It was late Winter of 2004. I was 16 weeks pregnant with my second child. That fateful Wednesday morning, I had a procedure called cerclage (A cerclage is a stitch placed around a pregnant woman’s cervix to prevent it from opening prematurely https://www.obgynofatlanta.com/cerclage). Pain on Right Quadrant Hours later, as I was home recovering, I started feeling pain on the right side of my abdomen. At first, it didn’t bother me too much, and I thought it was just because of the cerclage. But, the pain progressed rather quickly from being benign to extreme pain. My husband came home immediately, and he rushed me to the emergency department. It…
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To Our Baby, Raymund Eli Munoz (March 22, 2004)
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My Lost Child
I have lost a child. A child who never saw my face, And never touched my skin. My child, my son, we named Eli. He did not see the light of day In the eve of the 10th day. He was strong, but I was weak. My body couldn’t hold him ‘Til he is ready to peek. That child, we longed for A son to carry our name. A little lamb to his mama Who only wanted to caress him. Wouldn’t it have been wonderful If I carried him to term? For he would’ve been fifteen now, A strong, young man, That his mama would have loved. What could he…
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To Weigh or Not to Weigh?
To Weigh or not to Weigh? That is the Million Dollar question of every person trying to lose weight. Do weighing yourself daily (or regularly) help lose weight? Or, does it make you disappointed on your progress (or non-progress) that you stop dieting and exercising altogether? Advantages of Weighing What are the advantages of weighing yourself as opposed to not weighing at all? Weighing yourself, especially on the onset of your new diet and exercise regimen, will give you an idea of how much weight you should lose. This idea is crucial for you to know exactly how much calories you need to consume daily to reach your goal. Seeing…
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Insecurities You Might Have in Marrying a Divorced Man with Kids
Marrying a divorced man with kids may be tough. Firstly, you will have to deal with his children from the previous marriage. Secondly, you might have to deal with an ex-wife and ex-parents-in-law. Thirdly, you are more likely to mingle with common friends he has with his ex-wife. And, lastly, you might have to deal with situations involving your husband’s past. Dealing with these people, situations, and experiences will undoubtedly have an impact on your relationship with your husband, and this may likely cause you some insecurities. Here are some reasons that you might develop insecurities in the course of your relationship: A routine in the family Your husband and…
