Pattie Hughes's commentsComments On: EverythingArticles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryonePattie Can You Afford to Stay Home with Baby? - Blog Entry14 Jul 2008 04:05 AM All are better than the US, which gives women nothing in terms of paid leave. We do have Family Medical Leave Act, but it is only 12 weeks and not paid. My Last Article About Hillary Clinton for Now - Blog Entry08 Jun 2008 10:20 AM "She waited until Saturday to note that putting a Democrat in the White House was a key goal in November of 2008." Great blog, Val, but that line isn't entirely accurate. She has been saying that since the very first debate on CNN. During that debate, she noted that the (10 at that time) candidates were much more similar than they were different and in the end a Democrat needed to be in the White House to turn things around from the decline of the past several years. Until this point, it was about who would be more electable in November and I think that was a very valid point, since every poll I've seen showed that she was the stronger candidate against McCain. I agree that sexism wasn't the problem. It was more the media giving Barack a free ride for so long, which I suspect was out of fear of being called racist. The next few months should be interesting and the outcome will have a huge impact on the future direction of our country, whether it is real change or more of the same. When Contractions Start and Stop - Blog Entry24 May 2008 07:54 AM That is so frustrating, I know, I've been there. Hoping for contractions that stick for you! Let us know how it goes. Changes in Maternity Benefits for Federal Employees - Blog Entry27 Apr 2008 12:07 PM This all sounds amazing and so much better than the nothing mothers in the US receive! Our politicians talk a good game about "Family Values", but when they have the chance to do something to actually help families, well, it just doesn't happen. :( How to Afford a Baby When You Really Can't Afford One - Blog Entry27 Apr 2008 11:44 AM Good blog, Valorie. I like that you made a point to not judge. These are great tips, but there are still a large number of moms who must work, whether for money for bills or health insurance for the family and aren't as lucky as you and I to be able to do it from home. It's great that you made a point to not lay guilt. Most articles I read on this subject are super judgy. Yours managed to get to the point without the guilt. Great job! Gallbladder problems in pregnancy - Blog Entry25 Apr 2008 08:34 AM It definitely can't hurt to have her mention it to the doctor. Sweeping the Membranes - Blog Entry17 Mar 2008 07:37 PM I've never known anyone who this actually worked for. It makes me wonder why so many doctors still do it! When is a Pregnancy High Risk? - Blog Entry27 Nov 2007 02:47 PM Thanks for the information. I've heard the same thing about all vitamins in pill form. The human body doesn't absorb the nutrients as well as from food sources. Reason #2 Why Tax Credits Are Wrong for Homeschoolers - Blog Entry22 Nov 2007 05:04 AM $250 is absurd. Most teachers I know spend three or four times that much money over the course of a year! I'm not a homeschooler, but I'm not for the tax credit either, unless I can get a credit for my private school tuition too! Or at least a discount on the $5000 I pay in school taxes to fund schools where I wouldn't send my dog! |
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