A family living, laughing, loving, and hoping through childhood cancer. She was able to give all three of her kids a 2-armed hug. She had to be able to see where to get her arm, but each of the kids still got to feel both arms around them for the first time. Pretty monumental in my book.

Monday, May 7, 2012. We asked pregnancy experts what the must-know, essential tips for women who plan to fly while pregnant are. Our panel includes leading physicians, authors, travelers, and moms with first-hand experience on flying pregnant. Distant travel in the last month of pregnancy risks labor while you are gone and should be avoided if possible. Wear your seat belt while seated.

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I took my truck in the other day for some routine maintenance. Oil change, tire rotation, the usual. When I dropped it off I mentioned to the service desk that I had noticed that the trim around the back wheel well seemed a bit loose and asked if they could retighten that. So I sit down to wait. A half hour later the mechanic comes out.

Those items are now safely locked away in the garage. He can now throw his food around as much as he likes and clear up after himself.

Being a parent can be one of the most amazing and wonderful adventures a person can experience. Sometimes the hardest part of being a new parent is not knowing what your little bundle wants or is trying to tell you.