MommE- Mondays:Recall

Good Morning MommE's and DaddE's,

I missed my MommE Monday's this week but here is the make-up post! RECALLS:

The past few months have been filled with recalls on products for children and it doesn't seem to be letting up. As of October 23, 2010 the newest recall is HYLAND"S TEETHING TABLETS. According to the company the tablets are manufactured to contain a small amount of belladonna, a substance that can cause serious harm at a larger dose. This recall involves Hyland's Teething Tablets with the following UPC codes: # 3 54973 75041, # 3 54973 75042, # 3 54973 75066, # 3 54973 75044, # 3 54973 75121, and # 3 54973 35109.



Immediately stop using this product and dispose of any tablets in your possession. If your child experiences symptoms such as seizures, difficulty breathing, lethargy, excessive sleepiness, muscle weakness, skin flushing, constipation, difficulty urinating, or agitation after using Hyland's Teething Tablets, consult your health care professional. Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch Web site at fda.gov/medwatch FOR MORE INFORMATION:fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm230761.htm


Hope this helps!!!

MommE Mondays

HI all,

I know I'm a few days off, but even this blogging MommE needs to enjoy vacations. This week we are going to focus on the many wives tales and myths surrounding pregnancy.

Carrying High, Carrying Low

The general story goes that, if you're carrying low, you're having a boy. If you are carrying high, then you must be having a girl. Science says "NO, NO, NO!" to this: the way you carry is determined by muscle and uterine tone as well as the position of your baby.

Choking the baby with the umbilical cord:

If you hold your arms above your head, your baby's umbilical cord will get wrapped around its head and choke it. This myth may have a spiritual basis or it may have been a way to keep women from doing anything when they were pregnant (perhaps the myth was created by an overworked mother?). However, if your baby gets caught up in its umbilical cord (which happens in about a 1/3 of births) it is because your baby was very fidgety inside of you and moved around a lot, not because of you.

Bathing while pregnant:

A pregnant woman should not take baths. This myth is routed in the belief that water can get into the vagina and thereby introduce bacteria to the baby. Scientists have proven that water does not enter a woman's vagina during a bath. In fact, baths will probably help pregnant women feel better by helping them relax.

Don't breastfeed a toddler during pregnancy because the new baby needs all the nourishment it can get.

False. If a woman is healthy, breastfeeding during pregnancy won't harm her, the fetus, or her toddler. (A doctor may recommend that a pregnant woman not breastfeed, though, if she has a nutritional deficiency, is underweight, or is at risk for pre-term labor.)

If You Have Heartburn During Pregnancy Your Baby Has A Lot of Hair
Because of there being less room in your stomach since there is a baby growing and pushing on it, heartburn is actually extremely common during those nine months. There is no proof or reason to believe that having heartburn is a sign of a baby being born with a head full of hair.

Stop eating spicy food

People say spicy foods can cause premature labor. Think about it: do women from cultures that adore hot, spicy foods switch to a bland diet when they get pregnant? Nope, it's just another one of those pregnancy old wives tales. They still enjoy their favorite dishes and you can, too. You may find that spicy foods trigger heartburn or indigestion, though, in which case you'll want to hold off until after the pregnancy.

This is it for now! I hope this helps some of you realize that as a pregnant woman you can still live a normal life. This is not to say there aren't many real issues that pregnant woman face and if you have any questions or concerns you should contact your OB/GYN not your friend from up the block whose grandmother has advice.




*Just a note all information in today's post was found on the following websites:
pregnancy-info.net
storknet.com
kidshealth.org
babiesonline.com
pregnancy.lovetoknow. com

WorldWide Wednesday

Good Afternoon MommE's and DaddE's welcome to WorldWide Wednesdays. For those of you who know me personally you know I love to travel and this year was Jade's first vacation. After seeing how much she loved the experience I decided I wanted to share travel tips, deals, and adventures with you. I will also post cheap deals for JUST THE PARENTS, as a happy mommE and daddE is just as important.

First stop Montego Bay, Jamaica

Entertainment/Activities
I loved Jamaica and the resort that we stayed in The Sunset Beach Resort and Spa. This resort was very family friendly. From a childcare system to a children's pool complete with water slide for the older kids and a baby slide for the toddlers. Even on rainy days the fun didn't stop as the resort provided family friendly entertainment, Jade even won a prize for participating in a dance contest.
In the evening the resort had many different activities to attend, a childrens talent showcase was held one night, as well as a "fashion show. " And for the sake of all guests at the hotel all activities died down by 2am.

Pricing
The pricing was great as well. Sunset Resort Beach and Spa is an all-inclusive resort. Children under 3 are FREE and children aged 3-12 are half priced for their stay. They also receive wrist bands.

Doctor/Convenient stores etc.
On the resort property is a doctors office and thankfully I didn't need to use them. They also had a gift shop and convenient store on the property selling items like suntan lotion, floaties, life vests, combs, and brushes. I was able to buy Jade a life vest and floaties for only $5.

Overall I enjoyed my time at the Resort, food choices were abundant, activities were everywhere, ample pool space and spacious rooms. I would definitely recommend these resort for families.

http://www.sunsetbeachresort.com/

MommE Mondays

With so many people around me pregnant or new mothers I decided to start a MommE Monday column. Every Monday I will answer a question that was asked of me about pregnancy or being a new mom and if I haven't received a question I will take the time to address an issue that I think is very important.

This week I am going to start with the age old LIE that says when your pregnant your eating for two! In one word that is BULLSHIT! So many women find out they are pregnant and all of a sudden they are soooo hungry, and having cravings and you begin to hear well I'm eating for two now so I might as well have more. NO that is not true.

According to BabyCenter.com: Your body becomes more efficient during pregnancy and is able to absorb more of the nutrients you eat. So consuming twice as much doesn't double your chances of having a healthy baby – instead, it's likely to mean excessive weight gain for you, which can put you at risk for pregnancy complications.

If you're at a healthy weight, you need no additional calories in the first trimester, about 300 extra calories a day in the second trimester, and about 450 extra calories a day in the third trimester. If you're overweight or underweight, you'll need more or less than this depending on your weight gain goal.

BabyCenter.com gives some pointers on how to maximize your diet:

Here are some tips for maximizing nutrition during pregnancy:

• To meet your daily needs for protein, calories, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and key vitamins and minerals during pregnancy, eat a variety of foods. Even within a category of foods (like vegetables), look for different colors, types, and textures, for example.

• Try to minimize "extra" foods that have calories but few nutrients – sugary beverages, fried foods, foods with extra fat and sugar. Instead, choose meals and snacks that pack the most nutrition per calorie. Adding a few nutrition-packed snacks – like yogurt, nuts, a hard-boiled egg, some fresh fruits or vegetables – to your daily intake is a great way to get the healthy calories your baby needs
• Choose foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Pick whole-grain bread or brown rice over refined white bread or white rice, and fresh fruits or frozen unsweetened fruit over canned fruits in sugar syrup, for example.
• Eat fats, oils, and sweets sparingly. And be sure to choose healthy fats.

I hope these pointers help you. And if you feel abit overwhelmed be sure to sign up for websites like:
www.babycenter.com
www.mypregnancyguide.com
www.whattoexpect.com and
www.smartmama.com

These websites will send you weekly alerts and what is going on with your body through your pregnancy as well as what to expect with a newborn.


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See ya Next week!