We went to labor classes, and I was all excited. I could do this, no epidural, no drugs. I'd run a marathon, I have a high pain threshold. I was all set mentally for this approach. As it turned out, labor itself was enough of a marathon. One month to be exact. Did you know you … [Read more...]
Labor of Love: Bypassing a Scheduled Cesarean – Natural VBAC
Until my first daughter Carly was born by an ER-style emergency c-section, I had never been to the hospital except for the couple of times with minor injuries as a small child. The experience was so extraordinarily shocking to my system that it catapulted me into a determination … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Recipes for Kids
Here are some great recipes that offer a new twist to your child’s vegetarian diet! White Bean Burritos White beans have a great mild flavor that most children find appealing. Ingredients for each burrito: 4 Tablespoons canned, white beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Cute, Disabled Kitten Gets a Second Chance at Life
As a writer for EcoWorldly, I should think about the mass demonstrations currently swelling in South Korea, where I live. I should think of the struggle between Chavez's revolution, the entrenched oligarchies, and the confused youth of Venezuela, where my brother lives. I should … [Read more...]
Bug Off! Finding Safer Insect Repellents-
It's bug season in New England. Blackflies, mosquitos, deer flies, no-see-ums, and even the ticks are moving northward to invade us. Being a child playing all day outside can be a feast for these crawly creatures. Right now both my girls have big blackfly bites on their … [Read more...]
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