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I want a vaginal birth but my hospital won't allow it. What can I do?
I delivered my son by c-section last December. I'm expecting a baby girl in March and I desperately want a natural labor and delivery this time. However, my hospital doesn't allow vaginal birth after cesarean -- no one will even talk to me about it! What should I do?
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My sister had a c-section after 20 hours of labor . . . and that was because the babys head got tilted back on the pelvic bone, and wouldn't progress. When she had her second child, she did VBAC and was in labor for 3 only hours. Absolutely no issues at all. I think it should depend on if there was a MEDICAL reason not to do VBAC, not because of some obscure hospital/doctor policy.posted 01/12/2006 by NJA0619
I am about to deliver my 7th child and am also being told I must have a C-Section. I had a c-section w/ my 2nd child and have had 4 successful VBACs since then, but because of where I live now, the hospital is considered "rural" and they do not have a 24 hour anethesiologist on staff to handle an emergency c-section should something go wrong during my delivery. It is my choice to stay w/ this hospital rather than deliver at the next closest emergency equipped hospital which is 2 hours away. I think whatever your decision, your birthing experience will be just as special. I am not hung up on how I deliver, but on a delivery that is safe for us both.posted 01/07/2006 by a BabyCenter Member
I had a cesarean in 1995 and a successful VBAC in 1998. I am now trying to get pregnant and worry that I will be forced to have a VBAC because of liability issues. I plan to "shop" for a doc who will support my decision for a repeat VBAC. Best of luck to you in your decision.posted 12/28/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I did not realize that you spent YEARS in medical school, and are more capable than your doctor to make medical decisions! If you are so determined to have a vaginal delivery, maybe you should have waited more than 6 months after your first baby to get pregnant again. How fast do you think a uterus can heal from major surgery before expanding to 1000 times its normal size with another baby. Labor and contractions put a great deal of stress on a uterus that has not had enough time to properly heal after one C-section. It is not uncommon for a woman with your medical history to rupture her uterus during labor, while trying to fulfill her needs of vaginal delivery. Stop thinking of your ideal birth, and start thinking about the informed, safe decision you made for you and your baby when you have your C-section. However, I also suggest you insist to your doctor that he or she explain to you why you do need another C-section. That is the job of your physician, and it is illegal to make you have surgery without an answer, or explination to ALL relevant questions you may have about the surgery, or option to not have surgery. Please hear this from a doctor, because I'm sure that you will disregard my opinion since you don't agree with it.posted 12/16/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I, too, am facing the same problem. My hospital will not allow me or any other woman to have a VBAC. Their policy is "once a c-section always a c-section". Many of you are saying to go find another hospital. Well, that's a nice thought, but if you are like me, I live in a town where there is only 1 hospital. I have no other choice. I don't want to have a home birth because there can always be complications, but I would like to have a VBAC. I feel like I am being made to do something with MY body that I do not want to do.posted 12/12/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I think its the woman choice not the doctors. I want the same thing so I know how she feels about do it again it is a painfully experinceposted 11/16/2005 by fineshai1
I too am having that problem. If the reason you cannot deliver vaginally is because the it's hospital policy, then that doesn't mean that you can't do it at all. I am pregnant with my third child and have had 1 c-section and 1 VBAC.. My doctor just told me that my hospital won't allow it because they don't have the necessary equipment or workers should something go wrong during the delivery. But you could very well choose another hospital to deliver vaginally. If your doctor has not been clear with you on why you can only deliver via c-section then you should maybe find another doctor. Also whether routine or not it is your choice to have a surgery like a c-section or VBAC just as long as you are healthy otherwiseposted 11/12/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
You need to find another hospital. I had a c-section with my first and I've had two vaginally since. I am now pregnant with my 4th and plan to have a vaginal deliveryposted 11/08/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I disagree with victoria. This is not about the hospital wanting what is best for you. The hospital doesn't even KNOW you or your situation. As a health care provider, this is an example of a hospital covering its intrest in a lot of ways. 1) They charge more for repeat c-sections. 2) They get paid more for c-sections. 3) C-sections are more 'controlled' and less room for 'error'. in other words more money, more money, less hassle, less liability, NOT what you want. Find somewhere else that will at least entertain the idea.posted 11/03/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
I am in the same situation and the reason that I am not allowed to labor at my local hospital is the cost of insurance. The hospital simply does not carry insurance for VBAC, it's too expensive. If I wanted to VBAC, I could, but I'd have to travel three hours by car to a hospital in the state capital and have a strange doctor deliver my child in a strange town. Then drive home three hours with a days old infant. No thanks. I'd like to try delivering, but not at that cost.posted 10/20/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
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. He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
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Employer groups have also opposed the tax and said that the deal would benefit unionized workers at the expense of nonunion employees.
