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Ovulation refers when a woman’s body releases an egg during her menstrual cycle, and you and your partner can track it to improve your chances of conceiving a baby. Women generally ovulate around day 14 of their cycle, and the best time for sex for conception is the day or two just before ovulation. A few ways that you and your partner can track her ovulation include:  Noticing changes in her body that signal ovulation, such as abdominal cramps Noting an increase in clear vaginal secretions that may signal ovulation Taking her temperature every morning. Women's resting temperature is slightly higher during ovulation. Purchasing an over-the-counter ovulation kit. These kits enable her to test her urine to detect the increase in hormones that occurs just before ovulation. Sperm lives for several days inside a woman's reproductive tract. To maximize the effectiveness of your sperm and increase your chances of conception, have unprotected sex with your partner daily, especially during the 6 days before she ovulates. Many sexual lubricants impede sperm’s motility, making it harder for them to make their way to the egg in order to fertilize it. If you’re trying to conceive, make sure you and your partner use a lubricant that won’t reduces your chances of success such as canola oil or baby oil.  You can also use Pre-Seed or mustard oil as a lubricant that won’t affect your sperm’s motility. Avoid synthetic lubricants such as Astroglide or K-Y jelly.

summary: Help your partner track her ovulation. Make sure you have sex during the 6 days before ovulation. Use lubricants that won’t damage your sperm during sex.


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Follow the manufacturer's instructions very carefully when assembling the crib. Baby cribs are manufactured to conform to strict safety standards.  Assembling the crib incorrectly may endanger your baby. Contact the store or manufacturer if you are having trouble with the instructions. Contact the store or manufacturer if you are missing any pieces of the construction. Look for places the crib pieces could inflict injury or places that are accessible to the infant that should not be.  Check for loose fittings including bolts, screws, joints, awnings, etc.. that could collapse the crib and/or fall on the infant. Look for sharp edges or rough spots. This could include improperly sanded wood on the crib frame, metal protrusions, and improperly fastened screws. Check the mattress support hooks. Be sure the mattress cannot accidentally flip and entrap the child. Make sure there are no gaps larger than two fingers between the sides of the crib and the mattress so the baby's body cannot slip out. Avoid corner posts over 1/16th inch high so a baby's clothing cannot catch. Again, make sure it is a crib linen for a baby. Be extra careful that the fitted crib sheet fits securely, with no slipping off at the corners. This could be become a suffocation hazard otherwise. As safety protocols may change and/or problems be discovered, you should stay alert to see if your crib is included.  Keep a record of crib product serial numbers. If you have a warranty in effect, keep the documentation in a safe and secure place. A recall may be issued through the store, manufacturer, or government so stay informed on these fronts. If the crib is not a comfortable option, the bassinet is a simpler choice that sometimes is used for the first few months of infancy, and even passed through families.  Be sure the bassinet is cleaned appropriately if it is a re-used one. Check that the bassinet sits firmly on its stand. You should be keeping the bassinet/stand near the bed of the parent(s). Examine the bassinet and the stand for loose parts or linens. Use only the authorized mattress (or padding) and fitted sheet for the bassinet. Always make sure you use sheets that will fit snugly around the mattress--check the dimensions for a match. Don’t add toys with stuffing or additional non-fitted bedding material. Don’t let things dangle into the bassinet such as from a mobile, curtain cords, or window blinds. Place your baby so they rest on their back in the bassinet. Do not use bassinets for infants that can already sit, climb, or otherwise move significantly on their own.

summary: Assemble the crib properly. Examine the crib for problem areas. Use only a fitted bottom sheet for crib use. Check for crib recalls regularly. Consider using a bassinet.


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A major part of keeping your relationship exciting when you’re apart is being able to look forward to when you will see one another again. Plus, having distance between the two of you makes every moment you do get to be together all the more special.  Aim to see one another as much as you can. And, after each visit, you should set a date for when you will meet again. The time apart will be more exciting when you have a date in the future to get excited about. If the distance is too far, try to compromise. One person can visit the other the first time, and then vice versa for the next visit. You can also meet halfway in an interesting city for a mini-vacation. Doing this allows both of you to save on travel costs and times. The two of you can’t meet up on Fridays or Saturdays to see a movie or go to the park, but you can still have date night. Be sure to download a video call application such as Skype or Google Hangouts. These applications allow you to see your date in real-time, so you can pretty much do whatever you’d do on a regular date via a video call. One suggestion might include ordering takeout meals or cooking a meal and then eating at the same time by candlelight. Do whatever you two would normally do on a date night over the call. Distance can make the heart grow fonder, especially when you spice things up every now and then. A great way to keep your LDR smoking hot is to tend to your intimacy needs. You can send flirty pictures of yourself blowing kisses in sexy poses or send a teasing message telling your date how you’ve been thinking about him or her all day. Do what feels comfortable to you and your partner. Imagine how it will brighten your special someone’s day to receive a package in the mail from you. Of course, shipping can be expensive on large items, so be creative and do something that fits your budget.  Examples of nifty gifts can be a handwritten love letter, a funny card, a framed photograph of you, some home-baked cookies, or a new CD. Consider what your date really likes and send a little something that says “I’m thinking of you.” It may even be a sign of a commitment if each of you gifts a personal item for the other to keep for a time. This might include a special shirt or an inexpensive piece of jewelry. Keeping the spark alive can also extend to your online profiles. Even if the two of you aren't together everyday, it can make things even more exciting to demonstrate your commitment to the world. You can set your statuses as "in a relationship" or share cute picture of your partner on your Facebook or Instagram pages.  Be forewarned, social media can be a great way to express your affection for your long-distance love. Unfortunately, it can also be a source of tension. Set boundaries with your partner about what both of you expect on social media. Since each of you are likely to spend more time with friends than each other, your expectations need to be clear to minimize jealousy after your partner posts photos of him/herself at a wild party.
summary: Meet up as much as possible. Plan virtual dates. Send dirty texts. Send each other surprise gifts. Use social media to get mushy.