tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281226091074964235.post5620772534101225781..comments2021-05-22T22:46:13.559-05:00Comments on The Hill Family: For all my preggo friends:gara hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05693896876506219755noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281226091074964235.post-87241194049402407442011-09-08T19:56:23.947-05:002011-09-08T19:56:23.947-05:00I ditto everything Gara said, but have a few to ad...I ditto everything Gara said, but have a few to add...<br /><br />1) Just because your kiddo may seem like they are not a good sleeper from the beginning, stick with it. If you sense they need to be sleeping more, you are probably right. Just keep at it.... you can CREATE a good sleeper.<br /><br />2) Do not do things "just because it's what everyone does". Question the norm, research your options, and make a choice that is best for your family (can you tell I am one of those "hippie friends" Gara mentioned?! ha!) Become informed about things like vaccinations, extended breastfeeding (or just breastfeeding in general), delaying the introduction of solid foods, and (dare I say it??) circumcision.<br /><br />3) Figure out a way to get some "you" time. Find a friend you can trade off babysitting with, an adult close by who might not mind sitting at the house while the little one sleeps, or in the evening when your spouse is home. Take this time to go to the grocery store alone, get a pedicure, or just take a walk in the park. An hour of quiet can completely revive your soul. <br /><br />4) If you ever think you would like to have your kiddo fall asleep some place besides your house, start early. Take your pack and play to a friend's house and put your kiddo down over there. Bring the pack and play to dinner with the family and put the kiddo down there. Teaching them to sleep somewhere besides their own room is something that doesn't just come naturally, and the longer you wait, the harder it is. Learning to "transfer" from the car seat to the bed while asleep is also a skill. <br /><br />I think that's all I got for now :-)Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273563107560818950noreply@blogger.com