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My Mommy Story

After several months of not being able to get pregnant, thanks to the PCOS, my husband (JD) and I decided to pursue adoption. So, in 2004, we contacted a local adoption agency and launched into what would seem like an eternity. In reality, we really did have a good experience, but it was certainly a lengthy one.

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Back to Body Basics

As a mom, sometimes its hard to focus on your own health and taking care of your kids needs at the same time — but youd assume that youve got the basics down by now. Dont eat too much fat, exercise, get enough sleep, yada yada yada. Even so, you might still be committing little health mistakes in your busy daily lives. You may think that youve mastered these simple tasks back before, well, kindergarten. But keep in mind that you may be stuck in bad habits that could be detrimental to your overall health.

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Cooking Oils and Nutrition

Whether you love to be in the kitchen or try to avoid cooking whenever possible, you probably use oil a great deal. Fatty oils and butters are necessary for sautéing vegetables, baking cookies or roasting meats. It’s difficult to avoid using oils, even in the simplest dishes. Choosing the right oils and using them wisely is the best way to ensure that you and your family are consuming healthy fats at a reasonable rate.

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A Christmas Funk

Two days before Christmas, I woke to the feeling of being trampled by 8 not-so-tiny reindeer. Every hair follicle on my body ached. My stomach cramped, heaved and lurched. I tried to stand up three times, but I was dizzier than Grandma with a double-shot eggnog. I dont have time to be sick, I thought. I wasnt worried about infecting my relatives or yakking in the Jell-O salad. I had to get toast tongs.