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Permit me to present the story of our recent couples at our Pre-implantation genetic programme at MART as presented by the wife.
"John and I married when I was 31 and he was 33. We had been dating for four years and many people — including our parents — advised us not to marry, as we were both AS. They were afraid that we would have SS children.
"I read somewhere that for each pregnancy, our chances of having an SS child was 25 per cent, 25 per cent for AA child 50 per cent for AS. Perhaps it was foolish of us, but after long and anguished debates, we decided to take the risk.
"It was only after we got married that I first met a child who had the sickle cell disease. The five-year old was the son of our next door neighbour. I saw him having a crisis when I visited their flat. He was screaming in pain, complaining about leg and joint pains. His eyes were yellow and his chest was large from an enlarged spleen. Perhaps if I had this knowledge before I got married, I would have had a rethink. From then on, I grew cold feet about conceiving and bringing a sickler into the world."
"After seeing our neighbour's son go through a crisis, and the suffering that not only he but the entire family went through, John and I did not want to run the risk of having a sickler. We had been married for two years without really trying to have a baby when we heard of Medical Art Centre which specialises in infertility and various techniques in assisted conception. A friend told us about them and suggested we pay them a visit just to ask for their advice and see whether they could help us.
"Our first consultation was with the Clinical Coordinator. We explained to her that we did not know whether we had infertility problem, as we had not really been trying to get pregnant. Our problem was actually the fear of bringing giving birth to a sickler because of our genotype. We told her we were wondering if they had any technique that could help us.
"She informed us that the clinic had just begun a programme called Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) with Polymerase Chain Reaction. These two procedures are able to look at embryos that had been fertilised via IVF and see which ones are abnormal and normal and also see which ones are AA, AS and SS so that only the normal embryos which are also AA would be implanted to produce a normal baby. The technique was in collaboration with a PGD Center in the United States, we were told.
"John and I thought we were in a dream land. We decided to sign up for it right away. When we started the treatments, the clinic did a complete assessment and found that both John and I had normal reproductive profiles although they said I needed to lose a little weight. The only thing they found was that we were both AS.
"To get the PCR, we had to first go through the IVF and ICSI, then the embryos were biopsied sent for and the PGD using PCR which is the diagnostic technique that can screen for the genotype, that is, determine which embryos are AA, AS and SS. At the end of the day, two of the embryos were SS, one was AS and three were AA. The MART transferred only the three good embryos. My pregnancy was confirmed by a pregnancy test at the MART. Thanks to God, I delivered a normal baby with no sickle gene. The boy is now one year old and doing very well."
The sickle cell disease is inherited from one's parents. It is a disorder of the red blood cells.
People with sickle cell disease have abnormal red blood cells that have haemoglobin S that sometimes become sickle or crescent in shape and therefore make it difficult for the blood to pass through small blood vessels. When the blood cannot pass through the small vessels, it will not be able to reach those parts of the body which the arteries serve. Eventually, these tissues become damaged due to lack of oxygen and other nutrients. The damaged organs and tissues are what cause the complications of sickle cell disease.
Normal blood cells contain haemoglobin A, which is soft and round and can easily squeeze through the tiny blood vessels. They live for about 120 days before they are replaced by new blood. Haemoglobin S, however, lives for only 16 days and become stiff and misshapen and has difficulty passing through the tiny blood vessels which become blocked with clumps of blood.
There are several types of sickle cell disease. The most common is sickle cell anaemia (SS). There is also sickle haemoglobin C Disease (SC). Sickle Beta-Plus Thalassemia and Sickle Beta-Zero Thalassemia. There is also sickle cell trait, in which the child can produce both haemoglobin A and S (AS). However, children who are AS are generally healthy, as they tend to produce more haemoglobin A than S. You can have children who are AS if one parent is AA and the other is AS or if both parents are AS. If both parents are AA, then all children will be AA. If both parents are AS, then you can have children who are either AA, AS or SS.
When the sickled blood cell blocks the flow of blood through the small blood vessels, it causes damage to the lungs, which in turn causes respiratory problems and acute pain episodes in the arms, legs, chest and abdomen. It can also cause stroke, prolonged and painful erection and damage to most organs, including the spleen, kidneys and liver.
Damage to the spleen makes sicklers, particularly the children, to be prone to bacterial infections which totally overwhelms them so that they are constantly sick and in pain. With good medical care, some have lived up to 60 years and above.


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The city of Rincon has at least five World War II veterans identified to honor in the annual Freedom Rings parade.
SAVANNAH - The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department along with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will conduct a boating safety course June 21 at the SCMPD training facility located on the second floor of Savannah Mall next to Dillards.
The Imani Milele Children's Choir of Uganda will perform two shows in Effingham County as part of its summer tour.
STATESBORO - The Friends of Zach S. Henderson Library, in partnership with the Statesboro Main Street Farmers' Market, will host the fifth annual Farm-to- Table Dinner on June 19, featuring environmentalist and author Janisse Ray and Georgia Southern University's executive chef Kevin Case.
The members of the Guyton Fire Department raised $2,982 during the annual Fill the Boot drive on June 2 to benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout Effingham County.
The Effingham County Animal Shelter has made great strides in Cory Whitfield's six months as director, but he gives the credit to a supportive community.
The winners of two of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce's most notable honors had no idea their names were going to be called Thursday night.
Benjamin Ginn was presented the Eagle Scout award by Mark Bennett at a ceremony at Springfield United Methodist Church.
Springfield Mayor Barton Alderman and the Springfield City Council declared May as "Community Action Month" in recognition of Concerted Services, Inc.'s work.
Children enjoyed a week of "perspiration and inspiration" at the fourth annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp in Effingham County.
The Low Country Down Syndrome Society is hosting its annual Camp Buddy summer camp in Effingham County. This educational and therapeutic camp starts June 23 and ends June 27 at Rincon Elementary School.
Robert Lee Coleman will take the Mars Theatre stage June 21 at 8 p.m. as the second in a series of six concerts at the Mars in support of American Roots and Blues Artists through the Music Maker Relief Foundation.
The men of Springfield United Methodist Church paid tribute to their fathers while making a contribution to local Boy Scouts.
Cadet 2nd Lt. Aaron M. Abbs of the Civil Air Patrol Effingham Cadet Squadron was awarded the General Billy Mitchell Award by Group IV commander Maj. Richard Bush last month.
Family Promise of Effingham is close to opening its doors, but first the organization needs volunteers to ready its day center.
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The letters of the last German-born pastor of the Ebenezer settlement may become as noteworthy as those of the first pastor.
Effingham County Extension will be hosting a deer food plot and nutrition workshop Sept. 22 at the Effingham County Extension office.
