ABCs of Prenatal Testing
Prenatal testing can offer you answers and reassurances, but it can be hard to know just what exactly you’re being tested for and how the tests work. If you are over age 35, the National Society of Genetic Counselors recommends that you meet with a genetic counselor before undergoing screening tests during pregnancy.

Communicating with Your Pediatrician
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that newborn infants see a physician for a check-up at birth, two weeks, two months, four months, six months, nine months, twelve months, fifteen months, eighteen months and twenty-four months, and annually thereafter.

Baby’s First Tooth
Babies go through many changes in their first year of life. These developments, such as learning to sit up or crawl, are a joy for parents to witness. Baby’s first tooth is another important milestone.

Smoothing the Transition
to Day Care
Transitioning to day care can be a challenge for many families. Wondering if your child is adjusting to the facility’s routine, making friends or coping with the separation of family and home can be quite consuming for parents.

Green Babies
Your baby’s due date is just around the corner and you’ve just finished putting the final touches on a dream nursery to welcome home your precious little one. You’ve selected the perfect shade of paint for the new room, put in plush new carpeting and the most darling draperies and bedding you’ve ever seen. Everything is new and scrubbed clean. Your baby will be so happy here!

Welcoming Baby as a Family
As the oldest of five children, I had the opportunity to welcome a new sibling several times over. While there may have been a moment (or two) in my teens when I questioned God’s wisdom in this, I am truly thankful to be blessed with these people – my four younger siblings. I still have fond memories of each new arrival.