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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Childbirth: 14 of 39

The birth of my little girl was quite a comedy. After having gone into premature labor at 32 weeks and trying desperately to stop it, I made it to my due date...and 6 days beyond! It was a Sunday night and I had a house full of people. My father, stepmother, husband, and 3 siblings. We had a creek nearby our home so the fami...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Should you have an epidural or natural childbirth?: 13 of 30

I had my daughter, my first born 6 years ago in a small rural hospital in Bishop, California. They did not allow the use of an epidural during delivery unless you were in labor for an extended period or you were having a c section. Bummer for me I thought! I chose a midwife for my pregnancy care for the simple fact that she ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Morning sickness remedies: 12 of 15

One minute you are staring in awe at the positive pregnancy test, the next you are staring into the toilet throwing up last night's dinner. No fun! I remember my first pregnancy, I thought that I surely would never make it through. I would start gagging over stupid things like brushing my teeth or shivering from being cold f...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Should children be allowed to visit or tour prisons?: 4 of 5

It is a sad yet very real fact that many children have a parent and sometimes two behind bars. Now I agree that a child has a right to visit his or her parent while they are incarcerated. But here is where it gets a little scary for me. I am the wife of a Correctional Officer. My husbad has been the officer that is standing ...