Effingham Community Orchestra presented its fifth annual "Our Favorites" Concert and Silent Auction on Aug. 23 to an enthusiastic audience that filled the Effingham County ...
Tommy Deadwyler took the Mars Theatre stage Saturday night in what was one of his final acts, but he'll have a hand in an ...
A park that bears his name now has a living symbol to honor the memory of Peter Giles Jr.
Effingham Health System named Shannon Heath as its C. Edward Helmey Humanitarian Year of the Award winner Monday afternoon.
New Ebenezer Retreat Center will hold a benefit dinner Thursday at 7 p.m. with Leon Jacobs Jr. providing entertainment beginning at 8 p.m.
CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, Marietta-A Rincon resident has been named the new command chief of the Georgia Air National Guard.
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is celebrating a big milestone in supporting families touched by Down syndrome. The group is entering its 10th year ...
Fr. David Rose, pastor of St Luke's Episcopal Church in Rincon, spoke to the Effingham Exchange Club about his path to the priesthood and ...
Effingham Community Orchestra director Andrea Huff, has announced that the Orchestra will present its fifth annual "Our Favorites" concert and silent auction fundraiser Aug 23 ...
The Taylors Creek Cemetery Association is searching for descendants of residents of the displaced Taylors Creek community, which was located inside what is now Fort ...
United Way of the Coastal Empire has earned Charity Navigator's highest level four-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability for the ...
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Ombre is a French term for shaded. It's usually in the form of gradually changing from a light to dark color or gradients of different colors. It can be woven directly into the fabric or sometimes it's achieved through dip dyeing.
I'm not sure when my love affair of ombre began. Probably when I was young before I could even figure out how to pronounce the word. It probably goes right along with my desire to own things (dresses, shoes, jewelry, etc.) & supplies (ribbon, sequins, paper, fabric, etc.) in pretty much every color available just so I can arrange them in rainbow order and enjoy the ombre-like effect in the shades of each color. You should see my closet!
Before I go any futher into discussing my rainbow coding everything I own, I'd like to share with you some of my ombre finds! I'll confess. I had to finally post this post because my ombre inspiration folder was bursting at the seams! It's a popular trend indeed.
What's your favorite color to see in ombre? Do you love it most on cakes? clothes? hair? paper?
Pink Ombre Wedding Cake Photo By Lisa Lefkowitz via Style Me Pretty
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$ 48 By Perch Ceramics via Fancy House Road
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Via You Shall Above All Things, Be Glad and Young
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Turkish Antique Kilim Rug from Sukan via SF Girl By Bay
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John can we do a song like this
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I've convinced myself this song is better than it actually is. I tried to a write a song that my younger self would have written and I also wanted to experiment with falsetto since I used to be not able to sing loudly in it but now I can somehow. Turn your volume up the quality is shit.
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- Pinterest, What it Is and How to Use it for Business
- A Pinterest Guide for Your Business
- Using Pinterest in Your Marketing Strategy
- Effective Business Marketing With Pinterest
- Optimizing Pinterest for Your Online Business
Pinterest is hotter and more contagious than a California wildfire. If you haven't paid attention so far, you should start and it should be optimized for the business that you do online so that it brings great rewards to you.
According to statistics, Pinterest is now generating more traffic than LinkedIn, YouTube, and Google+ combined. Numerous retailers are involved and are offering "Pin it" buttons on their websites. Bear in mind that until quite recently, most people didn't even know that Pinterest even existed. It is not only important for business owners to understand the basic principles of Pinterest and how it works but also to leverage it to its greatest potential by taking full advantage of all that it has to offer. The following are some tips that will help you to take advantage of Pinterest for your business:
Just in case you don't feel that you have enough understanding of Pinterest to actually use it for your business, the basic are quite simple. People share graphic images through the site. That is how they bond and find out what they have in common. As a user, you gather images and "pin" them to one of the many boards that you have created. Users are able to create many different boards and they can arrange them by themes. Other people who are Pinterest users can then follow those boards based on their interests and can share their favorite images by "repinning" them, "liking" them and leaving comments. The images can link back other people's businesses, which is exactly why Pinterest is such a powerful tool for your business. Because of that feature, the people who reach out to you professionally are prequalified and preselected simply because they have opted in. Those people are intentionally choosing your brand and your offerings and thus will be likely to share your information with other people whom they know.
Add "Pin it" button to your website
Many business owners have already added this button to their website but it is expected that many more will be doing this in the near future. Users of Pinterest will be saving "Pin it" bookmarks in their Favorites in their computers' browsers. Adding this button will definitely serve to increase business dramatically for people with products and/or services to sell. This brings your visual capability to the next level.
Show creativity with your images
If you are at a point where you are thinking about updating your catalog or website, there is no time like the present to do it. Pinterest makes it very easy for you to share your images with your community. It is very important that you use the best-quality images so that you hold the interest of your online connections. It is very important that you give your connections a generous selection that appropriately demonstrates your professional capabilities. All of your images should be innovative, exciting, compelling and magnetic. Another good idea is to come up with creative names for your various boards. Make sure that they are clear representations of your branding and your business. It is important to stay away from copyrighted material when building your boards so that you don't run into any complications and end up having to pay. Your objective is to attract people to your presence and to interact with them so that you establish a relationship that will span the test of time.
Don't be shy
If you want to use Pinterest in a way that helps your business to become even more successful than it is now, you need to really work it and not to consider it only as a marketing tool. You should get to know it really well and have fun interacting with others online. You need to make a commitment to using it regularly (a consistent number of times a week) and at regular intervals. If you don't do that, you won't be able to really be a part of any community through Pinterest and being a part of a community (or communities) is critical to your success. A great way to build a community on Pinterest is to try to encourage your clients to join and then interact with them. If your clients are not sure (and, therefore, not comfortable) about using it, you can step in and show them exactly what to do. However, please be warned that it is addictive and once you start, you may not want to stop.
Keep at it
Pinterest is here to stay for a very long time. The more you use it and encourage others to do the same, the more exciting and useful it will become. Your consistency and persistence are key in this situation. The more you work it and the more consistent you are able to be, the better your results will be.
Pinterest is an amazing site that brings people together online in a unique and fascinating way. It is well worth the effort for you and your business. Once you start to use it, you will wonder how you ever conducted business before Pinterest ever existed. Your business will thrive and there will be a new element of excitement that you can jump on with both feet.
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Rose will be posting her journal entries on the first 3 Thursdays of every month from now until December. During this time, she'll be receiving free health coaching from Shirley Plant of Delicious Alternatives and Iris Higgins of Your Fairy Angel.
