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Memorable mommy moments: Finally a child of our own

January 10th 2008 | One Comment

My first child was not in fact my first pregnancy, which made this pregnancy that much more special. I had four miscarriages prior to this pregnancy so you can imagine our fear and elation to learn just days after our 10th wedding anniversary that we were expecting once again. After having experienced so many losses, we [...]

Memorable mommy moments: Emergency delivery

January 10th 2008 | No Comments

When you’re pregnant for the first time, it’s an adventure into knowledge. I bought the books and signed up for the websites. I monitored my unborn baby’s size and accomplishments by the day, proudly telling people, “My baby is three inches long now and has fingerprints” with the same enthusiasm that a mother announces her [...]

Memorable mommy moments: My first pregnancy

January 10th 2008 | One Comment

When I was 17, I finally found a guy who could ride a horse better than I could, so I married him. I learned later that this was not a basis for a healthy relationship. We got married when I was 18 and he was 19. Neither of us wanted children. We wanted horses and [...]

Guide to breast feeding

January 4th 2008 | No Comments

Next to giving birth, choosing to breast feed your child might be the most challenging undertaking of your life. For some women, it’s completely natural. For others, it’s a torment. Don’t let anyone kid you into believing it’s easy. Training yourself and your child in this wonderful process takes time, effort and lots of patience. The [...]

Returning to work after maternity leave

December 6th 2007 | No Comments

If you’re stressed about going back to work, you’re not alone. It’s normal to feel anxious and almost every mom goes through it. You and your baby have established a routine, you fear someone will take your place, and you’re afraid of missing out on special moments. The truth is, you will create a new [...]

How to fight off pregnancy fatigue

December 5th 2007 | No Comments

It’s six o’clock and you fall into bed, exhausted. Pregnancy fatigue claims another victim. Your husband throws his hands up in confusion; you got twelve hours of sleep yesterday. You wonder how anyone ever gets through this. There are a number of reasons that pregnancy causes fatigue. In the first trimester, rising progesterone levels can cause [...]

Fitness during pregnancy: Finding the time and doing it right

December 5th 2007 | No Comments

Not too long ago, women were urged by their doctors to cut down on or even avoid exercise during pregnancy. Lately, however, research has shown that, not only is it okay to participate in fitness activities during pregnancy, but doing so can have a positive impact for more than just the mother to be. Studies [...]

The first 24 hours with your newborn

November 28th 2007 | One Comment

After nine months of wondering what it is going to be like to be a new mother, the day has finally arrived and you are now a parent. Congratulations! This is truly the first day of the rest of your life. Your first task as a parent is to get through the first 24 hours [...]

Pregnancy: Now it’s really time to kick the smoking habit

November 28th 2007 | No Comments

Staying healthy is a top priority when you’re pregnant. You’ll be making significant changes in your lifestyle to accommodate your baby. Your personal safety and the health of your baby, both in the womb and out, are important factors to consider when you are pregnant. One of the most imperative and most difficult decisions involves [...]

Ready for a ride? Prepare for the emotional roller coasters of pregnancy

November 28th 2007 | No Comments

Feeling emotional during your pregnancy? Don’t worry! It’s normal! Although my husband and I had been trying to conceive for quite some time, my first experience with a positive pregnancy test led me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I expected to feel more stable after the news of my pregnancy had sunk in. Instead, my pregnancy [...]

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