Got Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

[Canadiandggal 49]

I just read some old threads and it looks like most people sent in a birth certificate and a us passport as ID for the baby.

you were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent on or after January 1, 1947

* A birth certificate which lists your parents (issued by responsible government authorities in the country where you were born)

* Proof that one or both of your natural parents were Canadian citizens when you were born

* Two (2) pieces of personal identification, such as a driver’s licence and a health insurance card, one of which must have your photo on it.

* Other documents, such as a marriage certificate/divorce certificate and/or a legal name change certificate (if applicable)

I think that number one and two would be a birth certifcate. a passport and a birth certifcate or ssn should work for number 3 and number 4 would be nothing as the baby will be too young to be married or divorced (little player lol)

Alright looks like we got it all figured out lol I of course will have to find a notary a few months from now as Idont want to send original stuff.

[Bern` 0]

you were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent on or after January 1, 1947

* A birth certificate which lists your parents (issued by responsible government authorities in the country where you were born)

* Proof that one or both of your natural parents were Canadian citizens when you were born

* Two (2) pieces of personal identification, such as a driver’s licence and a health insurance card, one of which must have your photo on it.

* Other documents, such as a marriage certificate/divorce certificate and/or a legal name change certificate (if applicable)

I think that number one and two would be a birth certifcate. a passport and a birth certifcate or ssn should work for number 3 and number 4 would be nothing as the baby will be too young to be married or divorced (little player lol)

Alright looks like we got it all figured out lol I of course will have to find a notary a few months from now as Idont want to send original stuff.

I sent, birth certificate of my LO, my birth certificate, and then I sent his SSN and his Healthcare.

They also mentioned that they want the baby to be old enough to at least hold their head up. They don't want anything in the photo that isn't supposed to be there.

Edited July 21, 2011 by Bern`

[ValerieA 350]

I know I am a bit late, but congratulations, Ontarkie ! So happy for you!

[Ontarkie 14,304]

Alexis has acid reflux, we been giving her Zantac and it has made a huge difference. She is still pretty fussy, and last night was a really bad night again, so this morning we took her to my husbands chiropractor and he did an adjustment. She has one disk that was pretty stuck, after we got home it was about 7:30am (she fell asleep in the truck which rarely happens) I placed her in her seat from her swing and she stayed a sleep till 11am, that never happens either. I am really hoping this helps her alot cause after the terrible night we had last night I don't know what else to do.

Now if I can figure out this darn Moby wrap...

[Canadiandggal 49]

Alexis has acid reflux, we been giving her Zantac and it has made a huge difference. She is still pretty fussy, and last night was a really bad night again, so this morning we took her to my husbands chiropractor and he did an adjustment. She has one disk that was pretty stuck, after we got home it was about 7:30am (she fell asleep in the truck which rarely happens) I placed her in her seat from her swing and she stayed a sleep till 11am, that never happens either. I am really hoping this helps her alot cause after the terrible night we had last night I don't know what else to do.

Now if I can figure out this darn Moby wrap...

awe poor alexis... I can certainly pity her as I know that at this point I am taking the max of zantac on a daily basis. I hope that they adjustment has helped her out, poor little gal.

As for the moby wrap, there is a pretty good video on http://www.mobywrap.com/instructionpages.aspx?Topic=instructionvideos, i had my chi in it last weekend as we were trying on everything. My hubby had to buy his own chicco carrier.

[Colleens 40]

Alexis has acid reflux, we been giving her Zantac and it has made a huge difference. She is still pretty fussy, and last night was a really bad night again, so this morning we took her to my husbands chiropractor and he did an adjustment. She has one disk that was pretty stuck, after we got home it was about 7:30am (she fell asleep in the truck which rarely happens) I placed her in her seat from her swing and she stayed a sleep till 11am, that never happens either. I am really hoping this helps her alot cause after the terrible night we had last night I don't know what else to do.

Now if I can figure out this darn Moby wrap...

