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The Pacific Northwest–Tragic News for December 2006

I live in the Pacific Northwest and the last several weeks have been very tragic and difficult for the citizens of Oregon and Washington. Our region has been in the center of the National News for the better part of the last 60-days with one tragic story after another. Oregon and Washington started the month of December 2006, recovering from one of the wettest November’s in history. Major roads were closed due to mudslides and collapse, houses were destroyed on riverbanks where they have stood for decades, and we had snow abnormally early. Areas of both states have been declared … Continue reading →

Post Natal Fitness: Counting Calories

Did you know that when you were pregnant you burned 10% more calories if you were carrying a boy than if you were carrying a girl? Did you know that the average pregnant woman burns about 3,000 calories per day while she is pregnant and may continue to burn upwards of 2800 calories a day if you are breastfeeding, but while you burning these calories, you need to be aware that your body needs proper nutrition throughout the pregnancy and into the period where you are breastfeeding. However, even if you aren’t breastfeeding, you still need to maintain a healthy … Continue reading →

10 Things to Know When You Find Out There’s More than One!

Before starting this blog, I just want to offer a congratulations to Pattie who is recovering from just having had her baby! I plan on guest blogging here for a little while about pregnancy with multiples. We are all wishing Pattie the best with her new little bundle and look forward to her return here at the Pregnancy blog! I knew from the very beginning that I was having twins. I can’t really explain it, I just knew the pregnancy was different. My husband on the other hand, was skeptic. He thought I was just getting older. But I knew, … Continue reading →

Babies’ Sleep? Really?

Trying to understand the sleeping patterns of a baby is like doing fractal geometry without a lecture. You read a lot in baby books and get a lot of advice on what your baby should or shouldn’t do. You’ll hear lots of things that other people’s babies did. You’ll feel equal parts gratified and annoyed by the plethora of well meaning advice. Get ready for a little bit more. Babies are just like aliens in my opinion. They are not from our world. They don’t know our rules. They don’t know the difference between night and day. They also have … Continue reading →

One Week Since You First Looked At Me

I wanted to talk a few minutes to talk about the first week – the first week after the day you give birth. The first week of your baby’s life as they adjust to a world outside the womb and your first week of coping with this new life that suddenly fills up every corner of your own – it’s both bittersweet because you’re exhausted and the most exciting thrill of your life. It can also be terrifying especially for a brand new mom experiencing this magical week for the very first time. What to Expect In This Week First … Continue reading →

What is Gastric Banding?

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I told you yesterday that I would discuss gastric banding later in the day, I need to stop using that phrase. Every time I do, it turns out I don’t discuss it until the next day! So you have my apologies for the delay. So as mentioned in Weight Loss News Bites yesterday, gastric banding seems to be gaining popularity as a less invasive surgical procedure for individuals who are only moderately obese. So What Is Gastric Banding? Gastric banding is a surgery that restricts the size of a person’s stomach so they need only consume small amounts of food … Continue reading →