October, 2010

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Oct 10

Everything You Wanted to Know About IVF

Do you have a dream of having a baby laugh and play around you? Your own baby? Do you want to give birth and feel the essence of being a mother? The feeling of giving life is something that every woman should have at least once in her life. But there are some of us who are not that fortunate and have certain complications conceiving. There are various studies and procedures going on about how to solve this problem, a lot of women experience. Of course one could always go in for adoption, but there are lots of complications there and besides giving birth is not only a whole new experience it opens up a feeling in a woman that is so wonderful that one can’t help but feel overwhelmed by it. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure from which the egg cell of a woman is fertilized by a sperm outside the womb. This method is the easiest way to have the egg fertilized if all the forms of normal conception fail. It is a well know treatment in infertility.

An informal expression for babies conceived as the result of IVF, is test tube babies, and that refers to the tube-like containers of glass or plastic called test tubes, that are frequently used in chemistry labs and biology labs. On the other hand, In vitro fertilization is usually performed in the shallower containers called Petri dishes. (Petri-dishes may also be made of plastic.) However, the IVF method is actually carried out on organic material, but is yet called in vitro. This is used when parents are having infertility problems or they want to have multiple births.

Here are a few things to know about In vitro fertilization Complications

The main complication of IVF is the danger of multiple births. This is directly associated to the practice of transferring multiple embryos at embryo transfer. Multiple births are related to bigger risk of pregnancy loss, obstetrical complications, and neonatal morbidity with the possibility for extensive damage. Limits on the quantity of embryos that may be transferred have been passed in some countries to decrease the risk of high-order multiples (triplets or more), but are not commonly used. Splitting of embryos at the same time in the womb after transfer can take place, but this is uncommon and would cause identical twins.

An additional risk of ovarian stimulation is the growth of ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome. If the infertility is connected to abnormalities in spermatogenesis, it is likely, but too early to examine that male child is at higher risk for sperm abnormalities.

There are many variations like PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis), ICSI (intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), ZIFT (zygote infrafallopian transfer) and GIFT (Gamete intra fallopian transfer).

One should always consult a good doctor and if possible take two or three more opinions. This is a procedure from which one can benefit infinitely but the only thing to remember is to use it cautiously knowing the limitations of one’s body and consequences of the decision. If possible one can also go to a shrink to take a different opinion.

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Oct 10

Celebrate Mother’s Day on a Budget: Ideas that Mom will Love

Mom is always there for you whether it be listening to your problems, lending you money in hard times, being a shoulder to cry on, or helping you out of a pickle. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your mom how much you appreciate everything that she does. You don’t need a lot of money to make your mom or wife feel special on Mother’s Day. Here are some inexpensive yet thoughtful ideas that mom will be sure to love!

Breakfast/Brunch in Bed

If you still live at home this is a particularly special way to show mom that you care. Wake up extra early so you have time to prepare breakfast fit for a queen. Choose a meal that you know your mom will love. For example, if you know that your mom loves scrambled eggs, then make eggs the main dish for breakfast. Jazz them up by adding moms favorite veggies like mushrooms or green peppers. Add toast, English muffins, or bagels for a yummy side dish. Be sure to include a variety of beverages for mom as well. A fresh cup of hot coffee and a side of orange juice adds a nice touch to breakfast in bed. Put the meal on a pretty tray and add a fresh cut flower and the morning paper. Mom is sure to enjoy some quiet time reading and eating from the comfort of her own bed.

Coupon Book/Handmade Card

Mom’s always love handmade items from their children. Handmade cards are easy and inexpensive. The Internet is full of free printable sites that provide free printable Mother’s Day cards that can be printed and personalized for the special mom in your life.

A coupon book is a great way to provide your service to mom, free of charge. Simply cut some paper into the size of coupons and write in things that you are willing to do for mom, free of charge and complaining! Cleaning the bathroom, doing the dishes, and running errands are some ideas to include in your coupon book.

