Q. Did you/do you use a baby monitor with the baby in the other room at night...or did/does your baby sleep in your room?
Do you think any either of those are a bad choice?
Do you think any either of those are a bad choice?
A. My son slept in our room with us until he was reliably sleeping through the night. After that we moved him into his own room across the hall. I wanted to keep him as close to me as possible when he was waking up often at night so that I wouldn't have to walk as far to get him and put him back to bed. Lazy, I know, but practical. He slept in his bassinet at the foot of my bed, which meant I didn't even have to get out of bed to tend to him. I just don't see any joy in getting out of bed, walking around the house, getting baby, putting baby back, and walking back to bed when you have to do it several times a night.
We moved him into his own room across the hall, left both doors open, and I made certain the baby monitor was positioned close to my head so that I would hear him. I don't know what I was thinking, but we didn't need the baby monitor at all. I mean, he was only 20-30 feet away with both doors open. When he cried, I heard him. Even in our larger home now, I can hear him cry across the house with both of our bedroom doors shut.
No, I don't think either choices are inherently bad. I do think that co-sleeping, done properly, is the safest option for a newborn since it prevents SIDS. It also helps babies sleep better.
We moved him into his own room across the hall, left both doors open, and I made certain the baby monitor was positioned close to my head so that I would hear him. I don't know what I was thinking, but we didn't need the baby monitor at all. I mean, he was only 20-30 feet away with both doors open. When he cried, I heard him. Even in our larger home now, I can hear him cry across the house with both of our bedroom doors shut.
No, I don't think either choices are inherently bad. I do think that co-sleeping, done properly, is the safest option for a newborn since it prevents SIDS. It also helps babies sleep better.
How do you get back to horses after having kids?
Q. I'm a stay at home momma to two wonder kids, but I really miss riding. Just wondering how other horsey moms do it.
A. It is not easy to juggle ;-) I have 4 girls, they are 7yo twins, 5yo and 3yo.
I found it particularly hard to get back into riding after my twins. I was fine for the initial 3 months and bought a new dressage horse and was even back having lessons.
Unfortunately one had a brain haemorrhage and I was not able to ride for virtually 2 years. We live on our own large property and my horses are at home with me. However I have no family support near by (we are in a rural area) or anyone that can watch my children for me to ride.
Once I had made my decision to get back in the saddle on a regular basis, I needed to find a way to make it work without inconveniencing my husband too much as he is busy on the farm.
I took one of the paddocks right beside my house and turned it into an arena. This way I was close enough to the house that the baby monitor worked. I have one with a LCD screen and sound, so I never missed anything and could literally get off the horse and into the house in the time it would take someone to get up the stairs. A 2 hour nap was plenty of time to ride.
I built a child proof pool fence play area between my house and arena. I could watch them play while I was riding and they could sit there if they wished and watch me riding. A great way to desensitize a horse to trampolines and other child noises ;-)
As the girls got older it certainly got easier when they were going to school. Although I still have one at home during the day, one child is easier for hubby to take in the tractor or for me to arrange to ride on days he is doing work he can have a toddler with him in safety.
I'm counting down to next year because she will be in preschool and I will be able to have regular set lesson days (unless kids are sick).
~ My main way of being out with the horses with only one child (way too hard with twins) is to get the 3yo involved also. If I'm leading horses I throw her on top of the quietest one (with a helmet), she comes with me to rug and unrug twice a day and when my older girls are riding I put her on the Shetland so she is apart of the action also.
You have not said how old your children are? If they are older then get some lessons for them also, it is lovely to ride with your children. If they are younger and you don't have someone to mind them, then leave them in the pram at the gate. I spent many hours at the gate of the dressage arena while my mum was riding.
My mum rode with all 3 of us kids and never missed a beat in competition (eventing). Dad was a truck driver so he did not mind us much. She either had us in the pram at the gate or on the front of the saddle with quieter horses. We were all 5 years apart, so she got one child off to school and then had the next one arrive ;-)
If your riding at a lesson school, I would seriously ask the people if they had someone available to watch your children while you had a 30 minute lesson. You pay the staff member for their time, it should only be their hourly wage and would not be much. Any smart business person would do this on a fortnightly or monthly basis until your kids are at school. They get business and have not lost money if you have paid the staff member. Worth a shot!
If you don't have support and are riding at a place that wont allow you to have the child on site. Don't forget about community based programs for child care. There are a few around that will offer parents respite care for people with multiple children, children with disabilities or single parents. I don't know if any of those fit your situation, but it is worth looking what is available in your area.
Last but not least, ask hubby for some "me" time. I'm happier when I'm physically active and riding. It keeps me strong physically and mentally. The benefits run right through the family home when your feeling good about yourself and fulfilled.
Good luck ;-)
I found it particularly hard to get back into riding after my twins. I was fine for the initial 3 months and bought a new dressage horse and was even back having lessons.
Unfortunately one had a brain haemorrhage and I was not able to ride for virtually 2 years. We live on our own large property and my horses are at home with me. However I have no family support near by (we are in a rural area) or anyone that can watch my children for me to ride.
Once I had made my decision to get back in the saddle on a regular basis, I needed to find a way to make it work without inconveniencing my husband too much as he is busy on the farm.
I took one of the paddocks right beside my house and turned it into an arena. This way I was close enough to the house that the baby monitor worked. I have one with a LCD screen and sound, so I never missed anything and could literally get off the horse and into the house in the time it would take someone to get up the stairs. A 2 hour nap was plenty of time to ride.
I built a child proof pool fence play area between my house and arena. I could watch them play while I was riding and they could sit there if they wished and watch me riding. A great way to desensitize a horse to trampolines and other child noises ;-)
As the girls got older it certainly got easier when they were going to school. Although I still have one at home during the day, one child is easier for hubby to take in the tractor or for me to arrange to ride on days he is doing work he can have a toddler with him in safety.
