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A Star’s Struggle To Conceive

Martha Stewart has made a fortune by advising others to emulate her perfect lifestyle (never mind that she spent five months in federal prison for lying about a stock trade a few years ago). Like many people I have watched the domestic diva create seven-layer cakes from three ingredients and stood in awe as she fashioned a lampshade from a handful of pipe cleaners (I’m exaggerating, but if anyone can pull off those feats it’s Martha). It really begs the question: What CAN’T Martha do? Her daughter Alexis has the answer. Sadly, the 41-year-old daughter of the lifestyle guru is … Continue reading →

Money Can Make You a Mommy

They say money can’t buy happiness, but evidently it can buy you motherhood. Shortly after Libby blogged about Celine Dion’s latest pregnancy announcement, I commented about the mega-singing star’s sixth try at conceiving a child. Dion and her husband, Rene Angelil have a 9-year-old son who was conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, the couple wanted to add to their family, so for the past year, Dion has undergone a series of IVF attempts. According to the songstress, the sixth time was the charm. After an arduous journey and multiple failed attempts, Dion is now pregnant with twins, and … Continue reading →

Help For Women Who Want Children Later In Life

In a previous blog I addressed the topic of conception and how “Procreation Vacations” are becoming increasingly popular with couples struggling to conceive a baby. Well, this blog highlights another segment of the population that also wants to conceive, but wants to do so on their own schedule… even if it means waiting until after the prime years for childbirth. Women who want children, but want to put off pregnancy until they are ready have a new option these days. A process called egg freezing allows women to put their biological clocks on hold. Doctors say that women in their … Continue reading →

Procreation Vacations

In a previous blog I wrote about “Babymoons.” Looking back it seems I may have put the cart before the horse now that I am writing about “Procreation Vacations.” Procreation vacations? Haven’t heard of them? Give it time… according to travel experts procreation vacations are growing in popularity, especially with couples who are struggling to conceive in the confines of their own home. It would seem jetting off to exotic locations (such as the Bahamas) help in the baby-making process. Travel agents say procreation vacations are part of a trend in which hotels around the world are luring couples who … Continue reading →

Another Reason Not to Smoke While Pregnant

It isn’t news that smoking is harmful to a person’s body. We know that women who smoke while they are pregnant can cause harm to their child in a variety of ways. A new study finds that babies that are exposed to cigarette smoke while in the womb end up doing poorly on reading comprehension tests later. Many of us have heard about studies that point out the harm that can come to developing babies who were exposed to cigarette smoke before birth. I think everyone has heard that smoking causes all kinds of health problems for adults who smoke, … Continue reading →

What Makes a Mother?

(Am I a “real” mom?) “It feels like you’re really officially, really truly a mother when you have two kids.” Really? I’m pretty sure actress Jessica Alba regrets having uttered those words during an interview with PEOPLE magazine. Then again, maybe she stands behind each and every syllable. Alba’s comment went viral months ago, yet whenever I conduct an online search for information about transitioning from a one-child household to a two-child home, the Hollywood mom’s infamous quote still pops up. Seems as though parents of singletons don’t much care for the movie star’s opinion on what it takes to … Continue reading →

Caffeine Alternatives for Pregnant Women

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Whether or not a pregnant woman should consume caffeine, particularly in her first trimester, is up for debate. Most doctors will tell you that one cup of coffee a day is just fine. But if you are one of those women who say “better safe than sorry,” you might be struggling with giving up your daily buzz. It’s hard to give up caffeine when your body is used to it. Personally I think it’s easier to do before you are pregnant, while you are trying to conceive, that way you can slowly wean yourself off. Once your body gets used … Continue reading →

Secondary Infertility

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Right now my husband and I are parents to one beautiful three-month-old son. Just lately I’ve begun to think about when I want to have another baby. Do I want them close in age? Will it be easier if I wait? Then the thought crosses my mind: what if we couldn’t conceive a second time? How would I react? Most people assume that once you have a child, you won’t have trouble conceiving another. The truth is 60% of infertility cases involve couples who have already conceived at least once. When this happens, it’s called Secondary Infertility. It’s more common … Continue reading →

Allowing Yourself to Think BIG

Just because we have small businesses or small home-based businesses does not mean that they have to stay small, or that it has to mean that our businesses are struggling and tiny. Sometimes, it is just a matter of letting our minds and goals expand, and letting ourselves thing BIG when it comes to planning how to grow our home businesses. So, what does it mean to think BIG? Well, I can share that in my own home business, I tend to limit myself based on what I “think” I can do all by myself. I tend to think in … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: August 12 to August 17

We were not quite as busy in the home schooling blog last week. Unfortunately, I threw my back out and sitting was just. . .well a pain in the behind! But I’m definitely feeling better now, and looking forward to catch you all up with the latest baby news and information! So if you’re looking to see what you missed last week, grab your morning coffee and join us! August 12 Are Classes for Your Baby Worth It? I was musing about the many, many parents who sign their infants (as in under 24 months old) for classes at various … Continue reading →