Does all this discourage you? Every parent wants to give their child best every step of way. But, having best furniture and clothing isn't going to help baby in any way. If you really want to find some or all of these items but don't have a large budget to work with, you do have other options. The most obvious of these is to ask family and friends for hand me downs. More then likely, they will be happy to lend you items they no longer need. Or, if someone is asking you what you need, don't be afraid to tell them what you would like to have. Also, search around garage sales and thrift shops. You can clean and repaint just about anything you find. Saving money this way will help with ever demanding diaper fund you will have to have!

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When you love you give gifts of empathy and benefit of doubt. You understand that your partner is probably feeling hurt beneath anger. You try to understand and ask for help in understanding because you want to make it better.

When you are loved you receive gifts of empathy and benefit of doubt. You feel understood and appreciate empathy and efforts of your partner.

The more you are given, more you receive. The more you receive, more you want to give.

It becomes a lot easier than win thing.

copyright Maggie Vlazny, MSW 2005

About the Author Maggie is an Imago Relationship Therapist and RCI Singles Coach. Services offered by phone, online, or in person at her Fairfield County, CT office. For more information please see www.therapyct.com or contact maggie@therapyct.com