The bill would exempt the so-called "Cadillac" plans attained through collective bargaining; Taft-Hartley multiemployer plans; and all employees who are part of a state-employer health plan from being taxed until January 2018.
The agreement would raise the threshold at which benefits would face a 40 percent tax to $24,000 for family plans from the $23,000 passed in the Senate health reform bill, said AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka during a conference call with reporters Thursday. The threshold for individual plans, formerly at $8,000, would be raised by a similar amount.
Beginning in 2015, dental and vision benefits would be excluded from a plan's taxable value.
"I think we've made some changes for middle-class America that I think will be very, very beneficial," said Trumka, who was joined by leaders of major labor unions to announce the deal. "We don't look at this as the end of that fight for real reform, but another step along the way to real reform."
The plan would also raise the tax threshold for older Americans and for women, who tend to have higher health care costs than men do. That provision would be applicable to all plans.
The deal maintains a raised threshold for employees in high-risk professions, such as police and firefighters. And it would maintain the higher taxable threshold for plans in states where health care costs are higher. The threshold for plans in those states would be 120 percent of the maximum, an amount that would be phased downward beginning in 2014.
The deal would also allow health plans of unions, multiemployer plans and retiree plans run by voluntary employee beneficiary associations to purchase insurance on the health insurance exchanges beginning in 2017.
Employers say the deal raises concerns of fairness for nonunion workers.
"It will give a huge advantage to unionized plans over nonunionized employers," said James Gelfand, senior manager for health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
While employers have opposed the tax on the grounds it would hurt employees, the tentative deal would ultimately reduce the amount of money the excise tax would raise to help pay for the nearly $1 trillion health care bill.
The tax as originally detailed would have raised $150 billion toward paying for health care. Labor leaders said the changes would reduce revenue by $60 billion.
"One of the concerns we all have right now is how much revenue is lost," says Martin Reiser, chairman of the National Coalition on Benefits, an organization composed of 200 employers and employer groups—including Xerox, UPS and Target—and such organizations as the American Benefits Council, the National Association of Manufacturers and America's Health Insurance Plans. "I think these changes are all positive. But what are they going to do to make up that lost revenue?"
Legislators are expected to send the new details to the Congressional Budget Office to determine the impact on the bill's total cost. President Barack Obama has vowed to sign a bill that does not increase the federal deficit.
New revenue could be raised by increasing a 5.4 percent tax on high-income earners and extending the tax to investment income, sources say.
Labor leaders were able to increase the rate at which the threshold would grow with inflation, but concerns remain among employers that more people will face taxes on benefits if health care prices continue to widely outpace inflation.
The new deal would raise the taxable threshold to the Consumer Price Index plus one. Labor leaders said that if health care inflation grew faster than expected from 2010 to 2013, the taxable threshold also would grow.
Generally, the politics of reconciling the health reform bills passed separately by the House and Senate favor the Senate, since its 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority must remain intact for any plan to pass.
As a result, observers say many of the elements in the House bill are likely to die, including a government-run insurance plan known as the public option and an employer mandate to provide insurance or face up to an 8 percent tax on payroll. In its place would be a so-called "free rider" penalty against employers with employees who receive federal subsidies to pay for health care.
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What did you think of the pipe, have you ridden a pipe this big before?
"I haven't ridden such a big pipe in a couple years. But it's so good; I could ride a pipe like this everyday."
Is there anything about a pipe like this that makes it more difficult to ride?
"It's maybe more challenging because you have to take a lot of speed, it just takes courage. I like it because you can go as fast as you want and you still won't fly out of the pipe into the flats.
"You could see everybody was going a hundred percent: perfect riding."
What did you do to get ready for the early season contests?
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Taxidermist charged with assault
A Lenox Twp. taxidermist faces assault charges after a dispute with a client over a trophy mount turned physical.
William Jones, 46, Nicholson, was charged by Tpr. Alan Deutsch with aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault and one count of recklessly endangering another person in connection with the Nov. 15 incident.
According to police, Joseph Gana of Little Meadows entered into an agreement with Jones, of the Redneck Taxidermy Shop, in 2008 to mount a trophy bear.
