Does your ped say formula is better than cow's milk

Next time show them this:
http://www.cornucopia.org/2008/01/replacing-mother-infant-formula-report/

Oh by the way, did you know a couple of decades ago around the time when you and I were born, doctors were so sure formula is so much more better than mother's milk...

Looks like in the last few 10's of years, in lieu of the millions of years of human evolution; there has been a marked improvement in the quality of mom's milk ... after all, how can a doctor's theory based on 'scientific research' go wrong?? LOL

Cheers,
Deepti

About oxymorons :)

My cousin Pawan sent me something I couldn't resist posing ...too funny..

An oxymoron is usually defined as "A phrase in which two words are contradictory meaning " are brought together:-
1) Clearly misunderstood
2) Exact Estimate
3) Small Crowd
4) Act Naturally
5) Found Missing
6) Fully Empty
7) Pretty ugly
8) Seriously funny
9) Only choice
10) Original copies

And .......
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11) Happily Married

McDonald FrenchFries have added beef flavor

To All my French Fry Lover Friends,

I received the note the bottom of this email as a forwarded email mentioning that McDonalds adds beef flavor to its French Fries which are advertised to be cooked in vegetable oil. (Not that me or Abhinav have been to McDonalds more than 4 times in the past 4 years of our stay in Seattle, but a lot of our friends go and tell us that I can go too) Me and Abhinav too occasionally do have French Fries. We would eiter go to Ivars in Downtown and while feeding the Seaguls, would pop-in some in our mouths too, or ma be at the Pacific Mall as so on...

Basically on reading the forwarded email, I wasn't quite convinced, since it looked like a hoax to me. So I thought of contacting McDonald myself and here is what their reply is.

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From: "McDonalds.CustomerCare@us.mcd.com"
Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 2:10:04 AM
Subject: Message from McDonald's USA

Hello Deepti:
Thank you for taking the time to contact McDonald's. We appreciate this opportunity to share information with you about our French fries.

For flavor enhancement, McDonald's French fry suppliers use a very small amount of beef flavor as a natural flavoring during the par-frying process at the potato processing plant. In the restaurant, the French fries are cooked in vegetable oil.

You may be interested to know that we recently updated our nutrition information to include the ingredients in "natural flavors" for all our US core menu items. Customers will now be able to find out if a natural flavor comes from a dairy, meat or vegetable source. If you are interested in reviewing this information, please visit our web site at www.mcdonalds.com.

We hope this information is helpful and we appreciate the time you took to contact us.

Lisa
McDonald's Customer Response Center

ref#:6579373

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You wrote:

Hi McDonald,
I am a McDonalds fan. As a child, I have had all my birthday parties at McDonalds @ UK.

Today I am emailing you for a specific reason. I received this email from a friend and was interested to confirm the validity of the statement below received in response to a question asked by this friend of mine. The remaining response is also copied below.

With anticipation on a speedy response,
With warm regards,
Deepti

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"For flavour enhancement, McDonald's French fry suppliers use a very small amount of beef flavour as a natural flavouring during the par-frying process at the potato processing plant."
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"Thank you for taking the time to contact McDonald's. We appreciate this opportunity to share information with you about our French fries. For flavour enhancement, McDonald's French fry suppliers use a very small amount of beef flavour as a natural flavouring during the par-frying process at the potato processing plant. In the restaurant, the French fries are cooked in vegetable oil. You may be interested to know that we recently updated our nutrition information to include the ingredients in "natural flavours" for all our US core menu items. Customers will now be able to find out if a natural flavour comes from a dairy, meat or vegetable source. If you are interested in reviewing this information, please visit our web site at * www.mcdonalds. com* ."
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Stories from a mom's chidhood to hers son's adulthood

Very touching and very innovative ...

The story of when I was a kid and went out somewhere - by Khushi

Last year I thought I need to tell the babe more about my childhood. Because the context was so vastly different from where we are today and because I was quite sure he would never get to know many of the characters or locales or culture intimately. So every night as I lay beside him I would dish out a snippet from my past. The ones I remembered as most interesting however were not examples...

http://bloggermoms.com/newblog/?p=2282

How To Grow Fresh Air

Talks Kamal Meattle on how to grow fresh air

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/kamal_meattle_on_how_to_grow_your_own_fresh_air.html

What is Atharv upto these days - Part 1

March 11th 09
Atharv is becoming naughtier by the day. I need to tie him in his swing more than often now. Yesterday he was looking cute sitting up in his bouncy swing. I wanted to capture those expressions on his face and did not tie him up. Within less than 5 seconds, as I came back, there bhomm... right in front of my eyes, he falls on his head.. upside down over the carpet... I think I was about to cry before he would... but realized that he did not even understand what had happened, to I somehow managed to control my tears.

March 12th 09
Today he had been crying almost the entire day and I was so emotionally exhausted trying to console him hour after hour, that around evening I called Abhinav and said... "main tumharey betey ko nahin pahachanti hoon!!!". [I no longer know your son] In the next two minutes Abhinav had a meeting, where incidentally his colleagues asked him about Atharv. Abhinav replied... "just now my wife called and told me she no longer recognizes our son".. so his colleagues ask... "...then what are you doing here in the office?".. to that he says..."by staying in the office... I am ensuring that at least one parent continues to recognize him :) ".... LOL

March 13th 09
Atharv has just had his feed. He is lying down inclined with the support of my lap and a thick pillow beneath him. Abhinav is (as usual) lazing around in the morning.. even though he is already late for office. Its been 10 minutes, and I speak to my little one... "Beta chalo utho, diaper change karte hain tumhara". [Son, lets get up your diaper needs to be changed] To our surprise he instantaneously gets up. Abhinav laughs and teaches me ... how I need to have a vision into the future... and how I should have instead said.. "Beta utho,jao apna diaper change karo and phir wapis aajao" [Son, go, change your diaper and then come back].
So like a dutiful wife, the next time, I did as my husband suggested... nothing happened...then I thought let me try what I said this morning. That didn't work either... Finally after trying up a couple of times more, when I was about to give up, he did respond - in his usual way of course - by throwing up milk and then wailing out loud :)


March 14th 09
Abhinav was away in NJ for the weekend to perform at a Kavi Sammelan. Deepa was home to give me some help, when she decided to surf for a couple of minutes before continuing to play with Atharv. Suddenly Atharv shouts out so loud that poor Deepa gets scared herself. Petrified she looks at me, as if her eyes saying...'Deepti I did not do anything to him... believe me.' Well that's an important lesson to learn - "Deepa Mausi how can you sit next to me and not talk to me...huh"

March 15th 09
As I type all this, Atharv is staring at the monitor, trying to make sense of all that is happening on the monitor. He is wondering 'Huh how about me trying to hit one of those black keys... to see what happens... after all there is something magical about them that keeps mommy and papa so much occupied with them, that each time I have to cry out loud enough to grab back their attention.

