I’ve tried a few non traditional meats in my day. I’ve eaten buffalo and elk… ostrich… Maybe something else too that I can’t recall now. Maybe an alligator beef stick? Anyhow, I find it interesting that despite testing out more exotic choices, I haven’t had organic meat. Though you’d think it all should be natural, right?
I remember several people telling me the pounds would melt off with breastfeeding. Well, here I am, still nursing a year later and I still weigh about the same as I did in January of this year. Now, I know I shouldn’t complain too much. I think I’m one of the few that lost weight while pregnant; though I can thank my gestational diabetes for that! I’m sure I would have packed on a few pounds if I would have been free to eat carbs to my little heart’s desire.
I admit, I was thrilled that after giving birth I weighed less than I did before I got pregnant. I was even happier when I went to see my primary doctor 3 months after giving birth and I’d lost another 5-10 pounds.
But it kind of stalled after that.
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When I was pregnant, I received mixed information between books and baby prep classes about how to take a baby’s temperature. Some still claimed rectal temperature was the way to go, but one nurse kept telling me that method was outdated and not recommended. I didn’t really know what to think, but thankfully baby girl has only had one short, mild fever. I was not about to take her temp from behind. This girl is too squirmy. There are times I’m lucky to get her diaper fastened correctly!
Last year I entered a new phase in my life. I took on a new role.
It was wonderful and scary. The support I had from family, friends, and online resources made a big difference in how things went in the beginning for us.
Up until two days before my daughter was born, I worked with pregnant women who struggled with drugs and alcohol and any sense of stability. Some were homeless. I did my best to help them and they received priority for our program’s funding. I believe it is important to help women – all women - have access to basic needs to ensure they and their babies are healthy.
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Have you heard of Vitamin Angels? They are making an impact on the lives of children under 5 years old by connecting them with nutrients needed to develop and survive. I only recently learned about them and I think it’s a good cause to support. The current Whole Foods Market Podcast shares the story of Vitamin Angels. They are working to raise awareness.
Did you know that one third of all childhood deaths are caused by under nutrition and that an estimated 190 million children suffer from vitamin A deficiency worldwide? A simple, cost-effective vitamin A capsule each six months can prevent blindness and reduce under-five mortality by 23 percent.
That is the type of assistance Vitamin Angels strives to provide. To help raise awareness about this organization, Whole Foods Market will donate $1 for each comment in response to the Viva Vitamin Angels podcast in September. To help donate, you just need to listen and leave a comment! To listen to the podcast and share your thoughts, visit: http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.
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Disclosure: I will receive a thank you gift for my time sharing this information with you. Regardless, I think this is a fantastic organization to help raise awareness for, don’t you?
I’m 30 years old and never went to the emergency room until yesterday. Luckily I’ve not encountered many emergencies. Usually it can wait until normal business hours. Or, at least, I decide to wait.
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There are many things I enjoy about breastfeeding my daughter. These range from benefits to special moments. While there are some days I may not like how dependent my daughter is on me, those are far and few between. The pros outweigh the cons!
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Ladies, your health is important to me. We all deserve to have information available to us in order to make decisions regarding our bodies and any treatments that might be beneficial. I’m reaching out to you today about a fairly sensitive topic. (Which we know I rarely shy away from!) Women have periods. It’s part of life. It’s part of the life cycle, so to speak, and we need to know what’s normal and what is not. We also need to stop being afraid to bring it up and talk about it!
I don’t quite know why discussing our menstrual cycles became taboo, but we need to be taking care of ourselves. Unfortunately, a lot of women do not know what a normal period is and may think theirs is normal when it is very heavy. Others feel they just have to suffer with heavy periods, but this is not the case!
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