Police said Gana went to the shop, wanted the bear returned and the two men became involved in a verbal dispute.
According to police, Jones brandished a rifle and struck Gana with the muzzle end of the gun.
Gana then left the shop, according to police, but was later treated for fractured ribs and an injury to his lungs.
Jones was arraigned Dec. 12 in District Court, Clifford, and released on $25,000 unsecured bail.
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Advice: i wish that chevy would get more involved in customer problems with vehicles than they dofor a small suv this vehicle is a gas pig.it is rather loud on the inside with road noise.it seems to lean to the right.also have problems with radio that has been to dealer several times and has not been able to be resolved.door on passenger side when closed still sounds like it is open and rain comes in.
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Pros: Style and smooth ride.
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Browse Wellcome publications produced or commissioned by the Trust.
Brains: The Mind as Matter This fully illustrated and fascinating exploration of the brain has been published to tie in with the Wellcome Collection 'Brains' exhibition. 'Brains' explores the ways that we have sought to understand and classify the brain over the centuries.
Dirt: The filthy reality of everyday life Published to coincide with Wellcome Collection's major exhibition 'Dirt', this provocative book features specially commissioned essays and a short graphic novel section on the significance and implications of dirt from the microbial level through to the environmental.
High Society: Mind-altering drugs in history and culture Designed to accompany the exhibition of the same name, this book explores the spectrum of mind-altering substances across the globe and throughout history.
Identity and Identification Published to coincide with the exhibition 'Identity: Eight rooms, nine lives' at Wellcome Collection, 'Identity and Identification' is a challenging exploration of the philosophical, biological, historical and sociopolitical issues underlying our conception of self and identity.
Madness and Modernity: Mental illness and the visual arts in Vienna 1900 This book sets out to chart the theme of madness across a variety of territories in Vienna in 1900, including art and design, society and architecture, and literature and psychiatry.
War and Medicine Produced to accompany the Wellcome Collection exhibition of the same name, this book seeks to understand the complex relationship between medical advances and armed conflict.
Medical London: City of diseases, city of cures A unique celebration of London's medical history that combines essays, an illustrated gazetteer and six individual maps for self-guided historical walks.
Skeletons: London's buried bones A 64-page book produced to accompany the Wellcome Collection exhibition of the same name, which includes all of the burial site photographs commissioned for the exhibition.
Sleeping and Dreaming This book, which accompanied the exhibition of the same name at Wellcome Collection and the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden, takes a fresh look at the apparently simple question of why humans need to sleep and dream.
The Heart Published upon the opening of Wellcome Collection, this book examines the history of our understanding of the human heart.
Creative Encounters: New conversations in science, education and the arts Explores the many opportunities and questions provided and prompted by collaborations between artists, educators and scientists.
Engaging Science: Thoughts, deeds, analysis and action Featuring essays from leading researchers, practitioners and commentators, this book examines what we have learned about the relationships between these groups and what the implications are for future practice. Download book [PDF 1.8 MB]
Future Face: Image, identity, innovation Beautifully designed and illustrated throughout with stunning images, this book was designed to accompany the 'Future Face' exhibition at the Science Museum (which ran from October 2004 to February 2005).
Medicine Man This is a fully illustrated book of the 'Medicine Man: The forgotten museum of Henry Wellcome' exhibition, held at the British Museum in 2003, which explores the interlocking histories of art, science and society.
Pearls of the Orient In this lavishly illustrated book each chapter reflects a different region of Asia, its people and culture, in which something of the variety of the Asian collections preserved in the Wellcome Library can be appreciated.
Phantom Museum This anthology of stories is inspired by objects from Henry Wellcome's collection at the 'Medicine Man' exhibition in 2003.
Talking Back to Science: Art, science and the personal A unique written, photographic and DVD journey through the final nine moving-image and performance-based projects funded by the Science on Stage and Screen Programme.


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"Nico Icon" (1995 Dir: Susanne Ofteringer)
They had us at Nico. You know a music documentary is successful when you leave the theater and go straight to the record store to buy the artists' oeuvre. The film is like a time-lapse photography camera that chronicles the birth of an exquisite beauty as she blooms and then whithers and dissipates into the ether, all to the throbbing soundtrack of The Velvet Underground. What's not to love?
"Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey" (1993 Dir: Steven M. Martin)
The filmmaking is as hypnotic as the exotic instrument and the mad genius inventor it depicts. A fascinating and perfectly executed survey of the history of the electronic instrument and its esoteric significance in modern music. It's hard not to emerge from the film and not be a fan of Clara Rockmore, the world's most accomplished Thereminist.
