Unassociated Press - Manassas, VA
A new method of labor and delivery has just been developed by a mother of five. Instead of the usual 6 to 12 hours of labor that most mothers experience, this trend-setting mother has broken the norm by spreading out her labor over a month, and having only one half hour of real discomfort before the arrival of her baby. Starting in April with frequent contractions, she was able to achieve partial dilation and effacement by early May, and continued the trend throughout the month, arriving at the hospital with the process nearly complete. When interviewed, this mother commented, "Never say 'No pain, no gain.' Go for the month-long labor next time girls -- you'll love it!"
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
LDSEHE Conference
We had a great time last week at the LDS Eastern Home Educators conference in Virginia Beach. Upwards of forty fabulous speakers presented classes for three days on various topics related to education. We had authors, entertainers, professionals, and plain-ol' homeschooling moms and dads talking about their field of expertise. It was a lot of work for the planners (including me) but I wouldn't miss being a part.
Quinn was a part of a graduation celebration along with a bunch of other homeschooled kids. I worked on putting together the information that they wrote up for a booklet spotlighting each one, and let me tell you they are a great bunch of kids. Each one also had something read about them that their parents wrote while they walked up to receive their diplomas. Here is what was read about Quinn:
Quinn could be nicknamed “Mr. Sunshine.” He is always cheerful and goes around laughing, joking, and trying to make everyone happy. He loves getting together with people and baking delicious desserts. Music, especially Broadway, plays a big part in his life, and he has enjoyed learning to sing and playing violin in an orchestra.
Quinn is a deep-reader and a deep-thinker, often surprising his parents with unusually insightful comments for someone his age. His passions are C. S. Lewis, Dickens, the scriptures, and most any other good book that is in his possession at the moment. He absolutely adores his seminary class, and is looking forward to a mission. We are not sure what we will do without him when he goes off to BYU this fall, but it will include lots of phone calls.
Quinn was a part of a graduation celebration along with a bunch of other homeschooled kids. I worked on putting together the information that they wrote up for a booklet spotlighting each one, and let me tell you they are a great bunch of kids. Each one also had something read about them that their parents wrote while they walked up to receive their diplomas. Here is what was read about Quinn:
Quinn could be nicknamed “Mr. Sunshine.” He is always cheerful and goes around laughing, joking, and trying to make everyone happy. He loves getting together with people and baking delicious desserts. Music, especially Broadway, plays a big part in his life, and he has enjoyed learning to sing and playing violin in an orchestra.
Quinn is a deep-reader and a deep-thinker, often surprising his parents with unusually insightful comments for someone his age. His passions are C. S. Lewis, Dickens, the scriptures, and most any other good book that is in his possession at the moment. He absolutely adores his seminary class, and is looking forward to a mission. We are not sure what we will do without him when he goes off to BYU this fall, but it will include lots of phone calls.
Monday, May 2, 2011
I'm now the mommy of a married woman (even if she looks 14)
Lindy looked like she was playing dress-ups two weeks ago when she was married. She looked the beautiful "child-bride." Really she will be graduating from college this year and turning 22 in August. But I suppose all the little ladies thought she was a teenager as her pregnant mother accompanied her in the bride's room at the temple. I didn't bother to disabuse them of that notion.
Being in the temple with my daughter (and my baby son that I snuck in without a recommend) is now counted as one of the highlights of my life. It's just so amazing to look back at the road that got us there. It certainly wasn't all her parents' doing, as she's had amazing people influencing her in good directions her whole life. They have my heart-felt gratitude. But mostly it has been Lindy that has just wanted to choose the right her whole life. I'm so proud!
Last night we called her and asked her how married life was going. She said that living with a husband was much better than living with roomates -- less drama and chaos. Amen to that!
Being in the temple with my daughter (and my baby son that I snuck in without a recommend) is now counted as one of the highlights of my life. It's just so amazing to look back at the road that got us there. It certainly wasn't all her parents' doing, as she's had amazing people influencing her in good directions her whole life. They have my heart-felt gratitude. But mostly it has been Lindy that has just wanted to choose the right her whole life. I'm so proud!
Last night we called her and asked her how married life was going. She said that living with a husband was much better than living with roomates -- less drama and chaos. Amen to that!
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