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Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues Endometriosis and the link to infertility: 1 of 6
Endometriosis, Family History, and the Link to Infertility.Endometriosis is a painful, genetically predisposed disease that affects women. It is where the interior tissue of the uterus is also located on the outside of the uterus..I was diagnosed with this condition after the birth of my third and final child. With a quick la... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I used to be: 7 of 40
What I used to be....There was once a day when I was youngWhere music played like a beating drumInside my head, filling my mindWhen I saw the world as happy and kind.There once was a time when I saw only todayNo far away years or time in the grayThe here and now' was all that matteredAnd upon those hours my life was scattered... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption How to celebrate a child adoption appropriately: 2 of 11
Welcome Home!When adding a child to any family, a celebration occurs! The miracle of a woman becoming a Mother, for the first time or for the fifth, is magical and is wonderful! The joy of a man becoming a Father, full of pure pride and excitement! Siblings are happy that they are suddenly "Big Brothers" or "Big Sisters". No ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Is MySpace a safe Internet venue for teens?: 13 of 71
TO "MYSPACE" OR NOMySpace is a popular venue. It allows users to create and design their own pages; users can add pictures, video, and music of personal choice. It is popular with many teenagers as it offers many forms of communication from a traditional form of IM (Instant Messaging) to personal messages and bulletins. One c... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents have teens' Myspace and Facebook passwords?: 3 of 16
Control does not win with teens. Teens are like sand.In your hand, if you squeeze too tightly, sand runs through your finger quickly, but if you cup it, without pressure or force, you can hold that sand all day.Be the cup, don't squeeze your teen. No good can come by resentment and rebellion.There is parental concern and ther... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why I hate reality TV shows: 8 of 42
Reality television IS car-crash television. Road-kill factor and a total no-brainer, they fail to enter the scope of importance. Stupid situations with people who make no bones about being as outrageous and foolish as they can be, in order to get their fifteen minutes in the spotlight. All because they want strangers to know ... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 21 of 107
Bipolar DisorderBipolar is a real, tangible disorder. It is as real as diabetes or MS. It affects symptoms, behaviors, and moods. Side effects of this illness are just as deadly as untreated heart disease. It is playing with Russian roulette with an invisible gun.Bipolar, a mood disorder, is a mixture of depression and mania.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Events that happen in an instant: 6 of 30
An October NightLush October night fell solid on my doorstepRinging phone found me sudsy in steamy bathtubMother's hysteria composed my drive through two statesMidnight broke into morning, two tanks of gas, three grouchy childrenDropped fast my sleeping treasures, sped winged to Lourdes ICUWaiting room, a family reunion - Chr... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Losing a baby: A sister's experience: 1 of 5
I was an only child for the first seven years of my life. In second grade, my parents had a son, my brother.He was a cute little bundle of blue that I found fascinating to watch, annoying to listen to, and troublesome when I wanted my Mom's full attention.When I was nine, my Momma became pregnant again. This baby would change... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Advice for new moms: 1 of 5
ListenListen to how he breathesWhen he slumbers in quiet twilightYour newborn bundle that your eyes fiercely eatThe one you stare at in those hushed moments.MemorizeHis tiny faceEach spot of plump, soft flesh andFold of his chubby wrist or knee.SmellThe top of his fragile headGet lost inside the special fragrance, borne ofBab... More..