"Nomi Song" (2004 Dir: Andrew Horn)
Another incredible rock story that had never been told but is that is outstanding in its drama, music, characters and ultimately its place in the history of modern art. Intimate interviews and colorful archival footage take us to the margins between high and low art.


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Being able to communicate your current skill and experience to us before you arrive at Surf Simply allows us to plan your week of coaching to maximise your progress. "Intermediate" can mean anything from a few days, to a few decades of surfing, so instead we use the level 1-4 system. When you're here, you'll be learning along side one or two other surfers who are at the same level as you. We never mix ability levels within groups. Here is a summary of which skills are specific to each level.
- Level 1 – beginners and also surfers who need to learn carving, accelerating and the functional stance in the white water.
- Level 2 – starting to catch unbroken waves with the help of an in-water coach and attempting to surf across the face.
- Level 3 – consistently catching and trimming down the line in unbroken waves up to head high, without an in-water coach.
- Level 4 – comfortably catching over head waves without the assistance of an in water coach, and also performing cutbacks and floaters in smaller surf.
Level 1 Surfing
Level one surf lessons are all done in friendly and forgiving white water waves, so you'll never be out of your depth. You'll learn how to select and catch waves unassisted; how to stall and accelerate the board; the difference between trimming and carving turns; and the functional stance which will allow you to perform big turns and also to drop into steep waves later on.
Level 2 Surfing
Level 2 surfers can comfortably stand on the board and are focusing on catching unbroken wave. So you'll learn to paddle through the white water efficiently and safely; learn about binary and dynamic wave selection; work on agility and prediction drills in the line up; understand etiquette and know how to confidently and safely deal with any situation which may present itself to you.
Level 3 Surfing
Level 3 surfers can comfortably catch unbroken waves without assistance and so the most productive coaching is done with the video camera from the beach. This means you can see what you are doing one the face of the wave. We start with learning to find the fastest line then how, why and when to perform horizontal carving changes of direction (cutbacks). Next it's about climbing on top of breaking sections (floaters).
Level 4 Surfing
Level four video coaching is about performing committed maneuvers, in the critical part of the wave, with speed power and flow. We establish which areas of your surfing are the limiting factor. Then you'll learn which skills are relevant to you so you can break your free surfs up into productive bite sized drills. The aim is that you will leave being able to fault find and self coach by watching video of yourself in future.


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Shifting building foundations resulting from drought in Abilene, Big Country
Shifting building foundations become more common as soil compacts from a lack of rain.
The clay based soil of west Texas is often subject to changes in the weather.
During drier times, the soil compacts, only to expand when the rain comes.
The prolonged drought, though, has made for soil that has compacted so much, it can't expand to what it once was.
The result? Foundations of homes and other buildings are shifting and settling.
Charles Parks, CEO of Abilene Foundation Repair, points out that two signs of foundation damage are cracks along the brick and mortar of a wall and windows that are separating from the walls.
Indoor indicators include, cracks in the sheet rock and doors that don't close properly.
The cost to fix a foundation often runs between $1500 and $20,000, depending on the extent of the damage.
In order to prevent damage before it starts, professionals recommend keeping standing water away from the foundation using gutters.
And keep soil moist, not soaking wet, using a soaker hose around the perimeter of the house. Turn the hose on once a week for about half an hour.
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My mother-in-law loves my baby but she hurt my feelings by disapproving of my pregnancy. How can I get over it?
When I was pregnant, my mother-in-law told me she was not happy about the baby. But now that our son has arrived she wants to see him all the time. I'm having a hard time letting my hurt feelings go and allowing her to visit my child -- even though I know she has a right to see him. How can I curb my feelings and make peace with her?