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I've been struggling lately...in almost every area of my life, in fact. Struggling with the office, exercise, eating right, friendships (or the seeming lack, thereof), keeping up with everything at home, planning meals and prep, wishing my significant other would pitch in more, being everything to way too many people... Yep!! Everything has seemed like a struggle. I think the absolute worst thing is that I have allowed myself to feel "used and abused." Who likes to feel this way?? No one in their right mind does!! It sucks, big time!!
In reflection, so many of my struggles seem silly. I am held to high standards at work and this can be a real challenge at times. But on the other side of this, my boss is, at his core, a REALLY nice guy. Too nice most of the time - to everyone but me, that is. Of course this confuses me. He has no problem being "gut level" honest with me and has NO problem sharing all of his frustrations with me. At his moments of pure honesty, I am sometimes so taken aback that I get pissed off. Really pissed off! But he has no clue how pissed I am. I smile and promise to do better. I then begin a cycle of being pissed and taking a close look at myself. Oh lawdy! I am the queen of self-dissection. I put myself under a HUGE magnifying glass and ponder on each freaking imperfection. What have I done that has caused him to not be TOTALLY AND OVERWHELMINGLY pleased with me?? A laborious and exhausting task, indeed!
In the exercise department, I beat myself up. Just look at me...this cellulite and all this jiggly stuff! What the hell?! How did I get here? I long to be stick thin sometimes and NEVER have to wear a bra again. Yes, this is a fantasy of mine and has been for years. Yep, I'm a humanoid for sure. My daughter recently pointed out to me that I CANNOT receive a compliment and just say, "Thank you." Why can't I? Because I hold myself under this freaking magnifying glass where I ponder on EACH and EVERY imperfection!!! Why are they telling me that I'm pretty? Or that I look nice? What the hell is wrong with them??
In the diet department, I sometimes fall short. GASP!! I know, I know! What a waste of a humanoid, I am (insert sarcasm). It has been a real struggle lately to get lunches packed for my hubby and myself. He feels no need to help in this area, even on nights that I am exhausted. He rationalizes by saying that he just couldn't pack them the same as I do. Mmmmmhmmmmm....alrighty then!
In the friends department, I have felt like a dumping ground lately. I am that person. The one you can come to and NEVER be judged. I will just listen and be there. Funny thing is, I have no one that I can vent to. Every one laughs if I even breathe a syllable about struggling with ANYTHING. They all see me as this strong, strong person. I don't feel like that person sometimes. I just don't, sorry. There I go, apologizing again...
Now for the silliness part. In review of all these shortcomings, I am not doing poorly at all. On the work front, my boss hired a gal to help me a couple months ago. She does many thing that I just don't have the time to do. Ironically, she works 45+ hours a week, doing things that I used to do. I still have some of my former responsibilities and am preparing to take on new things that my boss wants to hand down to me. So although he vents and complains to me, he obviously trusts me and thinks that I am an asset. Otherwise, he wouldn't be planning to give me some of his work, now would he? In this sense, I have job security, and in this economy, I am very fortunate to have a job.
Exercise is a problem. I said this, didn't I? Truth is, I am now regularly walking 30-40 minutes aerobically, 3 to 4 times a week. I also wear a pedometer and on most days, I manage to get in 10,000+ steps. My office is at the top of 22 steps. We have no bathroom up here in our ivory tower. So every time that I go to the bathroom, I go up and down these 22 steps. Yes, my glutes are firming up! I drink a lot of water, so by the time I leave here at the end of my day, I usually have around 6,000 steps in, and that's prior to any aerobic activity. Not bad! I try to stretch at least every other day. I have fibromyalgia and I must stretch. If I don't, I really, really hurt (more than usual). I do some yoga at home and in my cubicle as time allows. Last Thursday, I started a Hatha Yoga Vinyasa Flow class, and I talked my daughter into taking it with me. It totally kicked my butt and I was really sore for a couple days. But the soreness subsided and I felt really good about it! I plan on returning this week. She only teaches once a week in my area and she is five minutes from my house. I am excited about this class!
My diet is a continuing saga and, more than likely, it always will be. I continue to struggle with sugar, but am doing so much better than I was prior to this challenge. I really don't crave it like I used to. This is huge progress for me. I continue to be gluten free, but snuck dairy in a tiny bit this weekend. For the most part, I am doing well with my diet. I am still doing a greens/protein shake for breakfast and big salads for lunch. I throw a lot of my dinners on the grill and serve a few fresh veggies. My husband and son no longer use bread or buns for their hot dogs or hamburgers. In fact, I had to run out and buy some for guests. We had a July 4th cookout, and I cooked all healthy stuff along with a gluten free cake and cookies. Guests brought what they wanted to. There was an amazing Italian pasta salad that looked delicious and everyone raved about it! I didn't partake, although I wanted to. I have a lot of room to grow in this area, and I will, in time. But for the present, I am doing pretty well.
As you can see, my life really ain't all that bad right now, folks! I had one big pity party for myself for a while there. Writing this journal is very therapeutic for me. I am writing this on my lunch hour, and sat down and started reflecting on the past few weeks. The words just flow. Sometimes faster than I can type. When I am finished writing, I always have a better perspective as well as renewed energy and commitment to myself and to all of you...my partners in crime! ;)
So what if I am the "go to" person for advice and whining? The folks in my life trust me and value my opinion. Not a bad thing! Could I set some boundaries? Of course I could and perhaps I will...when I decide that it really is a problem. But in reality, I am trucking right along. Do I want to learn to love myself more? Hell yes, I do! I'm working on this as well. I continue to read Louise Hay. I manage to meditate a little on a fairly regular basis. It's a journey, and when it ends, my life will be over. Therefore I am choosing not to focus on the end result, but rather today...right now...this very moment. And in the right now and this very moment, I am incredibly blessed.
Love and blessings to each and every one of you. You are all incredible!! ♥


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One project still going strong is the One America parking garage under construction at New York and Illinois streets.
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And the band played on.
Toms River High School North has always set the standard for excellence in Toms River, and our marching band exemplifies that very trait. This has been a very exciting year so far for our Mariners marching band.
North has already performed at such events as the Yamaha Cup, the All-Shore Marching Festival and in venues such as Giants Stadium and North's own Gerner Field.
The North band kept busy this past fall, playing at Mariners football games, well into the playoffs. The band also represented North well in the annual Halloween Parade right here in Toms River.
When asked about his band experience over these past four years, senior Mike Caruso, 18, of Toms River comments, 'I enjoyed marching in Disney.'
Caruso also adds, with regards to band trips, that he likes 'hanging out with my friends.'
Senior Anthony Dorman, 18, of Toms River says, 'I enjoyed playing at football games.'
The school has never given into some people's theory that rival school, Toms River High School South, eclipses in spirit. Some upcoming events the school band will perform include 'Once upon a Mattress,' the school's play which will end its performance this Saturday, and the Toms River High School North's Winter Concert, taking place Sunday, Feb. 8.
