Your 17-Month-Old

SIMPLE WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Eating well, exercising, reducing stress and getting enough sleep are the best ways you can take care of yourself. Continue by visiting your doctor regularly and discussing any problems you may have. Keep a diary of any persistent symptoms and be prepared to discuss them. Don't be afraid to ask questions or, if necessary, request a second opinion. While having routine checks may be a bit nerve-racking and inconvenient, it is your best defence against potential problems. Your whole family will rest more easily knowing that you are taking care of yourself as well as you care for each of them.

Make time to make love. Lovemaking is a precious physical expression of your feelings that can also provide you and your spouse with some wonderful health benefits. In addition to being a great stress reliever, it's a fun way to burn calories. Plus, regular sexual activity can even help reduce the possibility of male prostate problems. With so many wonderful reasons to make love, what are you waiting for? Take time out tonight to rediscover this quality time with your spouse.

You might be thinking about having another baby. Your adorable bundle of joy is now a little bigger than a bundle. She's grown so quickly this past year. She's a marvel to look at, and you wouldn't swap her for the world. Still, you are probably missing the tiny hands and feet and the helpless baby that you brought home such a short time ago.

If you're now 'oohing' and 'aahing', you may be thinking about another baby. Chances are you've probably had enough consecutive nights of uninterrupted sleep to consider this proposition. The addition of one more child to your family would be another life-changing event.