Worldwide, 13 million babies are born preterm each year and, of those, one million die as a result of their early birth. On November 17th, with partners in Europe, Africa and Asia, The March of Dimes will recognize the first-ever World Prematurity Day to honor these infants and raise awareness about the importance of striving to give every baby a healthy start in … [Read more...]
Violet Anna’s Birth Story
Violet Anna’s birth story August 27, 2007. 3:47 AM EST Full Moon in Pisces (and lunar eclipse), Sun in Virgo Dear Violet, This is the story of your birth. You were conceived in November when Daddy and I were away for Thanksgiving. We discovered that I was pregnant about 3 weeks later. We were joyously surprised (and a little scared by how real it was)! I had … [Read more...]
The Miracle : Maggie’s Birth Story
The Miracle Our sweet Muffin making her debut! This was the first really "good" picture of her that the lactation consultant snapped after she was out. I'm not sure, but I think she was reaching for her Mama because she had no idea that they had knocked me out to save her sweet, little life. She's our Miracle and here's why. On August 15, 2005, we found out … [Read more...]
Destination Maternity Spring Fashion Preview 2012
I was invited by Destination Maternity to view the new 2012 Spring Fashions from A Pea in the Pod® and Motherhood Maternity®. Although I am not pregnant or planning on being pregnant, I sure did get a lesson on what's in style this Fall and what is going to be hot in the Spring. Maternity clothes aren't what they were long ago. They are stylish and sexy. Not only that, but the … [Read more...]