Spa Day

Not everyone can afford to send their mom to a lavish spa for Mother’s Day. Instead, you can give mom the spa treatment in the comfort of your own home. Start by giving your mom an invitation to 搒pa day.?Include all of the activities that you have planned and give her a choice of spa treatments to choose from. These treatments can include, a foot soak and massage, a hot oil treatment for her hair, a hand soak and manicure, a facial or a back massage. You can arrange all of these spa treatments by checking out your local discount store. Most stores offer a wide and inexpensive variety of facial masks, hot oil treatments for hair, manicure/pedicure supplies and much more. Greet mom at the door with a glass of wine or champagne and whisk her away to a day of pampering that she will be sure to remember for years to come.

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Oct 10

Why Should You Consider Catering For Your Next Event?

There are several reasons why you should consider catering for your next event. First of all, providing delicious food for your guests is a tradition that predates written history in virtually all cultures of the planet. It is a way to let each and every guest that arrives at your event know that you care just that much more for them.

A Delicious Convenience

Secondly, it simply provides a great convenience for your invited guests who have decided to join you. Having great food waiting there for them means that they don’t have to think about eating before hand or stopping to eat on the way to your event.

The Perfect Host

Thirdly, it is an area that offers expansive opportunities to show that you are the host or hostess “with the mostess” . When you provide your guests with a catered meal or snacks its a time to be a bit of a “show off”, if you may. Also, a skilled caterer can at the same time show off to you how to maximize on your budget gastronomically speaking.

Dining Out Without the Huge Bill Per Plate

If you chose the right caterer you will be surprised at exactly you get for your money per plate. Without the daily overhead that a restaurant has, a caterer has a much more free hand to provide excellent fare without the huge bill per plate that you would find at your average restaurant.

The Total Package

A good caterer will work with you and allow you personally select from large list of menu options. If you choose to, a caterer can in fact take the entire project off your hands and provide virtually everything that you need, including tables chairs service ware and service personnel.

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28
Oct 10

Unusual Character Education Programs

You’ve no extra time to teach character education programs because you’re already a great model of your most cherished character traits.

You want your kids

  1. To be good students and good kids.
  2. To be healthy and loving.
  3. To have lots of friends. And
  4. You want a little peace of mind knowing you’ve done a darn good job preparing your children for adulthood.

Am I right so far? Excellent. You’ve come to the right place for help. But there’s one more character trait that your kids lack that often nags you.

Can you think of it? Come on, be honest. I know many people say you’re not supposed to want this, but deep in your heart, you do.

When’s the last time your kids made you breakfast in bed? (Mother’s Day doesn’t count).

Or cleaned their rooms without you yelling and screaming? Mostly, you want them to appreciate just a little what they have.

But is this realistic? Can young kids and children ever appreciate what their parents do for them? And should they?

Introducing kids to gratefulness is a difficult, challenging task. Yet, it’s possible to plant the seeds and someday they’ll sprout, rest assured.

Let me share one unusual character education lesson plan, based on character traits of extraordinary leaders, that shows how character education programs can plant the seeds for lifelong gratitude.

One character trait forms the foundation of this program.

  1. Kids who learn this trait (even if it doesn’t show up until adulthood), are guaranteed success of the heart.
  2. Nothing is more important for a successful life than one rich in being grateful for who one is and what one has.
  3. I’ll teach your children to begin to express gratitude for things they now take for granted. You may witness them become happier. This expands their hearts to love themselves and others.

How to Be Happier by Expressing Gratitude Daily

Have your children do the following steps. (Until the end of the lesson, I speak directly to your child, so print this out for her use).

Step 1: Buy a special notebook that is your Gratefulness Journal.

Step 2: Start a section called Gratefulness Inventory. (1 minute)

Step 3: Think of 5 things you have to be grateful for. For example, your house, your bed, your pet, your best friend, your clothes, your mind, etc. (3-5 minutes)

Step 4: Make a list of these 5 things. (3 – 5 minutes)

Step 5: Say to yourself or out loud: “I’m grateful for or I’m thankful for_______(each of the 5 things on your list). (2-3 minutes)

Step 6: Add 6 more things to your list. Things can be body parts, for example, “I’m thankful for my legs, I’m grateful for my eyes, I’m thankful for my brains, etc.” (3-5 minutes)

Step 7: Write a brief note (100 – 200 words) expressing gratitude and thanks to your favorite person or best friend in the whole wide world. (15 minutes)

Step 8: Send the note or give it to your favorite person. (2 minutes)

Step 9: Notice how you feel. Do you feel any different than when you began this exercise? Explain and share with mom if there is a difference. (3 – 5 minutes)

Step 10: Repeat 10 steps weekly for 3 months.

