Survival Tips

I was never able to get through the first week breast feeding with my first two babies. I was always afraid they'd starve because I had no milk yet. I know they're not supposed to have great hunger for the first few days, BUT THEY CRIED??!! I really want to establish breast feeding this time around. Please give me your week 1 survival tips.

Hi there,
I have breastfed both of my sons for 2 years each and I found that even though it is really sore and tiring you just have to break through the pain to get it established if it is sore.
My first son my nipples were so cracked the midwife said she had never seen anything like that before and I sat on the bed crying cos I couldnt do it anymore but then I just went through the pain for a couple more days and it got heaps better.The main thing to remember is that they are not hungry that puts alot of mothers off B/F but they are fine and in a few more days there will be heaps of milk.I think the biggest mistake is giving them a bottle bcos then the breast will not be enough for them
Best of luck Any questions just ask:)

2008-02-01 00:25:43 by Mommytothree

I am college bound and going to UTSA (University of Texas San Antonio) for the fall of 2008 and am getting really nervous. I need some good survival tips so I don't flunk but still have a great time. What are easy but cheap food choices. Also if I should get a job while I am in college.

Can someone also tell me a good study routine before taking a big test. That is also what I am worried about and want an outside opinion.

1. Most important thing would be to choose friends wisely. Your attitude towards college life is going to be similar to those people. Second would be to get to know at least a few of your classmates. That way, you'll have study buddies. It's impossible to do well alone in college. Cooperation is a must. I would suggest forming a study group a week or two after classes start and meet once a week (unless there's really nothing to discuss, then just cancel it).
2. Having a "good time" doesn't necessarily mean drink till you drop. Try to find other interests (especially extracurricular activities if you're thinking about grad school in the future...will look good on your resume and at interviews).
3. When I get busy, I order delivery (pizza, chinese food, etc.). Restaurants that deliver usually have their menus around campus or you can take a look online (www.campusfood.com).
4. Try your best during your first semester without working. If things look good, then look for a job. If you're still struggling, I wouldn't recommend getting one and would encourage you to seek help from TAs or tutoring services (some universities offer free tutoring...you should check that out or ask about it during orientation).
5. Like any other schooling level - don't procrastinate!! Study little by little so that you don't have to cram like crazy in the end (although, sometimes, the stress does get to you and you just cram like crazy anyway).

DON'T cut classes! I don't care what your friends say (ex. your professor's boring, he can't teach, I can't understand his accent, etc.), you need to attend class (even if you don't think it's helping you much).

Around 30mins. to 1 hr. before the exam, STOP studying. Relax, get some food and/or chill with a friend. It'll help you loosen up a bit and clears your mind when you actually get to writing the exam. If you follow those two simple steps, you'll definitely find it amusing to see others still studying seconds before the exam's passed out. AND, you'll for sure do well. ;)

Good luck and enjoy your time in college!!

2008-06-25 00:01:18 by jordan m

what are some earthquake survival tips,giudlines,safety tips, and preventions having to do with earthquakes,like seismographs about earthquakes,like the safest place in your home when you are in an earthquake,and more usefull information earthquack and posiblly prevent them if possible in the world .even how scientist rate earthquake.i would also also like to know information on earthqukes that hit channelview.

1) Don't be there
2) If you are there, pray.
3) If you don't believe in god, panic.
4) Place head between legs. Kiss arse goodbye.

2006-02-06 17:36:57 by Jess-Jess

I want to know of some unusual survival tips such as water filters, salt water testers, etc, that you can build or use if you were stranded somewhere. Please share any links too.

Youtube: Ray Mears He`s the original "survivor man" He`s the real deal. Also read up on Tom Brown.

Mtn Man:
So Tom Brown was one of your greatest mtn man experiences? What?!....You said it not me hahahahahaha

2009-04-08 11:43:38 by CraftyGirl

does anyone know good things to have if you get lost? also how to easily clean water with convenient objects

a compass, a map, a flash light, a lighter, batteries, a machete, thin rope. The easy way to clean water is to dig a hole about 1 foot deep 1 foot away from the water, make a small canal for the water to run inside hole, let it sit for about 1 hour, drink out of it by leaning into it and drink only from the surface don't get your all face on it just let your lips touch the water and drink. try not to use stoked water staked water has a lot of bacteria but if it is all you have use it. You can also boil water.

2008-05-27 19:47:00 by Ash