Quench Your Thirst

Hydration is important for flushing waste products from your body, and aiding the liver and kidney function in both you and your baby. You will need 8 to 12 eight ounce glasses of fluid. Fill a pitcher or large sports bottle and drink in small amounts throughout the day. Avoid caffeinated and sweet beverages which can actually cause dehydration. Dehydration can make you feel queasy cause fatigue cause toxemia lead to...

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Have a Ball

A colorful ball has lasting play value: Newborn – visual interaction 4 months – reaches 8 month – crawls to ball 1-2 yr old – practices releasing 2-3 yr old – kicks 3-4 yr old – throws 4-5 yr old – bounces 5 years old – tosses & catch...

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Invest in Your Future

Think of the people you know who have retired. Are they living on a lower fixed income? Social security and pension plans alone are not enough to live on. You haven’t even started your career yet but when you do you’ll need to start planning for retirement!  According to www.schwabplann.com , for every 5 years you put off investing for retirement you will have to double your monthly investing...

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The More You Know

Every woman has a unique childbirth experience so keep that in mind when stories are shared. Try not to let these conversations scare you. Remember, the more you know, the more confident you will feel during childbirth.  Begin researching all aspects of childbirth. Register early for childbirth classes so you have plenty of time to learn everything before the big day. Some of the...

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House Hunting

Figure out your housing budget. The best rule of thumb is 30% of your net income (take home pay). Consider the following when choosing a location: distance to work, school districts, safe neighborhood. Always ask friends and family if they know of any available places. Check Craig’s List or Padmapper.com for apartment locator. Take time to check each potential apartment. Do the faucets work?...

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