Storkin.com http://www.storkin.com/ baby and pregnancy advice, tips and discussion en Copyright 2008 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:48:13 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Childcare Options Being new to the world of childcare, I was surprised to learn the variety of options available. Here is my summary of advantages and disadvantages of these options: traditional daycare, employer provided daycare, stay-at-home-moms' mini-daycares, SAHM nannies, nannies, couples with alternating work schedules, extended family, and stay-at-home-parent.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/08/childcare-options.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/08/childcare-options.php Childcare Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:48:13 -0500 Pregnancy Scrapbooking Ideas 523_i106_1.jpg Scrapjazz.com has a really nice outline for scrapbooking your pregnancy. It has topics for photos and journaling. It is mostly a content outline, not a format or decor outline.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/05/pregnancy-scrapbooking-ideas.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/05/pregnancy-scrapbooking-ideas.php Pregnancy Sun, 06 May 2007 21:20:24 -0500 Pictures of Baby Nurseries s_SIP850921.jpgIt is hard to find good baby nursery pictures on the internet for inspiration. If you have some good ones, post them! There is one site I am considering, but you have to pay to see most of the pictures: Decorating Inspiration. It is 24.95 for a 3 month subscription and you get 2 magazine subscriptions too. Seems a bit much, and don't know if it will be worth it, but may give it a try... It is really annoying to use the site without paying because this pop-up keeps appearing asking you to join and saying you can't see any more pictures.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/03/pictures-of-baby-nurseries.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/03/pictures-of-baby-nurseries.php Nursery Decor Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:58:49 -0500 Murals for Kids Rooms TeaTime_StoryLg.jpgElephants On The Wall is a website that sells mural designs for the walls of kids rooms. There are some really cute ones and they don't look too hard to do; however there are pictures sent in by people who have done them, and you can tell that some are more artisticly inclined than others, so best to do this project if you have some art skills.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/03/murals-for-kids-rooms.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/03/murals-for-kids-rooms.php Nursery Decor Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:51:24 -0500 Butterfly Mobile BabysNursery.jpgButterflycraze.com is a website store that offers really cute mobile of butterflies. The nursery has a nice buttercup yellow color that I like as well. They make really cute little girl flower dresses.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/butterfly-mobile.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/butterfly-mobile.php Nursery Decor Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:09:26 -0500 Room Decor Borders that are Stickers WallCandyArts.com is a website store that offers cute wall art that is easy to just stick on the wall. They have even have chalkboard that will stick to the wall. Perfect for tots to teens. Some really cute designs.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/room-decor-borders-that-are-stickers.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/room-decor-borders-that-are-stickers.php Furniture Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:00:45 -0500 Stroller Accessories Carryyou.com is a website store that offers accessories for your stroller. There are some neat items, and the site has a handy feature where you can look up your stroller and see which accessories will fit it. Most major brands are listed.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/stroller-accessories.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/stroller-accessories.php Post Pregnancy Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:31:10 -0500 Car Seats: Consumer Reports Testing Consumer Reports did some testing of car seats and the results were not great.
Click here for the full report.

The take home message from the report is: "Of 12 infant seats we tested, only 2 performed well: the Baby Trend Flex-Loc and the Graco SnugRide with EPS."

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/car-seats-consumer-reports-testing.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/car-seats-consumer-reports-testing.php Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:24:27 -0500 Clomid Clomid is a commonly used fertility drug. It works by encouraging your ovaries to ovulate. It is taken by mouth, and is not an injection. It is commonly the first treatment for infertility, regardless of cause... Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, luteal phase defects, ovulatory problems, etc. It can even help your chances if it the man that has fertility problems, because the sperm have more "targets" when the female takes clomid.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/clomid.php http://www.storkin.com/2007/01/clomid.php Trying To Conceive Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:34:55 -0500 Cord Blood Guide Deciding to bank cord blood is a costly and confusing endeavor. This website, A Parent's Guide to Cord Blood, helps compare some of the different cord banks. Cryocell is soon going to offer additional services which include plureon cell collection, which has not yet been used for medical treatment of disease, but is showing promise in research for the years ahead.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2006/12/cord-blood-guide.php http://www.storkin.com/2006/12/cord-blood-guide.php 3rd trimester Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:47:44 -0500 Search For A Star Bunting There was a little star shaped bunting in one of those on-flight shopping catalogs many years ago, and it was the cutest thing ever, but I can't find it again. This is the closest so far: www.babypolargear.com, which is okay, but not nearly as cute as the one I saw years ago. Please reply if you know where other star buntings are out there!

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2006/10/search-for-a-star-bunting.php http://www.storkin.com/2006/10/search-for-a-star-bunting.php Sat, 21 Oct 2006 10:46:03 -0500 Baby Hammock Bed Amby Baby has a baby bed that is more like a hammock. It seems more comfortable than a flat bed, prevents flat head, and has gentle motion that babies seem to enjoy. Seems to not be so good once babies are more mobile, around 8 months, but looks very comfortable for infant years. I am not sure about getting the baby in and out of it for night-time feedings, as this seems it could be very cumbersome and even dangerous if you are not fully awake.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2006/10/baby-hammock-bed.php http://www.storkin.com/2006/10/baby-hammock-bed.php Furniture Sun, 08 Oct 2006 09:57:36 -0500 Birth Announcements 1.jpgMy favorite announcements are from Simply to Impress. The price is not bad, ranging from $1.50 to $4.00 each, depending on options and number selected. Top this off with some wax seals from Fauxwax.com.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2006/10/birth-announcements.php http://www.storkin.com/2006/10/birth-announcements.php Newborn Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:41:37 -0500 Exercises For Your Stomach After Pregnancy This Babyfit article has a good summary of exercises to do and how to do them after you deliver your baby and want to get your abdomen back into shape. First don't begin exercising too early, as this can cause more harm than good. Check with your doctor to see when you are able to begin exercising. Second, get back into things gradually. There are some exercises listed though that are recommened for within 24 hours after delivery, so it is worth checking out ahead of time.

]]> http://www.storkin.com/2006/09/exercises-for-your-stomach-after-pregnancy.php http://www.storkin.com/2006/09/exercises-for-your-stomach-after-pregnancy.php Post Pregnancy Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:09:22 -0500 Less Chance of Miscarriage with Earlier Positive Pregnancy Test? v2_title_large.gifAccording to this article an earlier implantation date (the time when the fertilized egg starts to attach itself to the uterus), equals less risk of miscarriage. With an earlier implantation date, you will start making beta-HCG sooner. Beta-HCG is the hormone that is measured to see if you are pregnant. So, if your test turned positive sooner, you may have less risk of a miscarriage.

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