Hindi Kavi ka English mein Interview :)

This week's edition of 'The South Asian Times' has published a beautiful article on Abhinav.

Abhinav Shukla, magic through poetry
- by Archana Chaudhary/SATimes

"Engineering and poetry are extremely diverse fields but young Hindi poet Abhinav Shukla is a perfect blend of the two. Abhinav’s poetic journey began while he was still in school. He continued to keep the poet in him alive through school, college and even while studying for his Masters in Engineering by participating in national level Hindi poem meets. No wonder, moving to a foreign country didn’t deter him from following what he calls his “passion”, his love for poetry and Hindi language led him to pursue Hindi poetry in the US."

Click Here to Read The Whole Interview - page 15

Vicks VapoRub Linked to Infant Breathing Problems

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/13/AR2009011301089.html

Why should women MUST see Ghajini...

Why should women definately see Ghajini...
After watching Ghajini…












PS: This was sent by a friend as a forwarded email. I do not know the source of this cartoon.

Atharv's Own Blog

You can visit Atharv's Blog at this link. This blog will list everything about Atharv. His activities, mannerisms, milestones and even his monthly snaps. So you could even see him growing...

See you at http://atharvs.blogspot.com/
then :)

Cheerio...

We joyfully announce the birth of our first child

Dear All,

In our lives has come a time
When our wishes have come true
We are delighted to let you know
Our home has come some one new!

We were blessed with a baby boy on November 22nd 2008 at 5:20 am at the Swedish Medical Hospital. The baby and his mom are doing fine.

At his birth, Atharv weighted 8.6 lbs and measured 21.5 inches long. Pictures at the link below, taken on Day3 at the hospital.

http://www.our365.com/NewbornPortraits/BabyDetail.aspx?birthid=a5d4a745-8d83-48e1-9312-7c72f823baab

In anticipation of your blessings to the new born.

Proud Parents,
Abhinav & Deepti

Remembering Dadaji - Shri Atul Krishna Sharan

Sadly enough I never knew my Dadaji was such a great person, until Piyush Bhaiya (see below) wrote all that about him. As a kid, for me he was a good friend, always ready to play with me and my Chachaji's sons and my cousins; Ankur, Ankit. He would tell us stories and engage us in his conversations.

He would sometimes accompany the three of us to school, when Ankur and I would walk while Ankit would perch at the back seat of at the front bar of his cycle. Perhaps one of the reason why I never felt ashamed to ride a cycle, even when I working as a lecturer; where as all my school friends had long back started riding scooty's / cars; was that I had seen my Dadaji riding a cycle all his life. This thought must have occurred to me; when we could ride one at his age, why couldn't I ride one at my age?

At Dusshara, Dadaji would bring us toy teer-kaman (bow and arrow) to play with. Once Ankit who was barely 5 that time, aimed and by mistake shot that wooden toy arrow at Dadaji's eye. My daddy who was passing by and saw that, suddenly came into a complete state of shock and was almost on the verge to loose his temper, but on the other hand there was not a word of anger in Dadaji's voice, not a single brow on my his forehead. He simply lay down for a while, treating his eye. And in the next 15 minutes got back to his feet and started playing with us again, as if nothing had happened in the middle.

I always heard my daddy say in admiration, of how Dadaji managed to raise his kids; how by Dadaji's inspiration and motivation; 4 of his kids ultimately went on to study at one of the most reputed engineering and medical colleges of their time. All that happening within the limited means that he had.

Everyone used to appreciate his stamina and health conscience attitude where he could walk for miles together, without feeling the need to hire a rickshaw or an auto. My parents always realized that Dadaji was light years ahead of them in terms of the strength he possessed and drew immense inspiration to be like Dadaji.

Dadaji was not only good at his work; he was a great cook too. Several years after Dadaji moved to Allahabad, and once came to visit us; on one occasion he tough us how to prepare post-partum ladoos. They were full of rich dry fruits, black pepper and tons of ghee; and undoubted the most different and best ladoos I had ever tasted before.

The last time I had the fortune to seek Dadaji blessings was in my marriage. In spite of his poor health condition, Dadaji stayed awake through out the marriage, and gave his last blessings to me and Abhinav; as we got prepared to leave for my new home.

May his sole rest in peace.

My paternal cousin - Piyush (Bua's ji son) wrote this when my Dadaji left this earth for his heavenly abode on November 5th this year.
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Dear Brothers & Sisters,
This is a tribute to our beloved Nanaji.
Please share any memories you have of him, with all of us.
Love,
Piyush
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My maternal Grandfather, Shri Atul Krishna Sharan left for his heavenly abode, at the age of 94.

He was a model of simplicity and righteous living.

A large part of his career was spent as a News Editor, at the All India Radio (AIR).
In the later part of his life, he also acquired a LLB law degree, and worked in the offices of the noted jurist, LM Singhvi.

Not many people know that Nanaji was an expert at many languages. Apart from Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi, he also knew French and Russian.

I have fond memories of the love he showered on us as children. When we used to visit Ghaziabad, he would stand outside the gate waiting for us to arrive from the station. When we arrived, he would lift us in his lap, and hug us.

He led a very simple life. He never liked wasteful expenditure. He was happy with whatever he had, and led a life of contentment. He did not like to throw anything away, and would try to reuse and recycle everything. He never craved for materialistic possessions.
His life was based on a spirit of sacrifice.

He used to do Shirshasana and other Yogic exercises regularly. His regular Yoga exercises, moderation in eating, temperance in outlook, and contentment of heart were the secrets of his long and healthy life.
As children, we loved to see him do Shirshasana, where he would show us how to balance himself on his head.

He was a pure vegetarian, and only ate Sattvik food.

He was a very sweet and simple man, whom you always found smiling. I never saw him angry, or shout at anyone. He would take life's ups and downs with equanimity, without losing his cool. He was a straightforward person, who bore no ill-will towards anyone.

He liked to keep himself updated on current affairs, and would read the newspapers regularly. When we used to go to his room, we would usually find him reading something, wearing his characteristic dhoti.

