Was the baby already clean with an innie belly button too? I believe in a lot of holistic techniques for cures (herbal remedies, acupuncture), but as far as childbirth goes, I say do it in the hospital, be prepared for it to hurt, and don't feel ashamed to use drugs (NOT the herbal kind)!
Bribery worked for my daughter... but it took more than stickers to motivate her...
Cash bribery could be a risky adventure if they figure they can get $ by being stuborn about something...I know I would have.
It took 2 for me to realize my mother lied. Before the first, she said that you didn't remember the pain. When I told her I remembered the pain from the 1st, she said the 2nd didn't hurt as bad. Another lie. I've heard that it is similar to passing a kidney stone. After the 1st one, the 2nd one is easy, right?
10940623: to revitalize the system.
I have not had that joy (nor do I hope to)! Just remember...good things come from pain...like the PE!
Oh come on. If it was that hard, there'd be like only 1,000 people in the world, and not 6.5 billion.
Coffee, lots of coffee! Since I also do drive a lot for work, I keep an emergency pack of cigarettes in the car to be used only if I feel myself slipping off to sleep and need enough energy to make it to the next rest stop, gas station, 7-11, or whatever. I have also started trying to do some sort of exercise to keep my energy level up (plus I have found that my back hasn't been bothering me as much since I started the perfect push-up plan). I drink lots of water (except when driving) since when I get home it is easy to get a little dehydrated with running around after my son, giving my wife a break from the twins, and doing the usual household chores that need to be done.