Band director Albert Crosta insists that this band has 'absolutely' been one of the better squads that he's directed over the years.
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I have a psychological problem with these really pristine cameras...I love them, but I can't bring myself to load them with film and go out on a shooting spree. I'm afraid to damage or mark them in any way. So they sit on a shelf. On the other hand, if I get a "user's" camera complete with battle scars, I fear no further evil can come.
Does this make any sense to anybody?
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Tiffany and Steven Sentelle were married July 19 at the Shoal Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Frankie Southerland officiated the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Brenda Brown of Buford. She is a graduate of North Gwinnett High School and received an associate's degree from Gainesville State College. She is employed as a teacher at Legacy Academy in Sugar Hill. The groom is the son of TeeRee Moon of Winder. He is a graduate of Winder Barrow High School. He is employed by the city of Buford. Courtney Brown of Buford served as the bride's maid of honor and Andrea Hill of Winder served as the bride's matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Cassie Richey of Buford, Ashleigh Driggers of Auburn, Jessica Holman of Auburn, Melanie Moon of Winder and Linda Leigh Smith of Statham. Roger Gober, who resides at the Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, served as the groom's best man. Groomsmen were Brian Hill of Winder, Ben Mooney of Statham, Darrell Moon of Stone Mountain, Christopher Ellington of Jefferson, Danny Ellington of Jefferson and J.R. Smith of Statham After a honeymoon in Orlando, Fla., the couple resides in Flowery Branch.
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The North Salinas cross country program is days away from its longest journey of the season.
The Vikings junior varsity and varsity boys and girls teams are hopping aboard a plane Thursday, setting course for New York City to compete in the 40th annual Manhattan College Cross County Invitational.
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FX confirms Sons of Anarchy season three renewal
Another bright spot for the show? The series' second season finale, "Na Triobloidi," smashed the show's previous ratings record to make it the most watched Sons episode to date.
4.33 million total viewers tuned in and from that total, 2.99 million were in the coveted Adults 18-49 demographic. Men 18-49 chalked up 1.92 million viewers. With those numbers, the show secured the crown for the top scripted drama series during the season's 13-week run in the Tuesday 10 p.m. timeslot in average delivery of the Men 18-49 demo.
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H.R.521 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2633 11th Street in Rock Island, Illinois, as the "Lane Evans Post Office Building".110th Congress (2007-2008)
|Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] (Introduced 01/17/2007)
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How to Divorce in California
If you find yourself facing the prospect of divorce in California, educate yourself about the law as it pertains to your situation. You should understand the different categories of divorce, division of property, alimony and child support issues.
1Decide which type of divorce you want.
- If you and your spouse agree to terms of the divorce, have been married less than 5 years and don't have any children, you can file for summary dissolution. It's the fastest way to obtain a divorce in California.
- If you and your spouse agree to all terms of the divorce but don't meet the requirements for a summary dissolution, you can file an uncontested case.
- If you and your spouse do not agree to some of the terms, you can file a contested case. In this case, you may want to hire a lawyer.
2File for divorce in the appropriate jurisdiction.
- Most often, you must file for divorce in the county in which you reside; however, you must abide by California residency rules. Rules indicate that you must have lived in California for the last six months and the county in which you file for the last three months.
- If you and your spouse have separated and now live in different counties, you can file in either of the two counties.
- If you don't meet the residency rules for a divorce, you can still file for a legal separation.
3Divide property by either negotiating directly with your spouse, through a lawyer or in mediation. California is a community property state, which means that the goal of a divorce settlement is to divide marital property is half.
- Everything you purchased jointly or during the marriage is considered community property. For property to be considered exempt from this rule, the deed must state the property was acquired separately. Parties involved in the divorce can also stipulate that certain property is not to be considered community property.
- Property issues are handled through a Marital Settlement Agreement if both parties agree and are willing to sign it. If not, the judge will assign property in a court-issued final dissolution order.
- The judge looks at debts that occur after separation in two ways. If the debt was for everyday living expenses, the judge can assign it to either spouse. If the debt was not necessary for living, the judge most likely will assign it to the spouse who incurred it.
4Calculate alimony.
- Unlike other states, alimony is awarded on a limited basis in California and is considered a short-term rehabilitative effort to enable a spouse to effectively care for his or herself after a divorce.
- Oftentimes, alimony is awarded to allow a spouse to go back to school or acquire job skills.
- A judge can also use abuse or family violence as a reason for awarding alimony. The spouse has to be convicted of abuse contained within the divorce filing.
- Most alimony payments are restricted to three years but there are exceptions. The may award $2,500 a month or 20 percent of the paying spouse's income, whichever is smaller.
5Establish custody and child support.
- The court considers many factors when awarding child custody, but the foremost consideration is the best interest of the child. Judges also want post-divorce living arrangements to be as consistent as possible with what they were during the marriage.
- A temporary child custody order may be entered early in the case. Most of the time, temporary orders will become permanent once the divorce is finalized. If spouses cannot agree on a temporary order, the judge can order that the spouses undergo mediation.
- If mediation doesn't work, a 730 evaluation, also known as a custody investigation or evaluation, may be ordered.
- Child support is based on both parents' incomes, which are established by W-2 forms. A child support worksheet can help you estimate what you might expect from child support.
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- If you change your mind about the divorce, you can request a case dismissal. However, if you later decide to go through with the divorce you will have to re-file the case, start the entire process over and pay the filing fee again.
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- California Courts Self-Help Center: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/family/divorce/
- Divorce Support: http://www.divorcesupport.com/divorce/California-Property-Division-Factors-440.html
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SACRAMENTO, CA - The day after a judge returned custody of a baby taken into protective custody, the parents have been overwhelmed by international attention. However, Alex and Anna Nikolayev said their battle with Child Protective Services is far from over.
Sammy Nikolayev, 5 months old, was placed in protective custody last week after his mother took him out of Sutter Memorial Hospital against medical advice to get a second opinion from a Kaiser Permanente doctor. The move came as a shock to the couple who had medical records from another doctor clearing Sammy to go home with them.
On Monday, a judge returned custody to the parents as long as they agreed not to remove Sammy again against medical advice. The boy is now set to move to the children's hospital at Stanford within the next 24 to 48 hours.
The parents wanted to thank the public for the outpouring of support they received. They said so many people have told them about their own experiences with similar cases, and the couple hopes the attention their case has received will lead to reforms in the system. In the meantime, Anna said after being limited to one hour visits with her son over the last few days, finally being able to see Sammy as long as she wanted came as a great relief to her and her baby.
"He lay down, closed his eyes, but then a couple seconds later, he turned around, looked at me, looked back, turned around, closed his eyes. A couple seconds later, same thing again, looked at me. It's like, 'Mommy, you're still here.' That was exciting," Anna said.