One of his interests was to listen to radio channels from around the world.
He was very fond of his beloved radio.

His blessings will always be with us.
May God give Peace and Liberation to his soul.
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Points to consider when searching for Pediatrician

PEDIATRICIAN
1. Is the doc taking new patients?
2. Is the doc BOARD specialized?
3. Is the doc a general or a specialize one (in some form of child treatment?)
4. Does the doc see the baby after his birth in the hospital or do we need to bring him to the clinic for the first visit?
5. Is he interested in meeting parents before accepting the child to his list? (to make sure the parents aren’t over cautious or of the careless category?)
6. Is there a nurse who handles questions over the phone during office hours?
7. How about after hours? Is there an after-hours clinic, or would we need to go to an emergency room?
8. Who will my child see if our doctor is not there?
9. What hospital or hospitals can the doctor refer patients to? (where does the doc have privileges to see the baby)
10. Does doc offer to see baby in evenings or weekend hours or holidays? Where?
11. Children’s hospital?
12. Swedish hospital?
13. Hospital closest to our new Family Home?
14. Any other specific place?
15. Does the doc come himself or allows the Emergency doc give orders for the baby; and then come himself the next morning?
16. What does the doc think about immunizations?
17. What is the average waiting time?
18. What is the doc philosophy? – antibiotics and medicines are the only cure or does the doc believe in natural treatments / natural healing by the body?
19. How can I know whether baby too also RH +ive?
20. Breast pumps – which ones suggested – Medalla / Aveno / others?
21. (can adults and kids be given the same nasal spray – or are there different potencies)
22. DPT(diphtheria, polio, whooping cough, tetanus) (4th, 6th, 9th, 12th months and then 5 years)
23. Does DPT include Polio – Also in India all kids below 5 need to get vaccinated
24. Diapers / Wipers – which brands suit babies best?

Considerations for parents –
ο Is the doc new or old in practice
ο Which school does the doc belong to? US / India?
ο Do you want a doctor who treats only children (a pediatrician)?
ο Would you like a doctor who treats the whole family?
ο Do you want a doctor who is close to your home or work place?
ο Do you need to choose a doctor from a list given by your insurance provider?
ο Do you want a doctor who?
ο Would you or your child prefer a man or a woman doctor?
ο Does your child need a specialist?
ο Do you want a doctor who speaks a certain language?

List of Things To Buy For New Born & Would-Be-Mom

1) Prefer Baby Bag over Diaper Bag. Baby Bags are bigger.
2) Maconium time ke liye cream
3) Pure Cotton caps (topi)
4) A to D / Boudreaux’s Butt Paste – Diaper Rash ointment
5) Sore Nips – Bandages etc. (Lancare Danish Wool Pads – no need to wash before 30 days. Best recommended for sore nips – available at (Swedish-Health Building $27)
6)
7) Rectal Thermometer – should buy one. + Vaseline
8) Sleeping bag for babies
9) Bottle Purifier
10) Syringe + catheter?? India or US?
11) alcohol wipes - to wipe of thermometer
12) petroleum jelly - before inserting into rectus
13) http://www.babywrappers.com/ one is $34. Try one and get another only if this suits.
14) Spanx Belly Band / - Ugg Boots / - Birkenstocks
15) Co-sleeper?
16) Double lock safety pins – mainly for diaper
17) Sleeping Bag (cocoons)
18) Baby Snow suits (http://yellow-turtle.com/store/index.html?action=browse&CategoryNum=31116550861057202&sortby=sale&showall=y ) – has warm stuff
19) Instant formula
20) Mineral water for instant water
21) Enfamil – yellow wala – its regular for babies 0-12 months
22) 1v. Vinly sheet for changing station
23) Laundry bag – for baby’s tiny clothes
24) Boppy Cotton Slipcover (Boppy pillow ka cover)
25) Double Headrest (as in near car seat section, to keep head in position)
26) Post partum support
27) Amazon se CDs - Womb CD - Music as baby hears when in womb
28) Witch hazel
29) Poise Pads (are wider and are suggested for incontinency) / Super maxi - not P1
30) For same purpose:
1. Tucks pads – for cleaning mom and babes bottom (both - as a hemorrhoidal treatment for adults: -
1. when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
2. gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying
3. gently apply to the affected area by patting and then discard tissue
4. can be used up to six times daily or after each bowel movement)
2. OR benzocaine (sometimes it's in a spray form, that's how I got it) and it numbs it so it doesn't hurt
3. OR Solarcaine Burn Aloe Extra Relief Spray (at Walgreens)
31) Philips AVENT bottle brush? / The First years Double Scrubber Bottle Brush?


CLOTHES - ALL (i) 0-3 months *3 (ii) 3-6 months *3
19) Body Care banyan
20) Warm socks
21) Warm gloves
22) Monkey Cap
23) Triangular Diapers
24) Mosquito net type ka kuch

MEDICINES
25) Pure Hing – whole (not powder) – for Gas
26) Pure Ghee
27) ColicAid for Gas (adhir’s wife)
28) Neopeptine – Allopathic - for gas
29) Calpol Syrup – for temperature (not added anywhere)
30) Dabur Lal Oil
31) Sona Chandi Oil
32) Dabut Janam Ghutti
33) BalGuti by Green Pharmacy. - Green Pharmacy, 4 Suvarnarekha society, Pune- 52 - e-mail: amodsane@vsnl.com This Balguti pack contains about 20 (jari-butiyan) ayurvedic herbs, which have to be rubbed in circles (ghisna) on chandan base. (to give 2-3 drops each time – 1-2 times each day )
34)

GENERIC BABY
35) Black moti / mankey necklace *2, bracelets *2
36) Silver ware (not very light, little thick so that it does not break - & from a reliable shop, which wont add aluminum to it)
37) Gold sili / tili
38) Small (Chandan types) nutmeg / almonds ghisaney wala
39) Gudhari to cover baby (has cris cross stitches)
40) Langot as a spread sheet (is stitched only on the sides and is rectangular or square)

List of Articles on my blog related to Preg and Child Care

This is a list of Articles on my own blog related to Preg and Child Care

some-websites-for-pregnancy

new-born-infant-care-tips-and-remedies

happiest-baby-on-black-excerps

preventing-baby-hazards

baby-has-cold-home-remedies

seattle-pi-news-article-after-checking

Seattle PI - News Article - After checking your ID, check your children's

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/money/380846_idtheftkids27.html

NEW YORK -- Among the people Linda Foley is currently working to help are a 3-year-old whose Social Security number is being used by someone for work purposes. And there's a 5-year-old whose identity is linked to driver's licenses, arrest warrants for drunken driving, and a warrant for unpaid child support.

