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As with any first time birth experience you might have fear of the unknown. As we approach each birth there are still the concerns of the unknowns such as the labor and delivery, each one has been different but having had the experience over and over does help some. Each time we have prayed for the health of mom and baby, and asked for a healthy, easy delivery.(As much as possible when were talking about labor!) I’ve had three C-sections, one with our second birth, twins, Jana and John-David, with our 15th, Jackson and with Jordyn-Grace. All the rest have been vaginal births, 13 of which have been VBAC’s. (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) We were hoping to have another VBAC with this last delivery.
I would say the greatest change that I have seen in the field of obstetrics, and I might add that it is very troubling to me, is the idea that once you’ve had a C-section you must have a C-section for any other pregnancy. It is much healthier for mom and baby to avoid major surgery and all the complications that go along with a C-section if possible. Granted, there are health situations that would warrant such, but for years obstetrics encouraged TOL (Trial Of Labor after previous C-section) with many successful healthy vaginal births. It was quite alarming to be told that I could no longer have a vaginal birth due to hospital or insurance companies regulations. It appears that what is best for the patient is not the priority with this decision. I feel our health care is being jeopardized by this unhealthy approach. Doctors are having to tell their patients that they no longer offer VBAC assistance due to hospital regulations and some might even state to the patient that they are not safe so as to avoid confrontation. Statistics prove much differently. For the many women that find themselves in this situation, ICAN is an organization that is very helpful in gaining more information on this topic. One of which I believe will be reversed in the near future as more women make a clear statement to health care providers and insurance companies as to how they would prefer to deliver there babies in a safer, healthier manner. (Now I will step off my soapbox!)
We are thankful our hospital allows trying a VBAC as long as they have an anesthesialogist on hand in case there is an emergency. On Thursday, December 18th we went to get Michelle checked by the doctor after Michelle had been having labor pains throughout the night. The doctor checked her and said she was dialated to about 4cm, but the baby was transverse like her brother Jackson had been.
Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar had to be delivered via C–section. We are thankful Jordyn-Grace is healthy and Michelle is recovering quickly.
Source: www.duggarfamily.com
May 14th, 2009
The cod piece is a non-flexible vinyl item. It was manufactured by Scott Steeber. It holds its circular form and results in an item of perfection. No wrinkles!
Source: www.decaturvader.com
November 20th, 2008
I grew up in Arizona. As I grew older many people would stop to say how much I looked like Stevie. A woman I worked with shared how popular look-a-like shows were in Arizona and they paid top dollar for great entertainment. I entered a contest and placed third in it. After that one performance, my career soared as an impersonator.
Source: www.cherylcusella.com
November 20th, 2008
Between June 16 and July 16, 2006:
- Firecrackers were associated with the greatest number of estimated injuries at 1,300. There were 1,000 injuries associated with sparklers and 800 associated with rockets.
- Sparklers accounted for one-third of the injuries to children less than 5 years of age.
Between 2000-2005, more than one-third of the fireworks-related deaths involved professional devices that were illegally sold to consumers.
Source: www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/
June 30th, 2008
You should behave with an escort like you would behave with your date. Don’t forget that she is a human and she deserves respect and your care. Please try to be polite, generous and kind to your escort to earn a better rating. This is not allowed because of few reasons the most important being the abuse of an email id or telephone by anyone that can be very disturbing to an individual and the other being the email id susceptible to spam and virus attacks.
Source: www.escortservicefinder.com
May 9th, 2008
Everything but the background sky is built out of LEGO brand building blocks. There are a few select instances where Rev. Smith has resorted to modifying LEGO pieces with a hobby knife or permanent ink marker, but by far the vast majority of everything you see in The Brick Testament are unaltered LEGO parts from sets that date from the 1960s up to the present day, artfully recombined to form the characters and settings that make up these Bible stories.
Source: www.thebricktestament.com
January 25th, 2008
The average Super Bowl attendee spends four nights in a hotel. Of the attendees, 85% are from another state, 70-90% arrive by plane and the average fan spends $1,500 – $2,000 during his/her stay. Of these visitors:
- 60% classify their occupation as managerial or professional.
- 53% earn at least $75,000 per year.
- 38% earn more than $100,000 per year.
- 65% are key decision-makers in their company.
- 60% of the above key decision-makers work at companies who host meetings outside of their corporate headquarters.
- 70% of these decision-makers would consider holding a meeting in the host city after visiting because of their positive Super Bowl experience.
- 20% would consider expanding their present operations in the host city area.
- 29% would consider establishing business operations in the host city area.
Source: www.azsuperbowl.com/super_bowl_faqs.aspx#1
January 15th, 2008
As it is a very unique event in the world, it is hard to quantify. However, an illuminating comparison might be to consider one of the other great physical challenges on Earth: to climb Mt. Everest. Since 1953, when Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary first achieved the summit, over 1,500 people have climbed Mt. Everest in 50 years. By comparison, in 130 years of Cross-English Channel swimming, only around 600 people have made the swim across. The success rate (ratio of attempts to successes) is about 40%. While it is impossible to compare the two achievements in any objective way, these numbers give one an idea of the rarity of the task.
Source: www.theswimforsingapore.com
January 11th, 2008
Sure, if you are a pussy. (See following question).
Source: www.bpong.com
January 4th, 2008
A celebrity lookalike, by a fluke of genetics, happens to look like someone famous. It’s very rare they also have the same talents and abilities as the actual celeb so don’t expect the Tiger Woods lookalike to be able to kick butt at golf or the Ricky Martin lookalike to actually sing.
A celebrity impersonator (or tribute artist) is a talented singer, dancer and/or actor who, through makeup, wigs, costume and of course voice and body language will effect the look and sound of the celeb and recreate his/her act. It’s very rare indeed that you find a genetic lookalike who can also perform like the original (although there are couple — my LA “Bono” and PA “Reba McIntyre” come to mind.)
For entertainment purposes, you’re usually better with an impersonator.
Source: www.bubbygram.com/faq.htm
January 3rd, 2008
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