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By
Lena Tabori and
Natasha Fried
Moms The Little Big Organizer for
WELCOME NEW YORK
SAN FRANCISCO
No par t of this book is intended to supercede or substitute for a conversation with your doctor. Please consult your doctor on all medical questions.
Copyright © 2010 by Welcome Enterprises, Inc. Designed by Lisa Vaughn/Two of Cups Design Studio, Inc. Case design: Kristen Sasamoto Project Editor: Natasha Tabori Fried Production Manager: Jon Glick Text: "I kiss you, I kiss you…" from "A Cradle Song" by W. B. Yeats. Reprinted with the permission of Scribner, A Division of Simon & Schuster. From The Poems of W. B. Yeats: A New Edition, edited by Richard J. Finneran. Copyright © by Anne Yeats. Illustrations: Back cover: Hilda Austin Health and Development front: Maginal Wright Barney Health and Development back: H. Q. C. Marsh Third Year front: Louise C. Rumoty Fourth & Fifth Years front: Nina K. Brisley Published in 2010 by Welcome Books® An imprint of Welcome Enterprises, Inc. 6 West 18th New York, NY 10011 (212) 989-3200; Fax (212) 989-3205 www.welcomebooks.com All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Every attempt has been made to obtain permission to reproduce materials protected by copyright. Where omissions may have occurred, the publisher will be happy to acknowledge this in future printings. ISBN: 978-1-59962-076-3 Printed in Malaysia 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tooth Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Family Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dentist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Emergency Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
My Child’s Firsts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Pregnancy My Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Planner and Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Baby Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Baby Shower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Baby’s Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
First Year
Packing Your Suitcase . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
My Baby’s First Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Prenatal Health and Fitness . . . . . . . 41
My Baby’s Birth Story . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Obstetrician/Gynecologist . . . . . . . . 41
My Baby’s Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Prenatal Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The Day We Came Home . . . . . . . . . 86
Childbirth Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Birth Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Family and Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Health & Development
Babysitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
After The Birth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Playmates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
My Baby’s Birth Certificate . . . . . . . 50
Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Hand and Foot Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Favorite Foods and Recipes . . . . . . . 94
Breast-Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
School and Educational Programs . . 95
Pediatrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Pharmacist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
My Baby’s First Birthday . . . . . . . . . 98
Visits to the Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Second Year
Immunization Record . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Illnesses and Injuries . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
My Baby’s Second Year . . . . . . . . . . 101
Allergies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Family and Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Growth Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Babysitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Playmates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Four th & Fifth Years
Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Four th Year
Favorite Foods and Recipes . . . . . . 108
My Child’s Fourth Year . . . . . . . . . . 129
School and Educational Programs . 109
Family and Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Babysitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
My Baby’s Second Birthday . . . . . . 112
Playmates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Favorite Foods and Recipes . . . . . . 137
Third Year My Child’s Third Year . . . . . . . . . . . 113
School and Educational Programs . 138
Family and Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Babysitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
My Child’s Fourth Birthday . . . . . . 144
Playmates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Fifth Year
Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Favorite Foods and Recipes . . . . . . 121
My Child’s Fifth Year . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
School and Educational Programs . 122
Family and Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Babysitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
My Child’s Third Birthday . . . . . . . 128
Playmates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Favorite Foods and Recipes . . . . . . 153 School and Educational Programs . 154 Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 My Child’s Fifth Birthday . . . . . . . . 160
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Introduction
W