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My mother in law never approved anything I did, I'm not good enough for her son. She told me when I was pregnant that I knew it wasn't the moment to have a baby...never told me why, probably just because, and made me feel guilty about it. After my son was born she became crazy about him , so much that she was not respecting me as a mother and as her son's wife.She would come every single day and tell me what to do with everything. I ended up no letting her see my son, she hurt my feelings so much... she doesn't deserve any compasion... everything you do has consecuence (of course she never apologize because everything she does is the right thing) My advice... if she can't respect you (and didn't respect you while you were pregnant the same baby she is going crazy for now) don't allow her to see him very often and without supervision, It is not fair for you and for your baby.... She should've helped you before....and you enver know what she is thinking about you while holding your baby....posted 11/30/2006 by a BabyCenter Member
It's amazing to me how forgiving we expect ourselves to be sometimes. I am in my final month of pregnancy and going through the same experience, but with my own mother. Yes, I am unmarried and this whole thing was very unexpected, but I love my boyfriend and I know we'll be great parents. And now as a mother, I don't understand how my own mother can be so insensitive and visciously hurtful during her only daughter's first pregnancy. For the longest she wouldn't tell any family members and some of her closest friends STILL don't know. Yet, she's made plans (without asking me) to come stay with me for two weeks after the labor. I appreciate the help, and want her to love and enjoy her grandson, but I'm not just going to "let bygones be bygones". I can be forgiving, but people still need to be accountable for their behavior and just be able to say "I'm sorry for the way I treated you." Previous posters have written, once you become a mother you'll understand, try to overlook it and move on. If being a mother makes you loose the ability to be compassionate towards others, then count me out. All of these MILs, mothers and other family members are basically being selfish, putting their own dreamlike disappointments before dealing with what's really real - and that's that an innocent, beautiful child is coming who will surely humble us all. Overlooking ill treatment is dishonest and not helping anyone get closer.posted 06/11/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
My husband and I were not married when I was pregnant. I was 24. He was 25. The day we might have told them, his step-mom was telling me not to get pregnant, so we decided not to tell anyone that day that we were. Since his step-mom told me not to get pregnant, I decided not to tell her I was pregnant and let her learn on her own. My husband eventually told his dad assuming that his dad would pass the news onto his step-mom, but he never did! What sucks is that his dad asked my husband if we were going to keep the baby..... Now, my daughter is 6 and she is the life of the party. Everyone adores her. Don't listen to others....posted 10/10/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
This happens a lot. It was MY parents that reacted negatively to the news that we were pregnant. My husband and I have been married 6 years, are the owners of a newly built house, both of us are working college graduates and we sent them a beautiful surprise gift package in the mail announcing the good news. My mom's first remark was that my husband "got his way" because in her mind, 26 is too young for "her baby" to have a baby. She has repeated this comment a few times, specifically when we found out the baby was a boy. (We wanted a boy but she wanted a girl and told me she had a vision where our baby girl came to her and told my mom what her name should be.) My entire pregnancy she has been up and down with her feelings. One day she'll spend $100 on Gap maternity jeans and have everything shipped to me with a gift card as a surprise. The next day I will get a letter from her about how horrible she "knows" my pregnancy is and that "this too shall pass" but I cannot be negative because it will affect my baby. This was a VERY planned pregnancy for me and my 31 year-old husband and we are both thrilled. Never have I been negative, just honest with my feelings about morning sickness! My mom has some mental problems and beat all three of us growing up, so you can imagine how cautious I will be with my children around her. I don't think she can help her odd and unusual attitude swings so we just try to ignore her. The worst has yet to come because I know she's going to try to surprise us at the hospital or get into our house to see the baby. I keep having these terrible nightmares about how she hugs me and squeezes my belly too hard, refuses to give my son back so I can breastfeed him and even abducts him. Dealing with someone who is crazy can make you crazy! My best weapon thus far has been to be well-read on pregnancy, labor, delivery and infant care so I know when I am being given bogus or dangerous "advice". (My mom recently had a herniated disc in her back and she called me from the hospital to tell me it was from the epidural she had delivering my sister 23 years ago and that I should not have one. I explained the mechanics of the spine and how an epidural doesn't come close to touching your spinal discs but she wouldn't listen. Anything to scare me into doing things her way!)posted 12/12/2006 by silverbaby07
I can sympathize. I met my husband on the school bus in high school 15 years ago and we have been together since. I feel like she knows me quite well. When we told her that I was expecting (after being told for over 5 years that I would never become pregnant) my MIL threatened to kill herself. She then called her 2 daughters who came to her aid and took her side of the story and the news of a future niece or nephew negatively. I had a semi difficult pregnancy with terrible e-mails and phone calls from MIL and 2 sister in laws, absolutely no positive interaction or support. I had my baby a week ago and they have been calling to see the baby. My MIL came to the hospital for a visit and 1 SIL and MIL came to home and were fake and rude to me, as usual. I cannot get past the fact that this woman wants to now be part of my baby's life. I cannot stop her from seeing my baby, but I sure would like to try. I am tired of feeling like this but her words and actions are unforgettable and unforgiveable. You are not alone in how you feel.posted 07/25/2005 by khellriegel
