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Ten Steps to Living (a GOOD) Life in Between Doctor Appointments

Are you a parent with a sick child, a child with a sick parent, or a spouse with a sick partner? Chances are that you felt like you were drowning when the tidal wave of information and responsibilities of being a caregiver flooded your life. In the blink of an eye your world changed, tables might View Post

Filed Under: Health, Heart, Motherhood, Special Needs Tagged With: Happiness, health, Heart, live in the now, special needs

Happiness is NOT Narcolepsy

Happiness is NOT Narcolepsy

The kids are asleep - fast asleep. I am not... but I will be soon. Today was a good day, today I focused on the kids and left the garage stuffed with unpacked boxes. Today I relaxed a little - after a few weeks of stressing over this, that and the other thing. Stress is not good for the body. Stress View Post

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Monday’s Marvelous Mammary Memories, by Charlotte Joy – part 2

Welcome to the next edition of breastfeeding stories from our readers. These memories are shared by breastfeeding moms, who like myself wish to spread the word to new moms that breastfeeding can have its challenges, but it is worth practicing, seeking help, asking for support and looking for View Post

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Monday’s Marvelous Mammary Memories, by Charlotte Joy, part 1

Welcome to the next edition of breastfeeding stories from our readers. These memories are shared by breastfeeding moms, who like myself wish to spread the word to new moms that breastfeeding can have its challenges, but it is worth practicing, seeking help, asking for support and looking for View Post

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Monday’s Marvelous Mammary Memories, by Ashley P.

Welcome to the next edition of breastfeeding stories from our readers. These memories are shared by breastfeeding moms, who like myself wish to spread the word to new moms that breastfeeding can have its challenges, but it is worth practicing, seeking help, asking for support and looking for View Post

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As Long as the Baby is Healthy

Lately I have had my fair share of “as long as the baby is healthy” comments. A medical professional even said “all you want is ten fingers and ten toes”... I know that people are just trying to be nice to me. They are making an attempt to start a warm and fuzzy conversation and reassure me that View Post

Filed Under: Heart, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Special Needs Tagged With: family, Happiness, health, Heart, live in the now, Pregnancy, special needs

Have a Heart – Get an Ultrasound

I am sitting here on “ultrasound eve”, aka the night before my next scan. I always have a certain level of anxiety and excitement prior to these appointments. So far everything has checked out fine with this pregnancy, but it is not something I take for granted - EVER. This little life growing and View Post

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