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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon August ii, 1989 Pace 7 llt's best to prepare for baby together Once the baby is on the way, most people, even those who have wanted and planned a baby, have mixed feelings. Someone may feel eager to start a family, but angry about interrupting a career. A woman may be excited about "showing" but depressed about being big and clumsy. And she can feel overjoyed to feci the baby move but afraid of giving birth. A man may be excited about being a father, but nervous about changing his lifestyle. And both men and women may be proud of being parents, but feeling like kids. These feelings are all natural. And, they are not surprising, for pregnancy brings drastic changes to which both parents must adjust changes in the woman's appearance and moods, decisions to make and new concerns, such as: "Will I be a good father?" "Will I know what to do with a baby?" and "Will we be able to pay for all this?" These feelings are normal, but they shock people who have been told only the joys and none of the discomforts of pregnancy. Some times they put a strain on a couple's relationship. It may be hard to share feelings and difficult to see the other's point of view. Taking Charge When you take advantage of , these nine months to learn about parenthood, think about your values and clarify your feelings, you will find that: . Sharing your concerns helps resolve them. Basic facts quiet your fears, teach you to care for yourself and your baby and reveal the wonder of creation. Learning about parents and children helps you feel more confi dent and competent. j Making decisions better pre pares you for the changes ahead. You are creating not only a child, but the kind of atmosphere and way of life you want for that child. The Deciding Factor You can use the nine months of pregnancy to make important deci sions about what you want your baby to experience at birth and afterwards. Listed below are some of the decisions most expectant couples face, and some of the choices available. You have a right to know, to ask questions. Keep in mind that medi cal personnel are there to serve your needs. You may find it helpful to write down all your questions before visiting the hospital, clinic or doctor's office. Method of Birth: Do you and your doctor feel the best way for you to deliver your baby is prepared childbirth using breathing and exer cises; partial use of sedatives or other types of drugs: local anes thesia; induced labor; forceps de livery or Caesarean section? . Community Services: Will you seek information and support through childbirth classes; special ized support groups, such as those for breast feeding and births by Caesarean section or books? Preparing Older Children: Will you help the other children in your family get used to a new baby by: telling them the news when you tell everyone else; waiting until they notice and ask about the pregnancy; showing them books and films about human and animal births or showing them pictures of themselves when they were babies? Naming the Baby: Will you choose a name based on its meaning or on its family, religious or cultural' origin? Prenatal Care and Delivery: Will you and the baby be cared for by a general practitioner, obstetrician gynecologist or doctors who rotate responsibilities at a clinic? Raising the Baby: Will you care for and raise your child based on what your parents did; babysitting experiences; observations in child care centers; child development and parenting books and magazines or parent education and child develop ment classes? Caring for the Baby: Will this be done at dillcrent times during the night and day by you and your spouse; a relative; a babysitter; home child care or child care center? Sleeping Arrangements: Based on the space in your house or apart ment, will it be most comfortable for the baby to be in a room of its own; with another child or with you? Household chores: Once the baby comes home will the household chores by done by you and your spouse or partner; older chldren; a visiting grandparent or friends who volunteer help? Going Back to Work: Docs the decision about if and when the care giving parent will go to work depend on your personal needs; the baby's needs; your financial situation; availubility of child care or avail ability of work? Expenses: How much can you afford to pay for hospital fees; doc tor's and baby clothing and equip ment? Good medical care is crucial to your health and that of your baby but fees do vary. Baby clothes and equipment can be bought, borrowed or made. Information on this page provided by the by the Warm Springs Office of the Oregon State University Extension Service Phone: 553-1161, ext. 238 or 239 Clove cigarettes are dangerous Many people have never heard of clove cigarettes. Though sold in the U.S. since 1968, these Indo nesian imports were mainly used in Listening is helpful to troubled friends Lend an ear to a troubled friend. It doesn't take years of education or a framed certificate on the wall to help someone who is troubled. You can help a distressed friend or acquaintance by simply talking and listening. People are often capable of solv ing their own problems if they are able to talk it out with a counselor or a good listener. Friends can also serve that need by listening, talking very little and making few or no suggestions. Just paraphrase, clar ify, or ask for elaboration of what the person said. Ask broad and open-ended ques tions, allowing the person in stress to choose the topics. The