Sounds to me like your mother-in-law needs to offer an honest apology for her former dissapproval. She won't be able to forge a long-term, intimate relationship with your child if she doesn't clear the air with you. The ball is in her court to set things straight.posted 07/27/2005 by a BabyCenter Member
My MIL was very happy about the baby but my step dad told me I should get an adortion. My fiance and I are not married and actually I have to finish a divorce from my first husband. My step dad told me that I was going to have a baby with every man I am with. That I was not going to finish school or amount to anything in this life. I got furious with him and told him that if he ever said anything to me that I would hit him. When my mom found out what he said she went off on him. She told him to keep his mouth shut and that what we do behind close doors is our business. My mom told me that she will love the baby no matter what.posted 05/23/2010 by lovelesskayla
I'm a mother-in-law and a very proud grandma. I can't begin to tell you all the emotions one feels when that part of their life is going to change. My sister-in-law and baby died during childbirth. This was still fresh on my mind. My son and DIL had been married less than a year. They were in an apartment and looking to buy a house (which they did and moved in a month b4 the baby was born). What I wanted was for them both to go back to school and complete more of their education, get financially secure, have more time to get to know each other before adding a baby, etc. I AM SO GLAD I DIDN'T CONTROL THE DECISION. Wow, that grandbaby was the best thing for all of us. What a blessing. And all of my concerns just vanished. I'm glad you give time for your MIL and baby a chance to know and love each other. That is so special of you. By your actions, I think you're a step ahead of the hurt feelings already. Sounds like you will be a good mommy and a good DIL as well. And to the other posters, remember MIL's are human. Most of us never made the "Super Mom" status and Lord knows we need even more help as new members are added to our families. I read a lot of the posts here just to try to make sure I don't do something really stupid to my DIL. She is precious and I would never want to offend her.posted 02/25/2004 by jtwitty
My daughter is now one and my aunt never said anything positive to me during my pregnancy so I avoided her for the whole pregnancy. When i finally went around her everyone said to me "now we see why you stayed away". I said that I stayed away because my aunt never was not nice throughout my pregnancy. That shut everyone up including my aunt. When i christened my daughter one of the godmothers was a no show so i chose my aunt. The reason I chose her is because after my daughter was born she became very supportive. Being that i believe that every dog has its day I got pass her foolishness. Dont get me wrong you dont forget but you make sure that every thought generating in their heads is beneficial to you and your child. If it is not then you dismiss yourself (not them) from the situation. We fail to realize that as parents our children do as we do not as we say so we must be very careful in how you treat others even when they dont deserve the good treatment. They lose not us.posted 10/28/2010 by Jaquirah
My mother-in-law did the same thing. When our baby was born, she told my husband that she hadn't been too thrilled we were having a baby 'so soon' (he is 38 & we have a teenage daughter from his first marriage), but was starting to be happy about it. Oh, thank you for deigning to be happy for us. Anyway, now the baby is 4 months old, and she complains that she has only been able to see her beloved grandchild once a month (we live 2 hours away), and blames me personally for this. Though you may feel racked with guilt, you must remind yourself you should not have to pander to someone who is insensitive and mean to you. If she wants to see her grandchildren, I recommend letting your husband deal with his mother in the near future and to give yourself a break. She cannot expect you to pretend you two have a good relationship-that is unhealthy and dishonest. I forgive her & hope to someday mend our relationship, but you can't instantly forget the hurtful things people say, it takes time.posted 06/08/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
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Day 4 Harry Potter here we come!
After a very comfortable nights sleep we got up ultra early as we had early entry to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This was at 8am but we had to have breakfast and walk to the park ready to walk quickly (or run) to the new attraction. Breakfast starts at 7.30am but it was actually out a few minutes before. There was melon, pineapple, strawberries, a great selection of mini muffins- one with macadamia nuts in MMMMMMMMM, cereals, fruit juices and a range of diabetes inducing pastries and donuts. Starbucks coffee is also served. Everyone was really impressed with breakfast, i just had the fruit and a coffee. We were soon on our way and decided to walk, it was pleasant as it was still quite cool and i resisted the urge to track down Captain Rayban! We followed the crowds like sheep through Seuss Landing and past Mythos and into Harry Potter Land. It is so cool I can't tell you, as you round the corner and see it you could just be there it looks so real. We walked open mouthed to the furthest point which is where the forbidden journey is, alas it wasn't working so we rode flight of the hippogrith and then the kids and Jon rode Dragon challenge. Jon stood down after the first ride and the kids rode a couple more times. The line was only 5 minutes long, after that we tried the butter beer. I was under the impression that this was really expensive but as we didn't get the souvenir cup it was under $4, we only had one between us but it was actually quite bearable, sweet but bearable. Forbidden journey still wasn't working so we decided to take advantage of our front of line passes. We then rode Jurassic Park, Rip saw falls and Popeye barges - on both of these its not that you may get wet, you will get wet! It was about 10.45 at that time and everyone was sopping wet and miserable, we decided that there was no where that appealed for lunch so headed out of the park and back to the room to get changed and seek out some lunch off site.
