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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance

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Small excerpt from free writing exercise: Faylahna looked out across the melting snow at her new Kingdom.It was hers, but at what cost? Her Father King Elwyn and her brother Prince Rawain were both killed in the bloody war that also cost the lives of so many of her people. She looked toward the ruined castle where she had li... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Tip for including husbands during childbirth and delivery

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Labor can be and usually is a really long day.Most Dads are up for it and as excited about the birth as the mother.Not every dad chooses to be in the delivery room but those that do enjoy the experience. There are a lot of ways to keep hubby included in the birthday. A good rapport with the midwives and nursing staff is a mu... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor What does it mean to have labor induced?

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Contrary to popular opinion, women don't "choose" to be induced.It's not something you can request so your baby will be born on the right date.There are several reasons why a birth might be induced, pre eclampsia/high blood pressure, very overdue, diabetes,previous fetal death, previous still born,bleed during pregnancy and ... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Being a parent with physical disabilities

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I became a parent before I became disabled.At 30,with my 3 children under the age of 5 I became ill with Rheumatoid arthritis. The physical side of the disability means I was tired and in pain when the children wanted my to play on the floor or simply tie a shoelace. This challenge was overcome with help from my husband and ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor What they don't tell you about childbirth

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Childbirth is a natural process and your body takes over,this is the one thing mothers are not told or if they are there is always a BUT after it. The experience is different for every woman,yes, complications can and do occur but they are not the norm. I have had 3 of my own children and am a nurse.I worked in maternity for... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Fathers: Tips for teaching your teen to drive

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Teaching your child to drive,doesn't have quite the same........ease to it as tying their shoelaces or wiping their own bum!As a mum teaching my teens to drive was, at first, daunting.Not the least being that I feel as if I'm on a roller coaster when anyone other than me is at the wheel. I've often been told we'd get there f... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility Marital strains faced by infertile couples

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Infertility-Everyone else is pregnant but me.How could something so natural not happen? The strain is almost unbearable on a marriage.Not so much the blame game, but the waiting , the trying and the constant feeling of loss,every month when pregnancy does not happen. For 4 years I was infertile with endometriosis,scarring an... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Eulogy: Father's death and musical legacy

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This is the eulogy I wrote for my mothers funeral: my husband gave me the idea for the fairy tale and the theme of loving,sharing and caring and I just put in all the details and ran with it. Once upon a time in Sydney a Princess was born to Charlie and Em Gavin. Her name was Margaret Pearl Gavin. She grew up in Castlereagh,... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Wedding stories

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heres my spin on the jilted wedding: Kirsty's Wedding: Kirsty woke excited.It was her big day. Her gorgeous lace dress was hanging on the back of the door and her flowers were in a special box on the dresser. She jumped out of bed and ran giggling to her big sisters room. The day actually belonged to Lauren, Kirsty's older s... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breast care after baby is born

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Keeping the nipple clean and dry is the most important part of breast care while breastfeeding. Most new mums will experience some discomfort in the first few weeks. The most frequent cause of cracked, sore nipples is due to poor attachment.This causes friction which irritates the nipple,causing red, dry nipples and cracking... More..

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