These stories may sound unusual, but Foley has heard of many such situations since she started the San Diego-based Identity Theft Resource Center in 1999, and she's convinced that the poaching of children's identities is more common than anyone knows.

Because identity theft is typically associated with financial matters like the misuse of credit cards, most people don't consider the possibility that their child's personal information could be stolen and misused. But more than 34,000 reports of identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission from 2005 to 2007 concerned children younger than 18.

"I think we just see the tip of the iceberg. We don't know how deep this problem goes," Foley said.

One reason there is no clear figure for the number of children affected is that the crime often goes unnoticed for many years, said Scott Mitic, chief executive of TrustedID, a Redwood, Calif., company that offers ID protection services.

Usually, there's a narrow time gap between the discovery and the theft, Mitic said of identity theft in general. "But in this age group, you're much more likely to see a lag."

Because children don't have complex financial lives, there is less opportunity to notice that something has gone awry than for adults who try to get loans, mortgages and credit cards -- one major factor that plays into child identity theft going undetected for years.

A second major reason is that frequently, the thief is a parent or other relative of the child.

"In excess of 50 percent of all child ID theft, involves a perpetrator who is one of the parents or someone who is close to the family," estimated Foley, basing her figure on counseling experience and work with law enforcement agencies.

That was the case for Randy Waldron Jr., now 27, who has spent the last decade trying to clean up his reputation.

"My father began using my Social Security number in 1982," Waldron said. But his father was not a part of his life as a child, and it wasn't until 16 years later, when Waldron was applying for college, that it was discovered he had run up a total of $2.5 million in debt in his son's name.

The tally included myriad accounts from unpaid utility bills to defaulted credit cards and back taxes. There was even an unpaid storage facility rental that ballooned to a $10,000 debt.

"It took many years to correct it," Waldron said, estimating that he has spent about $30,000 in attorney fees to clear his name. "I am still hounded by credit card companies, I am still hounded by collection agencies."

Waldron, who lives in Revere, Mass., has worked with Foley in handling his own personal matters, and is now trying to start an organization on the East Coast to help other victims, the Center for Compromised Identities and Child Identity Theft.

Though you may feel secure in your own family, another recurring scenario is that a child's Social Security number becomes associated with a different name -- a technique that's sometimes used by an undocumented immigrant or someone who is trying to avoid child support payments.

"As amazing as it sounds, it is still very difficult for an employer to establish that a Social Security number they've been given corresponds to the person they are employing," said TrustID's Mitic.

"The reason thieves prey on children is for one simple fact. It's because a child in this country is born into a society where you're required to have a Social Security number, and that Social Security number gives you a clean credit record, a clean slate," Waldron said. "If a child identity thief gets a hold of a child's Social Security number at this instant, the parent may not know for 18 years."


TIPS
Some tips for protecting your child's identity:


Teach your child not to give out personal information, particularly online.


Shred all papers to be thrown away that contain account numbers or Social Security numbers.


Store your child's Social Security card in a safe place at home or in a safe deposit box. Neither you nor your child should carry the card in a wallet.


If you receive a preapproved credit application or similarly unusual offer in the mail, investigate. Some banks may add a child's name to a mailing list if an account has been opened in his or her name, but this could be a red flag that your child's identity has been compromised.


If you have reason to believe there may be fraud, write (certified return receipt) to the three credit reporting agencies -- Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion -- and ask for a credit report in your child's name. A child should not have a credit report, because minors are unable to enter into contracts. You can find a sample letter and addresses on the Web site of the Identity Theft Resource Center, idtheftcenter.org.


If you discover a credit report in your child's name, ask to have all accounts, applications and collection notices removed, and have a free security freeze put on the file. This will remain on the file until you request it be removed or temporarily lifted.


Ask if adults who work with your child and might have access to sensitive information -- such as coaches, scout leaders or other activity leaders -- have had a background check. Also be careful when providing documents such as birth certificates to activity leaders, and ask to be notified if they will be shown to other people.


If you think there may be a problem, contact the Social Security Administration for a copy of an earnings statement for your child. If it shows that your child has earned wages, it could indicate theft of the child's Social Security number. Details and forms are available on the agency's Web site at ssa.gov/mystatement.

Preventing Baby Hazards

1. Get down on your hands and knees to your child’s level so you can identify potential hazards.
2. Place child resistant covers on all electrical outlets.
3. Use door knob covers to prevent access to off-limit areas (basement stairs, garage, outdoors, bathrooms).
4. Shorten curtain and blind cords.
5. Use corner bumpers on all sharp furniture corners.
6. Know the name of all houseplants in case a child eats them.
7. Secure any unsteady furniture.
8. Safety-proof your stairs with baby gates, both top and bottom.
9. Secure cords so lamps and appliances cannot be pulled down onto a child.
10. Remove the plastic caps from doorstops or replace them with one piece stops.
11. Consider taking a Basic First Aid and/or CPR class so you can be prepared if an accident occurs.
12. Put Chime Off alarms, when kid opens backyard doors and tries to sneak off; specially if you have a pool in your backyard.


Bottom Line:
Its something to cherish. The 1st weeks and 1st months will
2-3 hours. Rather than trying to make them fall in a routine, enjoy that period.
3 months or 12-13 pounds tab they wake up all night.

Kitchen
12. Keep knives, cleaning supplies and plastic bags out of children’s reach.
13. If stove knobs are accessible to children, use protective knob covers to prevent children from turning them.
14. Unplug all electrical appliances when not in use.
15. Install cabinet door locks if cleaning supplies are stored in the kitchen.
16. Keep handles of pots and pans over the stove towards the inside.
17. Give your baby their own compartment shelf in the kitchen, since they are going to be with you all the time and you will not like to say 'NO' to them all the time.

Bathrooms
16. Lock all vitamins and medicines well out of reach.
17. Use a non-slip mat in the bath or shower to avoid falls.
18. Set your water heater to 120F degrees or lower
Home Office
18. If you use an electric shredder, unplug it when it is not in use. Many new models will work automatically even when in the off position. Never leave it on “Auto.”
19. Beware of dropped paper clips, staples, push pins, and rubber bands that can be choking hazards.
20. Secure cords to computers and monitors well out of reach of little hands.

