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Ariala...

...it's just one of those images you don't need in your head, isn't it?

And now it's there, it won't Go Away!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

D x

posted by DamonLeigh on February 20, 2006 at 4:46 AM | link to this | reply

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posted by Ariala on February 20, 2006 at 4:42 AM | link to this | reply

Damon, LOL...I'm laughing and your comment, as well as Mark's hahahaha

posted by Ariala on February 20, 2006 at 4:40 AM | link to this | reply

Oh...

...My....God.

It would be disturbing enough, were it not for the bottle of beer in the right hand.

I wonder what he does for a living. My guess is accountant.

D

posted by DamonLeigh on February 20, 2006 at 4:31 AM | link to this | reply

Hey-hey-HEY! Nestles is just as nutritious dry as it is....uh, wet.

And provides Baby with essential vitamins, minerals and sugars.

Goo.

posted by mark2556 on February 20, 2006 at 4:22 AM | link to this | reply

Dave...

...I'm not big on advice, but I can give you a few ideas.

Uncle Dave!!

D

posted by DamonLeigh on February 20, 2006 at 4:03 AM | link to this | reply

FactorFiction...

...ouch!

That makes me squirm in my chair - and I'm a fella!!

Thanks for stopping by.

D

posted by DamonLeigh on February 20, 2006 at 4:02 AM | link to this | reply

Azur...

...you're dead right! Thanks for reading.

D

posted by DamonLeigh on February 20, 2006 at 4:01 AM | link to this | reply

The thing that the system doesn't provide is what mothers most need

Encouragement and support in helping them to develop their own instincts and confidence.  Usually the docs are cautious about things like sit ups and if there is any doubt it's worth holding off a little. Still there's plenty of other exercise - walking, swimming etc which all help.
Everyone can only be an expert based on their own experience. Unfortunately I'm an expert in  complicated labour and long recovery. There is a lot of rubbish sold in the shops and new stuff that our mothers never had. Some things are good

posted by Azur on February 16, 2006 at 5:28 PM | link to this | reply

 You have to avoid the situps because your internal organs have not yet completely returned to their proper positions. My mom started situps too soon after my brother was born (back in the 70s) and twisted an ovary, well I suppose that is technically the fallopian tube, but you get the idea. It hurt and she had to go to a doctor to get untwisted...

posted by FactorFiction on February 16, 2006 at 12:22 PM | link to this | reply

You hippies

disgust me!

posted by Burly on February 16, 2006 at 12:13 PM | link to this | reply

Good news on the checks, Damon. Hope you don't need to visit B & Q's garden implements department. Am looking forward to the imminent birth of my sister's first baby, so will be coming to you for baby-sitting advice.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on February 15, 2006 at 1:46 AM | link to this | reply

Pat B...

...you're right there - marketing based on that old favourite - FEAR!!!

Thanks for reading.

D

posted by DamonLeigh on February 15, 2006 at 1:10 AM | link to this | reply

They sell all this crap

because new parents are scared sh*tless and want to be the Best Parents Ever, having vowed never to make the mistakes their own parents made.  30 years from now, when Sam has been out and on his own for a few years,  he may have a little Sam Jr. and will ask for your advice.  This is your reward.  The only advice I can think of that's the least bit useful: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Oh! er... I mean,  trust your gut instinct. That's what I meant to say... Best of luck on the leap-frog real estate game. :)

posted by Pat_B on February 14, 2006 at 4:24 PM | link to this | reply

I Tried...

...that one, but he was Greek, and he just looked at me funny.

Good point on the advice, Bud.

D

posted by DamonLeigh on February 14, 2006 at 8:37 AM | link to this | reply

We all must strive to become the expert in our own lives! To follow anyones

advice can quickly lead to problems.

When we had our twins, I actually asked the doctor to throw in an extra stitch or two.

posted by Bud-Oracle on February 14, 2006 at 7:48 AM | link to this | reply