Mom, with your guidance and your child’s efforts, she’ll learn to like expressing gratitude regularly, because it makes her feel so good.

Article Summary

I’ve just shared how to teach your children to be grateful. Gratitude is one of our most important assets in successful living.

The more your children express gratitude, the happier their hearts become. However, there are other ways for your kids to be happy now, even if they never express gratitude. Visit the Resource Box following this article for more resources on character education programs that empower kids to be happy now.

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Oct 10

Keep Love Alive: Tips for Staying Close to Your First Child After Your Second Baby Arrives

Perhaps more than anything else, a woman having a second baby fears losing her special connection to her firstborn. Will the beloved child who was once your one and only get lost in the shuffle as the family grows? Is she already getting short shrift now that the new baby is here?

It’s enough to make a mom feel so guilty that she thinks she’s got to take her older child to Disney World. Yet who has the time or energy for special outings after having a second child? As the family grows, you need simple strategies to keep love alive, not new things to add to your to do list.

The following tactics helped me stay close to my older daughter after her sister was born. Six years later, I still rely on some of them. The result: my firstborn and I are tight and she’s a fabulous big sister. I’m close to my younger girl too:

*Greet your older child first. An infant’s tiny wail will always claim your attention. And babies are so cute! Hug your older child first when you enter a room. The baby won’t know the difference, but your firstborn will appreciate the attention.

*Get in cahoots. Early on I developed a habit of looking at my older daughter and rolling my eyes when little sister did something silly. With a glance, I recognized my older girl’s special status as the more mature child. The new baby became the source of shared amusement rather than a threat.

*Do errands together. In Beyond One I describe preserving my relationship with my firstborn by making her my errand girl after little sister’s birth. Doing errands with her while dad or a sitter tended the baby gave us time alone and allowed me to get things done. Now she’s 8 and guiding me around Target!

*Get down. Kneel. Sit on the floor. Crouch by the bath. Do what it takes to make direct eye contact with your older child. Enter her world. Otherwise you’re always the mom standing holding the baby.

*Seize the moment. Is Dad diapering the baby? Read a short book to your firstborn. Is the little one content in the bouncy seat? Cook with your older child. Look for opportunities to focus one-on-one attention on your firstborn. A few shared minutes can do wonders.

*Make the baby a joint project. It’s messy and inefficient. But having the toddler help give the baby a bath can bring you together — though you won’t have a hand free to photograph the event. Ask your older child to wash the baby’s feet, not her head!

*Give time, not toys. Stuff just sends the signal that something is wrong with adding another child to the family. Avoid buying new “big sister” toys for your older child — unless you’re purchasing something to do together. Remember, money can’t buy you love.

(c) 2006 Jennifer Bingham Hull. Reprint rights granted as long as entire article is published, including resource box and its live links.

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Oct 10

The Marathon

Whenever parents start a new program to change their child’s behavior, something interesting happens. The child’s behavior actually gets WORSE! You worked so hard to implement these new changes, that experiencing more frustration, makes you want to throw in the towel. How in the world does this happen?

There is a very understandable explanation to this. I would like to compare this normal phenomenon, to a marathon race. A marathon race is approximately 26 miles. Let’s say, before you learned the techniques in this manual, your child’s “behavioral endurance” was equivalent to 10 miles on this course. You were not aware of these effective techniques, nor of your child’s “endurance”, so naturally would you think he or she would “fold” instantly.

Just as you begin to practice and your “leadership endurance” starts to build, his or her tantrums “seem” to have intensified! The reality is he or she has NOT built stronger endurance, the child was never pushed to his/her threshold of 10 miles. Before now, you only pushed the child 2-5 miles, but he or she always had more endurance than that!

At this point, seeing stronger defiance, tantrums, and attitudes parents want to give up…DON’T. Keep pushing yourself, and building up your leadership “tolerance”. With deliberate practice, you will soon get to 9, 10, even 11-15 miles…and guess what…the child will fold! You just have to work until that shift in power becomes clear. That day will come, and if you stick to it, your relationship can change in a few short weeks.