For Safety products, check this link:
http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2964402
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Links to Other Safety Tips
http://www4.toysrus.com/safety/holiShopSafeTips.cfm
http://www.recalls.gov/
http://www3.toysrus.com/safety/prodRecalls.cfm


Main Sources:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_tips-for-safe-bathing_40.bc
http://www.cordblood.net/pdf/200807_Grandparent.pdf

Happiest Baby on the Black - Excerps

=> The 5 S's: Five Steps to Turn On Your Baby's Calm Reflex

1. Swaddling - tight wrapping
2. Side/Stomach - laying a baby on her side or stomach
3. Shushing - loud white noise (just as comes from within)
4. Swinging - rhythmic, jiggly motion
5. Sucking - sucking on anything from nipple or finger or a pacifier


Some Vital Clues to baby's sound
1. Is baby opening mouth and rooting (This could indicate hunger)
2. Is baby yawning rubbing his eyes, moving his head from side to side, or staring out with droopy eyelids (This could indicate fatigues)
3. Does he seem to be intentionally looking away from you aor starting to hiccup? (This could indicate over simulation)
4. Is he making facial grimaces and trying to bear down (This could indicate intestinal discomfort)


Extracted by Deepti from Dr. Karp's Book, The Happiest Baby On The Block -
http://www.thehappiestbaby.com

सनातन धर्म के सोलह संस्कार

सनातन धर्म के सोलह संस्कार - As explained by Mamaji

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Sanatan Dharm Ke Solah Sanskar

A Praj janam sanskar – janam se pahaley - These are performed by parents
1. Garbhadhan
2. Punsayu
3. samantonayan – kesh paan – upar uthana /unnat karna

When chandrama poonya ke nakshatra mein hota hai – tabhi uchit samay hota hai. In this the husband strokes his wife's hair and keeps doing so. Is samay pati devtayone se garb ? ki raksha kari jati hai

B: Shayasham – Bachpan mein honey waley sanaskar
4. jaat karm – jay menas utpan OR after birth

(i) naDhi shed, soney ki sili
(ii) Say this in ear Vedosi iti (=> ved ho) _ managal mein bhagwan ki daya se tum yahan born huey ho, tum gyan roop ho. Issey putr medhavi, shakti sampan, aur shatayu honey ki kamna kee jati hai …. Ant mein pita ussey sambodhit karke apni aatma ka ansh aur hridya ka tukaDha ghoshit karta hai. Sansar ki visham-tayone mein khush rahaney, vijay paney, aur shat aayu, jeeney ke liye vah bachchey se ojasvi bhasha mein kahata hai – ki - Tu Pathhar bann – (to fight with vishamtayone) tu parashu (farsa) ban – tu sona amrit ban


5. naam karan – 10th day – sarthak naam rakhate hain. Nirarthak naam nahin rakhtey hain.
Putr ka sam-akshak naam 2 or 4 akshar ka hona chahiye. A-bhi-na-v

(girl ka) Kahanhiya ka visham akshak – 1 3 5 kavita ak-sh-ara dee-p-ti

Nakshatra vrikhska aur nadi – inke naam nahin honey chahiye
Ant-yaj parvat pakshi saanp ya servants ka arth deney waley naam bhi females ke nahin honey chahiye. ()

naam – swati anuradha

6. nishkraman Nish-kraman –
- papa prays from Bhagwan when sun is outside and for his well being
Pita takes baby in godi and says one mantr – “twam jeev shartaha shatam vadhamano” – this is aashirwav papa gives and then gives in mothers god => menas u go ahead for 100 varsh tak aagey baDhatey raho => shastrone mein iska samay from birth -> 3rd shukla paksh ke 3rd ya 4th tithi …

Shukla = 15 days -> after 1.5 months ke baad 3rd / 4th – day
(approx same time - 1.25 months tak mother does no work)

7. anprashan means khilaney ko -> from the 6th month -> Ghee chawal or dahi- honey-ghee mix; the eldest in home will soney ki salakah or spoon or sikka (ginni or chandi ka sikka) – using that the eldest gives first feed -> else using ordinary spoon itself

Significance: of it is that it is an aashirvad => baby should be able to eat himself and feed ann to others too

8. chura karm _ choota => choti => mundan =>
First make choti – leave some hairs (after janam 1st or 3rd varsh) hair mein dahi dhoodh makhan -> pita devtayone ki stuti karke … balak ke kuch kesh kata hai. Niyam -> pita first uses scissors to cut first few hairs himself and then the nai can cut the rest and then leave a small choti (earlier there used to be very many chotis – for different devtanone ke naam, but now its okay to leave only one choti)

Best part - Pita parsys to churi and prays to ??? and prathna kartey hain … ki hey “he churey tu marna mat. Hey aushadhiyone tum raksha karo”

This is preferred to be done either at nadi (river side) or a teerth place


9. Kran Ched - all sampan people do it these days. Even boys have it some place -> 3rd or 5th year ->
brihastpi recommended 10th 12th or 16th day

helpds to avorodh sharirik rog

By pita – first dahiney then left kaan mein chedan kiya jata hai ->. ved padhaney ki vidha bhi unkey kanone mei pahuchani start ho jati hai


C: shikha Kaleen sanskar – education here responsibility teacher more and less on parents

10. upnayan – => sammep lejana
Means balak ko admission in college – take in college – like in janeyu

yagya paro (janeyu)

10. vedarambh – paDhai shuru ho jati hai
11. sama vartan – niyam 25 varsh 35 or 38 varch -> tak brahcharya ka palan karte huey study. Then can start naukri. (like convocation deekshank)


D: Aashram praveh ke sanskar
12. Vivah
13. Vaanprasth
14. Sanyas

E: Avsan Sanskar
15. An-tesh-thi - After death

There is another tradition in which a rice is filled in a ghara and a mudhra in put it it and then given to some one. Perhaps a pandit ji helps to complete this pooja.

New Born Infant Care - Tips and Remedies

This is a collection of tips that I my mommy and friends have been giving for the past some time. I hope other moms and would-be-moms find it useful too:

=> CHILD SAFETY
http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2964402

=> Top six reasons of why a baby cries These are in order of more probable occurrence.

Understanding and Responding to Baby’s Cries
Crying increases over the first six to eight weeks, then begins to taper off. There may be no identifiable cause of crying (perhaps to release stress). In newborns, assume that crying means hunger and offer feedings. If feeding does not relieve crying, try swaddling and cuddling the baby.

