Blog Entries for SunRayeMomiRelated SearchesLet's Talk About Who's Catching the Baby01 Feb 2007 10:08 PM Did you catch, or would you catch, your own baby if you could? This question was posed to me recently, and gave me pause for thought. I distinctly remember, while pushing my second daughter out, being encouraged to "just reach down and grab her". It sounds a little bit easier than it is. Tags: baby catcher | childbirth | catch your own baby Let's Talk About the Mirror, the Crown and the Miracle01 Feb 2007 10:08 PM Aside from the experience as a whole, there will be some specific magical elements present in the delivery room. The Mirror - This item is often found in delivery rooms, inconspicuously set to the side and given little thought throughout most of labor. Tags: baby crowning | childbirth mirror | childbirth Let's Talk About The Four-Minute Delivery!31 Jan 2007 08:35 PM Here's a fun story that I just read about, and think I will share in case you haven't heard it: January 30, 2007 brought an unexpected surprise to one Missouri woman, who ended up with the "dream delivery" of pregnant women everywhere. 5 comments — latest 05 Apr 2007 05:44 PM by DessireeKrista Tags: 4 min | birth | birthing | childbirth in the news | fast labor Let's Talk About Pregnancy and Finances31 Jan 2007 08:00 AM You may recall me mentioning how finances may be affected in Let's Talk About Pregnancy: Your Parenting Primer: You've got ten months to pay off and cut up those credit cards, missy. Tags: budget for baby | baby preparation | financial plans | frugal pregnancy Let's Talk About Offsetting the Financial Squeeze of Parenting31 Jan 2007 08:00 AM What every parent-to-be needs is a list of inspiring ways to assure them that their new little bundle of joy won't suck dry the retirement fund. Well, I can assure you that you don't have to be a millionare to raise a family comfortably. Tags: child tax credit | cloth diapers | cheap parenting Let's Talk About How Much Babies Really Cost31 Jan 2007 08:00 AM The Center for Nutrition/Policy and Promotion division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that by the time a child born in 2004 reaches age 6, parents with an income exceeding $70,200 a year (the median family income for 2003 was $52,680) will have spent $95,840 on said child. Tags: baby preparation | cost of babies | parenting price tag Let's Talk About Pregnancy: Your Parenting Primer30 Jan 2007 09:00 PM There's more than one reason why it takes ten months to develop a human being. You're not only making a baby, you're making yourself into a mother. Life changes like this take some time, and some getting used to. Tags: parenting practice | pregnancy | parenting preparation Let's Talk Pregnancy - Ten Awesome, Easy Snack Options30 Jan 2007 08:00 AM If you are anything like I am during pregnancy, hunger has the tendency to hit you out of nowhere. If you're really like me, then the sudden onset of intense hunger brings on horrible heartburn and nausea. I learned right away to keep small, quick snacks at the ready for just such an occasion. 1 comments — latest 05 Feb 2007 10:43 AM by georaza Tags: healthy eating | pregnancy snacking | prenatal eating | pregnancy top ten Let's Talk Pregnancy - Awesome, Healthy Drink Options30 Jan 2007 08:00 AM With pregnancy comes new eating and drinking habits. Those of you who are used to enjoying a hot cup of coffee every morning may be seriously stumped as to how much is allowed, and/or what to replace it with. I myself was not a habitual coffee drinker, but I did enjoy a cup now and then. Tags: decaf drinks | healthy drinks | pregnancy beverages The Let's Talk Pregnancy Blog Top Ten: How to Induce Labor Naturally29 Jan 2007 09:00 AM If you're attempting to have the most natural labor possible, you're going to want to avoid artificial induction at all costs. Not only are artificially-induced contractions often significantly stronger and more painful, but starting labor unnaturally can likely lead to further complications. 3 comments — latest 29 Dec 2007 04:00 PM by bethkiley Tags: childbirth | labor induction | natural induction | pregnancy top ten |
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