[OT/ANN] Now I'm a father

[kee nethery]

I'd like to recommend a book

Baby Signs

we picked a handful of signs and used them with the words when we 
communicated with our baby. At three months he could sign for more, and 
drink, and shower and best of all, he could tell us that he wanted his 
diaper changed. Half of the signs he got from us, half we got from him. 
He no longer uses the signs because his vocabulary is so extensive. I 
know the signing reduced his frustration levels by giving him a 
framework for communication.

Highly recommended.

The other advise I have is get a field notebook that will last for 
decades and keep notes in it about your kid. Think of it as the 
official log book. My wife just remembers stuff but I need it 
documented. When we go to the doctor I can refer to my notes in the 
book and answer questions. Figure when he's off to college he'll be 
able to refer to it when his doctor asks him "did you have ...?" or 
"when was the last time you got a shot for ...?"

Have fun!

Kee Nethery



On Jan 2, 2004, at 9:32 PM, Dan Friedman wrote:

> Malte,
>
> When my son was born, my father-in-law said It best...
>
> "The new boss is in town!"  :)
>
>
> Congratulations on the addition to the Brill family!
>
> -Dan
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