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Around 5pm the kids decided they wanted to go back to the park so we armed them with some emergency cash (Dan had charging privileges on his room key) and one of the US mobile phones and let them go on their way. At last LOL, Jon and i got dressed and ambled down to the club lounge, we helped ourselves to some chips and dips and watched on as several families took FULL advantage of the evening offerings. We had a large glass of iced cold Rose and quickly found out that the people who sat nicely in the corner, didn't cause any problems go their wine glasses topped up rather regularly. Personally i think we got our money's worth out of the club lounge in Rose...but don't tell the kids! We decided to go downstairs to the Sushi restaurant for a snackette to soak up the wine. We really enjoyed the sushi here and if i'd had my way would have eaten there every night. The pot stickers were really good. We went back to the room got into pyjamas and laid on the bed just as the kids got back from the park. They still don't know what we got up to!! hic


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Mad about Pumpkin Cheesecake
I'd never used pumpkin in my cooking or baking before, so I had no idea how this cheesecake would turn out. I do know that I love pumpkin soup and cheesecake, so combining these two ingredients couldn't be such a bad idea. Or at least I'd hoped so.
This unusual cheesecake is a blend of mild tangy ginger and rich pumpkin flavours. The crunchy toasted pecans in the base provides a nice contrast in texture to the smooth pumpkin and cream cheese blend above.
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The airline said net profit for the period was 435.9 million Norwegian kroner ($74 million), compared with 628 million kroner a year earlier. It said it spent just over 100 million kroner on replacing the 787s, dubbed Dreamliners, and compensating delayed passengers.
The airline grounded its 787s about a month ago so that Boeing technicians could examine what appears to be a technical problem.
Norwegian spokesman Lasse Sandaker-Nielsen said that the plane "has not been reliable enough and passengers have been subjected to too many delays." He declined to identify the technical glitches encountered.
In the meantime, the Scandinavian low-cost carrier has leased an Airbus A340 to fly on its two new long-haul destinations between Stockholm, Sweden, and New York and Bangkok.
Norwegian Air Shuttle has ordered eight 787s and received two.
Third-quarter sales rose 15 percent to 4.88 billion kroner from 4.22 billion in the same period 2012.
Norwegian has grown rapidly in recent years, expanding international traffic and adding new bases.
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My girl crush Reese Witherspoon was spotted wearing Chloe Reena Cork Wedges with a black short wrap dress and black Ray-Ban sunglasses in Santa Monica earlier this year (Source). Chloe CH16172 Leather Cork Wedges are available from: Diani Boutique, $540 Shirise, $438.75 Zoe, $473 The Renna Wedge from Chloé is the perfect warm weather shoe. Features include black pebbled leather, strappy design with a peep toe cut, gold-toned insignia clasp at the ankle buckle, cork platform and … [Read more...]
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INTRO: T.S. Robinson is the author of Battle-Chasers, and here youcan read the interview we did with him for the October issue of thesffworld.com – Fantasy eZine.
Q: With degrees in Computer Science and an MBA, how did you getthis fascination for the Fantasy genre?
A: I played a lot of Dungeons and Dragons as a teenager, and myinterest for high fantasy stemmed from there. Gary Gygax,co-creator of D&D, wrote a series of novels in the 1980's (Gordthe Rogue series), and that's what shifted my focus from RPGmodules to high fantasy novels. I never really thought aboutwriting for a living until recently, so I pursued an educationin the business arena to make ends meet in the "real world."
Q: How did you come up with the idea for Battle-Chasers?