The couple said they expect their son to have heart surgery once he gets to Stanford. Once it's all over, and the baby can come home, CPS will check in with the couple. Alex and Anna had to agree to CPS visits to regain custody. That's why they plan to continue to raise awareness about what they see as a need for changes within CPS.
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Graham Calderwood, for the prosecution, said that on February 9 police were called to Mount Crescent, Par, by Ms Saunders who explained that Bradfield had assaulted her the previous day and was on his way back to her home.
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To update Bob's strange news item from Thursday: Six Degrees is back on the schedule. Bob noticed a quick reference in an article that the J.J. Abrams drama is still filming, even though it's been off the schedule since early November. Now it's scheduled to return to a new timeslot on Fridays at 9 pm as of March 23rd.
It's a crappy time slot, no doubt. Especially compared to Six Degrees' original spot after Grey's Anatomy on Thursday nights. The show, about six people whose lives all intersect, struggled during its first few episodes, getting a maximum of 9.6 million viewers (less than half of the Grey's audience stuck around). Possibly because it was boring and pointless.
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Dr. Jart All Out Black Head Review
Last night the Muse got home extra late and decided to do battle with the one or two stubborn blackheads on her nose.� It's never a good idea to go into full on war with blackheads when you're tired but she must have been terribly exhausted to attempt it.
As you may know from reading my past posts I've been full on at war with these blackheads for a while and my quest has lead me on many adventures to rid myself of them from the downright weird to the incredibly good way of winning this epic battle.
My search recently led me to Dr. Jart All Out Black Head as it gets rave reviews in Korea. Asia understands the drama of blackheads so of course I was ever trusting that Dr. Jart was going to rid me of evil blackheads.
Did it?
Take the jump and find out.
Before I give you my review allow me to tell you that Dr. Jart is sold in the US now. W00t! Yup, yup from the popular BB Ceams to the skincare range most of it is up and available at the Dr Jart US site. The prices are somewhat higher than what you'd pay in Korea but it's still directly from the source. Dr. Jart's BB Creams are pretty popular so it's a rather great time to haul, particularly because BB's aren't exactly easy to come by in the US.
If you're interested you can find them at www.drjartus.com
Now…about Dr. Jart All Out Black Head…..
So what is it? It's basically a gentle mask that works at dissolving blackheads that are hanging out in enlarged pores around your nose or face. I purchased it for my nose as that's the only place I get blackheads. It's a gel like formula that dries down to a sticky web-like mask. It's not a painful mask that you have to rip off, nor does it dry down to a hard texture or the likes. It simply starts off as a gel and dries down to a sticky jelly.
Basically you massage it on and let it sit for 10 or more minutes. Afterward simply wipe away with a warm wash cloth, wash your face, and supposedly your woes of black heads are gone.
Now I can't speak for my face or cheeks because as I mentioned above I don't have a blackhead problem in that area but I can say it didn't do much for my nose. I admit I was somewhat shocked as Dr. Jart is a pretty good brand of product and I expected incredible results. Not the case. I noticed no difference in either stubborn or lower key blackheads that don't need a ton of work to remove. I'd probably get better results by using a simple nose strip. I was somewhat hopeful this would be a miracle solution for the more stubborn black heads that even a strong nose strip fails at removing.
This was purchased for me from Korea direct for 22,000 won which is about $18. They are selling it on the Dr. Jart US site for $28 dollars….honestly neither price is worthy of it. I wouldn't bother. If it didn't work on my nose I'll probably go ahead and say it won't work on clogged pores and the likes. I might consider repurchasing it if it was say $5 but it's so not worth it's almost $20 price tag in Korea and it's nearly $30 one here in the US.
Oh well….back to my quest to find the best remover for these pesky blackheads on my nose.
Someday my ship will come.
9/15/09 16:00 Eru:
I still think you have a great skin sweety
Right now I'm using La Roche-Posay's Efaclar K and it's helping me improve my skin texture (blackheads too) , have you tried it?
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9/15/09 18:20 Emma:
I used to be plagues with blackheads on my nose and now they are pretty non-existent. Either me using Decleor's Ylang-Ylang oil have cured me or the fact that I'm pregnant. It's weird though because the rest of my face is still spotty lol.
9/15/09 20:56 BeautyBitch:
They really do love the blackhead removal products in Korea but I had a suspicion that most of the weren't all that as plenty of people still walk around with blackheads! I do suffer myself, but use salicylic acid (Paula's choice) lotion to try and prevent them and find a gentle manual extraction and pulling them out with my excellent rubis tweezers works a treat. TMI, sorry!
9/15/09 21:16 Taryn:
You just saved me $$ because I've been eyeballing this product for awhile now and kept thinking that there was no way it would work yet wanted to buy it anyway.
Almost all of these Asian blackhead products are busts. Salicylic acid peels are the only thing that have ever done anything for mine.
9/16/09 7:00 Suzanne:
You should try the KONAD (yes, the nailartstamp brand!) nose patches!
My god, those are amazing! I also have very pesky blackheads on my nose and those strips remove most of them!
9/16/09 9:59 laura r:
the only thing that works for mine (and i get mine in the same place as yours!) is
regular use of a nose strip (once a week or every two weeks) followed by exfoliation with washcloth and pore scrub, and nightly application of salicylic acid.
ooh i take it back- i occasionally get a blackhead or two at the edges of my lips, where the pale sking meets the red lip. weird, right? i wipe my mouth clean at every meal, so beats me.
9/16/09 12:18 BeautyBitch:
Hi Laura,
I don't get white heads at the edge of my lips, but I do get clogged pores which look white heads (except they're harder and impossible to get rid of!) . I think they're techinically called comedones or possibly milia on me. I try not to obsess about them, but I'm thinking it's because the pores on the skin around my lips are small so stuff gets trapped there.
9/16/09 20:25 liz:
Hey Muse!
I have tried a product similar to this that really works!! I got in Hong Kong a couple of years ago and it worked wonders for my blackheads. I believed it was called Mitsu peeling gel or something like that. The thing is with these kind of products is that it is gradual and takes a little time to wait. Don't give up just yet!
9/16/09 22:45 Jin:
When used regularly, I find that this product works for me! I use it once or twice a week and have seen improvement with my blackheads. I don't really like the texture of this though – I find it really hard to wash off. Usually, I have to use soap to get it off!
The most convenient are still pore packs XD
9/22/09 23:04 sharon:
hey babe, it dissolves the blackheads well, and you need to squeeze them out after using this. You will find the blackheads are much easier to be squeezed out
hope this helps.
