A semi-regular post has turned out to be “what I’ve learned”. This week, I learned…

– You can grow out of maternity pants. I kind of expected it though — they were the pants that fit really well when I wasn’t all that big, while other pants had a challenge staying up. Still, kind of depressing to grow out of pants that are supposed to be “fat pants”

– A good stroller is sturdy, folds easily and can be put up or taken down with one hand, while the other arm holds a watermelon that wiggles.

– There are two guarentees to make a baby stop crying — gas-ex type drops and a miracle blanket. I now have both and will put them to the test. I wonder if they work on teenagers?

– There is no real way to actually be prepared for having a kid… no matter how much you try.I am still going to try though. Call me a glutton for punishment.

– If you mess up, but do it with confidence… the kid will never know! (thanks AP)

– There really are infant CPR classes taught in person (although it is amazing how hard they are to find!)

– You can dress a baby girl in “girly” clothes without pink. (Ok… I knew this, but others are beginning to realize it with me.. hee hee hee)

– Having good friends is the best baby gift you could ever hope for.