Friday December 11, 2009
Pregnancy is a special time, but as they say, timing is everything. And sometimes, it's just not the right time to tell everyone you're pregnant. Perhaps you're waiting for some test results before you share your big news, or you've had a previous miscarriage and just want to wait. Some people just prefer to keep the secret between themselves for awhile. There are many reasons that people choose to delay announcing their pregnancy.
The problem is that sometimes, the pregnancy is trying to announce itself. This can be from pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness to your new, healthy habits. Here's help in keeping your pregnancy secret until you're ready to share your good news...
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Thursday December 10, 2009
Updated: Josie Brooklyn was born at 25 weeks gestation, weighing just one pound six ounces. She is said to be in stable condition in the intensive care. Michelle had an emergency cesarean and is resting as well as possible. The family asks for your continued prayers and thoughts.
The rumor mill is working it that Michelle Duggar has given birth to her 19th baby, a girl. The baby, if born, is about 24 weeks gestation and supposedly Michelle was suffering from preeclampsia. This is a very serious pregnancy condition and more likely in older moms with many pregnancies. According to the rumors, Michelle was taken by helicopter a few days ago to a hospital that was better equipped to handle a premature baby of this age. One of the standard treatments when it is believed that birth might occur is to give the mother steroid injections to help the lungs of the baby mature.
Being born at 24 weeks is a very serious issue. Many babies weigh only slightly more than a pound at this stage of pregnancy. There are likely to be numerous issues surrounding a baby born at this gestation, though survival is possible.
So keep your positive thoughts going for all the moms out there living through preeclampsia and for all the preemies being born out there, whether this includes the Duggar Family or not.
Thursday December 10, 2009
One of the things that happens when you become pregnant is that you tend to think about things that you can do to be healthier. Eating right is one of the ways that many pregnant women choose to move into healthy habits. This means lots of things to many people, but one way to do this can help you say money" reduce how often you eat out at restaurants. Imagine if you took your lunch more during the week or stayed home for some of your meals you might normally go out for in the evening. Consider putting that saved money aside to purchase things you need for the baby.
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Wednesday December 9, 2009
It's getting cold, so staying warm is on people's minds. Okay so I get an email that I think I know the answer to, but it's a fashion question regarding maternity clothes. Here is what the reader had to say:
"I'm due in April so I'll be fairly pregnant this winter. I don't fit in my old coat, but I also don't really want to buy a new coat just to wear this year. Any suggestions?
I gave the reader my advice for staying warm while pregnant in the
winter, but perhaps you have some wise words to share with her too? Feel free to leave a comment with your suggestions.
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