Awww, poor Alexis. I have read a lot of stories from mom's with babies with reflux. Definitely try to keep her elevated after eating. I know a lot of moms put a small pillow under one end of the crib matress to make it easier when they sleep. Some give a little bit of rice cereal in the bottle and found that helped (I am not sure on the amount, your pedi would be able to give you that info if they haven't suggested it). I hope the adjustment helps more than just the one night.

The moby really isn't that bad, just remember to wrap it a little tighter than you thing you need because the fabric is a bit stretchy and it will start to sag a bit after awhile. I just searched for youtube video's to find how to wrap it. Once I practiced it a few times it was a piece of cake.

[Ontarkie 14,304]

awe poor alexis... I can certainly pity her as I know that at this point I am taking the max of zantac on a daily basis. I hope that they adjustment has helped her out, poor little gal.

As for the moby wrap, there is a pretty good video on http://www.mobywrap.com/instructionpages.aspx?Topic=instructionvideos, i had my chi in it last weekend as we were trying on everything. My hubby had to buy his own chicco carrier.

Awww, poor Alexis. I have read a lot of stories from mom's with babies with reflux. Definitely try to keep her elevated after eating. I know a lot of moms put a small pillow under one end of the crib matress to make it easier when they sleep. Some give a little bit of rice cereal in the bottle and found that helped (I am not sure on the amount, your pedi would be able to give you that info if they haven't suggested it). I hope the adjustment helps more than just the one night.

The moby really isn't that bad, just remember to wrap it a little tighter than you thing you need because the fabric is a bit stretchy and it will start to sag a bit after awhile. I just searched for youtube video's to find how to wrap it. Once I practiced it a few times it was a piece of cake.

Thank you both, I have the wrapping part down I think its just Alexis, she doesn't seem to want to get in position the way they show on the video's or the book. She wants to lean back so she just keeps pushing herself back a bit so I can't place the one side over to support her head without her getting really upset.

As for the reflux she has silent reflux so no spitting up. That is usually what ppl use the rice cereal for an she is breastfed so no bottles either lol. She sleeps Elevated in her swing the only place she gets any sleep.

[Colleens 40]

This weekend is my last weekend as a SAHM My maternity benefits have finished up, I had a severance package from my job just before leaving Canada so I only got 6 months of benefits. It sucks, but I am happy that I got to spend as much time as I have with E. Considering most moms here get 8-12 weeks of unpaid leave, I consider myself very lucky.

I am not 100% sure if the job I found is going to be my cup of tea, but unfortunately we need to have 2 incomes to pay our bills, so I am willing to give it a shot. It is a combination of sales (yuck) with project management (which I like) so we will see. The 'worst' part is that the pay is commission based. It is with a roofing company, and after this springs nasty storms, there are over 200000 insurance claims for roof damage, so the work is there....and earning potential to go with it.

My husband was told that he was getting a management job in Nashville about a month and a half ago, but that turned out to be an empty promise, so we are back a square 1. Hopefully luck will come our way soon!

[Ontarkie 14,304]

This weekend is my last weekend as a SAHM My maternity benefits have finished up, I had a severance package from my job just before leaving Canada so I only got 6 months of benefits. It sucks, but I am happy that I got to spend as much time as I have with E. Considering most moms here get 8-12 weeks of unpaid leave, I consider myself very lucky.

I am not 100% sure if the job I found is going to be my cup of tea, but unfortunately we need to have 2 incomes to pay our bills, so I am willing to give it a shot. It is a combination of sales (yuck) with project management (which I like) so we will see. The 'worst' part is that the pay is commission based. It is with a roofing company, and after this springs nasty storms, there are over 200000 insurance claims for roof damage, so the work is there....and earning potential to go with it.

My husband was told that he was getting a management job in Nashville about a month and a half ago, but that turned out to be an empty promise, so we are back a square 1. Hopefully luck will come our way soon!