1. Needs Feed - Baby is hungry
2. Diaper change - Baby's Diaper is wet. Normally immediately after a feed.
3. Gas / Colic
4. Sleepy - Needs help to go to sleep
5. Temperature - Baby is feeling too cold or too hot
6. Boredom - Baby has been alone for a while or needs some attention

In all cases, the baby cries in a different way, which people close to the mother such as the mummy or daddy will instinctively understand.

=> TOP FIVE REASONS WHY BABY MAY WAKE UP IN THE NIGHT, for no good reason:

1. Baby is teething
2. Baby has a diaper rash.
3. Needs Feed - Baby is hungry
4. There is too much noise.
5. Baby had a bad dream.

=> SIGNS OF COLIC

Doctors say these are the signs of colic:

1. Baby must cry at least 3 hours a day
2. This must happen at least 3 days a week
3. This must continue at least for 3 weeks

. Colic begins in the first 3 weeks of life and rarely lasts longer than 3 months.
. It occurs in otherwise healthy babies.
. Changing the formula
. Changing to Soy Milk
. Try the car ride
. Generally happens at afternoon and evenings and may last upto 24 hours
. Baby may given a bath, a dim light, a light music, vacuum cleaner (white noise) - helped someone from 3-6 months
. In all cases, the baby cries in a different way, which people close to the mother such as the mummy or daddy will instinctively understand.

=> Remedies for Gas

NOTE: Do not give anything to a baby less than 6 months

Babies LESS than 6 months:
1. Burp - Two positions:
(i)- Hold the baby in upright position giving support of your shoulder. Gently pat on back till baby burps.
(ii) Make the baby sit on your thigh. gently rotate your hand on the back.
2. Make the baby lye down, and gently rotate legs in cyclic movement, so that gas automatically passes from bottom.
3. Make the baby lye down and fold / bend at the knees - this will put pressure and gas will pass from bottom
4. Apply some luke warm oil and hing on the naval. One friend even suggested mixing hing in warm water.
5. Potty / Gas: Massage on the stomach.
(i) 5 times - starting from under rib cage in clockwise direction ->
(ii) Starting from navel - to down below in a vertical line.

Babies MORE than 6 months:
4. Boil chutki bhar ajwain in 2 table spoons water. Give 2-3 drops of the water
5. Grips Water??
6. ColicAid
7. Jayfal + badaam -> 2-4 pieces grind on chandan silbatta sized - > FOR WHAT???

=> Temperature
Calpol syrup

=> PREVENT AND CURE DIAPER RASH
1. Mustard Oil - the best remedy (Manju Bhabhi)
2. Keep at least 1 hour a day for diaper free times. This may be like 15 min, 4 times a day. E.g. immediately after cleaning leave for 15 min. This helps prevent and cure diaper rash. During these 15 min, place the baby on a water resistant mattress cover.

WASHING CLOTHES
1. Use any unscented and most natural form of any detergent.
2. Wash kids clothes separate form parents, for at least an year.

=> COUGH
:Mom can have
1. Milk and Jaifal (nutmeg)
2. Ayurvedic Chai - at least 3 times a day
3. Lots of ginger

:All babies can have:
1. Mustard oil and lahsun (garlic) massage - chest, palms and sole
2. Mustard oil and ajwain massage - chest, palms and sole
3. Jaifal ghisa-hua - - chest, palms and sole
4. Steam with Amritajan in it (but NOT Vics vaborub)

:Baby is less than 6 months
1. jalfal ghisa hua in breastmilk - twice a day
2. janam ghutti - all 22 ghisa hua in breatsmilk - once a day.

:Baby more than 6 months / 1 year
1. One drop of honey
2. Ayurvedic chai
3.

=> Other generic remedies

1. Homeo – never give tablets. Always dissolve in water and then give.
2. Always boil water – before giving to baby
3. How to give water to baby
(i) Ajwain - 1 spoon
(ii) Sauf - 1 spoon
(iii) Sugar - 1 spoon
Put these in one glass of water.

=> MOTHER'S DIET IMMEDIATELY AFTER DELIVERY
1. Do NOT eat food such as Pizza
2. Do NOT eat any spices at all - that includes any type of chili or khatai.
3. Start with khichaDhi for the first few days
4. After 5-10 days start with roti sabzi
5. After 1 week start with gaund ke ladoo - dont start immediately since gaund and ghee is very heavy
For first 40 days (at least for 1st week) eat only KhichaDhi (only moong - green broken), Daliya, Oatmeal.
6. Start with half roti at a time or with a thin ajwain paratha (say after a week).
7. Manju Bhabhi included Matta for her first 5 months.
8. Do NOT have regular water. Boil 1 spoon ajwain in 1 liter water -> sieve and have only that water.
9. Do not have Orange Juice - it is very heavy for baby.
10. Have plenty of liquids
11. Increase milk intake.
12. For snacks - Jeera (cumin) bhoon lo. Crush it. and have it directly at any time of the day. (I think this is also good for better milk production)
13. Have harar + ajwain after every meal.
14. Mother may start chili after around 1.5 month.
15. After the 1st month, start with easily digestible vegetable such as spinach, Methi, Parwal, Ghiya (Gourd), Tori (zucchini)
16. Heavy fruits might not be easily digested (not sure - by Ruchi)

SUGGESTED SNACKS - Diet - Post delivery:
1. Mix Ajwain, ginger (khis ke) and black salt. Put in glass bottle for a day. It will turn black after a day. This preparation lasts for 1 week.
2. Salted and bhuna hua Almonds – mom suggested
3.

FOR BETTER MILK PRODUCTION:
1. Methi sprouts - and mix them in food.
2. Mix methi in aata halwa
3. Methi ladoo
4.

MORE - GENERIC by Harivilas Prabhu ji

FOR HAIR
A:
1. Take 2 tablespoons of aotmeal and 1/4 cup of water. Boil it.
2. Simmer.
3. After an hour it looks like white (something)
4. Put this in blender.
5. Add to it, the 'food for hair' product provided in Ayurvedic Mela
6. Add pure honey
7. Have this once a day.

B: Have 1 table spoon of molasses (kHanDh) with hot milk

C: Have B-pollen directly or mix it in cereal.

SPROUTS
1. Soak sprouts in water for 24 hours.
2. After 24 hrs, drain all water and put in sprouting jar.
3. Sprinkle water on them each day for the next 4-5 days.
4. Sprouts are ready.