listener is For corns' sake.... then the facilitator, not the problem-solver. Persons in difficulty are much more motivated to solve their prob lems if they come up with the solu tions themselves rather than if someone else suggests a strategy. To help a friend: Be sensitive and trustworthy. Be accepting and caring. Even if the person acts against your values, accept the behavior with out being judgmental. Remain ob jective and neutral. Try to develop a deep under standing of the other person's situa tion. Be a good listener. Silence Good pollination is a must Good pollination is a must for a good yield of corn from the home garden. Sweet corn grows best if planted in three to five short rows instead of a couple of rows running the length of the garden. Corn depends on wind for polli nation. By planting in wide blocks, you increase the chance of success ful polination. Good pollination means the ears of corn will be filled with plump, juicy kernels. Plant sweet corn in areas that Various types of rentals are available receive full sunlight. Space the rows two to three feet apart with at least nine inches between each plant in the row. To prepare for planting, plow the soil four to eight inches deep. Add four cups of 1 6-1 6-1 6 fertilizer per 100 is waist ammonium sulfate along each ten feet of row and water well. Corn does not have many insect enemies, the most common pest is earworm. Seven can be used for control, but apply only after the presence of the earworm has been confirmed. gives the person permission to talk more about w hat needs to be talked about. Be patient while the person works toward the core of the stress. Talk where it is quiet, private, comfortable and free of interrup tions. If the issues are complex and a clear solution seems too difficult, advise your friend to seek profes sional help. Self-destructive behav ior such as alcohol abuse, violent outbursts or severe depression may indicate the need for professional help. Approach the idea of counseling positively. Talking to a professional does not indicate failure; instead, it is a positive step in seeking help. Anyone going through a hard time can usually benefit from counseling. A good friend is someone who won't give answers, but will help guide a stressed person to his or her own answer and recommend addi tional help when it seems necessary. California. But lately they've zoomed in popularity country-w ide, especially among teenagers. The concern is that while clove spice is harmless in food, it may be harmful when burned and inhaled. Clove cigarettes contain about 70 percent tobacco and 30 percent cloves. Aside from the well-known health hazards of tobacco, there seems to be additional danger from eugenol, the clove oil extract. Eugenol may anesthetize the throat, allowing the smoker to inhale deeply without feeling irritation in the throat. So far clove cigarettes may have been linked to at least one death, as well as to lung infections, severe allergic reactions, inflamed airways nausea and vomiting. Ironically, comments Dr. Fred rick Schechter, a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, many teen agers think clove cigarettes are cigarette substitutes, when in fact they not only contain tobacco but have more tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes. And, once having started with clove cigarettes, these teenagers may switch to regular cigarettes. New Mexico, Nevada and Florida have banned the sale of clove cigarettes; several other states are also considering bans. Pocket calculator can help iriupsui iu-10-10 icruuicr , square feet. When the corn WOU StaV Within VOUT DUdOet high, scatter one cup of J J J Little things, like purchases for food and clothing items, do add up. And when you're trying to live on a budget, you need to know just how fast those little things are adding up. A hand-sized calculator can help. Use one to keep a running tally of Looking for a place to live? If - you're planning to rent, you first must decide what. sort of rental housing ou want and where you'd like to live. Basic types of rental units to consider include low and high rise apartments, duplexes or town houses, individual houses and mobile homes. Each type of housing differs as to amount of rent and other expenses paid by the occupant and the responsibility of all rental housing types. Rent usually covers the unit itself, yard, grounds, lobby and hall maintenance, and heat, and sometimes major appliances and laundry facilities. Utilities may be included, but newer apartments often are metered separately. Some apartment leases : requ ire you to pay an extra charge if heating costs go beyond a certain amount in a given year. Most apartments have no private yard, limited storage and offer less privacy than other types of housing. Duplexes and townhouses are an increasingly popular choice for renters. They generally offer some private yard or courtyard space and have more storage room than apartments. Utilities and appliances may or may not be included. Tenants are usually responsible for general maintenance within the unit and must assume some resposibility for their sidewalks and private areas outside. Renting a house or mobile home normally provides the most privacy and the most living and storage space of any rental type. Tenant responsibilities generally include all utility bills, including heat, and all routine maintenance, both inside and out. Decorating bills also be long to the tenant. While deciding which type of housing you want, here's a checklist of things to consider in selecting a neighborhood. Are medical