I'm counting down to next year because she will be in preschool and I will be able to have regular set lesson days (unless kids are sick).
~ My main way of being out with the horses with only one child (way too hard with twins) is to get the 3yo involved also. If I'm leading horses I throw her on top of the quietest one (with a helmet), she comes with me to rug and unrug twice a day and when my older girls are riding I put her on the Shetland so she is apart of the action also.
You have not said how old your children are? If they are older then get some lessons for them also, it is lovely to ride with your children. If they are younger and you don't have someone to mind them, then leave them in the pram at the gate. I spent many hours at the gate of the dressage arena while my mum was riding.
My mum rode with all 3 of us kids and never missed a beat in competition (eventing). Dad was a truck driver so he did not mind us much. She either had us in the pram at the gate or on the front of the saddle with quieter horses. We were all 5 years apart, so she got one child off to school and then had the next one arrive ;-)
If your riding at a lesson school, I would seriously ask the people if they had someone available to watch your children while you had a 30 minute lesson. You pay the staff member for their time, it should only be their hourly wage and would not be much. Any smart business person would do this on a fortnightly or monthly basis until your kids are at school. They get business and have not lost money if you have paid the staff member. Worth a shot!
If you don't have support and are riding at a place that wont allow you to have the child on site. Don't forget about community based programs for child care. There are a few around that will offer parents respite care for people with multiple children, children with disabilities or single parents. I don't know if any of those fit your situation, but it is worth looking what is available in your area.
Last but not least, ask hubby for some "me" time. I'm happier when I'm physically active and riding. It keeps me strong physically and mentally. The benefits run right through the family home when your feeling good about yourself and fulfilled.
Good luck ;-)
What do I need to take care of a yellow belly turtle?
Q. I'm getting a new baby yellow belly turtle what do I need to take care of it and how much should I handle it?
A. Let's start with the tank. It should allow for plenty of room to swim. The general guideline is 10 gallons for every inch of turtle shell length. Starting out with a tank that's a little larger will save you the trouble of upgrading soon, as your turtle grows. Provide a platform that your turtle can easily climb up on to dry itself off completely and bask. Aquarium plants (real or plastic) and other decorations are optional and could serve as a resting place for your turtle.
UVB and heat sources will need to be placed over the basking area. These are ESSENTIAL to a turtle's health. Since UVB bulbs do not generate heat, you can accomplish this by using two separate lamps; or you can purchase a mercury vapor bulb such as the ZooMed Powersun which is a bit more expensive but more convenient because you'll only need one lamp fixture. (Note: Mercury vapor bulbs require a fixture that has a ceramic socket.)
You'll need a good filter to keep the water clean. Turtles produce a lot of waste, so choose a filter that's recommended for a tank 2-3 times bigger than what you actually have.
Depending on the temperature of your home, you might need a submersible water heater. The water for a baby turtle should be kept around 78 degrees F. The heat lamp should keep the temperature of the basking area in the high 80's. A digital thermometer makes it easy to monitor these temps.
An optional item is substrate for the tank. A bare bottom is okay and easy to keep clean, but some people believe that having some form of substrate makes the tank more atttractive. DO NOT use gravel! Turtles may try to swallow anything that's smaller than their heads, and this could cause an intestinal blockage. Large, smooth "river rocks" are a good choice and are sold at Lowe's or Home Depot. (If you use these, rinse them well before putting them into the tank to remove any dust that may cloud the water.)
The basis of the turtle's diet should be a good quality stick or pellet food such as ReptoMin. This can be supplemented with vegetables such as dark leafy greens, shredded carrots, and cooked sweet potatoes or squash.
Avoid handling a new turtle any more than is necessary for the first several days because it's in a new environment and may feel uncomfortable, frightened and stressed. When you do start handling it, place your hand underneath it rather than picking it up by its shell and letting its feet dangle.
Good luck with your baby turtle. With proper care, turtles can live for several decades.
UVB and heat sources will need to be placed over the basking area. These are ESSENTIAL to a turtle's health. Since UVB bulbs do not generate heat, you can accomplish this by using two separate lamps; or you can purchase a mercury vapor bulb such as the ZooMed Powersun which is a bit more expensive but more convenient because you'll only need one lamp fixture. (Note: Mercury vapor bulbs require a fixture that has a ceramic socket.)
You'll need a good filter to keep the water clean. Turtles produce a lot of waste, so choose a filter that's recommended for a tank 2-3 times bigger than what you actually have.
Depending on the temperature of your home, you might need a submersible water heater. The water for a baby turtle should be kept around 78 degrees F. The heat lamp should keep the temperature of the basking area in the high 80's. A digital thermometer makes it easy to monitor these temps.
An optional item is substrate for the tank. A bare bottom is okay and easy to keep clean, but some people believe that having some form of substrate makes the tank more atttractive. DO NOT use gravel! Turtles may try to swallow anything that's smaller than their heads, and this could cause an intestinal blockage. Large, smooth "river rocks" are a good choice and are sold at Lowe's or Home Depot. (If you use these, rinse them well before putting them into the tank to remove any dust that may cloud the water.)
The basis of the turtle's diet should be a good quality stick or pellet food such as ReptoMin. This can be supplemented with vegetables such as dark leafy greens, shredded carrots, and cooked sweet potatoes or squash.
Avoid handling a new turtle any more than is necessary for the first several days because it's in a new environment and may feel uncomfortable, frightened and stressed. When you do start handling it, place your hand underneath it rather than picking it up by its shell and letting its feet dangle.
Good luck with your baby turtle. With proper care, turtles can live for several decades.
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