: Replace sugar with light agave
: His warehouse is open from 9 am to 7 pm M-F. and 12-6 pm on Saturday.


=> FOR GOOD MILK PRODUCTION
1. Have methi with milk
2. Sprout methi and add sprouts to food
3. Get methi capsules from e.g. General Nutrition Company (GNC) / Any Health Food Store


1. 3 month old has terrible

gas

I wanted to recommend you try Gripe Water for your baby's gas. I used all kinds of gas drops when Nev first came home and none of them helped until I used the Gripe Water. IT IS AMAZING! It not only takes away hiccups the INSTANT you give it to the babies but after using it, I have never had issues with her having any gas pain at all. It's all natural too - just another bonus. Some pharmacy's carry it but most pharmacists don't know what it is if you ask for it. Babies-R-Us carries it, if you find it buy a few bottles because it's nice to have backups and don't forget it MUST BE KEPT REFRIDGERATED! :-)

Ref: http://www.babycenter.com/400_what-can-i-do-about-my-babys-terrible-gas_500562_1000.bc


TIPS FOR MOM
1. Third trimester may come with bleeding gums. If so, dip brush in Listerine and use brush when gums bleed.
2. If feet are tired - soak feet in mild warm salt water – ease tiredness and swelling.
3. To prevent mom from having constipation at delivery and immediately after -
i. Have Prune / Prune Juice / Plums
ii. Isabgol
iii. Nash-pati

CARE WHILE BATHING
1. Before dipping baby, perform the elbow test. Dip your elbow in water to check temperature of water, Our hands a=can tolerate much higher temperatures and are not good to judge whether the water is too hold or too cold.
2. Take care that the water does not reach the ears. For this - bath the baby is three separate steps. (a)Wash hair (b) Wash body separate (c) Wipe face using sponge of towel.

UBPAN
Ubtan - after 1 month
1. rai + baadam + kesar - pees ke ->
2. chiraunji - soack in kacha doodh - then pees lo -> (optioanlly add kesar)
3. chokar + malai + doodh -> make thick paste

New Born ubtan:
aata loi -> upar direction ->

OTHER GENERIC THINGS TO TAKE CARE OF
1. Sterilize your open toys / gifts before giving to the baby.
2. Never give unboiled water to baby
3. Dissolve homeo in water. do not give homeo tablets, to avoid choking.
4. When baby has gas, boil chukti ajwain in little water and give 2-3 drops of water.
5. Don't use ear buds for cleaning the ears. Leave them as such. Only clean the ear lobes (i.e. the visible part of the ears). Once in a while, or if there is too much wax inside, then use cloth and little finger.
6. When using pins, e.g. in diapers - use only double lock pins.


=> Estimated Costs in US in Year 1 of Baby

0700 - Diapers
1500 - Formula
4000 - Day Care for 4 months
1000 - Clothes
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07200 - Approx costs
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=>TUMMY TIME (making the baby lye on stomach)
The baby's tummy time should start at 1 month.
Supervised daily tummy time should be a part of the routine.
At 1 month, the baby will be able to lift her head for just a few seconds.
Start at 2-5 min in the beginning.
Tummy time provide shoulders stability, head support, development of strength in the hands.
Should NOT BE done immediately after feeding.
Best place is the floor.
Initially the baby should be provided support with the help of a rolled receiving blanked or a towel under the chest to raise her up. This will make it easier for her lift and turn her head.
Keep the session short at first. Try to start with 2-5 minutes a few times each day.
You may lie on your back and place the baby on her tummy on your knees.
During tummy time, give your baby something to do, such as stimulating toys or mirror.


=>KEEP THESE NUMBERS HANDY ALL THE TIME

1. Your own mobile and home phone numbers
2. Your address
3. Child's Pediatrician
4. Emergency Medical Services (911)
5. Police (911)
6. Your hospital
7. Poison Control Center

=>BOTTOM LINE:
1. There's no point in trying to make a schedule for the baby to sleep the 1st few weeks or the first few months. Rather concentrate on enjoying that time. Babies wont sleep through out the night untill unless they are 3 months of age or are 12-13 lbs.
2. Sleep when you baby sleeps. Do no work when baby sleeps.

=> Bed Time Routine may be started at around 6-8 weeks. E.g.
1. Wash up
2. Put on Pajamas.
3. Read a Book.
4. Sing a song.
5. Say goodnight to toys and pictures in the room.

Activities performed in a ritual each night, make a soothing routine that helps put your baby in the mood for sleep.

If the baby is overactive and having difficult time sleeping, then he might not be getting enough hours of sleep and being hyper-active to counter effect. In that case, every 5 days increase the infant's sleep by 15 minutes. Continue this for at least 5 days, before the infant gets used to it. Then make the infant sleep another 15 minutes earlier for the next 5 days. Continue increasing sleep time, till you find that the infant stops being fussy about going to sleep.

Also try not to make the baby sleep in your arms each time. Try to leave the baby in the crib, kiss him and walk away and make it a habit for him to help him sleep on its own.

=> GENERAL INFORMATIONAL LINKS

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back_labor_and_how_to_prevent_it

pain_relief_techniques_for_labor

What Does stripping Membrane Mean


=> BREAST FEEDING
Help My Latch On Baby


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Signs that baby is getting enough milk


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Initiating Breastfeeding

1. The best time to introduce the baby to the breast is within the first hour of life.
2. That does not mean that parents should wait an hour to initiate breastfeeding but rather to look for signs that the baby is ready to nurse (known as signs of "readiness") that typically occur within the first few minutes of life.
3. Here are some signs of readiness that shows the baby is ready to breastfeed:

i. Rooting - turning the head to the side and opening the mouth
ii. Sucking - the baby may suck her fingers or tongue or even a finger if placed in the baby's mouth

4. Ensure to clean before and after feeding
5. Npple crack - problem faced when breastfeeding. Solution: Apply coconut oil before bath and wash off with besan....
6. It takes time to learn how to "let down" to a pump. This reflex is the hormonally triggered release of milk from the cells where it is made and can be psychologically triggered or stopped. While breastpumping, I encourage women not to stare at the pump," Harvey says. Instead, watch TV, listen to music, or talk to a friend on the phone, since a pleasant diversion can actually aid milk flow. Moms who are separated from their babies may encourage letdown by calling home and listening to the baby's sounds. They can also listen to a tape of the baby babbling, look at a picture of him or her, or hold something that smells like their baby.


