Bed bugs are experts at hiding, and they can hid in cracks, in mattresses, or even behind items on your bedside table. Take a flashlight to look for them in those areas. Bed bugs leave behind small black flecks of feces. You might also notice small drops of blood on your bed in the morning. Not everyone is affected by a bed bug bite. In fact, only about 1/3 of people develop a spot on their skin after they are bitten. The bites usually result in a small pink bump that itches.Most often, they occur in groups of three. That is, if you find a bug, compare it to pictures online to determine it really is a bed bug, as opposed to a flea or tick. While your bedroom is the most likely to be infected, check out other rooms, as well. For instance, you could bring bed bugs in on a couch, so your living room could be infected.
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One-sentence summary -- Look for them in crevices. Look for the signs. Check for bites. Compare to other bugs. Check other rooms.


Watch for increasing regularity as your body progresses toward active labor. Feel your abdomen as the contractions occur to see if it’s widespread across your entire abdomen. Real labor contractions will be painful rather than just uncomfortable. Fewer than five contractions in an hour should be monitored, but it’s not time for concern. However, five contractions in one hour can indicate active labor and requires immediate attention from a health care provider. Real labor starts in your back, so you’ll feel more pain and discomfort in your lower back than in your stomach. Over time, the dull ache will be accompanied by shooting pains as contractions progress. As your body starts to go into labor, you’ll feel pressure in your lower abdomen, not just the pain that you may expect. You will also feel cramps similar to period cramps as your muscles start to contract and release. Spotting or bleeding can occur in underwear or on toilet paper. This type of discharge should be brought up with your medical provider immediately, especially if you are having other symptoms of preterm labor. Your water may start to break. With preterm labor, it could start to trickle out, or it may gush out if your water breaks all the way. You may also notice a change in vaginal discharge, such as a color change or a change in the amount of discharge. Don’t doubt yourself if you’re worried that you have symptoms of preterm labor. Visit your care provider as soon as possible. If you’re not in preterm labor, your doctor will be happy that you came in to get checked out. Remember, everyone wants the best for you and your baby.  Your doctor will conduct several tests to find out if you’re in preterm labor, including an ultrasound, pelvic exam, and lab tests. You will also undergo uterine monitoring so that the doctor can evaluate your contractions. The doctor may order an amniocentesis to determine if your baby’s lungs are well-developed or if there is an infection in the amniotic fluid.
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One-sentence summary -- Notice a painful tightening that has become regular and frequent. Count your contractions to see if you’ve reached five per hour. Watch for a low, dull backache. Check for a pressure in your abdomen or pelvis, coupled with cramps. Watch for spotting or bleeding. Notice watery vaginal discharge. Contact your doctor immediately if you have any symptoms.


The heat, moisture, and detergent can dull the knife blade and cause discoloration. Also, knives will sometimes get chipped from rattling around with other dishes in the dishwasher. You should always hand-wash your knife with mild soap and hot water immediately after use to avoid corrosion, scratching, bending, or breaking.  If needed, you can let your knife soak in soapy, warm water temporarily after use and before washing. Don't leave it in for more than a few minutes. Immediately after washing your knife, dry it with a hand towel. If you let your knife air-dry, it will be susceptible to molding or rusting. When your knife is sharing space with other utensils in the drying rack, it is also more likely to dull.
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One-sentence summary -- Never wash your knife in the dishwasher. Don’t leave your knife in the sink.


This may be difficult, as many people are taught not to talk about our feelings. However, this is an essential part of rebuilding a marriage. An intimate relationship requires bravery. Saying your feelings means taking responsibility for them, rather than blaming the other person.  As you move past the initial rebuilding stage, continue to deepen your relationship with one another. The best way to do this is through developing habits of trust and vulnerability. You may want to find your own ways to practice talking about feelings. For example, some marriages are helped by setting a "date night" where honest communication can happen. Other people find that communicating difficult feelings via writing can be easier. In a healthy marriage, each partner takes responsibility for her own thoughts, feelings, and words. You have a choice in how you respond to each other.  A good practice to develop is to use "I" statements when talking about sensitive subjects with your spouse. Instead of saying "You did..." or "You felt...", try to stick to your own perspective. "I did..." or "I felt..." This simple technique will open the conversation to a deeper level of honesty. If your partner blames you for something, don't become defensive. This only escalates the situation. Instead, speak honestly about your feelings. Remember, your emotions and your emotional reactions are your own. They are not the responsibility of your spouse. Sometimes disagreements occur even in the healthiest marriage. You can minimize the damage they do by exiting the argument on a better feeling. Ways that couples find to repair their relationship after an argument include: using humor, finding ways to agree with one another, and showing sincere appreciation for the other person's perspective.  Keeping your commitment to each other helps keep your argument in perspective. Remember the adage, "How important is it?" In 20 years, likely neither of you will remember this argument anyway. Your relationship is more important than being right in this disagreement. You can choose to focus on the positives in each other, even during an argument. Doing this is an excellent practice, offering deeper insight into your marriage. A therapist, professional or religious counselor can be helpful in understanding the patterns that developed in your marriage. Talk to each other about what kind of resources you might need to rebuild your marriage.  While you may choose individually to seek help from a trusted resource, the person who helps you rebuild as a couple must work for both of you. For example, if you are a deeply religious person but your spouse is not, a religious counselor might not be the best choice for your marriage helper. Consider using a therapist or professional marriage counselor instead. A couple that knows more about the way their problems develop may be able to better resolve them, or they might need additional help. A counselor can help you learn to be patient with each other while you rebuild your marriage. A marriage won't be rebuilt overnight. It will take time to recognize and change long-established patterns of communication and trust. Learn to give your spouse the benefit of the doubt, and assume that she's acting in sincerity.   Don't rush this process. Forgiveness and trust are very intimate issues, different for each person. Allow your spouse the time he needs to develop these qualities for himself, and allow yourself the same thing. Don't panic if these don't develop immediately. If you find yourself feeling angry or frustrated, take some time apart from one another to calm down.
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Confide your feelings to each other. Avoid blame. Learn to repair after an argument. Find the right kind of help. Practice patience.