9/23/09 4:22 grapejam:
hey muse! u can try out B'liv by cellnique, Off with those heads! gel. it is my absolutely HG product for removing blackheads and even whiteheads! it is a light gel texture that spreads over the face easily and absorbed super fast. after just 3 weeks, my skin is soft and baby smooth.
10/14/09 19:33 Pei Atreides:
That is too bad. This product actually works for me quite well. It doesn't work if I just apply it and then wash it off. After I apply it, I usually massage my nose with my finger and it does remove some of the blackhead (and whitehead) much easier than when I did not use the product.
Anyway, I hope you find a product that works for you soon Blackhead is so bothersome…
8/22/10 0:36 Portobello:
I think you might have reversed the process as stated? You're supposed to apply 2-3 pumps on the affected areas, allow it to stand for 10 min before massaging/rubbing it off. Maybe you might want to give it another try.
10/24/10 22:43 allie:
I think Portobello is right. they're saying that you should leave it on for 10 min and then AFTER that massage it and rinse. in your review you mentioned that you massaged it first and then left it on for 10 min.
hope that helps
6/15/11 0:16 Karen:
there is a review on mua that says they prefer using this product prior to another blackhead remover. so basically they use this as an extra step to loosen the blackheads to make the other product (they used a clay mask) remove the blackheads more easily/thoroughly
2/14/12 16:00 Kate:
pore stripe can make your pore bigger…. they can take the blackhead out but you don't have to end up with bigger pores.
try to use egg at home.
3/21/12 9:03 mai:
have you tried using brtc perfect pore set?


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Look at the Citroen C4 Picasso, and you're greeted by a mixture of disjointed lines and awkward angles – just like the paintings of the car's famous artist namesake! Yet the overall effect is extremely eye-catching.
To our eyes, the C4's unusual styling is a success – particularly the stepped line of the deep side windows, which give young rear seat passengers a great view out. The large windscreen that extends over the heads of front seat occupants is another neat design feature, and it has safety benefits, too, as it improves visibility.
Elsewhere you'll spot neat details such as the large headlamps and steeply raked rear screen, which help the C4 appear bold and fresh next to its more restrained rivals.
The same goes for the interior, which features Citroen's trademark fixed hub steering wheel. This places buttons for the stereo, cruise control and trip computer a finger stretch away from the rim. It takes a little getting used to, but once you're on the move it soon proves its worth.
The massive dashboard houses two huge lidded cubbyholes and supports the centrally mounted instrument display and perfectly placed gearlever.
Climb into the rear and you'll find three individual chairs which slide back and forth, fold flat or can be removed completely. With the seats pushed right back on their runners there's plenty of legroom, while luggage space is a useful 500 litres. Fold the rear bench flat – a slightly fiddly operation – and you liberate a van-like 1,734 litres.
Further storage is available in secret lidded compartments hidden beneath the floor and deep door bins. Plus, our VTR+ test car came with the collapsible Modubox trolley, which can be used to transport shopping and other small items.
On the move, the Citroen's 1.6-litre HDi diesel is willing and refined, although it can't match the scorching straight-line performance of the SEAT. The Picasso was at its best in the middle of the rev range, where the 240Nm of torque helps the car easily keep pace with fast-moving traffic.
Nevertheless, its fuel return of 39.7mpg was excellent – and only 0.6mpg behind the frugal Renault Scenic. An extra gear ratio might have boosted the C4's chances, as it's the only car in our test quartet to be fitted with a five-speed box.
Citroens are renowned for their ride quality, and the Picasso upholds this – it was the most comfortable model here. But it can't match the sharp handling of either the Altea or Scenic. Body control isn't as strong, while the light steering doesn't serve up any real feedback.
The driving position could be more car-like, too.
The Citroen is at a disadvantage in dealers, as its £18,795 price tag is £1,100 more than the Renault's. However, this premium does get you supreme practicality and lots of kit. The question is whether it's worth the extra outlay.
Chart position: 3
WHY: With its spacious cabin stylish C4 Picasso is currently our favourite five-seat MPV.
I would like to know if the 39mpg was acurate as the magazine I have just been reading states 64.2mpg.
hi cosmos have you got one yet?well you will find that,using the limiter on the motorway easy 55 mpg
round town (limiter) 45/47 mpg problem with electronic gearbox after 3 months rac said take it back so lookers can re configure --they did now no problem. only problem now is 7 seats/we have to take grandkids everywhere!!! all in all perfect for our needs
Strong engine
Fantastic visibility
Supremely practical and flexible interior
Loads of stowage options
Good motorway cruiser
Engine is noisy and unrefined
Gearshift is notchy and clunky
Build quality is abysmal
Ride quality is awful, the suspension is very crashy
The steering feels vague and is very light
Extremely susceptible to sidewinds, you had better be awake when passing trucks on a motorway
Fuel economy not as good as expected or reported
I should explain that I chose the 5 speed manual box over the 6 speed semi-auto after hearing and reading about so many horror stories regarding the latter. In truth, neither box is good...
ps The clutch isn't great either, although the brakes are good enough to catapult you through the vast windscreen if you so desire.
I have just been out in my new c4 Picasso there is a slight covering of snow and the car was skidding out of control.
It could not not gain traction on a hill a hill that my previous three picassos never had the slightest problem with.
has any one else had similar problems ?
Brian Barnsley
* Price: £18,795
* Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl, 110bhp
* 0-60mph: 12.3 seconds
* Claimed economy: 51.4mpg
* Claimed CO2: 145g/km
* Annual tax: £125


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Comikaze Expo's first year kicked off this past weekend, an event that I've been looking forward to since summertime! Los Angeles hasn't had a decent comic book convention in several years. Yes, there have been conventions in Anaheim and Long Beach, but none that have made the Los Angeles Convention Center their home since Wizard World (and as much as I enjoy the Wizard World cons, they shouldn't call it Wizard World L.A. if they're relocating to Anaheim; that city isn't even in Los Angeles County).
Despite my sinuses making life miserable for me leading up to the convention, I pulled my health together long enough to make the rounds and explore what will hopefully become L.A.'s version of SDCC in the coming years. I met some amazing people, attended some great panels, and even got a few pieces of information on the future of DC Comics and their New 52. For someone who hadn't fully recovered from being sick, however, it was a loooong weekend…
SATURDAY 10 AM – 10:30 AM: I arrived at the convention center and gawked at the amazingly long line of people waiting to get into Comikaze Expo. The line called to mind Hall H at SDCC, which made me glad that there's such an amazing turnout, and it wasn't even afternoon yet! I picked up my wristband, took some pictures and video of the line, and met up with friends Jessica Mills and Eric Campbell. If you're not familiar with Jessica, she's the actress/writer/creator of the webseries Awkward Embraces, which was recently mentioned in L.A. Times as "a really sweet comedy" by Felicia Day. Eric is an actor/writer for Comediva, a website that focuses on female-centric comedy. We were soon joined by Dina Kampmeyer (Lady Steam Designs, steampunk enthusiast), amongst other friends, and entered the convention hall for a day of geeky fun!