hen this organizer’s predecessor, The Little Big Book for Moms, was originally conceived, it was because we felt there was a hole in the market. We could see that young mothers needed a single resource for all the classics—from
recipes to fairy tales. In its first year, more than 150,000 copies have been sold and many moms and little ones are cuddling up together with it. Now we’ve created this organizer to fill another need. We know there are a lot of keepsake books out there for you to choose from, but The Little Big Organizer for Moms is much more than a keepsake book. It’s for you. There’s room here for you to keep your child’s life organized, including places for medical records, birth certificates, playmates, babysitters, school information, and much, much more. And before baby’s born, there’s a whole section just for you to keep track of your own doctor’s visits, a place for you to chart your physical progress, and a place for you to plan your baby’s room. There’s also tons of space for you to record the things you just want to make sure never to forget, like the day you brought your baby home from the hospital, what your baby’s first word was, or what your toddler called his or her favorite stuffed animal at age three. There are places for all the firsts, and places for your most important photographs. We know it’s busy being a new mom, and we hope to make it easier for you. Let this book help you organize, and provide helpful reminders about what’s important to write down now—before you forget. In this single volume there is room for all the information you need to store, as well as all the memories you want to record. Down the road we hope this is something you make into a gift for your child. But right now, it’s for you. So congratulations. Enjoy your little one. Lena Tabori & Katrina Fried (We are mother and daughter)
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Family Tree
Grandmother
Grandmother
Grandfather
Grandfather
Mom & Dad
Baby
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Eme rgency Contact List
Parents MOM Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell/Beeper:
Home Phone:
Cell/Beeper:
DAD Office Phone:
Medical PEDIATRICIAN Name: Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell/Beeper:
Home Phone:
Cell/Beeper:
DENTIST Name: Office Phone:
LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM Phone: POISON CONTROL Phone:
Phone:
Phone:
OTHER DOCTORS/SPECIALISTS Name: Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell/Beeper:
Notes:
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Eme rgency Contact List
Name: Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell/Beeper:
School PRIMARY SCHOOL Main Phone:
Nurse’s Office Phone:
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Name: Main Phone:
Nurse’s Office Phone:
Name: Main Phone:
Nurse’s Office Phone:
Name: Main Phone:
Nurse’s Office Phone:
Notes:
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My Pregnancy
Date:
Place:
A photo of myself at my most pregnant
Special Memories from Pregnancy:
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Planne r and Checklist
1st Trimester
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Choose an obstetrician and book first appointment Visit a nutritionist and design a diet plan Check on medical insurance and extend coverage, if necessary Buy books on pregnancy and baby’s development Take a photograph of yourself each month Clear out space in your closet for maternity clothes Cease consumption of alcohol, cigarettes, unpasteurized dairy products and raw meat or fish
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Start preparing baby’s room Begin regular exercise routine Begin wearing a support bra at all times Start using lotion daily to avoid stretch marks Get extra sleep
2nd Trimester
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Schedule amniocentesis and/or sonogram Choose a childbirth preparation class Begin decorating baby’s room Shop for crib, stroller, and other baby essentials Shop for maternity clothes Visit obstetrician as scheduled Begin thinking about baby names Register for baby gifts Make a note of when you first feel the baby kick
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Planne r and Checklist
Month 7
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Begin visits to obstetrician every two weeks Schedule a baby nurse or plan for family help for your baby’s first few weeks at home
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Plan for childcare after your baby is born
Month 8
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Begin visits to obstetrician once a week until delivery Plan transportation to hospital Have baby shower Narrow down list of baby names Buy digital or video camera to record birth and baby’s first days of life
Month 9
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Pack overnight bag for hospital Make final decision on baby’s name Prepare birth announcements Finish decorating baby’s room Pick out baby’s going-home outfit Practice breathing exercises Prewash newborn clothes and bedding Purchase newborn diapers and formula, if applicable, and sterilize bottles
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
First Month
What You Might Expect: •
Light spotting
•
Morning sickness
•
Light fatigue
•
Breast sensitivity
Tips: •
To avoid stretch marks, begin wearing an excellent support bra
and continue doing so throughout your pregnancy. •
Cease using alcohol or tobacco. Do not take medication
without advice from your doctor. Special Memories:
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Second Month
