Comments on: WFMW: Rewarding good behavior at the store http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:19:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: » Blog Archive » Benefits of Blood http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-9483 » Blog Archive » Benefits of Blood Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:22:04 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-9483 [...] written before about how I allow my children to choose a box of “fun bandages”at the store as a reward for especially good behavior. We use the bandages anyway, and they think [...] [...] written before about how I allow my children to choose a box of “fun bandages”at the store as a reward for especially good behavior. We use the bandages anyway, and they think [...]

]]> By: Auntie Heather http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1833 Auntie Heather Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:57:31 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1833 That previous post is actually from me, not Tim. Talking about never having had a hospital birth! He's never given birth at all! But definitely great food should be on the list. Diet Pepsi, Big Mac, and a good shampoo. I'm totally shooting in the dark here. I can only imagine it will be like packing an entire family to go on vacation. That previous post is actually from me, not Tim. Talking about never having had a hospital birth! He’s never given birth at all!

But definitely great food should be on the list. Diet Pepsi, Big Mac, and a good shampoo. I’m totally shooting in the dark here. I can only imagine it will be like packing an entire family to go on vacation.

]]> By: Uncle Tim http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1832 Uncle Tim Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:47:08 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1832 I've never had a hospital birth, but I would say...cheesecake and a personal massage therapist. That's all. I’ve never had a hospital birth, but I would say…cheesecake and a personal massage therapist. That’s all.

]]> By: Mamabug http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1817 Mamabug Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:28:50 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1817 I like that idea! These are my must haves for the hospital. I'm sure they've been mentioned, but here goes: Robe, slippers that are washable, own underwear, nursing bra, music, 2 of your own pillow in cases that are definitely not hospital issue, camera, shower stuff that smells good, and cribbage. Make sure you sneak into conversation several times that this is NOT your first baby whether in L&D or Post Partum. I had a great nurse in PP that left me alone at night b/c she knew I knew the drill. I got more sleep and I took advantage of the nursery. I knew that I needed to be the best I could be when I got home. I like that idea! These are my must haves for the hospital. I’m sure they’ve been mentioned, but here goes: Robe, slippers that are washable, own underwear, nursing bra, music, 2 of your own pillow in cases that are definitely not hospital issue, camera, shower stuff that smells good, and cribbage.

Make sure you sneak into conversation several times that this is NOT your first baby whether in L&D or Post Partum. I had a great nurse in PP that left me alone at night b/c she knew I knew the drill. I got more sleep and I took advantage of the nursery. I knew that I needed to be the best I could be when I got home.

]]> By: kel http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1814 kel Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:06:59 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1814 I'm due in about 7 weeks also - March 21st. I've been working on my list too! =) Actually, at our birth class, we were supposed to bring our fully packed bag, but I just wasn't ready... I brought my list and an empty bag instead. I know that you can get by with very few things, but personally, I'd rather be over prepared than under. You never know how long you might be there, or what exactly you will want while you are there. Here is my list... for real - I went to my spreadsheet and pasted it over for you. If you make your list and you think I'm missing something, please let me know! I did edit out our names... my real list specifies that I want to bring clothes, food, toiletries, etc. for my husband as well. I'm birthing at a birthing center, so some of these things (food, swim trunks, etc.) might be different than at a hospital. Although, I do recommend bringing food for your husband and for yourself after the birth. I'd bring vending machine change too! I've been debating about the boppy or nursing pillow. It seems like a big extra thing to bring, but at the same time, I think as I'm first learning to feed, I'd want the logistics to be the same as they will be at home. I'd hate to have it go well at the birth center, and then have problems at home just because I changed pillows and stuff. THE list: List of people to call / email Puke bags for car (recommended at our birthing class) Plastic to sit on in car (recommended at our birthing class) Food - snacks Drinks Cash to get more food Music on MP3 Birth ball Towel/blanket on birth ball Pajamas Eye glasses Cell phones w/ charger Laptop Camera Extra memory cards Ex. batteries for camera & MP3 Candles Pictures to set out Insurance cards DVDs Games Pillows (not white) Socks Comfies / sweats for hubs Hubs swim trunks Lip balm Hair clips / headband Tennis ball / Raquet ball Shower supplies Toiletries Lotion Depends (freeze) Going home outfit / pajamas Nursing bra Fresh clothes for hubs Boppy pillow Cardstock for hand/foot prints Signed copy of birthplan Baby's going home outfit Car seat, with instructions I’m due in about 7 weeks also - March 21st. I’ve been working on my list too! =) Actually, at our birth class, we were supposed to bring our fully packed bag, but I just wasn’t ready… I brought my list and an empty bag instead.

