I am a fan of The Generous Wife, a Christian website that sends out a daily e-mail to women with tips on ways to improve their marriage.
But today’s tip was one of those that I disagree with. Passionately. So much so, that I’m pulling out a blog post that I wrote 5 years ago this month, and with a few minor modifications, I’m reposting it. So without further ado…from the archives… Continue Reading…
One of my friends is past her due date…wondering when her baby will come…so I thought I’d revive this blog post I wrote about 2.5 years ago.
So often when I talk to women in the last weeks of pregnancy, what I hear is a recollection of all the “natural” methods they have tried to induce labor. And frankly, I find this disturbing.
I have to admit, the most after my due date that I’ve gone with any of my 5 pregnancies was 2 days…and I was in denial that I was in labor when it started because Continue Reading…
Circumstraint Board
Circumcision in the land of the free, home of the brave…its a touchy topic!
Here in America most men are circumcised–in contrast to the rest of the world where at least 80% of men are not circumcised. While groups opposed to circumcision say that circumcision rates have declined to the point that it is now 50/50 with babies born in America today, I certainly don’t see that in my area. I know very few parents other than my clients who leave their sons intact.
Recently I came across a rather unique argument in favor of circumcision. I asked an expectant couple why they were planning to circumcise, and they gave some of the usual answers: so he’ll look like dad, and for hygiene.
I chuckled and quickly answered Continue Reading…