- Catherine is a mother of ten children; she married her husband, Robb, in 1974; in addition to a lot of years of parenting, they have operated a family medical practice for thirty years. This blog is a place she shares her thoughts and answers questions -- especially from other moms, but from anyone! -- about pregnancy and child-rearing, marriage, sickness and health, and lots of other things.
Category Archives: Parenting
False or True Labor Contractions?
Suzie asks: How will I know if I’m having false or true labor contractions? Ok, back to labour (I go back and forth with Canadian spelling and US spelling). I have never had false labour. I have experienced very strong … Continue reading
Stretch marks and varicose veins
A friend of my son asked me recently: Did you get stretch marks and varicose veins? Of course I did! Stretch marks fade after one year. You can get them on your back, belly and breasts. I have never been … Continue reading
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When will my water break?
Suzy, expecting her first baby, asks: When during labour will my water break? Will it be a complete surprise like in the movies? Water can break before labour starts. According to today’s standards, if you do not go into labour … Continue reading
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