Old wive''s tales
pregnancy * If your left breast is bigger than
the right during pregnancy, you''re having a girl. If the right is bigger, it''ll be a boy. If they are the same size, you''re in for a surprise!
* If you get moody during pregnancy you are more likely to have a girl. This is because all women are moody, and when carrying a girl you become doubly so.
* If you carry the baby out front (others can’t see your pregnancy from behind) then you will have a boy. If others can tell that you are pregnant when looking at you from behind, then you will have a girl.
* Have the mum-to-be pick up a key. If she picks it up by the round end, it will be a boy. If she picks it up by the long end, it will be a girl. Should she pick it up at the middle, twins are on the way.
* If the mother''s age at conception and the year of conception are both even or both odd, the baby is a girl. If one is even and one is odd, the baby is a boy.
* Ask the mum-to-be to pick a number. Match the number with the corresponding letter of the alphabet (A=1, B=2 etc). Then ask her to choose a name beginning with that letter. If she chooses a boys name, it will be a boy. If she chooses a girls name, it will be a girl.
Is it a boy or a girl? * Abdomen looks like a basketball: BOY
Abdomen looks like a watermellon: GIRL
* Carrying baby low: BOY
Carrying baby high: GIRL
* Carrying weight out front: BOY
Carrying weight around hips and bottom: GIRL
* Dad-to-be is also gaining weight: BOY
Dad-to-be is not gaining weight: GIRL
* Craving for salty or sour food: BOY
Craving for sweets: GIRL
* Craving for meats and cheese: BOY
Craving for fruit: GIRL
* No desire for orange juice: BOY
Must have orange juice every day: GIRL
* Prefer the heel of bread: BOY
Refuse to eat the heel of bread: GIRL
* Busier in the kitchen cooking: BOY
Normal kitchen activity: GIRL
* No morning sickness early in PG: BOY
Morning sickness early in PG: GIRL
* Headaches: BOY
No headaches: GIRL
* Feet are colder then before PG: BOY
Feet are same as before PG: GIRL
* Hair on legs is growing quicker than before PG: BOY
Hair on legs is growing the same as before PG: GIRL
* A piece of thread with needle above belly goes in circles: BOY
A piece of thread with needle above belly swings from side to side: GIRL
* When asked to show hands, show them palms down: BOY
When asked to show hands, show them palms up: GIRL
* When pick up a mug, pick it up by the handle: BOY
When pick up a mug, pick it up by the body: GIRL
* Baby''s heartbeat is 140 beats/min or less: BOY
Baby''s heartbeat is over 140 beats/min: GIRL
To Relieve baby Colic * Put a warm watch cloth on his belly (on his skin) and I keep refreshing the cloth with warm water so its stays warm.
* Run a vaccum or blow dryer for white noise. Also go near running water. Or take him outside if the weather is decent.
* put him in a warm tub of water and leave him in there a long time....just keep warming up the water.
* Lay the baby across your legs with his belly right on your legs. The pressure usually helps.
* Wear the baby...put in a baby bjorn.
* Bicycle his legs. Push them one by one towards her tummy while he is lying on his back. That might help release some gas.
* put a little chamomile tea in with the formula. That help calm the tummy.
* Get some regular mylanta and give him 1/2 to 1 teaspoon
Folk remedies * Did You Know That? Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."
* Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.
* Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicalon a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They''ll clear up your stuffed nose.
* Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
* Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of
honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
* Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer . Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the product was never been advertised for this use. (Note: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same..and contains aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)
* Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
* Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerinemouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
* Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of MaybellineCrystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
* Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
* Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can''t find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
* Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer''s Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
* Hunt''s tomato paste boil cure....cover the boil with Hunt''s tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.
* Balm for broken blisters...To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine ... a powerful antiseptic.
* Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.
* Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog''s bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
* Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
* Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat''s ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat''s skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
* Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It''s not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
* Cranberry juice taken regularly helps prevent urinary infections. (My friend, Director of a Geriatric Care Hospital, says it''s much better than expensive cures, and ultimately economically very favourable) There is a honey available in pharmacies which is a medical honey.. slightly different from the usual and from a different type of bee.. this is the best for curing skin problems.
* Here is one for the Aussies A few drops of dettol kills cane toads. A diluted solution in a spray bottle is quick and easy.
* Sore throat and nasal congestion... steep some fresh gum leaves in boiling water and inhale.