Problem: Article: There are advantages to both options depending on how much you are prepared to care for it. Too much soil or fertilization can actually harm your plant. However, if you are using tap water and it has fluoride and other chemicals, you may want to use soil and fertilizer to prevent yellow tips. If you are growing it in standing water, you will need some pebbles to hold it upright. If in soil, try mixing a third each of sand, peat moss, and regular soil to ensure excellent drainage. For water only, make sure that your plant has at least enough to cover the base of the roots. You should also change the water at least once per week to prevent the plant from rotting. It is a good idea to rinse the vase, pebbles, and plant each time you do this. If you are growing the plant in soil, water the plant just enough so that the soil is moist. Your pot should be about 2 inches (5cm) larger in diameter than the plant. Most Lucky Bamboo plants already come in a pot, but you can use your own pot to make the plant more your own. A clear container works well for water and will show off your plant and pebbles, but make sure that you keep it out of direct sunlight. You can also use a ceramic pot and grow it in either pure water or in soil. If you use soil, plant the bamboo in a pot with a drain hole. Too much fertilizer is worse than none at all, so use it sparingly. This is especially true of potted plants because the fertilizer will not become diluted by rain and can't run off like it will for plants in the ground.
Summary: Decide between water or soil. Choose the right container. Add a very light fertilizer periodically for quicker growth.

Problem: Article: Often, breed registries have rules or guidelines for the registered names of horses. Run an online search for any rules that might govern the naming of your type of foal. (For rules on naming a thoroughbred racehorse, see Method Three). Don't run the risk of using their name without permission! Horses' registered names may be derived from those of their sire and dam. You can run an online source for registered horse names. Consider taking the registered name of your horse from the registered names of the horse's parents. In horse breeding, lineage means a lot. Of course, naming your horse after his mom or dad could also have sentimental value. Cabot French Pepper and KVA Hi Time, for example, may lead to a foal named SP Peppertime (in this case, 'Cabot,' 'KVA,' and 'SP' are all prefixes used exclusively by the breeders for their foals). If you don't particularly care about deriving a name from your foal's parentage, consider coming up with your own name. Some factors you should consider when naming your horse include appearance, personality, and what you are hoping your horse will do. Appearance: Does your horse have a unique marking, or a beautiful color worth naming him after? For a horse with a white streak down his forehead (known as a blaze) you might consider naming him Wild Fire or When Lightning Strikes. Personality: Is your horse affectionate, wild, or just a tad mean? A nice horse could be named Honey, a wild one named Midnight Madness, and a mean one named GrumpsMcGee. Occupation: Is your horse going to race? Get featured in parades? Give kids rides? Think about what your horse will do. If you are racing your horse, give her an attention grabbing name like Dream Supreme. If you are a stallion owner, you will be receiving a registration application in the mail when you breed your stallion. If you don't have one of these applications, you can find the downloadable version online. The information you will need to know to fill out this form includes: Date foaled Breeding method Embryo transfer date & number Dam's name and/or registration number Current breeding reports Foal description including 5 photos Six foal name choices Other foal information Tax ID or social security number This is when the horse is registered with the breed organization; be careful not to change a horse's registered name if he already has one-- most organizations frown upon this.
Summary: Consider his breeding and pedigree. Many barns and breeders use prefixes for horses they breed. Know the traditions observed when naming horses. Come up with an original name. Fill out the registration application. Note when the registered name of a horse is set.

Problem: Article: Most IVF clinics include counseling sessions with IVF treatments to help you cope with infertility issues and the stress of the treatment. Some countries, such as the UK, require IVF clinics to offer counseling before, during, and after treatment. It's common to experience bouts of anxiety and depression during IVF treatment. A therapist or counselor can help you work through them. Ask your IVF clinic if counseling is included in the overall cost of the treatment, or if you'll have to pay extra for it. If you're already seeing a counselor or therapist, you might be able to continue seeing them rather than using the clinic's services. You might also be able to find a counselor on your own. Support groups include others who are dealing with infertility or undergoing IVF treatment. Sharing stories and connecting with others who have experienced some of the same issues as you can help you feel less isolated and alone. If you live in the US, you can find a support group at https://resolve.org/support/find-a-support-group/. Once you're pregnant, your IVF clinic may offer workshops and counseling sessions to help you through pregnancy and raising your child. If your IVF clinic doesn't offer these services, it may be able to recommend programs in your area. You might also consider joining a support group for expectant mothers, either in-person or online. These groups share stories about their experiences and can help you work through any difficulties you might have along the way. If you don't become pregnant after your first IVF treatment, you will likely feel frustrated and defeated. You might blame your partner, or your partner might blame you. Going to counseling sessions together can help you work through these issues. While couples therapy is important, it's also important to go to counseling sessions by yourself. Private sessions give you the opportunity to talk about your own insecurities or say things you might not feel comfortable saying in front of your partner.
Summary:
Talk to a licensed counselor or therapist about infertility. Find an infertility support group to meet with. Get help adapting to parenthood if your treatment is successful. Consider couples therapy if your treatment is unsuccessful.