What You Might Expect: •
Morning sickness
•
Irritability and moodiness
•
Fatigue
•
Breasts begin to swell
•
Food cravings
•
Skin may break out or dry out
Tip: •
If you have not already, begin an exercise program now and
continue with it throughout your pregnancy. Special Memories:
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Third Month
What You Might Expect: •
Appetite increases as morning sickness subsides
•
Fatigue
•
Food cravings
•
Moodiness and irritability begin to subside
•
Weight increases by approximately one pound a week
•
Breasts continue to grow in size
•
Skin may break out or dry out
•
Veins in your legs, breasts, and abdomen become more noticeable
•
Dizziness or faintness
•
Waist size begins to increase
Tip: •
To avoid stretch marks, keep your growing belly well
moisturized every day and try to keep your weight gain gradual. Special Memories:
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Fourth Month
What You Might Expect: •
Morning sickness disappears
•
Fatigue subsides
•
Moodiness and irritability disappears
•
Positive energy increases
•
Breast tenderness decreases
•
Blood volume increases
•
Breasts continue to grow in size
•
Dizziness or faintness
•
Vaginal discharge
•
Waist thickens
•
Swelling in your ankles and feet
Tip: •
To avoid excessive weight gain, consult with your doctor
about how to maintain a healthy diet during your pregnancy. Special Memories:
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Fifth Month
What You Might Expect: •
Great energy
•
Weight gain intensifies; you look pregnant by this time
•
Backaches
•
Mild abdominal pain due to the stretching of ligaments around your uterus
•
Breasts continue to grow in size
•
Food cravings intensify
•
Heartburn and indigestion
•
You feel your baby move for the first time
•
Nails and hair may grow more rapidly
•
Iron-deficiency anemia may develop
•
Heart rate increases
Tip: •
To minimize the chance of urinary tract infections you should
urinate frequently, drink plenty of fluids (at least eight glasses of water a day), and avoid unnecessary stress. Special Memories:
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Sixth Month
What You Might Expect: •
Mild abdominal pain due to the stretching of ligaments around your uterus
•
Breasts continue to grow in size
•
Considerable weight gain
•
The skin covering your belly begins to stretch causing itching
•
Your baby’s movement becomes more frequent
•
Your baby’s heartbeat is now audible by placing a stethoscope on your belly
•
Tingling sensations in hands and feet
Tip: •
To minimize the development of varicose veins, elevate your
feet when sitting or lying down, wear pantyhose, and continue to exercise regularly. Special Memories:
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Seventh Month
What You Might Expect: •
Continued great energy
•
Backaches intensify as your weight increases
•
Mild abdominal pain may continue
•
Breasts continue to grow in size
•
Light fatigue, food cravings, heartburn, and indigestion as pressure from your baby increases
•
Weight gain
•
Large increase in your appetite
•
Your baby’s movement grows stronger and more frequent
•
Shortness of breath
•
Growing discomfort while trying to sleep
•
Vaginal discharge
Tip: •
If you find yourself constantly fatigued (intermittent or light
fatigue is normal) let your doctor know in case you need to be tested for anemia. Special Memories:
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Eighth Month
What You Might Expect: •
Still feeling good but feeling heavy
•
Hard to see your feet when you look down
•
Breasts may begin leaking colostrom, a thin yellowish fluid
•
Weight gain begins to taper off
•
Swelling in your ankles and feet
•
Need to urinate becomes increasingly frequent
•
Growing discomfort while trying to sleep
•
Vaginal discharge
•
Need for calcium increases
•
Increased shortness of breath
•
The muscles in your uterus may occasionally contract and relax
•
Some constipation
•
Hemorrhoids
•
Heartburn and indigestion
Tip: •
Air travel is not recommended from your eighth month of
pregnancy on. Start taking it easy. Special Memories:
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Calendar
Month Monday
Waist Size:
Year Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weight:
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Ninth Month
What You Might Expect: •
Feeling very heavy
•
Need to urinate frequently
•
Backaches
•
Baby may drop or shift into your pelvic region, causing breathing to become easier
•
Increased swelling of your ankles, hands, feet, and face
•
Vaginal discharge contains more cervical mucus
•
Some constipation
•
Hemorrhoids
•
Heartburn and indigestion
•
Sleeplessness increases
•
Weight gain slows to a stop
•
Just prior to labor, amniotic sac may spontaneously break
•
During a labor contraction the uterus will feel hard as a rock
Tip: •
If you pass your baby’s due date without going into labor,
don’t worry. The due date is only an estimate and normal pregnancies vary slightly in length. Special Memories:
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Baby Names
If it’s a boy… Name
Meaning
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Baby Names
If it’s a girl… Name
Meaning
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Baby Showe r
Date:
Time:
Location: Hosted By: Guests
Gift Received
Thank You Note Sent
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Baby Showe r
Date:
Place:
A photo of my baby shower
Special Memories:
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Use this space to design the layout of your baby’s room.
