Posted by: nikkik in Untagged on
May 04, 2010
How many of you have had the flu? Probably all of you at one point or another... Or you could be like me and have had the privilege of multiple encounters with my influenza virus friends - that is, until the last few years when I gave in and got....
The Flu Shot.
Three simple words that at the same time inspire feelings of joy (I don't have to feel like I've been beaten with a stick and dumped in freezing water at the same time.) and feelings of trepidation. (What effect can the vaccine have on me and my baby?) The word "vaccine" has become a flashpoint for supporters and detractors alike. Celebrities rant and rave at each other trying to rally folks to one side or the other. (On a side note, why do we care whether our celebrity of choice supports one thing or another? As a society, we really should look at ourselves in the mirror when Lindsey Lohan can influence people...yikes) While the childhood vaccination debate will rage on and on, I'm just going to discuss the flu
Posted by: emmareaghansmommy in Untagged on
Jul 17, 2009
I decided to write this entry because when it happened to me, I spent a lot of time looking it up online..and knowing other people had healthy babies after subchorionic hemmoraging made me feel so much better. When I was very early in my pregnancy with Reaghan, Emma and I went to get the oil changed in my car. While I was standing there waiting for my card to be approved I felt this huge gush, I was so embarrased I tied my sweatshirt around my waist and wished the guy would hurry up so I could get to the bathroom. So I had to bring Emma in this little bathroom at an oil place and realize that I had a huge amount of blood leaking, and try to stay calm so she did not freak out. We drove home and I just remember sitting in my car trying to get a hold of Wes or my Mom. Finially I got a hold of Wes, he came home and we headed for the ER. When we got there and had an exam, they told me I had most likely lost the baby, we sat and cried for what seemed like forever then they took me
Posted by: emmareaghansmommy in Untagged on
Jul 09, 2009
With the girls, I spent the last two months just wanting them to be born. The last couple months went by sooo slow and all I could do is wonder what they looked like, when they would be here, how big they would be and on and on. This time around I have not been in such a big hurry! For one thing I was not feeling ready, with two girls we have lots of pink stuff so we had to get him lots of new things. Also, he had no clothes! We had bedrooms to switch around and cleaning to be done. Finially, this last weekend we went out and got everything I was worrying about diapers, clothes, nursing pads, blankets, everything. His room is all set and ready. Bags are packed. However, having the baby stuff was not the only reason I was not feeling ready. Also, I was worried about the attention the girls would get from me after I had a new baby to care for. Sleepless nights with a baby and then early mornings with a toddler is not going to be easy! We don't like the girls to watch tv, so
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Jul 06, 2009
Posted by: emmareaghansmommy in Untagged on
Jun 08, 2009
One example of anxiety that I really remember from my pregnancy with Reaghan happened when I was six months along. We were on vacation in Hawaii and our room was on the 7th floor. It was the kind of hotel where all of the rooms open to the outside so we had to walk to our room on a really long balcony. There was a safety rail, but for some reason I was so scared that Emma was going to slip and fall thru the rail. It was ridiculious because she seriously would have had to roll in butter to slip thru that rail! But I was so afraid I would make her walk along the inside with one hand on the wall, and have Wes walk on the other side of her. Still, silly as they are, feelings like that would really take away from me enjoying times that should have been fun. After I had Reaghan I felt even worse. We had two flights of stairs and I just knew if I carried her up the stairs I would fall and she would get hurt. I was scared to the point that I could not make myself walk up the stairs
Posted by: emmareaghansmommy in Untagged on
Jun 08, 2009
You hear so much about postpartum depression and anxiety, even Hollywood shares these problems with us. Well why didn't I ever hear of it starting during pregnancy?! When I had Emma I experienced minor feelings of postpartum depresson. Once, when she was a week or so old I ran to the store for diapers and left her home with my Mom. Well there I was in Freddy's walking down the baby aisle and "Wind Beneath My Wings" came on. Next thing I knew I was bawling, I looked down and I had leaked milk all over my shirt...luckily I was crying so hard that the big wet marks could have passed as tears:) That went on for about six months or so, feeling sad and crying. But everything I read said it was normal and it passed. Then when I was about six months pregnant with Reaghan I started having really sad feelings, crying spells (ok crying days) I figured I was just hormonal. Then I started having really bad anxiety feelings. Well I had no idea that this could happen while you were
Posted by: emmareaghansmommy in Untagged on
May 26, 2009
In my opinion, the second trimester is the best out of the three. The first is kind of hard because not everyone knows your pregnant, therefore they don't understand why you are so tired and spacy, grumpy, and or hungry. For me it is a trimester full of worries and wishing I could feel my baby move so I know everything is allright in there. The third sorta stinks because now your uncomfortable with an achy back, and I personally tend to get pretty impatient waiting for the day I get to meet the little person bouncing on my bladder and kicking me in the ribs. I'm usually back to that tired spacy feeling...maybe because I wake up to pee ten times a night! These are the reasons why I like the second trimester the best. The "baby bump" still looks cute rather than huge and maybe even covered in stretch marks, I have a little bit more energy and feeling my baby move brings me so much comfort that all is well. Not that the whole journey isn't exciting and a total miracle, but man
Posted by: familybirthcenter in Untagged on
May 25, 2009
In the mother baby support groups that I work with, many parents are educating themselves and taking action to reduce the amount of toxins their families are exposed to. Several of them are making their own organic baby food. Others are using cloth diapers and being mindful of the toys and plastics they bring into their homes. I hear them talk about the many local stores and agencies dedicated to educating and supporting parent's efforts to be healthier.
Recently, I learned about the Healthy Family program which is sponsored by the Oregon Environmental Council. I went to their website www.oeconline.org/our-work/kidshealth/tinyfootprints and found a vast amount of information regarding ways to create a healthier environment for children, babies and their families. The site provides useful tips for the home, yard, nursery, schools, work place and more.
For those of you who need to give a baby shower for someone check out the Tiny Footprints Baby Shower Kit on the OEC site. It
Posted by: emmareaghansmommy in Untagged on
May 14, 2009
This is my fourth pregnancy and I still have daily questions and or concerns! My Doctor has got to be the most patient woman in the world! Every other week or so I call her, convinced something is strange or wrong...and every time she patiently reassures me that everything is ok. When I visit her I usually have a list of questions as well. So, when I am in one of these worried moods or I just wonder about something I tend to look online. How on earth did pregnant women make it without the internet?! Well here are some really great sites I have found to have some answers:)
www.franklypregnant.com
www.babycenter.com
www.justmommies.com This one has a neat calendar you can check daily to see what your baby is up to:)
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