Folic acid and pregnancy

Getting enough folic acid in pregnancy, whether from food or from a supplement, is an important way to protect your growing baby. This vitamin is a simple, but important part of the development of new cells and of a baby's neural tube. During pregnancy, cells are dividing and reproducing quickly. This is why we all need to pay attention to what we eat, and be sure to take in the right vitamins before we get pregnant, and in the early stages of pregnancy.
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Showing my boobs in public

I know this is an age old debate. And I think you know what side I'm on.
To be totally blunt, who the hell cares if you see a boob in public? Are we American's so uptight to be offended to see a boob in public?
Most women do try to cover up, but there are times when it's tough for the little one to latch on. I am proud to nurse my baby anywhere and anytime I want. I just invite someone to come up to me. Then I may just whip out both so they can see what being offended is really like! After nursing two kids, my boobies aren't the Pamela Anderson's they used ta be!
This is the article I am referring to.
http://www.tonykids.com/Details.do?page=&xyurl=xyl://KIDSWebArticles2/22/city_living/out_take.xml

Tell me what is wrong about this magazine cover.

OK, I really need some opinions about this photo. I grabbed this magazine to sift through because I still get these free. Don't get me wrong, this little girl I'm sure is really cute... But does she have a TON of makeup on???

I think they even did her eyebrows! I'm not trying to say she's freaky.

BUT... it's just WRONG!

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one!

Why pregnant women get started at...

I now know.
Yesterday I was in my local grocery store. My two year old snuggled in her pink minky cart cover talking a mile a minute, my 8 month old son burrowing his head in his Ergo back pack carrier.
Entering the produce area I saw an attractive pregnant gal. I had to smile. She acted like we all did when we were first pregnant, she knew I was looking, but she wasn't in the mood to give me the pregnant smile you give back when someone smiles at you for being pregnant.(ya might have to re-read that one)I just thought about the life I had before I was pregnant, about how clueless I was. I thought about how much sleep I got before I became a mother, I thought about how different life will be for her in just a few months. I remember how selfish I was before I had a baby and how little I knew about my husband.

I kept on, answering back every question my two year old was throwing at me, bouncing my son as I walked. I saw her again in the paper towel area. I was reaching for a particular print because I hate the "country" style prints, I wanted something like moons and stars. In my quest for eclectic paper towels I dropped one on the ground. She watched me, I bent down and picked it up, son in tow and gave it to my daughter to place in the back of the cart (her 'big girl' job) Then she smiled at me and said, "wow, you're talented" I asked if this was her first and she said "yes" then she goo goo'd my son and touched his fat/chunky legs and I thought "yeah, she doesn't have kids" Because all Moms know you don't touch babies! :) I let is slide, knowing the horror she'll feel the first time some old lady squeezes her newborn's cheeks! EEKK!!
So, that is why pregnant women get stared at, we all know how life is different before you are a mother and how wonderful it is after...

Childbirth in the year 2052

This is the BEST! You have to read this article. It's a conversation about natural childbirth that I'm sure we all hope will be the norm in 2052. Enjoy!
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Newest article on Hip Chick

(Visit this webpage to view the newest article published on the Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide.com)
To take an online pregnancy test, you'll need to answer some questions. These questions are related to signs that indicate pregnancy.Online Pregnancy Test and Pregnancy and Heartburn

Sarah would like to introduce her new brother, Andrew!

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BABY POLL

OK, Let's see who can guess the date and the weight of this little guy.. wanna play?
Just add a comment attached to this post and we can see what all of your thoughts are :)
GOOD LUCK.. oh, yeah, there is NO prize, only PRIDE!

**If you don't have an account, email me at HeatherHill70@gmail.com and I'll post your response

External Version Today

HI all!
Just a quick update for those interested. My little guy was breech at our OB appt yesterday, so the doc scheduled a procedure today to try and move him to the head down position.
IT WORKED! He is now facing the right way. Typical of the "male" in my life to give me a hard time.

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Informative quote about Cord Blood Banking

“There are a number of things we know that make cord
blood valuable and there are things that we can only predict
that it will be used for in the future, but right now there are
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certain transplants, like say, for bone marrow for leukemia.
There are a lot of things that we don’t even know yet that
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The U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Richard H.
Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S. from an interview on the
Discovery Health Network

HILARIOUS BLOG!

Hello all, I just wanted to pass along this blog I just found.. ENJOY!
http://morphingintomama.typepad.com/

57% of Americans disapprove of women breastfeeding in public.. WHAT?????

You have GOT to be kidding me? I couldn't belive this headline! This article and statistic was posted in my "baby talk" magazine in the Aug issue. That statistic is according to The Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
They go on to say that a whopping 72 percent said that it's inappropriate to show a woman breastfeeding on TV programs
My mouth actually DROPPED! What is wrong with people?? No wonder most women don't breastfeed for the recommended first year. Breastfeeding is the most natural thing a mother and a child can do! I don't need to go on and on about the benefits of breastfeeding your child, we all know those! I am just literally shocked at that statistic. It makes me want to walk around topless with my baby on my breast and say SCREW YOU! I breastfed my daughter where and when she needed to. I was discreet for my own modesty, but I cannot belive the public opinion on this..
Oh well I guess the US can be pretty conservative and brainless, they voted Bush in for a second term eh?

YES this is our last pregnancy!