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Baby’s Room
A photo of my baby’s room
Suggested Nurser y Items: Crib
•
Crib Mattress
•
Crib Sheets
•
Crib Bumper
Lamp or Night Light
•
Diaper Pail or Disposal Service
Blanket or Comforter
•
Mattress Pad
Bassinet
•
Changing Table
•
•
Cabinet for supplies
Dresser
•
Decorative Accessories
Humidifier
•
Bathing Tub
Laundry Hampers Mobiles
•
•
•
Baby Monitor •
Rugs
Decorative Pillows
Wall Treatments and Stencils
Window Treatments
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•
Toy Storage Chest
Baby’s Room
Wall Treatments Paint Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address: Paint Type/Brand: Color:
Finish:
Quantity:
Square Footage:
Paint Type/Brand: Color:
Finish:
Quantity:
Square footage:
Wallpaper Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Color:
Pattern:
Address: Style: Quantity:
Square Footage:
Ser vice Painter: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address: Staple swatches of paint and wallpaper here:
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Baby’s Room
Carpets & Rugs Description (color, pattern, style):
Size/Square Footage:
Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address: Description (color, pattern, style):
Size/Square Footage:
Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address: Installed By: Phone: Address: Cur tains Description (color, pattern, style):
Size:
Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address: Staple swatch of curtain fabric here:
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Baby’s Room
Fur niture & Fixtures Item: Description (color, size, style): Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address:
Item: Description (color, size, style): Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address:
Item: Description (color, size, style): Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address:
Item: Description (color, size, style): Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address:
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Baby’s Room
Fur niture & Fixtures Item: Description (color, size, style): Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address:
Item: Description (color, size, style): Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address:
Item: Description (color, size, style): Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address:
Item: Description (color, size, style): Purchased From: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail/Website:
Address:
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Packing Your Suitcase
Packing Essentials: •
Comfortable pajamas or nightgown with button-down front, if nursing
•
Robe and slippers
•
Towels and extra pillows
•
Makeup, toiletries, massage oil and lotion
•
Nursing bras (flap-down variety are very useful)
•
Copies of insurance I. D. card and hospital admittance papers
•
Video/Still Camera
•
A CD player or ipod and your favorite music
•
Ice chips made from either water or juice in thermos for labor
•
Water misting bottle
•
Small paper bag to blow in if you hyperventilate during labor
•
Paper and pen to keep track of your contractions
•
Pictures to concentrate on, if you plan to use Lamaze technique
•
Going-home outfits for you and your baby
Packing List Item
Packed
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Prenatal Health and Fitness
Obstetrician/Gynecologist Name: Address: Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: 1st Trimester During your first trimester, you will visit your Obstetrician/Gynecologist approximately once every four weeks. In addition to having your full medical history taken and being prescribed a prenatal supplement, at your first prenatal exam you can expect the following tests and exams to be performed: •
A physical
•
A pelvic exam
•
A Pap smear
•
Routine blood tests to identify blood type and Rh factor
•
A test for immunity to German measles (Rubella)
•
Tests for sexually transmitted diseases
•
Urine tests
Depending on your medical history, you may also be tested for: •
Sickle-Cell Anemia
•
Tay-Sachs Disease
•
Thalassemia
•
Diabetes
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Prenatal Health and Fitness
Prenatal Visits Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight: Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight: Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight: Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
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Prenatal Health and Fitness
2nd Trimester During your second trimester, you will continue to visit your Obstetrician/ Gynecologist approximately once every four weeks. During the second trimester you may receive any of the following tests or exams: •
The Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) or Triple-Screen Marker test to screen for possible neural tube defects and Down Syndrome
•
An amniocentesis to more definitively rule out any chromosomal defects.
•
An ultrasound to rule out any anomalies and confirm your baby’s due date
•
A glucose screening test to check for Gestational Diabetes
Tip: •
The fundal height is the measurement of your belly
starting from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus (the fundal height) to check your baby’s size, growth rate, and position. The number of centimeters will roughly equal how many weeks pregnant you are.
