Remember when mom took care of the house and dad went off to work? If you were like me, that was the context in which growing up occurred. My mom was amazing. She baked fresh bread every week and for dinner we always had a homemade dessert. She kept her house clean and her children safe and held her marriage together with patience, persistence, tolerance and love. Dad was amazing too. Every day he would go to work long hours in his construction trade and was home to eat dinner with the family. On weekends he would take us fishing or hiking or we would build things in his workshop.
Q. I noticed during my pregnancy that I lost my balance a number of times. Since having my baby, I still don’t feel as stable. Why is this, and what can be done about it?
Q. I am looking for a natural product that is gentle and safe to use on my newborn, do you have any suggestions?
Espadrilles, with their solid wedge bottom and ankle wraps, it is definitely an easy to wear shoe that adds height to your look without sacrificing comfort. Aldo offers lots of colours and styles for you to pick from. If you are heading into fall, be sure to also check our fall fashion trends for maternity.
Trading New York City for Gastown, Alyssa Schottland-Bauman arrived in Vancouver fresh from Manhattan six years ago.
Q. Since being pregnant, I have found that I am far more susceptible to colds and flu that are going around. While I understand it’s from a lowered immune system, I would like to know if there is anything I can take safely for cold symptoms other than a humidifier and Vicks Vapour-Rub. I am very nervous about venturing into over-the-counter medications; however, I am losing a lot of sleep and am in some discomfort too.
Q. I try to drink water throughout the day but don’t really consume that much. Now that I’m pregnant, do I really need to force myself even when I’m not thirsty?
