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A Mother's Guilt

A Mother's Guilt

When family and professional lives collide a mother can feel a sense of guilt.

…We as parents are left to work together to balance the hat wearing, to balance our lives. We give up things we might have wanted or desired, and even do things like get less sleep. But we also get hugs and love that can only come from children…

Mom's Voice And Baby's Memory

Mom's Voice And Baby's Memory

A new study shows that mom's voice can have a long lasting impact on a child's memory.

"...But surprisingly little is known about how the brain organizes itself around this very important sound source. We didn't realize that a mother's voice would have such quick access to so many different brain systems..."

Patience Is A Virtue...

Patience Is A Virtue...

No baby yet, and, unfortunately, I'm dwelling on that.

...Even with all the “wisdom” read of how to naturally induce labor, I have decided to not push my body. I am taking time to rest, and walk as much as I can. I am listening to my midwife and allowing her to be my doctor rather than trying to doctor myself...