I know that you can get by with very few things, but personally, I’d rather be over prepared than under. You never know how long you might be there, or what exactly you will want while you are there.

Here is my list… for real - I went to my spreadsheet and pasted it over for you. If you make your list and you think I’m missing something, please let me know!

I did edit out our names… my real list specifies that I want to bring clothes, food, toiletries, etc. for my husband as well.

I’m birthing at a birthing center, so some of these things (food, swim trunks, etc.) might be different than at a hospital. Although, I do recommend bringing food for your husband and for yourself after the birth. I’d bring vending machine change too!

I’ve been debating about the boppy or nursing pillow. It seems like a big extra thing to bring, but at the same time, I think as I’m first learning to feed, I’d want the logistics to be the same as they will be at home. I’d hate to have it go well at the birth center, and then have problems at home just because I changed pillows and stuff.

THE list:
List of people to call / email
Puke bags for car (recommended at our birthing class)
Plastic to sit on in car (recommended at our birthing class)
Food - snacks
Drinks
Cash to get more food
Music on MP3
Birth ball
Towel/blanket on birth ball
Pajamas
Eye glasses
Cell phones w/ charger
Laptop
Camera
Extra memory cards
Ex. batteries for camera & MP3
Candles
Pictures to set out
Insurance cards
DVDs
Games
Pillows (not white)
Socks
Comfies / sweats for hubs
Hubs swim trunks
Lip balm
Hair clips / headband
Tennis ball / Raquet ball
Shower supplies
Toiletries
Lotion
Depends (freeze)
Going home outfit / pajamas
Nursing bra
Fresh clothes for hubs
Boppy pillow
Cardstock for hand/foot prints
Signed copy of birthplan
Baby’s going home outfit
Car seat, with instructions

]]> By: t.g. http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1811 t.g. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:31:16 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1811 Flip flops for the shower and a robe. Flip flops for the shower and a robe.

]]> By: Andrea http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1810 Andrea Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:04:32 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1810 I just gave birth to my second child two months ago, so this is very fresh in my mind! I took slippers, my own pillow, make-up, chapstick, brush, bathrobe, and music. I agree with taking your own pads, the ones they supply aren't the most wonderful. Don't forget the camera also! As for the band-aid reward it's a great idea. Even my six year old still loves "his own" band-aids. I just gave birth to my second child two months ago, so this is very fresh in my mind! I took slippers, my own pillow, make-up, chapstick, brush, bathrobe, and music. I agree with taking your own pads, the ones they supply aren’t the most wonderful. Don’t forget the camera also!

As for the band-aid reward it’s a great idea. Even my six year old still loves “his own” band-aids.

]]> By: Emily R http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1808 Emily R Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:32:42 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1808 boppy & socks. Nursing bra. Laptop. Those were my "needs." Congratulations! boppy & socks. Nursing bra. Laptop. Those were my “needs.”
Congratulations!

]]> By: Jillian http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1807 Jillian Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:58:12 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1807 Your blog is so adorable. Great tips :) I would bring a pillow and blanket from my own bed. Much more comfortable. A camera, don't forget that. Chocolate :) Slippers. Nursing bars? Jillian Your blog is so adorable. Great tips :)

I would bring a pillow and blanket from my own bed. Much more comfortable. A camera, don’t forget that. Chocolate :)

Slippers.

Nursing bars?

