyone about your own childbirth experiences, now may not be the best time. let the
mom
tell everyone all of her funny or exciting stories, and
help
her feel special. bring a gift! you don?t have to bring anything nice or expensive, but a small con- gratulatory card, chocolate, or flowers can show your support and love in a nice way. give her some time. when a
baby
is born, everyone wants to see him or her. if you want to visit, it could be a good idea to reach out to the
mom
and see when is the best time for her. tell her whatever time is convenient for her is convenient for you. this could relieve some major stress and crowding in the room. should i stay or should i go? of course, everyone wants to meet the
baby
when he or she comes. but are our visits causing a disruption or bringing added stress to the mother? here are some simple rules to follow when visiting the hospital or the home so it?s a pleasant experience for everyone. take them a meal taking friends, family, and neighbors food when they are going through a change or difficult time is a common way to show your love and support. a group of friends decided to make the whole process easier and more efficient by making a website where communities can plan meals for months at a time. a family preparing to have a child can register their link on take them a meal, and others can sign up for meals and times they can
help
. ? takethemameal.com 10 pink & blue | fall 2016
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