facilities nearby? Is there public transportation? If recreation facilities are impor tant, are they near? If you have children, how are the district schools? Is there adequate fire and police protection? Is the neighborhood well-lighted, well-patrolled and well-maintained? Do the neighbors seem to be compatible? Proper storage is essential Proper storage is a part of pro tecting your wardrobe. It is neces sary to have garments freshly cleaned before they are stored. Stains or other soil left in a gar ment will oxidize and develop into worse stains. This is especially true when clothes have been stained with foodstuffs or beverages. Age as well as heat will cause the stains to turn yellow or brown and, on some fabrics, could result in a per manent stain. Another reason to have clothes cleaned is that certain sfains, especially foods and bever ages, are an insect's invitation to destroy clothing. The insect will be attracted to the stain and, while actually feeding on the stain, cut portions of the fiber itself. Clothes can be safely stored at home. The clothes should not be overcrowded in a closet or chest. The closet or container the items are stored in should be completely insect-free. The container should be relatively airtight to prevent insects or other atmospheric soils from collecting on the article. Padded hangers should be used for garments that are stored. It may be better to store some articles in a chest, but they should be padded with tissue paper to avoid excessive creasing where folded. Cedar chests will not kill moths or their larvae. Moth balls are also effective at repelling insects but should never be allowed to come in direct con tact with the garments. purchases as you shop. For example, in a grocery store, use a mini-calculator to add up the cost of your purchases as you fill the gorcery cart. That way, you know how much you will have to pay for the items selected before arriving at the checkout counter. If you know this total cost, you can switch, if necessary, to less costly items before checking out to keep within the limit of the amount budgeted for spending. Shoppers can also use hand calcu lators to figure the best buys in stores where unit pricing is not available. With a calculator, you can divide down to the unit price, the cost per ounce or pound. This lets you make comparisons that tell which box or carton gives the most for the money. Then there are the discount sales. What does 20 percent or 30 percent off mean? With calculator in hand, you can quickly figure the exact discount cost of the item. If you don't have a mini-calculator,' it may be worth it to buy one. Just a few shopping trips with a small calculator could bring you savings equal to its price. Advice given for purchasing proper freezer, selecting the best windows Q. I freeze a lot of fruits and veget 1 ables from my garden, so I need lots of freezer space. I plan to buy a freezer or refrigerator with a large freezer compartment to put in my garage. Is it okay to operate these appliances in an unheated space? A. That depends on what kind of appliance you buy and how cold it gets in your garage. If you decide to purchase a refrig erator with a freezer compartment, you should find another place to store it. These appliances need temperatures that do not fall below 32 degrees as the defrost water in a no-frost freezer could re-freeze be fore it drains from the unit. If you're limited to keeping your freezer in the garage, your best bet is a manual defrost freezer. These appliances operate efficiently at between SO and 100 degrees Fah renheit. However, in most cases, temperatures well below 50 degrees won't harm a manual defrost freezer. Q. We're building a home on a site with a great view. To take advan tage of the view we want to include a lot of window area, but we want to make the house energy efficient, too. Would there be more air leak age potential through a few large windows or through a lot of smaller windows? A. Assuming that most of the air leakage will take place at the edges of the windows, there is more leak age potential if you use many small windows, because there is more edge length where leaks could take place. However, the difference may be small if the windows are installed carefully. For one thing, if they are view windows, we assume that few of them will be operable. This means they wont be particularly leaky windows if they're sealed carefully when they're installed. It's important for the gap between. the window frame and the structu ral frame of the house to be airtight. Of course the cost of many small windows is usually higher than a few larger ones. If you use standard aluminum frame windows there may be more heat loss through conduction if you use many small windows. That's because aluminum conducts heat even faster than glass. Since the frames make up a larger percen tage of the area of small windows than they do of large windows, heat loss will be higher if you chose to use many small windows. If you use wood frame windows or alum inum windows with thermal breaks in their frames, the opposite the case because their frames conduct heat more slowly than glass. Finally, if your view is not to the south, large areas of window are an energy liability no matter which you choose. North, east and west windows cause high winter heat loss. East and especially west win dows can cause uncomfortable summer heat gains. We encourage you to think about choosing smaller, well placed win dows. People usually overestimate the size of windows needed to pro vide spectacular views. Rather than floor