Blog Entries - May 2008

"Why can't we have a baby??"

drchang — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

My wife and I asked ourselves that question many times over the stretch of time that we could not get pregnant. We tried multiple infertility treatments. Nothing. What was wrong with us?

We were healthy, took care of ourselves. (Well, the occasional Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese MIGHT have gone in my mouth...) Seemed like there were babies flying out all over the place among our friends and associates. We, of course, were happy for them, but stil [...]

Things to avoid in pregnancy and beyond....

drchang — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Plastic containers. Caffeine. Seafood. Non-organic food/drink. Sleeping on your back. Nutrasweet.

It's no longer good enough to "eat right, get rest". There are literally reports coming out daily about yet another thing that is potentially harmful to your baby. It's enough to drive a mom crazy. Pretty soon, women are just going to hav [...]

Ahhhhh, Mother's Day!

smottram — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

AHHHH, Mother's Day... The one day that is set aside just for us!

Was your Mother's Day just any like any other day or were you treated like a princess (or at least not the maid)? From the start it seemed like any other day for me. My husband went into the office in the morning (yes, even on a Sunday) and I was home with the little ones. My almost four year old had requested blueberry pancakes. My memories of my Dad making homemade pancakes flo [...]

"Not now. Daddy's busy..."

drchang — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

You know, I have many friends and patients who comment about how hard it must be to take care of twins. "How can you possibly have enough time??" One thing I say to them is, "What choice do I have?!" HA!HA! We just do whatever we have to. That's not even the real answer, though. Here's the real answer. "How can I not?"

I am Daddy to the two most wonderful and beautiful little girls ever in the history of the world. (I know everyone else thinks that [...]

Sleeping Tips for Moms and Babies

familybirthcenter — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Sleep is the basis for mental health. It is true that new moms need to sleep when their babies are sleeping. Lack of sleep can accentuate baby blues and depression in mothers. Almost every week I see new moms who are completely exhausted. Many are either in tears or on the verge, asking for help on how to get their babies to sleep more.

Having a new baby in the house is one of the greatest joys in life but, it is also a major adjustment. The first three to four months are usua [...]

"Help! Am I a good parent?!"

drchang — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

So today I'm going to write about something different. Parenting is such a crazy thing. I have twin girls. They are three years old now, and sometimes I wonder how they got here. What I mean is....

One day when I was home with them and my wife was at work, I was on the computer checking my email. I heard..."thumpthumpthump...boom!" This was soon followed by "WAAAAAHHHHH!!!!" (By the way, why does it always take a second o [...]

Baby Food to Table Food

smottram — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

My daughter had turned six months old and as new moms know, this is a major milestone in the food department. She was ready to join the world of cereal, winter squash, strained carrots, peas, and bananas! At her first offering, she was less than impressed. Her lips tightened, her head turned away from the approaching spoon and it was clear, she wanted nothing to do with this strange smelling substance that looked nothing like milk. I had to get creative. The next time I o [...]

Raising Allison: The experience of a Pediatric Psychologist

drdavidcallies — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Hello all. My name is David Callies, PsyD and I am a Pediatric Psychologist in private practice in Olympia, Washington. I am also the proud parent of a 17 month-old girl named Allison. On top of that, my wife is 12 weeks pregnant with our second. It’s been a wild and wonderful ride so far. I wish I could do more for my wife and wipe away the morning sickness. I just hate to see her feeling so crumby all the time. As I look at my daughter and I find myself looking at her through teh [...]

Different Labors, Same Prize

nikkik — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

As I prepared for the birth of my second child, my anxiety level over the upcoming and inevitable labor and delivery was certainly lower than it was when I was preparing for number one. There was a certain comfort in knowing what would happen, although there are no guarantees when it comes to the specifics (i.e. epidural, Caesarean, tearing or episiotomy, etc.). Not only had I been there before, but my first labor went rather quickly, and relatively smoothly. I' [...]

Falling in Love With My Baby for the First Time

familybirthcenter — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

My husband and I had two beautiful little girls. Both of my previous pregnancies had medical challenges but the babies and I all were healthy in the end. When we became pregnant with our third baby, from the beginning we were told that due to low progesterone levels and some bleeding problems I would likely lose the baby midterm. We decided to hope for the best and do what we could to help save our baby. Everyday I ate healthy, took my prenatal vitamins, and rested as much as I could wi [...]

"I'm ready, but my husband...."

drchang — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

You know, I have a wife and two daughters. I only see female patients everyday. My medical assistant is a female. (She is, by the way, the best M.A. in the universe..! =) ) Sometimes, I forget that I'm actually a man! HA, HA! Not really, but sometimes I do surprise myself that sometimes I can go days without having any "male" thoughts. This entry, though, is going to be for the guys. (well, sort of for you wome [...]