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About me - Chelsea Adcock

What is there to know about me? I guess there are probably lots of things, but I will try to limit this to the semi-interesting or better.

I am a mother.
I lost my first child, a daughter, to a heart condition that is easily managed, normally.
I am a nursing

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My son: 8 of 169

He opens his eyes, Ready for what comes I watch him lay there, Still in the grips of sleep, Mesmerized, Totally enraptured, By the world around him. He doesn’t say much, But he comprehends, All the words and actions, Of the ones around. He gets up to go, Always on the move, Jumping and climbing, Running and falling, Bu...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Grief: Coping with the death of a child: 7 of 55

I never, in my lifetime, did I imagine that I would experience the loss of a child. I had heard stories about friends of friends of friends and read about losses on the Internet, but the thought never crossed my mind that I could be that friend of a friend of a friend. My loss was not an easy one to overcome, not that any lo...
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Corn recipes: 2 of 10

Corn and Tomato Salad Summer is all about sunshine, impromptu picnics, friends and family, and GREAT food and nothing shouts summer like corn on the cob. This recipe takes one of my favorite summer foods and translates it into a yummy, versatile dish. It takes the sweet, refreshing flavo...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Perfect love: 29 of 141

A thump, a kick, A little tickle, His foot glides across, A baby-sized wiggle. A rhythmic beating, A hiccup perhaps, As his tiny body pulses To nature’s cadence A lub-dub, lub-dub, A tiny heart chugs. As it grows in strength To sustain a life. Two people as one, For nine months only Before the day comes, And a life is ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How to cope with a high-risk pregnancy: 2 of 8

I was a young, healthy, 20 year old in my first pregnancy. I didn't smoke, I didn't drink, I didn't eat tuna, and I did everything I was supposed. But, sometimes, there are other plans for us and things don't quite go the way they should. I was 30 weeks and 1 day pregnant when I found out that my uneventful pregnancy had tur...
Food & Drink > Soups & Stews Recipes: Your best soup recipe: 28 of 78

CHICKEN AND LIME TORTILLA SOUP. There's nothing better than a big bowl of tasty soup. This recipe makes a big pot, good for a family meal or as leftovers good for a few days later. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 Whole Chicken cut up 1 Large White Onion 1 Large Green Pepper 5-8 Celery Stalks 1/2 Small Hot Pepper 1 Large Can of Black B...
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Mouth-watering fish: 13 of 31

CILANTRO AND LIME TILAPIA Fish can sometimes be a very intimidating dish to prepare. How should I make this? Will it taste alright? are just some of the questions the new cook can ask themselves. This dish is an easy and tasty way to introduce fish into the family meal-time without the stress and difficulty that can sometime...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Maternity clothing review: Old Navy's maternity line: 3 of 6

Pregnancy is supposed to be a grand and exciting time filled with doctor's appointments, kick counts, and bonding with your unborn baby. What most people fail to mention though is just how much your body changes throughout those glorious nine months. Now you may be asking yourself a very basic and apparant question...doesn't...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Tips for buying and wearing maternity clothes: 16 of 24

Pregnancy is an extremely emotional time, but what about the physical side of things? In pregnancy your body goes through a transformation and what better way to embrace your newer, rounder figure than with a flattering maternity wardrobe. Whether you are a new mom-to-be or a seasoned pro, shopping for maternity clothing can...
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Why become a nurse?: 18 of 21

As people grow and age their bodies go through periods of wellness and periods of sickness. Usually good health goes unnoticed, but when things turn from good to bad it becomes apparent that interventions are needed to restore the body's natural balance. There are many key members of the health care team including doctor's, ...