Unfolding Dreams

I'm not doing a lot yet. However, I have been separating some baby items I already have into separate bins as we start reorganizing stuff to get ready to paint our boys' room. Pictures included. The first one at the bottom has baby/toddler toys, and the second for baby play mats. In the middle, there is one for baby carriers, and next to it newborn - 18 months white and unisex onesies. Also, milestone stickers. At the top one with newborn cloth diapers, and another that has an assortment of boppy covers, car seat covers, burp cloths, blankets, and bibs. ' Last Edited: March 27, 2019

Some Pre-Trying To Conceive Tips Try adding a cup of lime juice to your diet.  Take a folic acid supplement 6 months before trying to conceive.  Take a zinc supplement, especially if you have taken birth control. Birth control is said to be linked to zinc deficiency.  Some Pre-Nesting Tips Stock up on prenatal vitamins. Stock up on water and Gatorade for hydration. Stock on household supplies.  Spend time as a family. Additional Resources  6 Common Fertility Mistakes (Parents) 11 Things To Try Before Seeing A Fertility Doctor (Parents) What Are The Benefits of Lime Juice? (Live Strong) 8 Proven Health Benefits to Lime Juice for Pregnant Women (Healthy Foods) The 20 Non-Baby Items To Stock On Before Baby Arrives (Stress-Free Mommies) Last Edited: March 27, 2019

Question: Did the genetic testing results for your child's Autism influence your decision on whether or not to have more children? The short answer is:   No. The longer answer is:  It was only one visit. The geneticist offered optional genetic testing. She would have only continued with us to do sibling and parental testing if they had found anything. In our child's case, they were unable to find the cause of his autism on their tests. She also said the genetic testing was more for the parents. It was an option to know if there were any links, in case my spouse (at the time) and I wanted to have more children. She was also clear that they can't guarantee that we won't have another child with autism. She said, "No one can make that sort of promise regardless of what they find or don't find." Honestly, this one-time visit really has zero influence on having another child. The only information it gave is my child is autistic. They confirmed a susp...