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A Holistic Approach to Health During Pregnancy. Top Story - June 2018.
Pregnancy is a very interesting time in a woman's life because it involves rather miraculous biological changes but also has emotional impacts and can really change the perspective and outlook of a woman during this time in her life. There are so many new considerations she has to make about what she eats, how she needs to change her daily activities, how her body is going to change, and how she has to rethink her future plans.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Families
Young and Misunderstood
I was 10 years old when he left. The only man I ever loved. My hero. My best friend. My dad. I remember the days he would come home from work and I would run up to him like I hadn't seen him in forever. I remember sitting on his lap while he told me stories and made me laugh so much. I remember him dressing me up like a princess and taking pictures of me in his yellow car. I remember being happy. Smiling. I remember being loved.
By Louise Mcbonn8 years ago in Families
Rags
I keep a bunny in a bag in my desk drawer. There is a bunny in a bag inside a square little drawer, a childhood memory tucked away like a textbook that has been forgotten to be used. She sits there like a memento from a time when I believed in the person that gave her to me.
By Becca Volk8 years ago in Families
Grief
How much time after a death of someone or something dear to you does it become easier to understand and deal with? Does it matter what/who died? Does it matter how the death occurred? Is one person's death more important to you than another that wasn't "as close" to you?
By Melissa Weakly8 years ago in Families
What LOVE Is to Me
Here I am, not knowing what emotion to feel, and amazed at how calm I am. Trickling down my leg and covering my pants is the moment I thought would never come! As I stand in my kitchen looking at the Reeses pie I just plated, I realize that my whole world is about to change, this is it! I text my mom and tell her my water broke, and she is on her way. Patiently waiting, I begin to gather a few things that I need; phone wallet, keys, and my night gown I bought specifically for this. Then I think to myself, "A towel, I should grab one so I don't ruin my mom's car seat." At this point I have changed my pants three times. (My water broke 3pm.)
By Lacie Trimmer8 years ago in Families
Am I Ready to Become a Mom? Have I Done Everything That I Have Wanted to Do? Have I Become the Person That I Think I Should Be?
I was 23-years-old when I became a mom in December of 2000. I was not ready and I knew that. However, I loved this little guy more than anything. I was the most terrified that I have ever been. From the contractions, (by the way, I had no idea what they were supposed to feel like), to the labor, when I heard the woman in the next room screaming bloody murder, to the emergency c-section that needed to be performed, IMMEDIATELY!
By Susan Nelson8 years ago in Families
9 Pieces of Advice to Deal With a Troubled Teen
In present times, it seems teenagers always struggle with mental health. The last couple of years have been hard for my family, and my younger teen sister has had the worst time dealing with it. Between depression, drugs, and overall delinquency, she is finally back to being herself. I hope that everyone can benefit from what we learned the hard way.
By Haden M.8 years ago in Families
Pregnancy and Labour
Well, where do I start? I always knew giving birth was going to hurt but I honestly didn’t anticipate what happened! All labours are different. Each woman has different circumstances. Me? Well, I have a condition called Spina Bifida Occulta. Usually this causes no pain and only 5 percent of the population has this condition (according to a specialist), but I feel very unlucky now. We discussed pregnancy and labour and how my condition would affect it. We knew the pain would get worse due to the additional weight my back had to carry, only at this point I cannot control it with painkillers. I got on with it, plenty of rest, nothing too strenuous.
By Hollie Poulton8 years ago in Families
When Your Time as Their Nanny is Over
I have been a nanny and babysitter for seven years. Seven years of meeting little ones and falling in love with them almost immediately. Seven years of “hello” and seven years of “goodbye”, although sometimes you never get a chance for the latter. Seven years of teaching and loving and disciplining. They’ve been the best seven years.
By M W8 years ago in Families
Grief
I know when my grief started, I know why, I know how, I know who… But I don't know how long it will last. June 17th 2008, my father took his own life. I don't know when he found his resolve. I don't know why. But I'll always have my own ideas.
By Leonna Ash 8 years ago in Families
Mom to Be
My husband and I have been together since 2012. We have recently decided that now is a good time to try and start a family. We just got a house, we both are in a steady position in our jobs, and I am about to hit my 30th birthday. The plan that I have always had is that by the time I was 30, I would have at least 1 child. So we decided that now is “GO TIME”.
By Pheobe Paris8 years ago in Families
3 Ways To Get A Better, Stronger Relationship
If you have been in a relationship for more than two years, chances are you have experienced some boring nights, not-so-pretty moments, and perhaps you've even wondered if your partner still finds you interesting or attractive. These challenges become even more prevalent the longer you are married. But, believe it or not, bringing the romance and flare back into your relationship isn't all that hard. The first thing you need to know is that for anything to be exciting, it cannot be complacent. Everyone likes routine, but sometimes we all could use a little bit of a surprise.
By Shannon Humphrey8 years ago in Families