=> Cleaning Diaper Area

1. If using commercial wipes, invert the container between use so that the top wipes are always very moist and therefore less abrasive. If the baby’s bottom becomes irritated, you may want to use wet, soft paper towels or “cotton” balls (actually, it’s often easier to find polyester balls) instead of the commercial wipes. Some parents keep a Thermos jug of warm water and a roll of soft paper towels or “cotton” balls on the diaper table. Pat bottom dry and then allow to air dry for a few minutes.
2. Avoid using baby wipes that contain alcohol, it will irritate the skin of your baby



http://www.thehappiestbaby.com

=> WHEN THE BABY STARTS WALKING
1. Experts say there is no need to worry if the baby starts with pigeon toe(toes bent inside). The baby's feet usually correct themselves, the more the baby walks.
2. But do talk to your doctor, if you notice the following:
(i) Walking on toes for more than 6 months - a sign that the baby may have a tight achiles tendon.
(ii) An uneven leg length - which may also look like a unsteady gait.
(iii) If the baby suddenly stops walking - may be due to an emotional or medical cause.

3. BABY shoes should not be given preference over bare feet. Bare feet are the best.

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GETTING INFO

1. Register @ the following websites:

Babycenter.com
Babycenter.co.in
Huggies.com – both for info and free samples
Pampers.com – both for info and free samples
Ivillage.parenting.com
Indianparenting.com

http://www.orkut.com/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=18129427

2. Google for pregnancy – there are 100s and 1000s of websites – with plenty of info
3. Get pregnancy related books from stores such Goodwill etc. (you can get them for as cheep at $0.50 - $2.00)

Some (Deepti's Recommended) Must Reads:

What to Expect When Expecting
The Happiest Baby on the Block
Any book on Breastfeeding by La Leche league

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Toddlers and Above

1. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman (Step 1)
2. Thomas Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.). (Step 2)
3. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (Step 3)

4. Assertive Discipline by Lee Canter and Marlene Canter.
5. John Rosemond's "Six Point Plan to Raising Happy Healthy Children".
6. THE POCKET PARENT

7. "Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child" book by Daniel Goleman, John Gottman,
8. "How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!" video by Sal Severe.


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Other Suggested Reading for Parents
i. Infants and Mothers: Differences in Development, T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.
ii. The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two, William Sears, M.D., and Martha
Sears.
iii. Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five, Penelope Leach.
iv. Caring For Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age Five, American Academy of Pediatrics, Stephen Shelov, M.D.
v. Breastfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You, Mary Renfrew et al.
vi. Child of Mine: Feeding With Love and Good Sense, Ellyn Satter.


4. Issue CDs and Books from Seattle Library

5. By 4th / 5th month – Register for the Baby Club Membership Classes at Swedish or any other hospital that suits you

6. BabiesRUs keeps on holding free seminars and events at your stores – check out http://www4.toysrus.com/our/bru/prom/store_index.cfm and attend the ones that interest you.


OTHER THINGS TO DO

For Nausea:

Nothing worked for me alone, but cumulatively all 5 together they helped me feel better and be in control:

1. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Band-Sea-Band-Adult/dp/B00196PI7E/ - I used these bands

2. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Band-Anti-Nausea-Ginger-Gum/dp/B000K7B5FC/ - these gums have very short lived relief, but now I am again using them in my 9th month

3. http://www.amazon.com/Stash-Premium-Raspberry-Herbal-20-Count/dp/B000CQBZOW/ - sometimes had this tea

4. I also had Vitamin B6 through out my pregnancy, in addition to Pre-natal Vitamins. When my 100 tablet bottle got over by 4th – 5th month, I stopped having B6. With stopping it my nausea returned back. So I started taking it again,

5. I had ordered this homeopathy medicine and http://www.hmedicine.com/homeopathic/medicine/1066/q_morning%20sickne - and avoided brushing my teeth or having any strong spices / flavors at least ½ hour before and after the medicine.

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Must do – rest – take lots and lots of rest – if you feel like sleeping 16 hours a day – do it.
Before 16 weeks call AETNA (if that’s your health insurance provider) – they give you freebies (mainly reading material) if you call them in time.


WHAT TO EAT (just as we discussed)

Plenty of water – number #1 guaranteed remedy for menstrual like cramps during pregnancy
Plenty of fruits – not coz they are good for but coz they are the only thing that help you keep going, keep your throat from drying and fill your stomach

BOTTOM LINE:

Eat what you like to - listen to what you love to hear – do what interests you – live your life as your body tells you to – there absolutely no need to pay attention to what the world tells you to do (that includes everyone on this earth)…

Resources:
http://www.pamf.org/children/common/development/Newborn.pdf

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=> DIET

1. Make a banana, almond soothie, add ¼ cup water and ice – and this is a whole meal snack. – Suggested by Aetna nurse.

2. For swollen legs
HorseGram (or katti kaita) Boil 1 teaspoon in one glass of water. Water becomes deep red. Now add 6-10 glasses of water to this boiled water. Water becomes pink. Drink this water the whole day. In US given to horses. Available at Indian Stores

3. To increase protein amount in diet
By Dr. Friele –=> (1) Ensure (protein drink) (2) Carnation Instant Breakfast (protein powder mixed wit milk)
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Tracy Hogg recommends Baby use Haberman Nipples (guess now called Special Needs Feeder) as they are closest to the mother's and help in eliminating the nipple confusion problem.

When I searched for haberman on net.. I came arcoss this link: http://www.cleftadvocate.org/feeders.html

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For Cough (by Pushpa aunty)

1. Make a thick solution of jaggery. All Turmeric and make into a thick paste.
2. Pous 1-2 drops of mustard oil in the ears
3. Pour 1-2 drops of til Oil in ears
4. Dipear buds in oil and apply and rotate just once in the nostrils.
5. For Pure Indian Spices - go to http://bazaarofindia.com/ or call at 1877.897.0026
6. Make the folowing mixture: Tusli powder - 2parts, Ginger powder - 1part, Haldi powder 1 part, Licorice (Deepti thinks this is mulaithi)- 2 parts --> Now take 1/4 spoon of this mixture, add jaggery in hot water and give to baby.
7. Also after 1 year of age, give 1/2 tea spoon with honey and luke warm water.
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For cough
by David - give the medicine Robatusab. Most docs recommend this medicine and remember to give him water after that.
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By Dan Zizza
Other Natural clinics in Seattle
1. Bastyr Natural Health Clinic
2. Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine.