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Expectant See

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StorkNet's Week By Week Guide to Pregnancy

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Tips for family members/friends

When Friends Ask, "How Can I Help?"

Errands:

checkboxLibrary - pick up/return books

checkboxVideo Tapes/DVDs - pick up and return

checkboxDrycleaning - drop off and pick up

checkboxGrocery Shopping

checkboxDepartment Store, Craft Store, etc.

checkbox Post Office - buy a book of stamps or mail items

checkbox Toy Store - pick up a birthday party gift or special gift for the helpful
          sibling

checkboxCard Shop - buy birthday card, stationery, or thank you cards

checkboxNewsstand - newspaper, favorite magazine or book

Household:

checkboxWash dishes

checkboxWash a load of laundry

checkboxVacuum and pick up living room

checkboxHelp child straighten his/her room

checkboxWater plants

checkboxMow lawn, water yard

Child Care:

checkboxPlay with child in your home

checkboxTake child out

checkboxTake or pick up child from daycare/school

Meals:

checkboxBring a casserole

checkboxBring a fast food dinner

checkboxBring a yummy dessert for a treat!

Social:

checkboxPhone twice a week

checkboxVisit for an hour and bring a snack

checkboxCome for a party! (Ask her to bring the pizza and video!)

checkboxTeach me a hobby or craft that you are interested in. (scrapbooking, sewing, etc.)


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