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Prenatal Health and Fitness
Prenatal Visits Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
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Prenatal Health and Fitness
3rd Trimester From your 28th to 36th week of pregnancy until delivery your doctor will need to see you once every two weeks. From your 36th week until delivery you will need to be examined at least once a week. Prenatal Visits Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Notes:
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Prenatal Health and Fitness
3rd Trimester From your 28th to 36th week of pregnancy until delivery your doctor will need to see you once every two weeks. From your 36th week until delivery you will need to be examined at least once a week. Prenatal Visits Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Notes:
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Prenatal Health and Fitness
Prenatal Visits Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
Date of Appointment:
Time:
Weight:
Fundal Height:
Tests or Exams Performed:
Result:
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Prenatal Health and Fitness
Childbir th Classes Location: Instructor’s Name: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Class Dates and Times:
Infant CPR Classes Location: Instructor’s Name: Address: Phone: Class Dates and Times:
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The Birth
Date of Birth:
Time of Birth:
Delivery Doctor: Delivery Nurse: Midwife: Hospital: Birth Weight:
Birth Length:
Eye Color:
Head Circumference:
Blood Type:
Length of Labor:
Notes:
Special Memories:
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My Baby’s Birth Ce rtificate
A copy of my baby’s birth certificate
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My Baby’s Hand and Foot Prints
A copy of my baby’s hand and foot prints
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Breast-Feeding
Lactation Nurse: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Instructions:
Notes:
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My Child’s Health
Our Family’s Pediatrician Name: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Address: Name: Phone: Address: Name: Phone: Address: Name: Phone: Address:
Phar macist Pharmacy: Pharmacist: Phone:
Fax:
Address: Pharmacy: Pharmacist: Phone:
Fax:
Address:
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My Child’s Health
Visits to the Doctor Date
Reason
Notes
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My Child’s Health
Visits to the Doctor Date
Reason
Notes
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My Child’s Health
Visits to the Doctor Date
Reason
Notes
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My Child’s Immunization Record
Type of Vaccination
Date(s) Received
DPT Polio MMR HIB Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Chicken Pox Other
Recommended Immunization Schedule Age
Vaccine(s)
2 months
DPT, Polio, HIB, Hepatitis B
4 months
DPT, Polio, HIB, Hepatitis B
6 months
DPT, Polio, HIB
12–15 months
Hepatitis B
15 months
MMR and HIB
18 months
DPT, Polio, Chickenpox
2 years
Hepatitis A
2 years, 6 months
Hepatitis A
4–6 years
MMR, DPT, Polio
10–12 years
Measles
14–16 years
Tetanus-Diptheria (every 10 years there after)
Notes:
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Illnesses and Injuries
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Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Date(s):
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
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Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
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Illnesses and Injuries
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
My Child’s Age:
Date(s):
Type of Illness/Injury: Symptoms:
Doctor(s) Consulted: Treatment:
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Alle rgies
Type of Allergy:
Date:
Reaction: Treatment:
Type of Allergy:
Date:
Reaction: Treatment:
Type of Allergy:
Date:
Reaction: Treatment:
Type of Allergy:
Date:
Reaction: Treatment:
Notes:
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Alle rgies
Type of Allergy:
Date:
Reaction: Treatment:
Type of Allergy:
Date:
Reaction: Treatment:
Type of Allergy:
Date:
Reaction: Treatment:
Type of Allergy:
Date:
Reaction: Treatment:
Notes:
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Growth Chart
Date
Age
Height
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Weight
Tooth Chart
Date
Age
Tooth Lost/Gained
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My Child’s Dental Health
Dentist Name: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Address: Name: Phone: Address: Name: Phone: Address: Notes:
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My Child’s Dental Health
Visits to the Dentist Date
Reason
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My Child’s Firsts
Date:
Place:
A favorite photo of one of my baby’s firsts
Special Memories:
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My Child’s Firsts
First Smile:
First Laugh:
First Roll-over:
First Solid Food:
First Tooth:
First Sit-Up:
First Crawl:
First Stand:
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My Child’s Firsts
First Step:
First Haircut:
First Run:
First Dance:
First Song:
First Word:
First Sentence:
First Potty Trained:
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My Child’s Firsts
Date:
Place:
A favorite photo of one of my baby’s firsts
Special Memories:
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My Child’s Firsts
First Swim:
First Playdate:
First Word:
First Friend:
First Story:
First Day of School:
First Drawing:
First Fib:
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My Child’s Firsts
Other Firsts I Want to Remember:
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My Child’s Firsts
My baby’s first tooth (place in small sealed envelope and attach to page here)
A lock of hair from my baby’s first haircut (place in small sealed envelope or bag and attach to page here)
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My Baby’s First Year
Date:
Place:
A favorite photo from your baby’s first year
Special Memories from My Baby’s First Year:
81
My Baby's Birth Story
Some of the moments and details you might want to include when you write your child’s bir th stor y: •
How did you know you were going into labor?
