There are many things I love about blogging but I have to say one of the top perks has been access to meeting such amazing women and mothers! I belong to a few online blogging groups and it's truly become a place where I confess my dreams, hopes, needs and frustrations to women who are all so supportive, understanding and pro-women. I met Tina from Life Without Pink in some of my blogging ...
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Worthy Wednesdays: One Punky Mama’s Preeclampsia Story
Today's guest post is from my new friend Nicole! Nicole shares her story of pregnancy and preeclampsia. Thank you Nicole for taking the time to reflect and relive your preeclampsia experiences to to share with us.... My name is Nicole, and I am the mother of 3 children - ages 13, 9 and 7. I have experienced pre-eclampsia with all of my pregnancies. This is one of my ...
Guest Post: Johanna’s HELLP Story
Today's guest post is by my friend Johanna. Johanna is a Regional Coach for the Promise Walk for Preeclampsia In August 2002, my husband and I found out I was pregnant. After having miscarried the previous year, this pregnancy was met with caution at first, then grew into complete joy when we saw the heartbeat. During my pregnancy, I loved seeing my belly expand. The doctor said I had a ...
Worthy Wednesdays: Laugh Brand Gives Back
Today's Guest Post is by Laurie Wirgler Co-founder and CEO, laugh brand I have been an executive in the fashion industry for over 15 years and love apparel, but I always wanted to do something more, something that matters. One evening a friend shared a video with me about child trafficking and I was so moved by the stories of these children that I wanted to learn more about the issue and how ...
Jersey Shore Good Day, Good Night Bags..For Displaced Children due to Hurricane Sandy
In the aftermath of the destruction left by Hurricane Sandy local heroes are stepping up. From people who have grown up living at the shore to those who spent summers falling in love and watching their children play; so many have been emotionally affected. Recently I was invited to a facebook book called Jersey Shore "Good Day, Good Night" Bag Drive by my new friend Jen Burden, the founder of ...
Jen from World Moms Blog heads to Uganda with Shot@Life
All the way from Uganda where she is visiting as part of the first-ever delegation of Shot@Life Champions; Jennifer Burden, Founder of World Moms Blog is guest posting today!!!!! I am thrilled because Jen is my Social Good idol, she highlights so many important issues that affect mothers and children. To learn more just read on........ I don't think I've met anyone more enthusiastic in the ...
The Realities of Arthritis and How to Prolong the Effects
Jenna is 9 ½ years younger than me, she is my baby sister, yet I have always admired her. She is the funny sister, the pretty sister, the witty sister, carefree, easy-going and totally the cooler sister. I am a planner, on a schedule, organized and somewhat responsible. When my sister was first diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis at the age of 15 I don’t think I realized the impact it would have ...
Worthy Wednesdays: Pink-tober and FORCE
It is that time of year again. The weather is turning colder, the leaves are beginning to change, Halloween costumes are being picked out, and there is Pink everywhere you turn. Yesterday as I was taking my daughter to the park I drove by a large piece of plywood with a painted pink pig on it, 20 or more pink painted pumpkins, and breast cancer ribbons on the lawn of a local realty company. I am ...
Worthy Wednesday: National Patient Safety Day
Today is National Patient Safety Day and I have my fellow PSMM Mary Ellen guest posting about what we, as pregnant patients, should know to be better prepared for our deliveries Despite your political stance on the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court ruling, or any of the media frenzy surrounding this landmark legislation, healthcare providers are taking steps to ensure safer deliveries and ...
WORTHY WEDNESDAYS: Girls on the Run
When I was in the Fifth grade we had our first Health class. I remember them weighing us. One by one we filed through the nurses office in paper gowns for a weigh-in and spinal check. I remember simultaneously clutching the open backside of the gown to cover my Cabbage Patch underwear. My other arm was draped across my chest to hide prematurely budding breasts that were normally hidden under large ...