A: I was watching the movie: BRAVEHEART, and there was a scenethat pans out over a bloody countryside, where a recent hand-to-hand war had just been waged. They focused in on the aftermathof battle – all the horror and suffering. It was then I had thethought, "I've never read a fantasy book that focuses on theaftermath of war." They all just lead up to it, and afterwards,quickly move beyond it to the next setting. That's what gave methe idea to write a high fantasy book about what happens AFTER awar has been waged.
Q: Can you tell us a bit about the experience, writing yourfirst book?
A: People say the hardest part about writing a book is just that- actually writing it. But for me, that was the easiest part.I wrote BATTLE-CHASERS over the course of three months, writing1,000-2,000 words a day. To me, writing is like driving a carat night during the fog — you can only see as far as yourheadlights – but you can make the whole trip that way. :o) Ihad a story to tell and it just flowed onto the page everyday -I never had a block.
The hardest part was understanding the critical role thatwriting style plays in getting published. I hadn't reallystudied style before I began writing – so I found out the hardway that publishers and editors want a great writing style overa great story. I ended up buying a shelf of books on writingstyle and taking some college classes to educate myself on aneffective style, and armed with this knowledge, editedBATTLE-CHASERS accordingly. I had a lot of help from otherwriters, including Piers Anthony who has mentored me over theyears.
One thing you have to be if you want to publish your work ispatient. It's a constant learning experience, but one that Ienjoy very much.
Q: Has it been an easy way getting published?
A: Not really. I've saved all the "nice" rejection letters frompublishers, agents and editors over the years. I believe it's alot more difficult in this day and age to get published than itever was before. Most publishing houses and agents don't wantto take a chance on an unknown author when they have a clientelethat's established and has a following. You just have to bepatient and persistent. Don't give up!
Q: What are your plans for the future?
A: Well, no matter how BATTLE-CHASERS fairs in the market place,I will continue to write high fantasy novels. I'm passionateabout it, and see myself ending my corporate career if mywriting career takes off. If not, I'll continue writing in myspare time.
Q: What has the Internet meant for you as an author?
A: It has provided me with a wealth of opportunity, not only tomarket my book but also to learn and grow as a writer. Early onI joined a couple of writers groups and corresponded with a hostof other writers daily, sending and critiquing each others'work. I learned so much! Now, through online publications likethis, I'm able to reach a readership that was once impossible todo on my own, and give back a lot of what I've learned andcrafted. I'm hopeful you find my efforts as exciting as I do,and I welcome your feedback. My email is email@example.com and theofficial BATTLE-CHASERS website is:http://www.angelfire.com/on2/tsrobinson


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The outlet has also put up the boxart for the game and it certainly doesn't look like a fake. Activision's PR team had told PlayStationGang that the next Call of Duty title should be announced before E3 this year and this listing has hinted that a reveal is on the cards very soon.
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To be clear- @borisjohnson will only be used for discussing mayoral duties. To follow me on the campaign trail, follow @backboris2012—
Boris Johnson (@borisjohnson) March 20, 2012
Boris HQ have just put out a statement
'In 2008 Boris Johnson promised the most transparent administration in Britain after years of cronyism and maladministration in City Hall. It is why he released a brutally honest Progress Report on his manifesto commitments detailing where has had not made progress as well as where he has. As he entered the campaign he was determined to ensure there was no confusion between him as Mayor and him as a candidate and therefore changed the name of his Twitter account.
He did not expect this openness and honesty to have created such hysteria.
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Is it symptomatic of the modern age.Is it a lack of courage or simply lacking in thoroughness ?
When did common sense disappear, when was it made illegal to deploy the basic preventions so obvious to many of us.
Once again this week I switch on the news & get bombarded with facts, this time on womb cancer,apparently obesity is now the culprit… wasn't it only a few months ago it was early sex & sperm getting the blame… that was the reason for vaccinating a population of young girls for HPV ?
Instead of educating young boys to wear condoms, if they must have sex , the same goes for abortion…. educating boys to always use a condom would be a lot more sensible & would reduce the statistics a great deal…not to mention STD's.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Customers can expect high prices, shortages and a dearth of stores when legal marijuana sales start in Washington state next week.
The state expects to issue up to 20 retail licenses July 7, and stores can open the next day if they're ready. It's unclear how many that will be. Officials say only one pot-shop in Seattle is ready for final inspection.
Randy Simmons, Washington's legal pot project manager, says it's going to be a bumpy road for the industry. The state has been overwhelmed with thousands of applications from people who want to grow, process or sell marijuana, and only about 80 growers have been approved.
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