I use ergonomic keyboard, gloves, splints at night, but sometimes what works best is a cool shower.

• What do you do when your wrists ache and your hands weigh a ton but you have to keep typing? - x
  • I use ergonomic keyboard, gloves, splints at night, but sometimes what works best is a cool shower. - mttx
  • SmartGlove, Cat's Paw, rest, exercise, expander sm - MT
  • I was a workers' comp historian in a - Listenup
  • I used to have the same problem until... - AR-MT
    • Would you share the exact name -sm - Interested
      • Belkin Ergonomic, Model # F8E208 - AR-MT
  • I try not to pressure myself so I don't get that way. I build up speed naturally. -nm - Just me
  • Take all foods with ASPARTAME out of diet. Stop cokes, chocolate. Eat leafy green veggies. Drink - orange juice. Try that too.
    • I especially agree with taking ALL sugar out of your diet. - Biggest favor you do for yourself.
    • information for your friend. - sm
  • Smart Gloves. Google them. They are the best! - omt
    • Maybe the best, but I tried em and didn't like em. - What works for one doesn't for another.
      • from pharmacy, didn't like them..sm - an MD once told me to get cock-up splints..
  • I use a gel wrist pad. I also have the keyboard SM - nm

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That has helped to make a difference. I have also invested in a quality keyboard, tilt desktop and wrist rests.

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Probably about 10 or more years ago, started having same problem.  Switched to ergonomic keyboard, and have been using ever since.  I have a Microsoft, I think it is Microsoft Elite, or something like that.  There is also a Microsoft 2000 available.  Just check on the Internet for availability at discount computer stores, or try E-Bay. 

Would definitely recommend!

I have been using a Microsoft keyboard that seems like forever (since 2002).  It has survived spills and scrubbing when I clean it.  The only problem is that I have worn off some of the letters on the keys.  It has its advantages - keeps my son from using my computer because he is not that familiar with the keys.

Hi, try Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000.  I don't know about the wireless ergo keyboard but I do know they are expensive than the wired ones.  You could contact your local Microsoft hardware dealer. 

Has anyone used this keyboard?  (It is the weird shaped one).  How comfortable are the hard plastic wrist rests?

Has anyone had a chance to try this new keyboard out yet?

I saw it at Best Buy yesterday and had a chance to give it a little hands-on feel. Very interesting. Started a little research and the reviews seem to be fairly positive (7/10 to 8/10).

But, I'm more trustworthy of feedback from people like MTs who really give keyboards a good "workout" on a daily basis.

where you sleep with them on your hands/wrists......Futura makes them

The gift baskets as mentioned by some posters were the hits.  Bathtub filled with all the bath essentials, diaper changer or pale with all diapers, wipes, etc, bottle sets, bib's, socks, blankies and all the basics. 

Since it was twins, we also had people pitch in with dinner dates...pick a night and bring dinner for the exhausted new parents.  They ended up having fantastic food for over a month

It was lots of fun and I received so many diapers and wipes, which I was so thankful for.  It was much smaller and more personal. Not to mention, it was nice to have a party, even small, to welcome the second baby.

Any ideas on food, games, etc.? 

One game that I have decided to play is 'guess what baby had for lunch.'  You put baby food in diaper and have everyone guess what flavor.  I have already planned my food; however, I want something different. 

You can make a diaper out of a paper napkin.  Whoever gets the "dirty" diaper (with peanut butter in it) wins a prize.  Taste the baby food contest where everyone gets a dollop of several kinds of baby food on a paper plate, and you have to guess what's what.  Pick the baby safety pins out of a bowl of rice blindfolded.  Scoop the cotton balls off the floor into a bowl blindfolded with a spatula.  The memory game where you look at a tray full of baby items for one minute, then write down as many as you can remember.  All of the baby items go to the Mom-to-be at the end of the game.  You can find cute little prizes at the dollar store.

The other poster is right.  There are tons of baby shower websites out there to snag ideas from  Have fun with it!