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Old 06-06-2006, 11:58 AM
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Feeling overwhelmed.

I've seen postings lately regarding toddler/baby safety at home. I've seen postings where people who have mentioned children who have died from being hurt at home. My dh and I, before we had our little girl, went through the house and put locks on cabinets drawers with cleaning supplies, put plugs into the outlets, checked cords on blinds, etc. Lately, I've noticed, that we didn't do as much as what one can do to protect their children. I started to feel almost overwhelmed with the information regarding how our child can be hurt at home. This past week I've gone on a rampage and started strapping tippable furniture to the wall, reorganized items in the garage so paint thinner, etc. was in a cabinet that had a baby proof lock on it, etc. Its like everywhere I look now, I see danger. What makes it worse is my dh doesn't see most of these potential dangers. He's made comments that soon our home will have a bubble around it. This makes it worse for me because I feel as if its all on my shoulers to keep our baby safe. Where do I find a happy medium. Before, I thought our home was relatively safe, but my eyes have been opened, but now are almost overly sensitive and I'm getting on my dh's nerves with all the potential dangers and like I said, he doesn't really get it. Sorry for the long post!
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Signed with Agency February 8, 2006
Homestudy Started February 14, 2006, Complete March 17, 2006
Dossier to Guatemala for translation April 6, 2006
I-171H May 18, 2006
Referral, its a boy! June 4, 2006
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DNA August 9
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P/A September 27, 2006
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