Elaborating With Ellie

Thursday, March 11, 2010

NST was a piece of cake!

All went well with the non-stress test and it was great to hear my baby girl’s heartbeat. Now I need to get my act together!

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Non-Stress Test for Baby

This is a first for me. I’m having a non-stress test tomorrow. I didn’t have one with my first daughter, so I’m curious.

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Tuesday, March 02, 2010

One month to go!

Wow—time flies. I can’t believe we are about a month away from welcoming our new baby girl into this world. I can’t wait!

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Thursday, February 04, 2010

Yup—it’s true. The NBC 4 family is growing, growing and growing. Look around our station and you’ll see there are eight of us expecting babies in a short time period. Some have delivered and the rest of us are right around the corner.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Depression during Pregnancy

Depression can be a serious issue for expectant mothers. A new study shows it’s more common and serious than we expect.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Graco Stroller Recall

There’s a new recall on 1.5 million Graco strollers. The recall effects numerous models and I have a list here.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

What’s in a name?

We don’t have a name picked yet. Got one? Please share!

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Market Mommies

I LOVE success stories. Today on NBC 4 at 5, we introduce you to a mom who took her invention from a little idea to a big success. This is a guest post from Toni Bloomfield of a new website called “Market Mommies.“ It’s a great way to shop and support “mom owned” businesses, and for mompreneurs to reach new customers and find success!

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Organizing the Kitchen

Today on NBC 4 at 5, a professional organizer reveals her favorite ways to whip our kitchens into shape. Here are some of her tips that we can all use to get organized. They are quick, easy, and really work!

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Another Baby on Board

My husband and I are blessed to be welcoming another baby girl to our family. I am due in April and we couldn’t be happier!

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

New Crib Recall

The CPSC has issued a voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs. Here’s the scoop.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Baby Einstein DVD Refund

If you have any Baby Einstein DVDs at home, check out this refund offer. You can get $15.99 back for each DVD up to 4.

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Children’s and Infants’ TYLENOL® Recall

There is a recall on Children’s Tylenol, and this affects millions of parents. Here is the information for you. I’ll be checking our bottles tonight, too.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

H1N1 Flu Prevention in Child Care Centers

There’s new information on the H1N1 virus and prevention of the flu in child care centers.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

New Car Seat Law in Ohio

The safety seat law in Ohio has changed and I’m finding most parents haven’t even heard about it. It’s a big change for parents and for children. Here’s the scoop.

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