Were you aware: The Caesarean rate in the US varies from between 25-45 percent depending on what state you’re in, yet our infant mortality rate continues to skyrocket. Doing more Caesareans hasn’t led to more live babies. Depending on the year the US ranks between 24 and 34 among industrialized nations for infant mortality (i.e.,
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I just saw the news story on this beautiful baby girl Maggie: SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – Maggie Agnew is a bright, 10 month girl who is suffering from multiple medical problems. She has been called “The Incredible Shrinking Baby” because now at 10 months, she weighs only 10 pounds. Specialist after specialist
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Well for some reason I thought I could continue to post while we moved and it’s just not going to happen. I am a wee bit stressed and need to take a week break! However, before I take a break I will share a pretty exciting event so stay tuned! Please check back in a
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The girls have such a ball exploring nature, especially somewhere new. They talk about how the air feels and smells different, the different colors of the trees and the different skyline. (Who knew St. George had such vibrantly green trees? And against that red rock backdrop…amazing!) Road trips, being off schedule and getting used to
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This time last week we were relaxing in St. George. It was the first time all four of us had been there and we sure needed the break. When we visit new places we love to enjoy the local nature and visit the beautiful landmark buildings they have in the area. We learn as much
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The winner of this giveaway is Carissa who said, “I’m in!” THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED This summer, Crayola is encouraging children to let their imaginations run wild with a nationwide wellness campaign called the “Crayola Outdoor Challenge.” The campaign hopes to inspire families to spend more time outside exercising their bodies and minds. To
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Going through a hard time with one of my girls and feeling guilty. Guilt…motherhood…started the first minute my daughter was born. Oh no, should I have gotten that epidural? Is it really as unsafe as everyone said? After 3 1/2 hours of pushing she finally came out. She must feel terrified; I feel horrible. My
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All right, listen…I have problems. I started typing this post and couldn’t help but giggle–and all I was doing was typing! How old am I again? Oh, right, 26. I really need to get it together! When I was a nanny to three kiddos the two older ones always asked me to read Everyone Poops
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Road trips can be downright painful. At the beginning of all our trips the little girl you see pictured below throws herself into such a frenzy it knocks her out and she falls asleep for a few minutes. When she awakens she’s totally over what was bothering her before she conked out! A few awesome
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Have a wonderful Mother’s Day! The Fairy Tale, James Sant (1820 – 1916)
love of local in Utah