10:30 AM – 12 PM: We got our bearings on the Comikaze Expo floor by finding the League of Extraordinary Ladies booth. For those unfamiliar with the LXL, they're a collection of very creative ladies who joined together last year to support each other's creative pursuits, and they form the core of a network that spans across the U.S. and beyond. Our group expanded to include some of these lovely ladies and we set off to explore the convention floor. While not as crowded as the bigger conventions like SDCC, there were isles that were just as difficult to navigate (like the one in front of the LXL booth) and others that were plenty wide enough for our sizable group to navigate through without having to go single file. Dina peeled off to take part in the Steampunk 101 panel at 11 AM, and the rest of us winded through the booths to our own first panel of the day.
12 PM – 1 PM: Geek Chic Daily Presents the Geek Renaissance – Branding, Marketing and PR in a Pop Culture World was a great panel about how to make your voice heard in the current geek culture boom. Jessica was one of the speakers on the panel along with Mel Caylo (Archaia Comics), Emily Gordon (NerdMelt), Emily McGregor (Comediva) and Sam Humphries (Our Love is Real), moderated by Brian Walton. The importance of social networking was central to the discussion, as well as authentic interaction with your community. Pushing your product, be it a podcast or blog or what have you, is fine in moderation, but making non-promotional posts to invite discussion with your fans will go a long way. If you're not getting to know your community, you're missing out on a chance to create a very loyal fanbase! Toward the end of the panel, Comikaze Expo co-founder Regina Carpinelli dropped in to make sure everything was going smoothly… and, I would imagine, to respond to so many of us tweeting about the noise level intruding on the panels. Also, we connected with Alan "Sizzler" Kistler (actor/blogger/comic book historian) at the panel and assimilated him into our entourage as we made our way out onto the convention floor again.
1 PM – 2 PM: We grabbed a bite to eat and momentarily split up to cover more ground before the next panel. It's fun seeing the various vendor booths in attendance, such as the Zombie Research Society and Dumbledore's Army sharing the same floor with Top Cow Comics and Archaia Comics. Traffic moved pretty well in my explorations, except when I got to the area that contained Stan Lee and Elvira. Thick crowds do not agree with me, so I made my way around it to get to the next panel and reunited the entourage.
2 PM – 3 PM: Character Studies – Geek Girls in Popular Culture was an amazing panel with some top talent. Jessica joined Jane Espenson (B:TVS, BSG, Torchwood: Miracle Day), Amy Berg (Eureka, Leverage), Sarah Watson (Parenthood, The Middleman), Sarah Kuhn (writer/blogger) and Stephanie Thorpe (Night of the Zombie King) for this exploration of female geeks in film, TV, novels and comics, moderated by Amy Ratcliffe (writer/blogger). The wide range of creators on the panel really drove home just how prevalent geek culture is becoming in today's entertainment. All of these ladies are doing their part in ensuring that women are noticed just as much as guys when it comes to geeks in multimedia, to the point where the gender line is being blurred to the point of elimination, resulting in one unified geek community. There's still a ways to go, however, and each of these immensely creative ladies are doing their part to further the geek cause, be it in a webseries, a fan-trailer for a beloved comic series, or mainstream shows like Eureka and Once Upon A Time. Fun fact: M*A*S*H had several female writers on its staff along with the male writers, though you'd never know it from how well it was written, which inspired Jane Espenson to become a TV writer. Though I've met Jane previously, I connected with Stephanie at long last which was a real treat!
3 PM – 5 PM: I break off from the entourage to do a little more exploring of the convention floor and meet some other people. Since I'd spent most of the day being introduced to new people, I returned the favor by connecting my friend Jesse Freeman to America Young, actress/creator behind Comediva and a hundred other web-based projects. I also tried revisiting the Elvira and Stan Lee area, but the crowd was still too thick for me to make any headway. Instead, my trusty (and intimidating) cameraman plowed his way through the crowd to snap a shot of Stan Lee for me. I also visited the celebrity signing area and talked with Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica) and Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about their respective shows. After that, I encountered the one major hiccup in my afternoon plans. Scheduled in the same 5 PM hour were three all-star panels: the STAR TREK Q&A moderated by Jessica, SUSHI GIRL featuring Mark Hamill, and the DC COMICS NEW 52 Q&A featuring a massive panel of DC Comics' top talent. How did the three biggest panels get scheduled in the same time slot?! Since I still haven't figured out how to clone myself or gain access to a TARDIS or DeLorean, I could only go to one. And the winner is…
5 PM – 6 PM: DC COMICS NEW 52 Q&A was a massive panel consisting of Eric Wallace (Mr. Terrific), Mike Costa (Blackhawks), Mike Johnson (Supergirl), Phillip Tan (The Savage Hawkman), J.T. Krul (Green Arrow and Captain Atom), Brian Buccetello (The Flash), Joshua Fialkov (I,Vampire), Kyle Higgins (Nightwing and Deathstroke) and Blond (Red Hood and the Outlaws and DC Universe Presents) that gained a surprise guest: Scott Lobdell (Teen Titans, Superboy and Red Hood and the Outlaws)! Moderated by Emerald Knight Comics, the panel was a largely informal discussion of each of the New 52 comics and what was in store for them in the future. There were some notable highlights to the panel, though. As a Wally West fan, it game me hope to hear Brian say, "Sooner or later you will have Wally West, we just don't know when." Scott also revealed that Raven will be returning to Teen Titans in an upcoming issue and Kyle mentioned an upcoming appearance of Tim Drake in Nightwing, but not before Damian Wayne is reunited with Dick Grayson. Scott also discussed his original treatment of Teen Titans, which carried on the continuity of the previous run, but he was asked by DC to reset the team so that they've never met before. Lots of hints were dropped in regard to certain characters's future storylines including the reveal of the top 10 smartest people in the DCU (relating to Mr. Terrific's claim of being the 3rd smartest), a new and surprising job for Nightwing in Gotham City, and a more prominent appearance of the enigmatic red hooded woman that appeared in each first issue of the New 52. One thing's for sure, DC Comics is poised to dominate the market for the next year!
6 PM – 7 PM: Bummed that I completely missed out on my Star Wars and Star Trek heroes, I still went to the BAD KIDS GO TO HELL PANEL. Bad Kids Go To Hell is a story of a group of private school kids called into weekend detention who, one by one, fall victim to terrible "accidents" until only one remains. Is it the work of one of the students, or is their school really haunted? Creators Barry Wernick (writer/producer) and Matthew Spradlin (director/producer) turned their idea into a graphic novel and then faithfully adapted it page by page into a feature film that will soon have a theatrical release. The panel featured plenty of tales of behind the scenes hijinks with the cast and crew, complete with a slide show and videos, and wrapped up with free signed graphic novels of Bad Kids for the attendees.
