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I voted for the day after Thanksgiving when it's actually the weekend after. We put the tree up then because my children are gone for the weekend. When they get home it is ready for them to decorate.

We used to have a big fresh

We used to have a big fresh tree delivered but now I am happy to have a smaller artificial tree and I try to get it up about 2 weeks before Christmas -- or about when my ex has his up so that our son sees both houses lit up around the same time.

We used to have two trees --

We used to have two trees -- an artificial that went up the day after Thanksgiving and then our *official* Christmas tree -- about 2 weeks before. The artificial didn't make it... and while I still shoot for about 2 weeks before Christmas, the reality is whenever I can get to it around that time! When you leave your comment, share -- real or fake? I'm curious if those waiting 'til closer to Christmas also are dealing with live tree.

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Celebrate Christmas or Yule? When do you put up your tree?

Before or on Thanksgiving

0% (0 votes)

Day after Thanksgiving

25% (1 vote)

Two weeks before Christmas

25% (1 vote)

Christmas Eve

0% (0 votes)

Whenever we get around to it

50% (2 votes)

Total votes: 4

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U.S. preterm births hit new low - still work to do!

The March of Dimes just released the 2012 Premature Birth Report Card. The U.S. has hit a new 10 year low for preterm births -- a significant improvement now registering at 11.7%! Still, overall, the U.S. scores a "C" as we continue to have a high rate of preterm births comparatively. This is a clear indication of work to be done! Learn more of the resources available here at Pregnancy.org to help you and your baby with a healthy start!

Thank you, Missy. Today, on

Thank you, Missy. Today, on Infant and Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day, we have a special opportunity to recall our babies and reach out to other who are experiencing or have recently had a loss. I appreciate your post and your compassionate outreach over the years. My story: Before my child's death -- at 14 weeks -- I never knew how great a loss a miscarriage was. Now, I mourned for a child that I would never hold, that I would never touch. I missed the heartbeat that I would never hear again and the movement that I would never feel. I had such emptiness inside my heart. I felt guilty that I wasn't able to provide a safe place for this baby to grow. Would my baby know how much we would have loved him? Would he know what a welcome his brother and sisters had planned? My world had become gray. When would the pain lessen? You can read the rest of the article about my pregnancy loss here.

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Making time to grieve.

Pregnancy and infant loss is never easy. The passing often takes with it shattered hearts and dreams of a future far different than the reality. Having to go through this process while still being called on to serve others -- whether that role is bearing work responsibilities, as "mom" for other children, coping with deteriorating health of parents or in-laws, or simply juggling your relationship with your partner -- 'overwhelming' doesn't even come close.

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This is positively my FAVORITE time of year! Hooray for October. :)

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Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Creepy Witch's Fingers

Looking for something a little different this year for Halloween -- not too spooky and not too sweet but offering a bit of an "eww" factor? Try cheesy, creepy witch's fingers.

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Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Introduction

Hi! I love food, I love being healthy, and I don't like wasting time in the kitchen. To be honest, I don't even like to cook. That combination isn't always compatible. Solution? Get someone else to cook or make it so simply that it becomes painless!

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I really enjoyed reading your blog. You have some great recipes with some pretty healthy ingredients. I am totally in to eating as healthy as possible and your blog is a great way to get the word out on how easy making healthy food can be. We don't need to swing through the nearest drive-through, we just need to use our imaginations a bit.

Well I am very new to this site, i am from India and found your site very useful and especially this article. I want to know you from you guys which is the best vegetarian food that you will suggest during pregnancy. My doctor suggested to eat lot of green vegetables so I am following their diet.

Your recipes look delicious. Here's another simple one I threw together last night but just estimating on the quantity because I don't measure. Cut 1 1/2 baby back ribs into individual sections Heat a skillet with ~2 tbsp garlic pepper & 2 tbsp mushroom seasoning over high heat Once it's hot (the granules of mushroom seasoning start to melt) add the ribs When it starts to caramelize after couple minutes, turn the ribs so other side caramelizes too. add enough water to halfway cover the ribs. once water boils skim off the foam then turn heat to low. Cover & simmer at least 1/2 hr. I left it on ~1 hr & the bones slipped out easily so I could cut into bite size pieces for the kids. I forgot to say I added ~ 1 tsp honey after skimming off the foam. Stir to mix/coat then lower heat. optional but adds a touch of sweetness. serve over rice with a side of veggies & you have an easy painless meal. everyone loved it :)

What is true is that during pregnancy a woman has to provide good nutrition for two individuals. The growing baby gets all its nourishment from its mother through the umbilical cord, so diet is very important. If the mother is lacking in any vitamins and nutrients her baby might lack them too. Every time a pregnant woman intake not important food like for example if she smokes, drink alcohol, of course this will have effect to the brain system or if not, to other organs of the baby inside. Better take good food because once your baby is abnormal upon delivery, is not enough to give her/him medication.

Here is my mom's all times favorite. As a matter of fact, he thinks it's a panacea for everything, and absolutely essential for a pregnant woman and a fetus - black caviar. There is a price tag attached, but absolutely no cooking effort, and you need very little of it. In a small amount you get enormous amount of nutrients. (Make sure you get a real thing, not an artificial imitation). You can put it on a cracker, or make a little sandwich - rye bread cover with a thin layer of buter and then a thin layer of caviar. Enjoy! -Sarah Johns

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Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet

Here's a simple, fast chicken casserole. Shortcuts include using already grated cheese and already made salsa instead of needing to chop up a bunch of veggies and grate cheese. Lazy, I know, but sometimes laziness is necessary.

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Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Spinach and Lentil Curry

This is actually an Indian recipe that has been sort of modified to make it more user-friendly for all. Is today a soup day? Hungry for curry? It is ready in under an hour!

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Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Healthy Chimichangas

Love enchiladas but hate the tons of calories, gallons of grease and feeling guilty when you break down and eat them. Try this recipe. It's not difficult and during the baking time you'll be able to make veggies or a salad to accompany.

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Great Recipes for Pregnant Gals: Mini Almost Pizzas

Pizza, well almost pizza, ready in 15 minutes. And an easy, non-intimidating, child, husband, non-kitchen type can whip them up with barely a second thought! No time to cook? This recipe will be faster than driving to and waiting in the take out line!

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