Big hugs, I hope the change wont be too hard on you. Good luck with the new job, it does sound exiting though. I've been thinking on going back to school and doing all my classes online but I keep stalling cause I really don't know what I want to do. I now have 2 college kids and they are both taking Biology and that is something I was always interested in, and don't think I will ever go back into nursing it wasn't for me.

[Colleens 40]

Big hugs, I hope the change wont be too hard on you. Good luck with the new job, it does sound exiting though. I've been thinking on going back to school and doing all my classes online but I keep stalling cause I really don't know what I want to do. I now have 2 college kids and they are both taking Biology and that is something I was always interested in, and don't think I will ever go back into nursing it wasn't for me.

I would love to go back to school to and get a degree, but like you I have no clue what I want to take. I want something that is going to open a lot of doors for me careerwise, but also something I am interested in and generally the 2 don't go together....lol

[lilacvioletiris 11]

Glad to see this thread is still alive and well. Came on tonight to start thinking about removing conditions for DH next summer. Wanted to make sure I was getting my ducks in a row. We are TTC right now. I want to be a SAHM, but with the whole "financial affidavit" I signed, I am not sure if our removal of conditions will be screwed up if I decide to stay at home full time once I have a baby. Not pregnant yet, so it isn't a pressing issue, but I was wondering if anyone else here with babies born during the ROC dealt with any funky stuff if you didn't want to work, but your husband, the immigrant wanted to work.

[Colleens 40]

Glad to see this thread is still alive and well. Came on tonight to start thinking about removing conditions for DH next summer. Wanted to make sure I was getting my ducks in a row. We are TTC right now. I want to be a SAHM, but with the whole "financial affidavit" I signed, I am not sure if our removal of conditions will be screwed up if I decide to stay at home full time once I have a baby. Not pregnant yet, so it isn't a pressing issue, but I was wondering if anyone else here with babies born during the ROC dealt with any funky stuff if you didn't want to work, but your husband, the immigrant wanted to work.

I think that you would be fine with him working. As long as he is not using means tested benefits, you are fulfilling your part of the affidavit of support. You yourself may not be earning money, but as a family you still have an income and are able to provide all that you need!!

Good Luck TTC. Hopefully my husband and I can soon get settled into some permanant jobs and get a bit more financially stable in the next couple of months and will will be TTC too!! Emma needs a little playmate

[Ontarkie 14,304]

Alexis is sleeping so good I don't want to wake her up, she has been sleeping since about 3:30 so a bit more then 4 hours. The only problem I'm having atm is my BOOBS hurt Hopefully she wakes up soon and helps me out. How is everyone else doing?

[Colleens 40]

Alexis is sleeping so good I don't want to wake her up, she has been sleeping since about 3:30 so a bit more then 4 hours. The only problem I'm having atm is my BOOBS hurt Hopefully she wakes up soon and helps me out. How is everyone else doing?

As much as I loved breastfeeding...I don't miss those days. It was mostly in the early morning, since I did pump as well, but when she would sleep for 12hrs straight, I would wake up in a lot of pain even when I pumped right before bed.

We are doing well here. Emma is getting so big, she is getting into EVERYTHING. Her favorite thing is the dogs water dish. She gets into that and splashes around and has the biggest smile on her face!! I figure there are a lot worse things she could get into, and if I 'forbid' her going into it, it will just make it that much more fun! She absolutely loves cords of any sort, so I had to go though and re-route everything to get it all out of the way. She is now an expert crawler and is crusing around the furniture now, so I don't think it will be too long before she gets brave enough to try standing on her own. She is getting such a little personality now too...it is such a fun age!! I only wish that we could get stable jobs so that we could get to work on #2!!

[Ontarkie 14,304]

We caught a cold so far it's just a stuffy nose a bit of a headache for me also. Had to go grab some saline drops and a humidifier for Alexis, it's been awhile since I had a humidifier. Alexis is handling it pretty well so far, I'm hoping it won't get to bad.