Jillian

]]> By: Elizabeth http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1805 Elizabeth Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:01:14 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1805 When my daughter was young, her reward was normally a ride on those kid rides out in front of the store. We bought a LOT of band-aids for play, though! I would spend $2 on a box and it would give her two hours of play while I did a major overhaul on the house or took a bath where I actually was able to shave my legs or something equally important. :) For the hospital, I would say: Chapstick!!!! As much or as little make-up as you think you'll actually use. Houseshoes Soft, warm, socks (if they have the grippers on bottom, you won't need houseshoes.) Nursing bras and nightgowns (if you have a bra without wire, they'll let you keep it on.) Snacks for after, because you don't want your family to have to make a fastfood run for you when you find the hospital food is lacking. Something to do when the baby is asleep after. You will be SO bored! When my daughter was young, her reward was normally a ride on those kid rides out in front of the store. We bought a LOT of band-aids for play, though! I would spend $2 on a box and it would give her two hours of play while I did a major overhaul on the house or took a bath where I actually was able to shave my legs or something equally important. :)

For the hospital, I would say:
Chapstick!!!!
As much or as little make-up as you think you’ll actually use.
Houseshoes
Soft, warm, socks (if they have the grippers on bottom, you won’t need houseshoes.)
Nursing bras and nightgowns (if you have a bra without wire, they’ll let you keep it on.)
Snacks for after, because you don’t want your family to have to make a fastfood run for you when you find the hospital food is lacking.
Something to do when the baby is asleep after. You will be SO bored!

]]> By: Milehimama http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1804 Milehimama Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:35:06 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1804 Socks - hospitals are COLD. Chapstick and good lotion. You'll want to take a shower at some point and hospital supplies are fairly industrial (no 1/4 moisturizing cream in THEIR soap). I bring reading material or crossword puzzles also. Some kind of easy makeup/lipstick because you'll keep those pictures forever! Pillow is a must - hospital pillows ALSO are covered in plastic so they are crunchy and make noise. Socks - hospitals are COLD. Chapstick and good lotion. You’ll want to take a shower at some point and hospital supplies are fairly industrial (no 1/4 moisturizing cream in THEIR soap).

I bring reading material or crossword puzzles also. Some kind of easy makeup/lipstick because you’ll keep those pictures forever!

Pillow is a must - hospital pillows ALSO are covered in plastic so they are crunchy and make noise.

]]> By: Amy http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1803 Amy Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:42:42 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1803 Nice idea! For the hospital: Your own feminine pads. The hospital-grade stuff they'll supply you is like rough cardboard. Nice idea!

For the hospital: Your own feminine pads. The hospital-grade stuff they’ll supply you is like rough cardboard.

]]> By: SAHMmy Says http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1802 SAHMmy Says Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:12:20 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1802 Great tip! If only we could get as far as the bandaid aisle before someone loses the possibility of reward! For the hospital: deodorant and playing cards! Great tip! If only we could get as far as the bandaid aisle before someone loses the possibility of reward!
For the hospital: deodorant and playing cards!

]]> By: Kaci http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1801 Kaci Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:25:33 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1801 That is a great idea! I'll have to remember it when my children get older. I highly recommend packing your own toilet paper. Yeah, the hospital provides it, but Charmin is so much softer! After delivery, you really don't want to have to use that harsh hospital toilet paper! That is a great idea! I’ll have to remember it when my children get older.

I highly recommend packing your own toilet paper. Yeah, the hospital provides it, but Charmin is so much softer! After delivery, you really don’t want to have to use that harsh hospital toilet paper!

]]> By: Nicole @ Life in Progress http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1800 Nicole @ Life in Progress Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:43:52 +0000 http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2008/01/29/wfmw-rewarding-good-behavior-at-the-store/#comment-1800 I love the bandaids-as-a-reward idea. This would work really well for my 3 year old. She loves all bandaids. As for what to pack, there really is nothing you absolutely must take. The hospital has pretty much everything you will need. But here are a few things I never left home without: my own pillow, a couple sets of loungewear (the gowns got old after about 10 minutes), my own toiletries (even make-up - made me feel more put together even though I was tired) & my nursing pillow. I'll stop back by if I think of something else. Congratulations & God Bless! I love the bandaids-as-a-reward idea. This would work really well for my 3 year old. She loves all bandaids.

As for what to pack, there really is nothing you absolutely must take. The hospital has pretty much everything you will need. But here are a few things I never left home without: my own pillow, a couple sets of loungewear (the gowns got old after about 10 minutes), my own toiletries (even make-up - made me feel more put together even though I was tired) & my nursing pillow.

I’ll stop back by if I think of something else. Congratulations & God Bless!

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