Archive for 2010
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My Baby’s Birthday… Such Mixed Emotions… Part 2
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010Part 2… Continued from December 19th…
Coincidentally, I was in that same drug store today and as I walked through the aisles I was completely overwhelmed with these memories as well as the realities of my world today.
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The Honesty of Being a Mother
Monday, December 6th, 2010I’m really tired tonight. The thing about writing a blog is that it isn’t quite the same as writing articles about “subjects”—pregnancy or family or whatever the subject may be. It is about me sitting with my thoughts and then sharing them. Sometimes these thoughts are chock full of informative and interesting information. And other times they are just a mom and a woman and a girl talking out loud.
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A Birth Plan – Is One Really Necessary?
Sunday, November 21st, 2010You may have read or heard about writing a birth plan in preparation for your own baby’s birth. Let me help you understand the ins and outs of them and why it may not be something you choose to do.
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Postpartum Depression… It’s Not the Baby Blues
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010It’s normal to feel tired after giving birth, but how do you know if you’re suffering from depression? Let me try to explain the difference.
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Should You Have Your Labor Induced?… Without A Medical Reason?
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010There is no doubt that the final weeks of pregnancy can be tough. The majority of babies are born within 7 days of your due date. But what if you are simply tired of being pregnant or wish to have your baby on a certain day? Is it a good idea?
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How To Bathe Your Baby – Video Post
Thursday, November 4th, 2010Babies are such tiny creatures and first giving them a bath can be intimidating. In this video post I outline what supplies you’ll need and demonstrate how to bathe your baby.
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Cats and Babies – Video Post
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010Do cat’s really suck the breath out of newborn babies? I remember when I first heard this, I was shocked that someone could actually believe that. But people do worry so let’s talk about cat’s and babies.
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Tori’s Introductory Video Post… As In – “The Very First One”
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Here it is! Welcome to my first “video” post. It has taken me the better part of a day to figure it all out. I’m really excited and I welcome your feedback. Come check it out!
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A Humorous Perspective On Letting Nature Happen
Monday, October 4th, 2010Every now and then I come across something that gives a “spot on” reminder of how trying to control the outcome of birth can take away the wonder. This is a humorous video on just that.
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More Than A Bad Cold
Friday, September 24th, 2010I’m sick. Alexander brought home the infamous, “back to school cold”, which I suppose is better than bringing home lice. Tom, our babysitter, got the cold and now I have it. Although I think I really got the bad end of the stick as I seem to have been hit pretty hard. It is Friday, I had a million things to do today, it is beautiful and hot out and I have literally been in bed all day in sweat pants and an old t-shirt.
