Tori's Blog
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How to Trim Your Baby’s Nails
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Not Keeping Up
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
I am back at work full-time. Now, unless you have been with me for at least six months, this is a MUCH longer story. However, all ll I can say, as I write this while grabbing toast and running out… -
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Outbreak –
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Did you know that we are currently in the midst of a terrible pertussis (also known as whooping cough) epidemic. In California, more than 2,700 cases have been reported so far this year — eight times last year’s number… -
Economizing As A New Parent
Monday, August 16th, 2010
Believe it or not we are heading into the busiest baby months of the year. The highest rate of babies in the U.S. are born between August and October. I want to go over some good ways to economize as… -
Beach So-Longs
Monday, August 9th, 2010We head back to California today. A bittersweet ending to a beautiful summer here on Lake Michigan. It always comes too quickly but this summer just seemed to completely disappear.
It wasn’t an especially busy time and although I did…
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Reflecting On Alexander’s Birth Story
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Last week I wrote about my birthday and birthdays in general and how the day of our birth evolves, over time, into two or three sentence descriptions by our mothers.This, of course, has led me to think about my…
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A Controversial Analysis of The Safety of Home Birth
Friday, July 30th, 2010
An interesting and controversial new report was published in the New York Times last week. It’s premise is that although a planned homebirth can be a rewarding experience for mom, it is not without some documentable risks.A…
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Pain Medications for Labor and Birth
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Many types of medication can ease pain during labor and delivery. Here is a brief outline of the most common types of medication offered.Epidural block – An epidural block is a regional analgesic or anesthetic that can be used…
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My Own Birthday
Friday, July 23rd, 2010I had a birthday this month – July 9th. It was a quiet day and that was how I wished it to be. I had a lot of lovely birthday wishes – from my family, others who love me, and…
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Tori on ParentsAsk.Com – Homebirth or Hospital Birth
Friday, July 16th, 2010
Today, the sky is clear and I sit in what is quite possibly the best chair in the world looking out over the sand, blue water and nothing but the coastline of Lake Michigan.We have had friends visiting us…