to ceiling windows, consider windows that start about three feet from the floor and stop 18 inches below the ceiling. Rather than stretching the windows all the way across a wall, consider framing the view with two or three smaller windows. Recipes offer much variety Roasted Potato Salad Control fat consumption when you're eating 1 pound new potatoes (10 to 14 little ones) 1 XA tsp. safflower or sunflower oil Va cup minced red onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. low-fat yogurt Kh tsp. rosemary, ground Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. If potatoes are 1 0 to a pound, quarter them. Pile potatoes into a glass baking dish and toss wth oil so that all are coated. Spread potatoes out in a single layer and roast for about 35 minutes. Scoop the potatoes into a large bowl and add onion, garlic and parsley. In a small bowl combine mayon naise, yogurt and rosemary. Add to potatoes and toss well. Yields four servings. Overnight Blueberry Bran ana Muffins 2 13 cups all-bran cereal 23 cup boiling water '$ cup sugar 13 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 23 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking soda IV cups buttermilk 1 i cups blueberries Mix cereal with boiling water and let stand. In small bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, bananas and butter milk. Add to bran. Mix flour and baking soda. Fold into batter along with blueberries. Let stand overnight or up to three days in covered container in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Fill lined or greased muffin tin two thirds full and bake 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Yield: Two dozen. If you want to lose weight, improve your health or lower your blood cholesterol, take a look at the fat you eat. There's plenty of room to cut fat or change the type of fat in the typical American diet. Americans get too many of their calories from fat. Saturated fat, the kind known to increase risks of coronary heart disease, is high in our diets. Fat is the most concentrated source of calories. One ounce of fat has about 250 calories, compared to 1 1 0 calories per ounce of protei n or carbohydrate. So, if you can cut fat, you also cut calories. Five ways to fend off fat First, choose low-fat foods often Feel free to harvest! Low-Fat Ranch-Style Dressing Va cup low calorie mayonnaise Va cup plain low-fat yogurt I cup buttermilk 4 tsp. pre-packaged ranch salad dressing mix Or instead of using dressing mix, combine the following: I Tbsp. onion, minced Va tsp. basil Va tsp. sage Va tsp. thyme Va tsp. garlic powder I Tbsp. parsley, minced Combine mayonnaise, low-fat yogurt, buttermilk and seasonings together. Mix well. Cover and re frigerate. NOTE: This dressing can be used as a dip for vegetables, bagels, chips and crackers or as a topping for baked potatoes. Don't hesitate to harvest from the home garden. Regular picking encourages fruiting vegetable plants such as cucumbers, squash, bushbeans, peppers and broccoli to greater production. Even a few fruits left to mature on a cucumber plant will stop new fruit from setting. Once a zucchini starts going to seed, a different growing stage is triggered and the plant won't develop any more squash. Look for the following qualities when harvesting vegetables: Bushbeans. Pick when at least three inches long. Pods should be just starting to bulge. Squash. Summer squashes are ready for picking when medium sized with rinds that are easily dented with a fingernail. Winter squashes are ready for harvesting when their rinds are firm enough that they can't easily be dented with a fingernail. Tomatoes. Size is not a good indication of maturity. Look for proper color. Tomatoes can be picked at any degree of ripeness but they taste best if ripened on the vine. Cucumbers. Pick before they turn yellow. Large ones are good eaten fresh. Broccoli. Stalks ready for pick ing should be firm but tender. Buds at the top of the stalk should be compact and not show ing the color that would indicate the plant is growing. Cut the large central head just before it separates into several heads. After that, cut the side shoots that develop into small heads. Peppers. Usually mature late. The green varieties should have a shiny color and be firm. Red varie ties should have a uniform red color before harvesting. and high-fat foods only occasion ally. It's helpful to be able to spot high-fat foods at a restaurant, on a salad bar, or at your kitchen table. High fat foods are generally smooth, oily, thick-textured, creamy or greasy. Low-fat foods are generally crisp, watery, dry or chewy. Secondly, control how much high-fat food you eat. Limit fatty snack foods. Choose lean cuts of meat. Substitute lower fat dairy products. Third, prepare foods with less fat. Broil, boil, steam, poach, braise, bake or roast rather than frying or sauteing. Trim fat from meats be fore cooking and skim fat from their juices before adding to stews, soups and gravies. Fourth, substitute low-fat in gredients for higher-fat ingredients. Turkey, chicken or tuna may be better choices for sandwiches than higher-fat lucheon meat. Lower fat cheese, like part-skim mozza rella, could be used in place of hard cheeses such as cheddar. Low-fat yogurt is a good substitute for sour cream. Use neufchatel in place of cream cheese. Lastly, modify recipes. Generally, fat can be reduced by up to one-third without noticeable differences. Remember that fat adds tenderness, so the quality of baked products will vary. This method works best in gravis, sauces, pud dings and quick breads.