We have finally decided to make a difference. Our first start was to realize that we are doing more than just losing weight. We are growing, learning, transforming habits, and thriving. We are planning for children this year and want to lay the groundwork now for a bright and successful future for them, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.
S. and I look forward to bringing you on this journey with us, and hopefully can gain some extra encouragement along the way.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Ultrasounds
Are high-tech pregnancy ultrasounds safe? ABC News, July 2004.
The dangers of prenatal ultrasound Center for Unhindered Living, 2001.
Prenatal ultrasound safety: what parents should know about diagnostic fetal scans Suite101, November 2008.
The dangers of prenatal ultrasound Center for Unhindered Living, 2001.
Prenatal ultrasound safety: what parents should know about diagnostic fetal scans Suite101, November 2008.
Breastfeeding
Kellymom
Breastfeeding.com
La Leche League International
Why breast is best AskDrSears.com
Children's Health Topics: Breastfeeding American Academy of Pediatrics
Breastfeeding.com
La Leche League International
Why breast is best AskDrSears.com
Children's Health Topics: Breastfeeding American Academy of Pediatrics
Health
Pregnancy
Most obese pregnant women gain too muchMSNBC, October 2009
Infant heart defects linked to overweight momsMSNBC, October 2009
General Well-Being
Movie Popcorn has Shocking Calories, Fat CBSNews Health, November 19, 2009
Most obese pregnant women gain too muchMSNBC, October 2009
Infant heart defects linked to overweight momsMSNBC, October 2009
General Well-Being
Movie Popcorn has Shocking Calories, Fat CBSNews Health, November 19, 2009
Inductions
Induced and seduced, the dangers of Cytotec Mothering, 2001.
Doctors vs FDA Cytoteccase.com
Misoprostol (Cytotec) for Labor Induction: A Cautionary Tale Midwifery Today, 1999.
Hospitals to crack down on induced labors MSNBC, October 2009.
"Pit to Distress": Your Ticket to an "Emergency" Cesarean? The Unnecesarean, July 2009.
"Pit to Distress" 2: Why We Are All Distressed The Unnecesarean, July 2009.
Doctors vs FDA Cytoteccase.com
Misoprostol (Cytotec) for Labor Induction: A Cautionary Tale Midwifery Today, 1999.
Hospitals to crack down on induced labors MSNBC, October 2009.
"Pit to Distress": Your Ticket to an "Emergency" Cesarean? The Unnecesarean, July 2009.
"Pit to Distress" 2: Why We Are All Distressed The Unnecesarean, July 2009.
Infertility Tests
Infertility Tests Overview WebMD.com
Female
Blood
CD 2-3: (Hormone check) FSH, Thyroid, Prolactin, Estradiol
Typically around CD 19-21: (Hormone Check) Progesterone
X Rays and Ultrasounds
CD 8-10: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
Female
Blood
CD 2-3: (Hormone check) FSH, Thyroid, Prolactin, Estradiol
Typically around CD 19-21: (Hormone Check) Progesterone
X Rays and Ultrasounds
CD 8-10: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
Homebirth vs Hospital
Dangers of Hospital Birth Gentlebirth.org
Home birth as safe as hospital BBC News, 2009.
Homebirth benefits Gentlebirth.org
Home birth as safe as hospital BBC News, 2009.
Homebirth benefits Gentlebirth.org
C-Sections
Battle lines drawn over C-sections USA Today, 2005.
Caesareans may harm lung growth BBC News, 2007.
More C-section, more problems Los Angeles Times, 2009.
Caesarean birth in a culture of fear Mothering, 2007.
C-Section Rate Rises: 2007 U.S. Cesarean Rate Hit 31.8 Percent The Unnecesarean, March 2009.
Caesareans may harm lung growth BBC News, 2007.
More C-section, more problems Los Angeles Times, 2009.
Caesarean birth in a culture of fear Mothering, 2007.
C-Section Rate Rises: 2007 U.S. Cesarean Rate Hit 31.8 Percent The Unnecesarean, March 2009.
Premature Births
Premature Births Are Fueling Higher Rates of Infant Mortality in U.S., Report Says Denise Grady, NY Times, November 3, 2009.
Childhood: U.S. Draws Low Marks on Premature Births Roni Caryn Rabin, NY Times, November 19, 2009.
Childhood: U.S. Draws Low Marks on Premature Births Roni Caryn Rabin, NY Times, November 19, 2009.
Our Beliefs
Hello!
Some of you may already know S. and I personally. But for those of you who don't, we are two normal people. We work together in the insurance industry and are hopelessly devoted to each other.
S. and I believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the only way to go to Heaven is through a personal relationship with Him. "16. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son." John 3:16-18
A word that defines us is crunchy, which means all-natural, just as God intended, pure wholesome goodness for ourselves and our bodies. Jesus tells us that our bodies are a temple to God and we must treat them accordingly. "19. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20. you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinth. 6:19-20
I am very passionate about pregnancy and birth and what a natural, amazing process it is for women. This blog has definitely changed faces a few times. It started out as my weight loss journey, which was supposed to morph into my "yay! we're pregnant, follow us on this journey" blog. Unfortunately, Jesus had other intentions and it's included everything that has happened in our lives trying to conceive, the process to adopt Baby G., as well as other topics that we are severely passionate about.
We are just striving to be two decent citizens who will leave a positive mark in the world. We can't wait for to have our family grow and thrive.
Some of you may already know S. and I personally. But for those of you who don't, we are two normal people. We work together in the insurance industry and are hopelessly devoted to each other.
S. and I believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the only way to go to Heaven is through a personal relationship with Him. "16. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son." John 3:16-18
A word that defines us is crunchy, which means all-natural, just as God intended, pure wholesome goodness for ourselves and our bodies. Jesus tells us that our bodies are a temple to God and we must treat them accordingly. "19. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20. you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinth. 6:19-20
I am very passionate about pregnancy and birth and what a natural, amazing process it is for women. This blog has definitely changed faces a few times. It started out as my weight loss journey, which was supposed to morph into my "yay! we're pregnant, follow us on this journey" blog. Unfortunately, Jesus had other intentions and it's included everything that has happened in our lives trying to conceive, the process to adopt Baby G., as well as other topics that we are severely passionate about.
We are just striving to be two decent citizens who will leave a positive mark in the world. We can't wait for to have our family grow and thrive.
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