Having a baby is a life-changing commitment. Although many people feel that children do not have to change a couple or a parent’s life, the truth of the matter is, they always do. [Read more...]
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Shocking Child Care Practices in the Bygone Age
April 14, 2013 By 20 Comments
I’ve recently started watching a show set in England during the 50s, called “Call the Midwife,” which has shocked me beyond belief at the parenting styles of the time. I had to call my mother-in-law, who’s English and ask her if this was all true, because I really could not believe it! [Read more...]
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The Dad Who Went Through a C-Section
April 10, 2013 By 17 Comments
The anxiety of labor pains in the living room was quickly replaced by enthusiasm at the at the admissions desk. For him, it had been nine months of excitement and nerves laced with awkward moments of phantom symptoms and helplessness. Forty weeks intertwining the role of supportive husband with that of expectant father. As involved as he was in the process of preparing his emotional and physical world for the child to come, without a baby in his belly he couldn’t help but always feel more a passenger than a driver. [Read more...]
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A List of Common Pregnancy Woes
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Finding out that she is pregnant is usually one of life’s sweetest moments. Maybe she wasn’t trying and surprise, there was that line. Or maybe she has been trying for months or even years to conceive and FINALLY, there was that line. Most women experience the same feelings: joy, excitement, fear. Yes, fear! What should she expect? What changes will this baby bring? [Read more...]
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I Think I’m Pregnant. When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Pregnancy is a life-changing event and its probably the most exciting time during a woman’s life. Most women have an inner desire to be a mom one day and when they find out that they are expecting they are thrilled and excited. Most women are flooded with other emotions which are normal for an expecting mother to feel after she finds out that she is pregnant: excited, scared, worried, nervous, thrilled, and many other emotions and worries that tend to cross your mind at some point. These feels are normal for all mothers whether it is their first time experiencing pregnancy to the mother who is expecting her final child. [Read more...]
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Enduring the Unthinkable: A Story of Loss from a Dad’s Point of View
February 11, 2013 By 6 Comments
I wish I had known how my life would change after losing a baby I never met. My wife was only 16 weeks pregnant, and we had just seen the doctor for a check-up two weeks earlier. Besides taking a bit longer than normal in finding the heartbeat, the appointment went well. My wife was over 35 in 2011, so we had done an early ultrasound, which showed no markers for any chromosomal abnormalities. In fact, her risk factors were characteristic of someone who was 20 years old, so we were confident. [Read more...]
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Must Have Gifts for Baby Showers
January 27, 2013 By 5 Comments
Having a baby can cause a deep hole in your pocket. In many countries, a celebration for new parents-to-be is commonly presented with gifts to assist them through their first few stages of parenthood. [Read more...]
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3 Helpful Pregnancy Tips
January 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
Having a baby is a wonderful part of life! However, your life can become a nightmare if you’re not careful. Here are some things to remember: [Read more...]
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Is Fluoridated Water Safe to Drink During Pregnancy?
January 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Pregnancy is a very critical point for the mother and developing fetus. Certain food ingredients are consumed with no need for alarm when a mother is not pregnant. However, during the developmental stages of an embryo to a fetus to an infant, mothers are advised to be cautious of what they put into their body. [Read more...]
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