Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Matthew McConaughey to Play Papa Again


The ab-fab actor celebrated his first Father's Day with 11-month-old son Levi by announcing he and his partner, Brazilian model Camila Alves, are adding to their brood.



"Happy Father's Day. It's my first, and the last 11 months with Levi and Camila have been the most rewarding adventure to date. We have more blessed news to celebrate this Father's Day that makes this time next year double the fun. Levi is going to be a big brother," the 39-year-old Sahara star writes on his reggae-playing website, matthewmcconaughey.com.



"Yeah, we pulled off the greatest miracle in the world one more time. Camila and I are expecting our second child, bringing more life into the world, making more to live for. The future looks bright as the family grows, and we thank you for all the well wishes you send our way."



The bongo-loving Texan signed off with his catchphrase:



"Viva la evolucion, naturally, and in the mean times and all time, just keep livin, Matthew and Camila."



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Hyperemesis Gravidarum

A few weeks after I first saw that second pink line on the pregnancy test, I woke up one morning to find myself reeling with nausea. As the day went on, it only got worse. It felt as though I had just ridden the "teacups" at an amusement park for way too long.

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Don't Let the Economy Force You To Make a Decision

There's been a lot of talk about how the downturn in the economy is "forcing" expectant parents to place their babies for adoption. There have been "big" articles about how the economic downturn is leaving mothers with no option but to place, thus boosting the adoption rate for waiting families. While I don't want to dis anyone's decision, I want those who are still making their decision to consider some very important things about an economic downturn like we are currently experiencing.

Before I tell you all the reasons why basing your parenting versus placing... [...] Read more!

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Turn Your First Ultrasound into a Pregnancy Announcement

Telling your friends and family you are expecting is an exciting time. Especially for first time parents, finding a creative way to break the news and surprise loved ones is half the fun! I used a couple different ways to tell my family.

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My Experience With Natural Childbirth, Part 2

There are many different ways to cope with the pain of childbirth. When it comes to a drug free birth, you have your choice of Lamaze, the Bradley Method, acupuncture, hypnosis, yoga, meditation, walking, massage, taking a bath or shower, or distracting yourself.

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Don't Let Your TTC Journey Become a Chore

When my husband and I first started TTC (trying to conceive), my husband was thrilled about the prospect of frequent "action" and I was in love with the whole process of pinpointing my ovulation date.

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Do you want to know the sex of your baby?

Many couples do want to know if they are having a girl or boy, but then again you hear of a lot of people, including celebrities like Gwen Stefani, Minnie Driver, Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend, Camilla Alves, who don't want to know if it's a boy or a girl.



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You're Not Carrying Someone Else's Child

I have talked with many an expectant mother over the past few years. For those mothers who are actively pursuing an adoption plan for their child, I have seen something disturbing crop up over and over. These well-intentioned mothers often refer to the child growing within their own uterus as the potential adoptive parent's baby.

Don't get me wrong: I understand what they're doing. I understand it because I did it.

I was reading back through some of my journal entries during the time that I was pregnant with the daughter that I relinquished for adoption. Sometimes,... [...] Read more!

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Acupuncture can ease symptoms of pregnancy indigestion

London, June 9 : A new study has suggested that acupuncture can help ease the symptoms of indigestion in pregnancy.



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Inexpensive Labor Tools

With each of my labors, I've had something I couldn't live without. One thing, though that one thing differed for each baby.



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My Experience With Natural Childbirth, Part 1

People are always shocked to hear that I had my son without any pain medication. Even the nurses who cared for me were surprised when I turned it down. My doctor made a remark about not remembering the last time he did a non-medicated delivery.

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Getting to the Hospital on Time

We've all heard that babies are frequently born in cars! Well, it's actually not true.



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Women Not Heeding Advice on PrePregnancy Health

Women's health experts recommend preparing for pregnancy before you start trying to conceive. The theory is that if all women of child bearing age took certain health and lifestyle precautions, it could increase the outcome of pregnancies.

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More than the dudes, women need to bond

The Ya Yas knew it. Thelma and Louise knew it. The Traveling Pants sisters also knew it.



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Attention Squatters and Foot Flushers

I've been thinking a lot about those who squat, though I prefer the term helicopter, over a toilet seat to pee and those foot flushers.



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Know Your State's Laws Regarding Open Adoption

Last year I did a series on the birth parent blog regarding all 50 state's laws as to how they treat open adoption contracts. In case you are not aware: open adoptions are not legally binding in all states. When I placed my daughter for adoption, I was not given that very important bit of information. I have since made it my goal to make sure that all expectant parents considering placement know that they might not have any legal recourse should the adoptive parents choose to close the adoption.

