Showing posts with label having a baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label having a baby. Show all posts

A Baby Shower Gift That Has Special Meaning

I remember almost every detail of my last pregnancy, down to my prenatal visits with my OB. As I watch my now two year old playing these days, I get nostalgic remembering the days where I would sit in the waiting room at my obstetrician's office, eagerly awaiting my turn. There is nothing, in my book, that compares to hearing the heartbeat at those visits, and getting to see the baby on an ultrasound.
I remember reading the pamphlets that were in my doctor's office about cord blood banking, and talking to my hubby about it. I had previously read and heard about cord blood banking with my other pregnancies as well, but did not give it as much thought at those times. But over the years the news about the potential life-saving benefits of stem cells collected from cord blood has been amazing. These stem cells can treat 70 diseases, including leukemia, anemia, lymphoma, diabetes and cerebral palsy. That is truly remarkable. So with my last pregnancy, we did give this idea some very serious thought. And though ultimately we did not choose to do it, I still have misgivings today about our decision. But unfortunately, finances played a big role in our final decision.
Cyro-
Cell
International now offers a wonderful option for those looking for a special gift for parents-to-be... a gift certificate for cord blood banking. I would have so loved getting one when I was pregnant. This is really a gift that could one day be life-saving. It is worth taking a look at the current offers Cyro-Cell has, and read more about the life-saving potentials that cord stem cells may offer.

Number 18 is a Girl For The Duggar Family!


I didn't realize until today that the Duggar family is having another baby! I guess this newest little baby, due about New Year" Day, will fill the void that that is left by the oldest Duggar son who just got married this past weekend.

When the newest little Duggar arrives, the count will be 10 boys and 8 girls. And mom says they would love to have more babies still.

The family also has a new reality series that starts tonight...17 and Counting on TLC.

I could never ever imagine in my wildest dreams being pregnant 18 times! I just don't get how these kids can each feel loved and special. Hopefully they do, and according to the parents they are a very happy close family. But I wonder how hard it will be for Michelle Duggar when the time comes that she can no longer get pregnant. Her whole life centers around pregnancies and babies. I have a feeling this woman will be severely depressed when there are no more babies on the way.

picture courtesy of TLC

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