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Display Name:	ZMama
Member Since:	4/12/07

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Seriously, he is the cutest baby I've ever seen on ohdeedoh! The hat, and the way he's holding it and his expression... Happy Birthday Hendrix Flag this comment	12/13/11 3:52 PM
so cute! Before & After: Toy Box Fine & Handy Flag this comment	5/23/11 1:29 PM
My first child was born at 24 weeks gestation. There are a lot of good suggestions here. When I was going through the NICU time, I definitely found that gas gift cards and nearby restaurant gift cards were very helpful. I also received a hospital cafeteria gift card, which was nice, as I hated to be away from my baby and I wouldn't go out to eat too much. A friend of mine crocheted some beautiful soft blankets which I was allowed to place in the incubator at some point. I loved the micro preemie clothes I received from friends. The best thing though is just to let them know you are there for them via card, email and occasional phone calls (though they may not be in the mood to talk, a voice mail to let them know you're thinking of them is nice). Also, I know this is a given, but just be very sensitive when you speak. You wouldn't believe the insensitive comments people make. I still remember the insensitive (and just downright rude) things people said to me or friends in similar situations. Invite them to join a micro support group when they are ready to. In general, the experience of having a micro vs later gestational preemie is going to be very different. http://www.micropreemies.com/ lists some good support groups God bless their family. I only had one micro baby, and that was difficult already. They are going to be in a marathon journey of ups and downs. Helping From Afar with Preemie Triplets Good Questions Flag this comment	3/14/11 5:34 PM
Amazing! From Radio Flyer to Garbage Truck Reader Project \| Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh Flag this comment	2/10/10 3:06 PM
Aww, this is so pretty and wonderful. I wish I could think of something like this! The Hunt For A Bunny House Which Ended In DIY \| Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh Flag this comment	1/11/10 3:01 PM
The dollhouse is so cute! We just made a playhouse for the kids using the cardboard from a newly delivered sofa at grandma's house. It's not as cute as this dollhouse, but it was so fun making it and decorating it! DIY Cardboard DollhouseHow To \| Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh Flag this comment	1/11/10 2:59 PM
This is a very lovely room! Bright Bold NurseryInspiration \| Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh Flag this comment	12/9/09 2:58 PM
My first child was very early and I had this type of sign (free from one of our docs) and it really worked. People would read the sign and no one ever touched her. It said something like "Please wash your hands before touching mine." My second wasn't early so I didn't think to use the sign when he was a newborn, and strangers touched his hands a lot. People are quick, they touch your children before you even get a chance to stop them! Hot or Not? Hands Off Baby Signs \| Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh Flag this comment	11/23/09 5:20 PM
This is one of the best nurseries I've ever seen online. I, too, am not usually a fan of murals, but this one is awesome combined with everything in the room - so well put together! Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh \| Henry's Vintage Travel Mural Small Kids, Big Color Entry # 16 Flag this comment	11/2/09 3:23 PM
I'm sad about people losing their jobs, but I didn't really enjoy Cookie very much and I'm not surprised that it's folding. I got the subscription as a gift. One of the first issues I received had outfits for infants for ~$200 a pop. Ummm no, not for something that may be worn just a handful of times. That turned me off immediately and I just found that the content just wasn't there in general, though I did read some interesting things sporadically. I subscribed to Wondertime back in the day after reading great reviews about it and only received a few issues before they folded. I love magazines so it is very sad to see them folding one by one. Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh \| Cookie Magazine is Folding Flag this comment	10/6/09 1:19 AM
I LOVE the sasquatch poster and I love music too - so perfect. I'm going to purchase it for my son's room Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh \| Nursery Tour: Baby Daley's Room-to-Be Flag this comment	9/2/09 10:31 PM
Oooh, it was too late to vote. I love this. Love love love. Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Smaller Cooler 2009: Jack's Colorful Thrifty Nursery Flag this comment	5/28/09 12:03 AM
Oooh, it's too late to give it a thumb's up, but I would have. This is so creative and awesome! Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Smaller Cooler 2009: Lyla Mae's Custom Mini Nursery Flag this comment	5/24/09 2:01 AM
I tweeted during my labor, or rather, my husband did, but my twitter is private and I only use it as a quick way to jot down things I want to remember about the kids' milestones and whatnot. Only me and hubby read it. Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Hot or Not? Live Twitter Birth Flag this comment	5/24/09 1:54 AM
I love it! It's very lovely! Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Smaller Cooler 2009: Judah's Thrifty and Tiny Nursery Flag this comment	5/11/09 6:49 PM
Oops, I copied and pasted, but the link turned out wonky. If you go to shoppenelopes.com, it's there. Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Nursery Tour: Milo's Owl Nest Flag this comment	3/19/09 7:24 PM
Ronan's mom, I found it here: http://www.shoppenelopes.com/Product/Shinzi Katoh forest poster Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Nursery Tour: Milo's Owl Nest Flag this comment	3/19/09 7:20 PM
What a fantastic room! It is definitely one of the best I've seen on Ohdeedoh and I want almost everything in there. Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Nursery Tour: Milo's Owl Nest Flag this comment	3/19/09 6:01 PM
This is seriously seriously fantastic! Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Little House on the Prairie Dollhouse Flag this comment	1/16/09 1:30 PM
What a lovely room! You can really tell that the objects are unique and/or handmade. The room is so great, and I've never seen one quite like it. Fantastic! Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh \| Inspiration: Anouk's Room Flag this comment	1/12/09 3:07 PM