So, what does it mean when I say that an open adoption is not legally binding in all states?

It simply means that once the adoption is finalized (or, in some states, as soon as the Termination of... [...] Read more!

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Surviving the Summer While Pregnant

It was a very hot day today. And I was remembering how I felt when my daughter was due three years ago in this hot weather and our air conditioner went out.



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How to Save Money On Your Maternity Wardrobe (and still look great!)

Considering you only need to wear maternity clothes for a season, it's hard to justify spending a lot of money on your maternity wardrobe.

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"Annoyed by baby. :("

Meet other parents of July 2009 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.



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How Will Your Life Change If You: Parent

I'm often asked by mothers experiencing unplanned pregnancies how their lives will change if they parent. The simple answer is this: in every way possible. That sounds big and scary but, while it is the truth, it's not horribly scary.

Well, no more than any life-altering decision!

So what changes can you expect?

1. Social life. While your friends may be supportive now and even after your baby arrives, the truth is that parenting takes a large chunk of your time. Even if you have a partner the support of your own parents, most of your time is going to be taken up by the ins and outs of parenting. Especially in those sleep-deprived first months, you won't have much energy for gatherings... [...] Read more!

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How to Determine When You Ovulate Through Charting

These days, many women use ovulation predictor kits to determine when they ovulate while trying to conceive. These kits can run from $17 for a 7-test kit that you can only use once, to $150 or more for a fertility monitor you use over and over with disposable test sticks.

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Tips for Alleviating Morning Sickness

Morning sickness can dampen the joys of finding out you are expecting. Morning sickness, like most pregnancy symptoms, is caused by the increase of hormones in your body, particularly estrogen. You may feel mild to severe nausea, with or without bouts of vomiting.

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Make the Most of Your Pregnancy

Many birth mothers look back on their pregnancies and wish they’d done more to celebrate their motherhood as they carried their child to term. Crisis pregnancies are sometimes stressful and full of difficult decisions, but you should still try to enjoy the nine months you have with your baby.

An unplanned pregnancy can feel like a "mistake." Shame and fear can pile up, and unsupportive friends, family or partners can cause you to ignore or downplay your pregnancy. Don't let youself fall into that trap!

If you take a longer-term view, however, you will soon... [...] Read more!

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Optimal Fetal Positioning

If you are planning on having a natural birth, you may want to look into optimal fetal positioning. Optimal fetal positioning involves naturally helping the baby to rotate and move herself into a position that makes birth easier for both mom and baby.

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"Should I be concerned"

Meet other parents of January 2010 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.



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Pregnant Man Gives Birth to Son

Thomas Beatie made headlines last year as he gave birth to his daughter , Susan.



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Surviving Your Last Weeks of Pregnancy: The Emotional Train Wreck

In addition to the physical discomforts, the last few weeks of pregnancy can induce episodes of anxiety, distress, sadness, and frustration. You may be anxious about waiting for labor to begin, delivery itself, or becoming a parent for the first time.

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Coached Pushing

We've all seen women screamed at in labor, "PUSH!" It never looked like a good idea to me and it certainly didn't feel great either, the one time I personally tried it.



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Men's health insurance options: private medical insurance

The main problem is that the cost of this insurance is rising steeply, so insurers are trying to design "affordable" policies that still provide adequate cover.



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Third trimester pregnancy: What to expect

Third trimester pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. Your baby's size and position may make it hard for you to get comfortable.



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Keeping a Pregnancy Journal

As soon as you lay your eyes on your beautiful new baby, memories of your pregnancy will begin to fade away. Some parts of your pregnancy you'll be glad to forget, but there are some memories that are just too good to leave in the past.

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You know you want a baby too bad when....

This is intended to be a way to make fun of ourselves for wanting to be pregnant so bad... I thought we could all finish the phrase "You know you want to be pregnant too much/bad when...." Mine would be "When you start thinking you are having pregnancy symptoms during AF..." LilPxy Posted 6/11/2009 ... you think baby sale signs in the store or ...



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"Anyone due around January 5th?"

I am due January 5th, first pregnancy and extremely excited. Took us one year of trying to get pregnant and one cycle of clomid.



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Spotting During Early Pregnancy

When I was about six weeks pregnant with my son, I started experiencing intermittent spotting and became very concerned. I called my doctor right away and scheduled an exam and some blood work. The doctor ended up doing an ultrasound and was unable to find anything wrong with the baby.

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So Why Should You Place Your Baby for Adoption?

