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The term Premature Ovarian Failure refers to the condition where women under the age of 40 experience lowered ovarian function. The symptoms of "POF" include a sporadic menstrual cycle, with women experiencing this condition exhibiting high FSH levels and lowered estrogen levels. In addition, many women begin to experience classic…
So many teethers, so little time! How do I choose the best baby teethers for my baby?
Watch your baby play, what toys do they like, do they have a few that they just love? With so many options available, you should be able to find a teething toy that…
Discussion on the dangers of internet usage and the threat of cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking and harassment of children.
Sometimes life gives you "those" days...You know the ones I'm talking about, right? Nothing is going right. You left your kid home with the babysitter and surprise surprise, they left a natural disaster in your house. There are twelve loads of laundry and a sink full of food encrusted dishes…
There are many exciting embellishments you can use to enhance cross stitch designs. You can use brilliant beads to add sparkle to your work, make buttons a focal point of designs and incorporate different stitches, such as bullion stitches and French knots, to produce interesting textures.
Embellishing cross stitch with…
You don't have to "let go of yourself" when you become pregnant. Staying fit during pregnancy doesn’t have to be hard. With just a few simple exercises that you can do at home and eating a balanced diet, you can still look fit and feel fit during those nine months.…
Growing bonsai is not as difficult as some may think. You can grow from a seed which can require some effort on your part to stratify the seeds (refridgerate them for a month) and or score them to cause germination. Other than that, just water and be patient. An easier…
As nature begins the process of preparing for your baby's very firts nutritional needs, many changes begins to happin in your breasts. This happens long before y our baby is born, round about the sixteenth week of pregnancy. Then by the time your little treasure is born, your body will…
Those are words that you wish you could take back as soon as they come out of your mouth. When your kids reach that magical age of 18, all hell breaks out. It’s like they turn into some kind of strange creature that you don’t even recognize.
That’s what happened…
When I first started cross stitching over 30 years ago, the choice of fabric was pretty simple - cream 14-count Aida or linen, bleached or unbleached. How things have changed! There is so much choice available now in embroidery fabric, both in thread count and colour, although the two main…
Believe this or not, I personally am one of the few lucky women who did no gain one little bit of weight during my entire pregnancy. During my whole 9 months of pregnancy, I lost about 8kg of weight. Both baby and I was healthy, full of energy with no…
Many of us ask questions which age is right to get pregnant. Some claim that it is good when a couple is well-educated and has a job because they may earn a living. Others say that the age is not important if two people love each other. However, nowadays women…
In the early months of life, a baby is completely dependent on breastmilk to fulfil its dietary requirements. During breastfeeding many mothers find that it is possible to eat exactly as they choose, without suffering ill effects on themselves or their baby. Although highly seasoned foods, or foods with intense…
So you are planning your first baby shower and in doing your research on just what that entails, you have heard about a "diaper cake". Well, you would not believe the looks people give upon hearing "diaper cake". No, it is not for eating!
A diaper cake is literally layers…
One thing most people believe when they think of buying a mascot costume is that they are really expensive and hard to get delivered. Though this may be true in most cases it is possible to find mascot costumes which are cheap and that can get delivered to your door,…
Nowadays, recruiting a full time nanny is really popular particularly in homes where both parents are working. Obviously, there are positive and negative sides to recruiting full-time nanny. On the good side, this enables you to give devoted care to your kids rather than the normal situation in the day…
If you are considering, or about to undergo IVF, then you are making a large investment on many levels. It is financially very expensive, but that it not the end of it. In emotional terms, it requires a great commitment and of course it can take up months or even…
If you’ve ever purchased fresh herbs at the market, you know that they are expensive. Oh sure, you could buy dried herbs, but they don’t taste nearly as wonderful as fresh herbs. Even better are fresh herbs from your own potted herb garden! Growing herbs is a lot easier than…
There are certain themes we associate with little girls when it comes to Halloween costumes such as Fairies, Princess, Fairy-Tale Characters and for good reason, most are just stunning and very cute and in reality, most little girls love dressing up in these gorgeous costumes.
As you can see around…
We all know it, you are pregnant. But you are also always tired, looking pale, have no concentrations and you are listless and always irritable. Chances are you probably are anemic.
This only means that you probably do not have enough red or oxygen carrying cells in your blood. Generally…
With all the medical advances in recent years more couples are able to be helped to conceive or treat infertility with a range of interventions. The Medical treatments for infertility and for diagnosing reproductive problems are invasive, expensive and time consuming.
Many people face a barrage of blood tests, shots,…
If you are thinking about using an organic bug killer in your home or garden you might want to think again. Bug killers of any sort regardless of if they are organic or not are harmful to the beneficial bugs in your home or garden. The problem with using these…
If you decide to use an embroidery hoop for your cross stitch project, always use one that is big enough to hold the complete design comfortably. This will ensure that the hoop never needs to be placed over any stitching and will therefore avoid spoiling the completed work with pulled…
You get 3 kinds of Omega fatty acids, the Omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9. These are great brain foods that give you and your baby a mineral boost during pregnancy.
Omega 9 is not generally classified as an essential fatty acid, as this is not essential in the…
One of the most contested areas of parenting is the subject of how to discipline our children. We can receive advice on this subject from everyone from child psychology "experts" to Great-Aunt Emma (who didn't actually have any children of her own, but still considers herself an expert). Experts and…
As with any chronic medical condition, the key is to have a healthy safe and happy pregnancy, then it is best to have your diabetes condition under control before you fall pregnant. You also want your baby to be as healthy and strong as possible.
If you have a diabetic…
Potty training your child can either be a frustrating or an exciting experience filled with lots of trial and error along the way. But you can rest assured that your child, any child, will be potty trained eventually. You don't see quite a lot of teens running around in diapers,…
Usually you don’t find an exercise or workout routine for pregnant women that will directly help you during labor and beyond. However, there is one out there, and it is using the exercise ball also known as the birthing ball. There are even hospitals and medical facilities that have these…
The list of things to make with duct tape is nearly infinite. You are only limited by your imaginations. This is one craft that has unlimited potential as there is more colors and patterns of duct tape than anyone ever would have imagined even a couple years ago. You can…
Learning how to cross stitch is not a difficult thing to do. It is very similar to embroidering. Once you understand the basics, you will need the proper equipment, to do your best work. Here is a look at the method, and some of the things that you will need.…
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