Yesterday my husband and I accompanied our younger daughter to look at cribs. This was a lovely antidote to the news of the world, and a new baby gets everybody smiling. We took the decision seriously because she did. We certainly wanted a safe crib and non toxic in finish and green. We found one we all three agreed was a good choice. Then we looked over the strollers, which are so different than my day and now come with carseat, bassinet, and whirlpool bath (just kidding about the last). They cost about what a used car does, but they are amazing. Then we took a gander at baby clothes, toys, and all the stuff the baby doesn't need really.
I highly recommend talking babies or grandchildren. Borrow a grandchild if you don't have one of your own. I did that eleven years ago and she's still in my life, although now she's going off to junior high this fall I will not see her regularly. I filled a need, and she filled my need for joy. And when the eight year old grandchild came along I was fully ready and had those grandma skills. New life: it's affirming.
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