Hey, I love being pregnant, I love feeling the little critter kicking the crap out of me. There is no other feeling in the world. BUT, with the second pregnancy... And I must state, this is just MY experience.... This is a whole lot tougher than the first. I owe that to several reasons, the first being that I am older, I will be 36 when this one is born. Also, I am starting out at about 20 lbs more than I did with my daughter Sarah. This baby is a boy, and I believe the "wives tales" of how you carry depends on the sex of the baby. I feel I am carrying this boy VERY low! I can't sit down without my legs spread eagle ( giving up on trying to sit like a "lady" ) I can't bend over, It's hard to shave my legs, and my friends, I am ONLY 26 weeks pregnant! Goddess help me when I am 35 weeks. That's my rant for the day!

Guess what? It's a BOY not a girl!

Well, there you have it. My little Isabella is now Isa-Billy or Isa-Bobby!! I am not the first I'm sure, but can you imagine knowing you're having a girl and all of a sudden they see a wanker? Oh well, we are just as happy and feel this is the way it should be.

Natural Childbirth Quote....

Women's bodies have near-perfect knowledge of childbirth; it's when their brains get involved that things can go wrong.- Peggy Vincent Baby Catcher

I'm pregnant too!

Just a note to let you all know that yours truly is pregnant again! Yup, due to have the second in a trilogy, October 5th. We've been told we're having a girl, but not totally sure about that because the sonographer swore it was a boy, but the doc said she was fresh out of school and it's plainly a girl. HHmm.. maybe I should post the U/S picture on here and get your opinion. Hoping it is a girl, then I won't have to buy a new wardrobe for this little one ;)

Considerng a waterbirth? Think about it this way.....Wouldn't a peacful and serene birth, with a relaxed and focused mother be a wonderful way to bring a baby into this world? Having a waterbirth is an option for Mom's who want to give birth naturally. Childbirth is such a powerful experience for a woman. But, too often, women totally give up their power and gift of childbirth over to other people to control. Giving birth in this way gives the woman a feeling of empowerment and pride in being able to choose how she delivers her child.
What about what the baby goes through? Just imagine that your little one is as cozy and warm as can be for the past 9 months. You have given that little wonder a warm and secure environment only to have him arrive in a cold, bright and noisy world. That is why this is such a beautiful way to bring your little wonder into this world. Imagine the having your baby arrive in a warm, quite, safe and inviting environment where the first touch is your arms. I can't think of a more beautiful way to start a relationship.

The benefits of waterbirthing is so numerous... here are just a few

ease the pain of labor where only 10% of mom's ask for pain relief
relaxation of mom
can faciltate a slow labor
relaxed pelvic floor
relieve anxiety
empowers the mom
can increase blood circulation


Wheather you decide to just labor in water, or have an actual waterbirth you can still take advantage of what water has to offer.

If you decide you want to use water to help you labor, you need to have a few things in mind. The water temperature should be around your body temperature. Be careful when entering the tub and try to enter between contractions. Make sure the tub is large enough so that you can move freely and be able to change positions to what makes you feel comfortable.

Women usually enter the tub when they are about 5-8 cm dilated. Check with your caregiver, but you should not need to worry about infection if your membranes have ruptured, as long as you are following proper hygenics.

The following are some interesting statistics about waterbirthing.

The women had shorter labors.
Cervical dilatation was more efficient- 2.5 centimeters per hour compared with 1.25 centimeters per hour for mothers who did not take advantage of water during their labors.
The descent of the babies was twice as fast.
The women reported less pain.
The cesarean section rate was one-third that of traditional hospital births.
Mothers labeled "high-risk" because of high blood pressure showed a dramatic reduction in their blood pressure within minutes of immersion in the pool.
(see end note #1)

Waterbirthing can be not only a gentle way to bring your little one into the world, but as you can see, it is also a SAFE alternative. Also, remember that being educated is the most important thing you can do to keep yourself happy and healthy througout your pregnancy.


#1 Sears, William,Martha Sears,and Linda Hughey Holt. The Pregnancy Book.
New York: Little, Brown and Company, 1997.


Hip Chick Pregnancy Guide

Ok my friend, now it's time to name that little hip baby of yours. Picking baby names is one of the toughest decisions. What is in a meaning of a name? I mean really, you don't want to name your kid something that means DEMON SEED or anything. What's in a name? What fits best with your last name? I mean, come on, you might want to skip Ben Dover or Frank Furter for instance.


A name is so important, I mean, it can affect a poor kid all through adulthood. It can affect self esteem, it can also be a first impression from others. If you were set up on a blind date with a Dilbert or with a Jonathan, who would YOU choose? And you didn't even have to see them? You are probably thinking "what kind of parents would name their kid Dilbert?" and that would lead to "if they could name their son Dilbert, what other weird traits did they hand down" OK OK OK I don't want all the Dilberts to email me and cuss me out, I myself am not making the generalization I am just trying to predict what others would think. I mean...um.. Dilbert is a beautiful name.

Then you have to deal with your partner. You wouldn't want to name your daughter after his first love would you? And you probably don't want baby names that are so unique that when your child grows up and introduces theirself to others, all they hear is "what did you say your name was again?" On the other side, you don't want the name that is too trendy that in first grade your child has to go by their first name and their last initial. And you also want to be able to find their name on those cheesy license plates at the souvenir shops right? mmm... maybe that's still up in the air



I have tried to make life a little easier for you when it comes to picking baby names. I have several lists here. The first is of Favorite Names, these names are a compilation of my favorites and some of my friends' favorites. I also have a list of the most popular names for 2004 and 2005. I have some movie star baby names, I have Hawaiian names, Hispanic names, African American names, goddess names, Irish names, Hindu names, Arabic names, Greek names, English names and stay tuned for more lists.

Click here to see the lists