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Archive for November 2006

November 30th, 2006

Now You’re Talking

Yesterday, I popped in to see a friend who was babysitting an 8 month-old who had an especially despondent cry. The kind of keening that triggered my let down reflex and demanded that I pick this child up. She imediately sniffed me and assumed the nursing position. I almost nursed her out of sympathy, but […]

By kate baggott -- 5 comments

November 30th, 2006

Congratulations Jean!

She’s been birthing and she’s already been blogging! Congratulations to Jean at Rice and Soup!
The confinement food, apparently, isn’t working for Jean, but this picture is making me consider moving to Singapore and having a third child so that I can stay indoors eating this:

Did you eat anything special during your recovery from childbirth?
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By kate baggott -- 0 comments

November 29th, 2006

Stressful Events Poll

Bringing home a new baby is a stressful time in a marriage, but maybe not THE most stressful time. Check out the new poll in the right-hand frame of this site to have your say.
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By kate baggott -- 0 comments

November 29th, 2006

Going It Alone: Single with Infant

One of the most popular posts on this blog is called Need Advice: Single Mothers. I wrote the post because having a child, especially the second, third, four or more child, is a very stressful time in any relationship. Some relationships just don’t make it and, for a woman alone with a tiny baby, that […]

By kate baggott -- 8 comments

November 28th, 2006

The Fifth Healthy & Fit Family Carnival

Thanks to Thrifty Mommy for hosting the Fourth Healthy & Fit Family Carnival last week. It was definitely time for me to cut the umbilical cord on the Healthy & Fit Family Carnival. Not that I am not happy to have this baby back!
Our little carnival is really learning to walk! The posts this week […]

By kate baggott -- 5 comments

November 27th, 2006

Pregnancy Complications Show Increased Risk of Heart Conditions Later

If you had gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, you should assume you are at greater risk of developing diabetes or a heart condition later in life.
Tags: active-living, pregnancy-complications, recovery-from-childbirthShare This

By kate baggott -- 10 comments

November 24th, 2006

Oh no!

Life is not a book. Finding an adult babysitter is not easy.
How’s this for a stressful way to start the weekend:
Our babysitter just fired my baby.
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By kate baggott -- 6 comments

November 23rd, 2006

More Good News About Multivitamins

A few months ago, doctors in Toronto recommended that all women of childbearing age take prenatal vitamins even if they aren’t planning to become pregnant to prevent birth defects. In addition, women who have just given birth are advised to continue to take their vitamins to aid recovery and help prevent post partum depression.
The new […]

By kate baggott -- 4 comments

November 22nd, 2006

Help Please

For a potential project related to this post, I need to know what a typical meal for your toddlers is like when/if parents and kids keep different meal times.
These days, I try to get everyone eating together but the kids occassionally get fish sticks and potatoes with broccoli or chicken fingers with rice and carrots […]

By kate baggott -- 8 comments

November 21st, 2006

The Fourth Healthy & Fit Family Carnival

Thrifty Mommy has put together a great summary of this week’s linkfest. As usual, the carnival is ten practical, family-oriented posts about leading a healthier life.
Next Tuesday, the carnival will be back here at Babylune and submissions are open.
If you’d like to host the carnival some time, just leave me a comment below.
EDIT: The Carnival […]

By kate baggott -- 5 comments

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