[House] San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion forum digest - 6/17/2013

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San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 6/16/2013
9:13 am - 6/17/2013

1. POM Newsletter Editor position open (nataliasha2004)
2. Day Doulas? (rachelaward535)
3. Comment: advice on camping with 6-year olds? (nataliasha2004)
4. Comment: Going out of town (nataliasha2004)

1. POM Newsletter Editor position open
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nataliasha2004 - 6/16/2013 7:32 pm

 Anyone out there interested in taking over the
 Newsletter? I find that I just don't have the
 bandwidth to focus on website conversion (from BigTent
 here, to a snazzy news user-friendly blog format) while
 handling both the duties of Prez AND Newsletter Editor.
 (AND - once we have the blog, the newsletter, in its
 current form, will go away.)Please let me know if you
 have any interest/availability, and I can give you more
 details about what's involved! It is fun, and gets to
 access to interesting people/sites/experts, etc. and
 the newsletter team is a GREAT bunch (who provide the
 bulk of the content.) 
 Thanks!NatashaPresident at sfpom.org

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2. Day Doulas?
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rachelaward535 - 6/16/2013 2:23 pm

 Hi,I am looking for help M-F 7am-noon for our newborn
 twins. We have a 3 yr old and our wonderful nanny
 currently takes her out in the morning so am looking
 for some help with the newborns in the mornings. Not
 sure I need a "doula" but looking for someone with
 newborn experience. Any recommendations?Thanks

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Topic: advice on camping with 6-year olds?

 Hi all!
 My kids really want to go camping. We plan on using a tent
 and will be our...

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 3. nataliasha2004 says...
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 6/16/2013 7:24 pm
 
 We recently really enjoyed Fremont Peak State Park --
 it's right near Mission San Juan Bautista, so not too
 far away - just a little over an hour, if I recall
 correctly. We got a lovely spot on a hill/ridge,
 partially under trees, partially open - w/ a view of
 Monterey Bay to one direction, and the valley to the
 other.Some stuff that worked for us: Getting some
 library books with characters going camping ahead of
 time (I know that got our girls really interested....) 
 We got them each a special little treat (their old new
 little flashlights...) Kept what we could of our home
 routine, and told them ahead of time what to expect... 
 how it'd be darker than in the City, how there'd be
 beautiful stars to look at, hikes, flowers, maybe wild
 animals to spot, owls and different bird songs to
 hear... Consider restroom proximity when picking your
 site, and back up options. (Ours were small enough
 that we just kept a Bjorn potty in the tent with us,
 cause it got COLD at night ((but this was in the
 spring)) Don't hesitate to overpack a little if you
 need to, especially if you can keep extra stuff in your
 car. You might need more changes of clothing that you
 expect, just cause of dirt, campfire smoke, etc. Be
 sure they know about poison oak, and maybe buy some
 TecNu, just in case (liquid soap that's brilliant for
 poison oak exposure.)And - possibly most importantly -
 SMORES!! Keep in mind that at most campgrounds now
 you have to cart in your own firewood for their
 firepits -- but you can pick up a bundle or 2 at Lowe's
 and elsewhere. Searching for sticks is an important
 activity for the kiddos (and - in the off-chance that
 you're vegetarian, too -- I discovered that Whole Foods
 has not 1 but 2 different kinds o' vegan marshmallows. 
 They take longer to melt than conventional, or maybe I
 was just impatient!) Still delicious!All the
 loveliness of nature was all very well and good - ours
 had a great time - but they still insist that the
 'Smores were the high point! I'm sure John Muir was
 just the same, as a kid. Have a FABULOUS trip, and
 feel free to share your experience and tips here --
 camping is such an economical way for us POMs to
 vacation!
 Email author: nataliasha2004 at yahoo.com
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Topic: Going out of town

 I have to go to Michigan for about 5 days to be with a
 family member who is having...

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 4. nataliasha2004 says...
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 6/16/2013 7:27 pm
 
 Skype/email/phone.... SLEEP while you can! Maybe keep
 a journal, or send them postcards about how you're
 feeling? I'll bet they'll love those for their baby
 books (in a few years). I'll bet having the total
 change of scenery will be helpful. Maybe bring an
 extra bag for all the toys and treats you'll probably
 be tempted to buy them!! : ) Good luck to you!
 Email author: nataliasha2004 at yahoo.com
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