•
What time was it?
•
How did you pass the time in between labor contractions?
•
When did your water break?
•
How long did you wait before going to the hospital?
•
Your trip to the hospital.
•
Who took you?
•
What time did you arrive at the hospital?
•
What were the nurses and delivery doctor like?
•
How did you pass the time in between labor contractions in the hospital?
•
How long did your labor last?
•
If you took pain medication, how far along into the labor were you and what did you take?
•
Who was with you during labor?
•
What time were you taken into the delivery room?
•
What do you remember most about the actual birth?
•
What did you think the first moment you saw your baby?
•
Who called, who visited, and what gifts were received?
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My Baby's Birth Story
My Child’s Bir th Stor y
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My Baby's Name
Use this space to tell the stor y of how you came to choose your baby’s name and what it means.
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Photo Memories
A photo of my baby in the hospital
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
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The Day We Came Home
Some of the moments and details you might want to include when you write the stor y of the day you brought your baby home: •
What was the weather like?
•
What were the newspaper headlines?
•
What did your baby do that day?
•
Who accompanied you and your baby home?
•
Who greeted you at home?
•
What presents did you and your baby receive?
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Birth Announcement
My baby’s birth announcement
A photograph of my baby coming home from the hospital
Date:
Place:
87
Family and Friends
Photo of my baby with close family and friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
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Family and Friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
Photo of my baby with close family and friends
89
Babysitte rs
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
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Playmates
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
91
Playmates
Date:
Place:
Photo of my baby with his/her favorite playmates or toys
Special Memories:
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Favorite Things
Favorite Toys & Games Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Favorite Books & Stories Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From:
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Favorite Things
Favorite Songs Song: Song: Song: Song: The Lyrics of My Baby’s Favorite Song:
Favorite Foods & Recipes Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Special Memories:
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School and Educational Programs
Classes & Activities Name of School/Program: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Favorite Teachers Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
95
Holidays
Photo of my baby celebrating a holiday
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
96
Holidays
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
Photo of my baby celebrating a holiday
97
My Baby's First Birthday
Date of Birthday Party:
Location:
Guests:
Favorite Gifts:
Special Memories:
Baby’s Height:
Baby’s Weight:
Photo of my baby celebrating his/her first birthday
98
My Baby's First Birthday
Photo of my baby celebrating his/her first birthday
Special Memories:
99
My Baby's First Birthday
Special Memories:
Photo of my baby celebrating his/her first birthday
100
My Baby's Second Year
Date:
Place:
A favorite photo from my baby’s second year
Special Memories from My Child’s Second Year:
101
Family and Friends
Photo of my baby with close family and friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
102
Family and Friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
Photo of my baby with close family and friends
103
Babysitte rs
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
104
Playmates
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
105
Playmates
Date:
Place:
Photo of my child with his/her favorite playmates or toys
Special Memories:
106
Favorite Things
Favorite Toys & Games Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my baby called it:
Favorite Books & Stories Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From:
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Favorite Things
Favorite Songs Song: Song: Song: Song: The Lyrics of My Baby’s Favorite Song:
Favorite Foods & Recipes Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Special Memories:
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School and Educational Programs
Classes & Activities Name of School/Program: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Favorite Teachers Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
109
Holidays
Photo of my baby celebrating a holiday
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
110
Holidays
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
Photo of my baby celebrating a holiday
111
My Baby's Second Birthday
Date of Birthday Party:
Location:
Guests:
Favorite Gifts:
Special Memories:
Baby’s Height:
Baby’s Weight:
Photo of my baby celebrating his/her second birthday
112
My Child’s Third Year
Date:
Place:
A favorite photo from my child’s third year
Special Memories from My Child’s Third Year:
113
Family and Friends
Photo of my child with close family and friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
114
Family and Friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
Photos of my child with close family and friends
115
Babysitte rs
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
116
Playmates
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
117
Playmates
Date:
Place:
Photo of my child with his/her favorite playmates or toys
Special Memories:
118
Favorite Things
Favorite Toys & Games Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Special Memories:
119
Favorite Things
