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February 2006

MOMS, LOVE YOURSELF this Valentine's Day and take some time out and do something just for you. You Deserve it!!! Find out ways to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in the article below.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU!!!!

Here is what you'll see in this issue of MyBabyConnection.com
Newsletter:

1. Feature Baby Products
2. Article: MOMS: Take a Break and Rejuvenate
3. Hot Sites to Check Out
4. Motherhood Quotes
5. Prize Drawing in March - Tell family and friends

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**FEATURED PRODUCTS***
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THE NEXT GENERATION
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THE RETRO BABY
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MATERNAL ESSENTIALS
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Visit us online for Ultimate Tummy support garments proven to make your
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and Health Professionals.

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TAKE A BREAK AND REJUVENATE
Article sponsored by ParaGard

If you're like most moms, you are a professional multi-tasker. You
juggle the management of home, raising of kids and development of a
career. The responsibilities are endless. But as much as you generally
enjoy and even thrive in your action-packed lifestyle, there are times
when it just doesn't seem fun any more. Occasionally, your day-to-day
routine may become monotonous, exhausting, or even overwhelming. It's
times like these when a little break may be in order.

But how can a busy mother take time off from her chaotic life? Below,
some real moms describe how they can tell when they need a break, how
they find ways to get away, and, most importantly, how they feel when
they return to reality.

Soak in the Tub
There are many signs that I need a break. I may call my kids the wrong
names and lose my temper with them more often; give them snacks just to
keep them quiet; forget to pack their lunches; and wake up and go to bed
with a headache. I get away by doing any of the following things by
myself: Take a walk; a long, relaxing bath; treat myself to a spa day
(massage is great!); or go to lunch or dinner with friends. After my
time away, I feel refreshed and thankful for my children. I'm much more
patient, forgiving, calm, and happy to be a mom again.
--Dorothy Lagarde, mother of three from Covington, Louisiana

Shop 'Til You Drop
Last time I needed a break, I was so stressed that I got sick --
literally. After spending a whole day in bed, I knew I needed some
relief. I quickly made plans with a friend to go to Chicago, where we
stayed at an expensive hotel, shopped along Michigan Avenue, and treated
ourselves to an extravagant meal or two. It was decadent, but it was
exactly the escape from reality I needed. Now we are thinking of making
it an annual trip!
--Dottie Pak, mother of three from Birmingham, Alabama

Get it in Writing
The signs I need a break are obvious. I'm short on patience and
irritable about everything. No one can do anything right and I even
notice the kids fighting a lot more. You know the old saying, "When Mama
ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!" The best way to release some of life's
stresses, anxieties, and frustrations is by journaling. Getting it down
on paper really provides me with some mental relief, especially if I
continue with it regularly. I write the first words and thoughts that
surface. I write until my mind is blank. I've learned a lot from my
pages of jumbled thoughts and sentence fragments, and feel much better
afterward. It also helps remind me of all the things I'm thankful for,
which is sometimes hard to do when you let yourself drown in the
challenges of motherhood.
--Yvie Sharp, mother of two from Dallas, Texas

To Grandmother's House We Go
When Hurricane Katrina forced my family to relocate to another state yet
my husband's job still needed him in New Orleans, I learned quickly what
it is like to be a single mother. Practically overnight, I acquired all
of the responsibilities that had previously been shared by two parents.
I was waking up earlier and going to bed later to get everything done,
and the sleep deprivation took its toll on me. I was anxious and
irritable, and I would snap at the girls much more than usual. I was
overwhelmed! In order to get a break, I would ask a friend or relative
if they could keep the children for a night. That way, I could get a
full night's rest. It is amazing how much better I felt, and how much
more I could handle once I was caught up on my sleep!
--Anne Redd, mother of two from New Orleans, Louisiana

Boys Will Be Boys
When my funny son annoys me -- rather than makes me giggle -- I know I'm
due for a break. On these occasions, I rely on my husband to give me
some time to myself. If my husband can take over when he gets home from
work, I can decompress. Simply cooking dinner alone makes me feel like a
new woman by the time we sit down to eat. When I need a bigger break, my
husband will take our son out for a "boys' night" and I'm allowed the
distinct luxury of being alone in my own house. These evenings alone
fill me with a renewed sense of calm.
--Nancy Calkins, mother of one from Phoenix, Arizona

Meagan R. Dubreuil is a freelance writer, and the mother of three young
children, in Covington, Louisiana.

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*CHECK OUT THESE HOT SITES**
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The Retro Baby - http://www.theretrobaby.com

Daddy Universe City - http://www.daddyuniv.com

BC Design Studio - http://www.bcdesignstudio.com

Fantaisie Kids - http://www.fantaisiekids.com

Designs by de'Maison - http://www.designsbydemaison.com

Organic Cottontail - http://www.organiccottontail.com

All About Savvy - http://www.allaboutsavvy.com

Silky Sak - http://www.silkysak.com

Vannessa's Gift - http://www.vanessasgift.com

Infant Mail - http://www.infantmail.com

R & R Personalizing - http://www.randrpersonalizing.com

For Moms & Kids - http://www.formomsandkids.com

Moonbean Babies - http://www.moonbeambabies.com

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MOTHERHOOD QUOTES
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"Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, Children are from Heaven."
- John Gray, Book Title

"Love your children with all your hearts, love them enough to discipline
them before it is too late...Praise them for important things, even if
you have to stretch them a bit. Praise them a lot. They live on it like
bread and butter and they need it more than bread and butter."
- Lavina Christensen Fugal

"What feeling is so nice as a child's hand in yours? So small, so soft
and warm, like a kitten huddling in the shelter of your clasp."
- Marjorie Holmes

"A baby is born with a need to be loved and never outgrows it."
- Frank A Clark

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