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I love it; ice cream never fails—no matter when or where, it’s always a great idea.
It feels surreal and incredible to think back to when I used to have to lug around a diaper bag filled with all my baby things diapers, wipes, cream, a water bottle, changes of clothes, a blanket, and anything else that seemed essential. Now, she carries her own purses, along with her coin purse, her water bottle, and my things... yes, haha, my things; I ask her to hold onto my keys and wallet.
It reminded me of the time my dad found a little female dog; he spent two days looking for her owners driving around nearby streets and asking the neighbors until he finally found the woman who owned her. She hugged the dog with eyes swollen from crying; she had been terrified.
Oh! I hadn't read about the vaccination checks haha, okay, that really is pretty extreme. Are they going to carry their baby around in a bubble when they go out? At two months old, the baby's immune system is weak, but I think following a routine hygiene protocol is enough. But I’ll reiterate: to each their own when it comes to parenting.
Well, the advice I’ve been hearing ever since I had my daughter (now 9) is that newborns shouldn't be exposed to or, to be more precise, held by lots of different people. Usually, when a baby is born, everyone wants to be there during that first week: aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and, of course, the grandparents. It’s a lovely gesture for people to want to visit and welcome the new family member. I always insisted that visitors wash their hands and forearms thoroughly, avoid touching my baby’s hands and face, and most importantly absolutely no kissing her hands or face. There’s no need to explain the risks of bacteria and viruses to understand why.
I think banning close family members from getting close seems a bit extreme. I believe there are protocols grandparents can follow without putting the grandchild at risk. But ultimately, each family decides what is best for their children, and we have to respect that.
I read most comments saying it's better to eat after a workout, but I feel like my blood pressure drops if I don't eat beforehand. Or does it all depend on the type of exercise?