Favorite Books & Stories Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Favorite Songs Song: Song: Song: Song: Song: The Lyrics of My Child’s Favorite Song:
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Favorite Things
Favorite Foods & Recipes Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Special Memories:
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School and Educational Programs
Name of School/Program: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Favorite Teachers Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
122
School and Educational Programs
Special Quotes from My Child’s Teachers Teacher’s Name:
Date:
Quote:
Teacher’s Name:
Date:
Quote:
My child’s first class photo
Date:
Place:
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School and Educational Programs
Favorite School Activities Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
124
School and Educational Programs
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
A photo of my child enjoying one of his/her favorite school activities
125
Holidays
A photo of my child celebrating a special holiday
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
126
Holidays
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
A photo of my child celebrating a special holiday
127
My Child's Third Birthday
Date of Birthday Party:
Location:
Guests:
Favorite Gifts:
Special Memories:
Child’s Height:
Child’s Weight:
A photo of my child celebrating his/her third birthday
128
My Child’s Fourth Year
Date:
Place:
A favorite photo from my child’s fourth year
Special Memories of My Child’s Fourth Year:
129
Family and Friends
Photo of my child with close family and friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
130
Family and Friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
Photo of my child with close family and friends
131
Babysitte rs
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
132
Playmates
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
133
Playmates
Date:
Place:
Photo of my child with his/her favorite playmates or toys
Special Memories:
134
Favorite Things
Favorite Toys & Games Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Special Memories:
135
Favorite Things
Favorite Books & Stories Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Favorite Songs Song: Song: Song: Song: Song: The Lyrics of My Child’s Favorite Song:
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Favorite Things
Favorite Foods & Recipes Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Special Memories:
137
School and Educational Programs
Name of School/Program: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Favorite Teachers Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
138
School and Educational Programs
Special Quotes from My Child’s Teachers Teacher’s Name:
Date:
Quote:
Teacher’s Name:
Date:
Quote:
My child’s class photo
Date:
Place:
139
School and Educational Programs
Favorite School Activities Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
140
School and Educational Programs
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
A photo of my child enjoying one of his/her favorite school activities
141
Holidays
A photo of my child celebrating a special holiday
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
142
Holidays
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
A photo of my child celebrating a special holiday
143
My Child's Fourth Birthday
Date of Birthday Party:
Location:
Guests:
Favorite Gifts:
Special Memories:
Child’s Height:
Child’s Weight:
A photo of my child celebrating his/her fourth birthday
144
My Child’s Fifth Year
Date:
Place:
A favorite photo from my child’s fifth year
Special Memories from My Child’s Fifth Year:
145
Family and Friends
Photo of my child with close family and friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
146
Family and Friends
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
Photo of my child with close family and friends
147
Babysitte rs
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Babysitter’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
148
Playmates
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Friend’s Name: Parents’ Names: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
149
Playmates
Date:
Place:
Photo of my child with his/her favorite playmates or toys
Special Memories:
150
Favorite Things
Favorite Toys & Games Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Toy/Game: Gift From:
What my child called it:
Special Memories:
151
Favorite Things
Favorite Books & Stories Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Title:
Author:
Gift From: Favorite Songs Song: Song: Song: Song: Song: The Lyrics of My Child’s Favorite Song:
152
Favorite Things
Favorite Foods & Recipes Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Dish: Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
Special Memories:
153
School and Educational Programs
Name of School/Program: Address: Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Fax:
E-mail:
Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Name of School/Program: Address: Phone: Favorite Teachers Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Subject: Teacher’s Name: Address: Phone: Special Memories:
154
School and Educational Programs
Special Quotes from My Child’s Teachers Teacher’s Name:
Date:
Quote:
Teacher’s Name:
Date:
Quote:
My child’s class photo
Date:
Place:
155
School and Educational Programs
Favorite School Activities Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
Activity: Special Memory:
156
School and Educational Programs
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
A photo of my child enjoying one of his/her favorite school activities
157
Holidays
A photo of my child celebrating a special holiday
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
158
Holidays
Date:
Place:
Special Memories:
A photo of my child celebrating a special holiday
159
My Child's Fifth Birthday
Date of Birthday Party:
Location:
Guests:
Favorite Gifts:
Special Memories:
Child’s Height:
Child’s Weight:
A photo of my child celebrating his/her fifth birthday
160