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About a year ago, my sister was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. After having severly heavy periods and lots of cramping, she decided to have surgery to remove the fibroids. The surgery went well, they removed the fibroid, and she was looking forward to a normal periods in the future. But nothing changed. The periods continued as before, heavy and miserable. Upon further "inspection," she was told that she had another fibroid that was larger than the original one. We were concerned…had this grown that large so quickly or had the doctor missed it originally? My sister went back to discus her options with her doctor…my sister is 39 and single. While she acknowledges that her child-bearing years are closer to the end than the beginning, she would like to retain her fertility until it's natural end. Can you guess what the doctor suggested? A hysterectomy!!!
Shortly after this, I received an email from MomCentral about a new review opportunity regarding less invasive procedures to help women with pelvic disorders. Weird, huh? But great timing!
So, I'm having my sister check out AAGL's website. You should, too. You'll learn that OB/GYN's are not presenting you with all the information needed to make an informed decision. Dr. Miller of AAGL says it best, "When women are fully informed about their condition and the available treatments, they feel more confident in exploring their options with their OB/GYNs. This simple step [checking out AAGL's website] could help thousands of women avoid the pain and extended recovery associated with open surgery."
Empowere yourself or someone you know who has a pelvic health disorder…go to AAGL's website and then head to your doctor. You shouldn't have to go through an invasive surgery with a longer recovery when minimally invasive procedures are available.
Generation Huggies
Back in the 1970s, when I was born, my mother had a decision to make-cloth or disposable diapers. While to women today this doesn’t seem to be a big deal, merely having the choice between the two forms of diapers was a big deal back then. Disposable diapers were relatively new, and many women were still opting for the cloth variety.
I am a part of the Huggies Generation and the people at Huggies want to celebrate this…well, not celebrate me, but all women who are now moms. Huggies is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary and to help celebrate, they are doing a bunch of activities. First, Huggies is currently touring American cities, video taping women about what motherhood means to them to possibly be included in their national ad campaign. But you don’t have to wait to see if they come to a city near you-you can submit a video without leaving the comfort of your home! Here’s how you can do that:
Now through November 20, 2008, there are two ways for moms to create a video reflecting on “What Motherhood Means to Me.”
1. Videos can be uploaded to www.GenerationHuggies.com
2. Videos should be no longer than 60 seconds in length and
no larger than 5MB.
3. Everyone can participate by giving a hug, or vote, to their
favorite video through November 30, 2008.
5. Judging ends November 30, 2008.
Huggies is also having a sweepstakes where you can win $30,000!!! You have until November 30, 2008 to go to www.GenerationHuggies.com and enter. Just think, that could start an awesome college fund for your child or give you a great new wardrobe!!
Help Huggies celebrate the Huggies Generation by visiting their website for lots in invaluable information to help all moms.
Happy Anniversary, Huggies!
Ringling Bros Circus
I think we all have a memory of going to the circus as a child. For me, it was seeing kids my age taking rides on the elephant. I so desperately wanted to run down there and ride so high up on the elephant, but shyness and fear kept me from doing so. I loved watching the animals with their trainers and seeing the trapeze artists swinging from the rafters. It was intoxicating and exciting and the memory stays with me today.
Do you want to make the same memory for your child, but do you worry about the expense of it? Well, the Ringling Bros Circus has a great offer for you. Right now, you can purchase tickets at 20% for the shows listed below. You need to use the Coupon Code MCC. Tickets can be purchased right on their website. You just plug in your zip code and the site finds the show closest to you and voila! You’re going to the circus for 20% off. Share this code with family and friends, too, so that everyone can join in the fun!
Indianapolis, IN – Sept. 4-7, 2008
Kansas City, MO – Sept. 10-14, 2008
Grand Rapids, MI – Sept. 18-21, 2008
Denver, CO – Oct. 2-13, 2008
Boston, MA – Oct. 8-13, 2008
Cleveland, OH – Oct. 24 – Nov. 2
Chicago, IL – Nov. 6 – 30, 2008
St. Louis, MO – Nov. 6-9, 2008
Auburn Hills, MI – Nov. 12 – 16, 2008
Highland Heights, KY – Feb 27 – Mar. 1, 2009
Cincinnati, OH – Mar. 4 – 8, 2008
Start your own family tradition by taking your little ones to the Ringling Bros Circus. For making a family activity more affordable, I give the Ringling Bros Circus a:
Vusion Ointment
As moms, we’ve all been there. We change the baby, we keep on top of the diapers, and yet, still, we deal with diaper rash. Moms certainly don’t need any help with feeling the "mom guilt," but anytime diaper rash shows up on our babies’ butts, bam! There it is…more mom guilt. What worse is that sometimes this diaper rash can also have a yeast infection with it. No fun for baby, and no fun for mom.
The people at www.MomCentral.com hooked me up with some information on a new diaper rash ointment that treats diaper rash with an associated yeast infection-it’s called Vusion. Vusion ointment is a prescription ointment to rid mom’s of that good old mom guilt. Well, actually it’s for your baby’s butt. No one likes to see their little one uncomfortable, and Vusion can help that.
You can get a coupon right now for some money off of the prescription fee…it’s a great deal and a great way to help your baby feel better! Check it out.
For the great information on their website, the coupon, and to rid mom’s of some extra mom guilt, Vusion gets a
The BBM Review Launch
I get tons of emails each week asking me to review various products. I’ve enjoyed trying out karate gi’s, reading books, and testing out websites. The reviews needed a home of their own, so The BBM Review is now open for business.
Thanks to Becky for the banner design for the site. It looks GREAT! Becky has a martial arts online store and is (obviously) a very cool graphic designer. Contact information for Becky will be forthcoming.
Check back often for reviews of everything from sparring gear, to books, to chips. Yes, chips. If you’re interested in writing a review for the site, please shoot me an email. If you have a product you’d like to have reviewed, you can also contact me via email.
I hope you enjoy The BBM Review!
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