When I thought I might be pregnant with my older daughter, I took several at-home tests that all came back positive. While I still had some doubts, something I didn’t have was an OB/GYN. I hadn’t thought to secure that provider and found myself in the position where I needed to find one rather quickly. This was in pre-internet days (can you even imagine finding something without Google?!?), so I polled friends and went with a doc who came highly recommended from a trusted source. Here we are, 22 years later, and he’s still my doctor, so I’d say it worked out. If you are thinking of getting pregnant, it would behoove you to start looking for a doctor now—and while you’re at it, start researching pediatricians because you’ll need that, too! Check out Regan Lyons’ article on pg. 8 for great tips on how to find the right doc for you.
Both my older daughter and my younger daughter were big fans of bath time. They loved playing in the water. (They didn’t love washing of the hair, but we managed.) I remember the tub full of toys and the hours spent soaking, splashing and playing all while getting clean. I personally didn’t always love bath time because it could sometimes be boring just to sit in the bathroom while the girls played, but I now look back on it fondly. For tips to make bath time a success for all little ones, from babies to toddlers, head here.
Summer brings so many fun activities for kids of all ages! Check out “Baby’s First Summer” for great ideas for the tiniest of tots. For those a bit older, visit the calendar at KCParent.com where you’ll find TONS of great events for kids of all ages.
Happy summer, KC parents!