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Oct 10

style of doing

when i was a child, i liked doing anything as what i wanted.take qurrel for example, i tried to win each time, even cansuitry. because of the strengh, few kids would like to play with me. then i decided to change and tried to consider in other’s point of view.at present, i am used not to forcing others to do anything. in my mind,do something we just can or can’t. there is no middle state. but not everyone agree with me. in other’s view, if being pleasing the one who decide the result , his or her demands may be met. these who like to do something carefully and asking for other to help them always think for themselves and take the help for granted. if their demand could not be met, they would be disappointed and complaining.today, one friend went to copy some material , but the printing shop was too busy to finish it today. so the girl begged the boss and i helped to persuade the boss. at last , she decided to help us. but when knowing the demand of my friend, i found it was so hard and would take too much time, but she, my friend was always saying it was not too much , just few pages. oh , my god, if me, i must can’t stand and rufuse to help her. however, the girl boss promised her , and did that at once. but, when her ask was finished, she asked to copy another 30 pages. this time , the boss was not satisfied, and refused to do because she was really busy. but my friend insisted that the boss should do as she promised and go on to copy her pages. she was angry too, because she though she paid for it .in fact i can’t agree with her. because at first we begged for the first help , there is no business about money, they are really busy. so whatever we should thank for her help rather than ask more because you pay for that.  

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Oct 10

Growing Medicinal Herbs in Case of Illness

Today when times are hard, most people are looking for ways that they can save money. Since they cannot save much on food and other essentials, most people tend to cut back on their health.

It’s really true that during this time, if you don’t have much money your health will suffer for whatever reasons. As people look for solutions to their problems, they have found that growing medicinal herbs can be that solution and cure for many common illnesses. We all know the healing power of Aloe Vera plants by simply cutting the leaf and rubbing the sap onto burns or sunburn for relief and a wonderful cooling effect.

Growing medicinal herbs within your yard can be one of the cheapest solutions to your problem. Herb gardening will provide you family with numerous benefits. There are lots of herbs that promote healing especially from common illness.

Here are some of the most common herbs and their remedies:

昉ainful joints—celery, rosemary
昉ainful muscles—chamomile, ginger, geranium
旳cidity—chamomile, fennel, mint
旳cne—chamomile, parsley, rosella
旳IDS/HIV—garlic
旳lcoholism—Melissa, milk thistle
旳llergies—Echinacea
旳lzheimer’s disease— rosemary
旳nalgesic—clover, lavender
旳norexia—cardamom
旳nti ageing— lemon thyme, celery
旳nti bacterial— turmeric, garlic, cinnamon, lavender
旳ntibiotic—rosemary, sage
旳nti cancer—turmeric, lemon
旳nti depressant— rose hip, lavender, lemon, jasmine, rosemary
旳nti inflammatory— clover, ginger, basil, lemon, rose hip, chamomile,
旳nti oxidant— turmeric and lemon
旳ntiseptic—cloves, ginger
旽igh blood pressure—celery
旴reast cancer—violet, clover
旵hills-ginger
旵leansing—parsley
旵olic—anise, chamomile
旵oughs—anise, lemon thyme, fern, rose hip
旸isinfectant-lavender, sage, lemon thyme
旻ever—ginger, lemon grass

These are some of the most common grown medicinal herbs you can start growing at home. By growing some of these common herbs it is possible to have your very own first aid for most ailments and illnesses within arms reach indoors, there are still lots of noted illness and herbs that are not included here but you can research them on the web if you find your particular situation is not included in the above list.

Herb gardening does provide relief to common ailments. It is also a good hobby and you can also start a small business. When you finally discover the secrets behind gardening, you can start adding different variations to your plants; you can sell them once you’ve started harvesting. Herbs won’t take much of your time, they are easy to take care of and very cheap. You just have to buy seeds and water them regularly; you only need to ensure they are free from pests so that they can grow freely.

Herb gardening is not an unusual thing; most people globally are taking care of herbs in their yard. They can testify that herbs truly provide good health and lots of benefits inside and outside your body. You can also study perfume and aromatherapy oil making, most herbs can be mixed with lotions and oils, and they are widely used for massage and spa. You can earn extra money from home by making your own line of oils and lotions through organically grown herbs. You don’t have to spend a lot because most of the ingredients can be easily picked in your yard. As you can see, you have a lot of things that you can do in a yard; you just need to be resourceful.

