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I have the droid ultra and the wife has the droid mini. Essentially the same phone but the mini is smaller. We both like them very much. I used to have an iphone and love the bigger screen of the droid ultra.
Looking forward to wearing a flattering dress at my sister's wedding and looking good in the pictures!!!!
VSG 02/19/14 Dr. Theodore Small
Yes they grow up way too fast. My Mom still calls me her baby girl, I'm the youngest of 3. We are really close too.
With God ALL things are possible! VSG 3/13/14 Dr. John Mathews
on 4/15/14 3:15 am, edited 4/15/14 3:28 am
When I had my daughter we were living in a tiny studio! We did have a crib but I ended up keeping her often in the stroller's bassinet next to my best for frequent feedings.
My sister got a pack and play for hey 'crib' but never used it (it also had one of those 'bassinet'/changing pad features). Baby ended up in bed with her.
Do you know if they plan to breastfeed or not?
I did not co-sleep with my boys until they were about 4-5 months, when I just laid on my back on a carpet on the floor and they each hung off a boob... It was the only time I ever got a nap.
I really loved the idea of one of these bedside cribs (co-sleepers) which I felt was much safer for parents that rolled or someone unwilling to get rid of their blankets for a baby.
I was a little to... Frugal, to buy any of these. We got a crib from ikea that turned into a toddler bed, We kept the height at the crib level but did not insert the (removable) 4th wall, and zip tied it to our bed so it couldn't be moved. I sewed an attachment to both our mattresses so there was no gap to get stuck in or hurt.
Editing to answer the question of safety; Yes I think they are considered very safe but are not meant for 'long term' sleeping. I think if you throw in a firm mattress it changes things.
Many many people have been using pack and plays as permanent beds these days.
on 4/15/14 3:03 am
I loved that ball.. put it in my shopping cart and bookmarked all other suggestions. I recently sent the car seat mom-to-be picked out and the ridiculous bracket it required to fit onto the jogging stroller (neither jog I don't get spending 350 on a stroller). Mom wants a crib, but they are looking at a transfer and no room in the current place.. I suggested a pack and play that they could keep right next to their bed for a while. Pack and plays were not in existence when I had my first and I'm assuming that they would be safe for a newborn to sleep in.. correct me if I'm wrong.
I loved my Galaxy S4. I just got the new Samsung Note 3 - it is HUGE, but I love it. It comes with a stylus, and I take notes on my phone when I am at inspections for my job. The only bummer is that I updated my phone's OS to the new one (Kit Kat), and there is no way to root my phone yet - waaahh.
I was a devout iPhone user for about 4 years prior to getting the Galaxy S4. I just couldn't handle the limitations that the iPhone had, even after I jailbroke that sucker. iPhones definitely have their place in life (like, for my parents, who just can't handle the customization of an android), but I won't be going back.
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on 4/15/14 2:58 am, edited 4/15/14 2:59 am
Perhaps if the US government treated him like the whistleblower he is and not a 'traitor', and hadn't revoked a natural born citizens passport, he wouldn't be in russia where they can try to hold anything over his head?
I also don't think he would have lived in the airport for so long if he was just going to sell out. I think just the threat of having him in their country is enough to meep off the US govt. that he never has to divulge -or would, anything.
Thank you : ) yes folks tell us that a lot. Her hair is really dark, I sometimes color mine to match...time to do that again now. But look this girl needs to go back to the beach here she is now see how much she's changed & grown up;
With God ALL things are possible! VSG 3/13/14 Dr. John Mathews
on 4/15/14 2:50 am, edited 4/15/14 3:03 am
I have a 5 year old and two 2 year olds. With my first I did not buy into lots of gadgets and such, I went very old school. However, for my twins I decided to buy into a lot more, and it did make my life much easier (I was breastfeeding all three so I had limited hand free time).
I would say the best real 'toy' by far was this ball. They loved this ball and could grasp it very early on. I advise this as any babies first toy now.
This Jumperoo was a godsend (we started using it at about 4 months (with stabilizers underneath for their feet to touch, yes they had head control.)) We made sure mot to leave them unsupervised or in for longer than 10-15 minutes.
Bouncer - They loved the music and vibration, and at a couple months were able to pull on the handle in the middle. It was a lifesaver.
Swing - Also a lifesaver, but I would not get both the swing and bouncer if I had only one baby, unless you get it second hand ;)
I will say also that I can't say enough for rechargeable batteries;
These convert AA batteries into D batteries! (by putting the AA's into the 'D' case.)
An exercise in hyperlinks ;)
PS,
I didn't buy into the swaddlers (just used receiving blankets), in fact my husband was the master swaddler. I preferred sleep sacks.
And obviously these Rings are always awesome...