After the convention, many of us brought the party to the Blue Palms Brewhouse for a meet-up called BonCon in honor of Bonnie Burton, editor/writer at Starwars.com for Lucasfilm and crafter extraordinaire. It was awe-inspiring to see the kind of talent that Bonnie attracts when she ventures down to L.A., but after meeting her and finding out what a very sweet and wonderful person she is, it's not surprising. Though my phone was dying by that point, I was able to snap off this one picture of a wild Dark Side unicorn before my battery ran out:
And that's just the first day! Click here to read about the second and final day of Comikaze Expo's first triumphant event!


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Compassionate Self Parenting.
A Reminder For Those In Need.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
~ Dalai Lama
Dear mama (or papa) who feels so much,
It is wonderful that you connect so deeply with your children. It is beautiful how in tune you can be and how you always strive to make sure your children feel "felt". It is amazing how you allow them to express their needs and feelings so fully and that you really, really listen. I admire you for always wanting to do better.
And I hurt for you when you cry so bitterly and feel you have failed them. I wish I could take away the guilt and sadness you feel.
You examine every word you said and worry that although you love your children completely, perhaps they don't experience it that way. You fear the future. You fear the culmination of all your wrong moves will result in your children bemoaning their childhood in the therapist's chair. You fear your children will never learn to love each other, to be kind, to be compassionate.
I wish you could truly see how much you have done that is wonderful. But what you have done "wrong" clouds your vision. What you remember is your anger, your impatience, your resentment. But what you forget are all the beautiful moments that add up to happiness.
They will remember the patient hands that buttoned up their sweaters and the smell of the oatmeal you made for breakfast. They will remember how you dried their tears when they fell at the park and held them close when they were scared of witches in their bedroom. They will remember the necklaces that you never took off, one with each of their initials. They will remember the feel of curling up with you under soft, white blankets, telling stories by flashlight. They will remember how you painted their toenails and dressed up for Halloween with them. They will remember how they could make you laugh so hard you cried.
Maybe they will remember how you yelled sometimes. Maybe they will remember you were impatient. But more importantly, they will remember you acknowledged that they were scared when that happened and that you apologized afterwards. They may remember your tears of frustration, but more importantly they will remember how you whispered in their ear each night the things that made you love them on that day.
Dear mama (or papa) who feels so much, it can be a blessing and a curse to feel as much as you do. Be as kind and compassionate to yourself as you are to your children. Of all the things you are trying to teach them, of utmost importance is showing them how you forgive yourself when you make a mistake.
Your children love you.
You are always doing the best you can in every moment.
Take that in.
Believe it.
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21 Responses to "Compassionate Self Parenting."
As someone who lost my mom as a teenager I can attest to the fact that your kids will love you, even if you aren't perfect. I would give anything to have my mom back. Anything. I only remember her best qualities, her special moments with me. Such a true piece, Gina.
Thank you so much for the note, Christina. That is so comforting to hear. I'm so glad you have those fond memories.
Thanks for writing such an amazing article that very parent can use on those hard days we all experience! As the mom of an right month old, when he teeths or has a rough day, everyone says poor baby. But poor mommy too, those days tear me up inside. I hate when he cries and I can't soothe him, experiences pain or gets really frustrated in his development, and believe me I have bad days on a lot of these days too! Almost no one says poor mommy, you are doing everything you can, and our little one won't blame you down the road for not being able to stop his cries every time.
I am going to bookmark this article for those days in the future…
Beautiful piece, Gina! We all need to be reminded to cut ourselves some slack.
I just absolutely love this. It's so brilliant yet simple. It could equally apply to teachers, spouses, caregivers, humanity. I think it's important for kids to have imperfect parents (and boy did my kids hit the jackpot). Hopefully the lessons they learn from my mistakes and apologies will serve them well. And, like you said, I remember all of those little moments from my own childhood. Can't wait for your next piece.
I totally agree with you, Susanna. Imperfection is a good thing for children to experience as long as attempts at repair are made sincerely. I"m so glad to know you remember those little happy moments from your own childhood. Thanks for your note!
That is such a kind, thoughtful letter to parents – most of whom can really use those words of encouragement and compassion. I feel better knowing that my kids will remember the bigger picture and not the small amount of times I lost my patience.
A beautiful, heartfelt piece, Gina. I so agree, we need to stop beating ourselves up. We're doing the best we can.
This is so potent and so beautiful! We beat ourselves up all the time as parents and it's so hard to move past it. I'm definitely going to share this piece!
Absolutely beautiful. I love this message of compassion. Thank you, Gina, for your kind words to me and mommas everywhere. xo
Thank you so much for your note, Leslie. I really appreciate it.
They will remember what stands out the most, and bad moments are just that: moments.
something it is good to hear even many years later when the nest is empty
Thank you so much for this post, I really needed this.
This is one of my favorite posts, Gina. The letter is a great reminder of the need for self-love, -compassion, and -forgiveness. And I hope after reading this (probably many times), that I get to a point where I always believe it, internalize it, and practice it. I can't even begin to imagine the positive trickle down effects it will have on all my relationships, as well as the important message it is sending to my son about not being self-critical. Thanks for your wise words.
Thank you so much, Sarah. Even though I wrote this post I, too, need to read it over and over. It can be hard to break old habits. But, as you say, the positive trickle down effects of reframing our thoughts are unlimited! Thank you for your note!
This is very nice to read, particularly during a time of massive upheaval (both positive and negative) in our family.
Beautiful Gina! I had a sad moment just yesterday when I recalled all the beautiful times we've had as a young family. Our first house where she learned to swim. We'd watch the baby birds hatch in nest on our porches. And of course the years of nursing!!! What made me said was that at 2.5, she may not remember those tender moments and countless hours at my safe breast. I've been lucky enough to hear the Dalai Lama speak on compassion, even on the compassion of mothers milk. One person asked, what is the one thing you can advise us as compassionate parents? He laughed his Kermit the frog laugh and said…"I don't know! I'm a monk with no kids!" lol
LOL. That's so funny about the Dalai Lama, Brooke. As for the rest of our note, I have similar feelings about moments with my children where I experience that sadness when I realize they will forget particular moments. It is helpful for me to remember that it is these collective moments that do add up for them to happiness or a sense of being loved. On a more practical note, I have noticed that when we spend time together looking at photos and talking about particular days/happenings that my children have much better recall.
Thank you so much for your note!
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