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Oct 10

Herbs to Avoid in Pregnancy

As you seek to nourish yourself and your baby as fully as possible the question of which herbs to avoid in pregnancy is probably at the forefront of your mind.

Above all, when we’re pregnant, we want to make choices that will not harm our own bodies or our growing baby’s. Unfortunately, this fear can lead many of us to stay away from herbal preparations during pregnancy, one time in our lives when herbs can be amazing allies.

The truth is that many herbs fall into the category of nourishing herbs, will have no ill effects, and can offer great benefits.

Susun Weed’s Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year is a great place to start gathering knowledge about the benefits and cautions around using herbs for health.

On her list of herbs to avoid during pregnancy are:

?Antihistamines like Ma-huang and osha root

?Diuretics like Buchu, Horsetail, and Juniper Berries

?Steroids and herbs containing steroid-like factors: Agave, Ginseng, Licorice, Hops, Sage

Then there are some herbs to use with caution, being aware of the risks:

1. Emmenagogues (especially in the first and last trimester) These are herbs that can help bring on the menstrual cycle:

Angelica, fresh lemon balm leaves, Bethroot, Birthwort, Black Cohosh root, Blue Cohosh root, European Vervain, Ergot fungus, Feverfew plant in flower, ginger root, Hyssop leaves, Liferoot plant in flower, Lovage root, Marijuana female flowers, Mistletoe leaves, Motherwort, Mugwort, Fresh Parsley, Pennyroil plant, Peruvian bark, Rosemary plant in flower, Rue leaves, Saffron stigmas, Sumac Berries, Sweet flag root, Tansy plant in flower, Fresh wood Sorrel plant

2. Common cooking herbs that may encourage miscarriage (avoid during first trimester and use only in small quantities in later pregnancy):

Basil, Caraway seeds, Celery seed, Ginger, fresh Horseradish, Savory, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Saffron. Sage, Parsley, Tarragon, Thyme, Watercress

3. Golden Seal root: stresses liver and kidneys, raises white blood cell count, and can cause uterine contractions.

This simple list was very empowering for me.

Secure in my knowledge about which herbs to avoid in pregnancy, I was free to play and learn about all of the many other herbs and the benefits they could offer to me and my growing babies.

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Oct 10

IVF Counseling Can Be Both Educational and Beneficial

Couples who have trouble conceiving often face mountains of stress. In some cases, this may affect their relationship and can be emotionally draining for some people. Furthermore, with piles of information being thrown at them, understanding infertility treatments and procedures such as in vitro fertilization, or IVF, can be exhausting. For this reason, many clinics offer IVF counseling to help their patients understand the treatment. Some clinics also offer emotional support for couples struggling with infertility.

Each clinic may differ in the type and scope of IVF counseling offered. Some clinics may not offer it at all, so it is important for couples interested in this procedure and the counseling service to speak to a medical professional at a clinic in their area. This will help them determine if the clinic offers this service and will provide them with more information about the service if it is offered. These counseling services may offer support to couples trying to cope with the stress and emotion that infertility may bring to couples. It also can help patients as they go through the in vitro fertilization process so that they understand what each new phase involves.

In short, the IVF process combines the woman’s eggs with the man’s sperm in a sterilized glass dish in a laboratory. The woman may be required to take drugs to stimulate her ovaries to produce several mature eggs. When the time is right, the eggs are extracted from the woman for fertilization in the lab. The eggs are left to be fertilized in the dish which contains a nutrient medium. It may then be placed in an incubator for roughly 48 hours before the embryos are placed in the woman’s uterus. In most cases, only a couple of embryos are used to avoid multiple births. The rest may be frozen for use at a later date.
The success rate of in vitro fertilization will vary depending on the couple’s unique case. Older women may face a lower success rate, while younger women may be more successful. In addition, the success rate for IVF differs on the clinic selected for treatment, but typically ranges between 10% to 38%. However, individual clinics may be higher.

Couples interested in IVF counseling will find more information from a medical professional at a clinic in their area that offers in vitro fertilization and a counseling service. These services have helped other couples manage their infertility problems and have been instrumental in providing information about the IVF procedure and what couples should expect before, during and after the procedure.

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