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Pregnancy Week 6 By this week, a few women will know they are pregnant, and many may be wondering if they should run out for that pregnancy test. It’s common for women in early pregnancy to experience some spotting, making it even more unclear whether they are getting their period or they might be pregnant….
I normally don’t let my baby cry. I detest the practice of crying-it-out. I think it’s cruel, both to the baby and to the mother. I believe that babies cry for a reason, and that reason is usually because they need to eat, they just got poked at the doctor’s office, or they’re separated from…
If you just found out you’re pregnant, it can be worrisome to have bleeding. You may fear the worst, such as a miscarriage, but first trimester bleeding is actually fairly common and it doesn’t always mean that something bad is happening to you or your baby. First trimester bleeding is any bleeding that occurs during…
Did you know there are several different uses for companion planting? Most of you have heard about the benefits, but in reality of the benefits there is a bottom line. In order for the benefits to take place an attempt to duplicate nature in all its glory must happen. Most of the time it is…
Do you remember playing for hours on end as a child? I remember playing outside imagining complex stories and situations that would last for days on end. It doesn’t seem that kids do that anymore, does it? The days of play in today’s youth have been shortened by longer school hours, organized events and clubs,…
Do you participate in online message boards or forums? Then you would enjoy having a pregnancy ticker! A pregnancy ticker is an online graphic that is automatically updated to display how far along you are in your pregnancy. This is calculated based on your due date or the date of your last menstrual period. Here…
Varicose veins, also called varicosities or varices, are blood vessels that are engorged with blood. This happens when the walls of the blood vessels become weak or the valves do not work properly. They occur most often in the legs but are also common in the vulva. They can cause pain or discomfort, though it’s…
Imagine growing your own organic strawberries that doesn’t require any herbicides, pesticides or even organic chemicals. I’ve written some very detailed descriptions on how to grow healthy organic strawberries in a recent article at Thyme Square Garden. I discuss the best soil, varieties, planting times, mulching and pests and diseases. I also just begin to…
As a pregnancy writer, I come across very few options for reading material for new dads. Hogan Hilling, author and father of 3 sons, fills a need for information within the dad community. In this book, Hogan draws on his personal experience working with expecting fathers, and attempts to help men understand what their wives…
There is a starting place for every new gardener. A no-till raised bed method is a quicker and easier way to get the healthiest soil with the least amount of preparation. It doesn’t require breaking your back or the bank either. It will require a bit of ingenuity and good planning however. Let’s take the…