May 23, 2012

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Not me.  But 1% of pregnant women endure this torture called PUPPs

The second time around, part 2 The weird and the scary

“The second time around” is a journal of a second pregnancy.  Mom2 has a beautiful, energetic toddler.  Since only family and close friends currently know she’s pregnant, she’s keeping her identity under wraps until she’s ready to shout the great news from the roof tops at work, or until her belly gives it away for [...]

New report shows average annual Medical Spending for families

A new report from the Milliman Medical Index looks at the average American medical spending for a family of four.  One of their major findings: Healthcare costs, via premium payments and out-of-pocket medical expenses, make up 14% of the average household income of about $50,000. The report also looks at healthcare spending by geographic region [...]

Endurance in the Face of Hormones

Endurance in the Face of Hormones

Women deserve a medal! Isn’t it enough we endure periods, swinging hormones and childbirth?  Or that we turn into hormone-deprived brittle bags of bones after menopause? No. Now a new study confirms brain fog in menopause is real. It’s that time in early menopause when remembering one’s … oh yeah, name …  is a challenge. [...]