I just told you not to let the economy scare you into relinquishing your child for adoption. But the question remains: should you place your baby for adoption? What reasons are good reasons to make such a decision? What are "bad" or not-so-good reasons to do such a thing?

Some people, especially those that regret their decision to relinquish, say that "adoption is a permanent solution to a temporary problem." Your biggest task right now is to separate which... [...] Read more!

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Avoiding Insincere Families

A thread was posted on the forums just recently that really upset me. An expectant mother considering placement recounted the general nastiness she had to endure in dealing with a potential adoptive family for her child. In short, when she felt uncomfortable with the way the potential adoptive mother reacted to an issue that she had no control over and eventually decided to go with another family, the expectant mother was called names and generally... [...] Read more!

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Multivitamins reduce mums risk of having underweight babies

Common chemotherapy drug can cause fatal reaction A chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer is associated with fatal allergic reactions, say U.S. researchers.



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Second trimester pregnancy: What to expect

Second trimester pregnancy often brings a renewed sense of well-being. The worst of the nausea has usually passed, and your baby isn't big enough to crowd your abdominal organs and make you uncomfortable.



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Planning a Nursery

One of the most exciting parts of my pregnancy was planning my son's nursery. I could not wait for my 18 week ultrasound so I could find out the sex of our baby. Even before the ultrasound, I had begun planning color schemes and themes for both boys and girls.

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Thrifty Thursday: Baby Showers on a Budget

Everyone loves a good party! And a baby shower is another excuse to throw a big party.



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Childbirth Recovery: Unexpected Symptoms

Much of what happens after you give birth to your baby is never talked about. Perhaps it's because people tend to focus on the baby during conversation or maybe it's just an awkward topic, but the first few days after giving birth were quite a surprise for me.

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Shoul You Make This Decision Alone

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was encouraged by people who were not involved in my immediate life to make the decision to parent or place alone. What they meant was that I shouldn't make a decision to parent based on whether or not I assumed that my boyfriend at the time would stick around. I was advised to act as though I was going to be doing everything on my own and go from there.

Let me tell you: that's bad advice.

While it may feel like you are going through this unplanned pregnancy 100% alone, in the end, that's not the case. The decisions that... [...] Read more!

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Surviving Your Last Weeks of Pregnancy: Sleeping Arrangements

You only have a few weeks to go until your baby arrives, and if you're like I was, you've probably got six loads of baby laundry going through the wash for the second time, a list of 25 things for your husband to clean and organize, a wet mop in one hand, and a feather duster in the other.

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Finding Out That You're Unexpectedly Pregnant

Finding out about an unexpected pregnancy can be different from the happy scenes portrayed in movies and on television. For me, my partner did not greet me with long stem roses upon his return. My parents did not jump for joy. And if a soundtrack had been playing, as if we were on television, I'm sure it would have been a sad lament or even something with a more ominous tone. It really wasn't the best of circumstances.

For me, I didn't even recognize that my period was late. I have a very irregular cycle. I always have and I still do. In fact, I had (falsely)... [...] Read more!

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Thrifty Thursday: Free Childbirth Class Online

Childbirth classes are an important part of preparing for a baby, no matter what type of birth you are planning.



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TLC program - Didn't know I was pregnant.

Anyone else watching this right now? I know that women say this all the time. But how on earth can women get to full-term without knowing.



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How Will Your Life Change If You: Place

Just like parenting, if you choose to place, your life will change in every way. Simply conceiving a child makes those changes within a woman. Deciding to carry to term, no matter the eventual decision, brings even more changes. Placing your child for adoption brings different changes to a woman's life than parenting but the changes still exist.

So what are they?

1. You'll feel like a mother. This is difficult, of course, as you won't have a child to show for it. This feeling will catch you off guard at times, especially if you were told that you didn't have what it took to be a mother. The maternal instinct isn't immediately eradicated by the signing of the Termination of Parental Rights... [...] Read more!

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Probiotics in Pregnancy

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria or yeasts that naturally exist in the intestinal tract. Taking probiotics is said to promote digestion and general health. Recent research suggests there may be another benefit to taking probiotics.

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Pregnancy and Forgetfulness

A recent study conducted on 90 women who were either not pregnant, in their first trimester, or in their third trimester, revealed that pregnancy does make women forgetful.

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Natural Induction (For Full-Term Babies Only)

My last few weeks of pregnancy were really uncomfortable, so naturally I looked into ways to go into labor sooner. I tried everything, except for Castor oil. (As eager as I was to have a baby, I was not willing to spend the whole day in the ladies' room.

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