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Hello Again......

Sorry again it's been awhile since I have written. Now that the garden is planted and Spring is here there is more to do around here. Being the only female in the house leaves me to do all those chores, although since it's only my husband and I it's not really all that much to do for right now.

The garden is growing well so far, we've had some rain so that is always good.

I am feeling well for the most part, just tired often. I am taking a nap every afternoon which I would usually use for sewing time. But I have found that if I sit there with my quilting or cross stitching my eyed get heavy and I am fast alseep. I guess resting my body during these first few months is good for the baby that is growing in me. It's so funny having a living thing growing in you. I seem to always be concious of it now that I know it is there. Always thinking of US instead of just ME now.

I have had a bit or sickness off and on but nothing terrible horrible. My Mama always used a lot of Natural/Herbal remedies with us and on herself. I was wondering if there is something herbal that I can/should be taking during these months that is good for my body and the baby as well. I know there are some things that the older women used to drink (teas) when I was back home but I'm not sure what they are. Does anyone know of something that you can share with me? 

I've tried to find some information on this on the computer but I'm not really good at much else then doing this blog and checking the e-mail the Adam set up for me.  Anyway, if anyone has any information to share or can tell me how to find some that would be wonderful.

I'm off to make supper now, Adam will be home soon. It's noodles and meat sauce for dinner tonight.

I'll try to write more often.

Lydia

good to hear from you

11:41, Thursday, May 17, 2007 .. Posted by deedee06

I'm glad to hear you're doing well. How exciting to be expecting your first child. Hopefully the fatigue will pass soon as well as the sickness. The only natural remedy I can think of would be to drink ginger tea for nausea. What's growing in your garden. Here in the north, my garden is just beginning to sprout.
Blessings from the Big Sky Country.........Denise (prairiemom)

Praise the Lord!

09:05, Friday, May 18, 2007 .. Posted by hostlerhome

Congratulations Lydia and Adam!! Children are a blessing from Our Father!!!

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06:03, Sunday, May 27, 2007 .. Posted by Mickey

Sorry I don't know anything about herbal teas so I did a search and found this:

...teas made from ginger, lime blossom, peppermint, roasted barley, rose hips, and thyme are probably safe to drink occasionally in small amounts while you're pregnant or nursing.
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregnancynutrition/3537.html

Raspberry leaf tea is commonly used as the foundation of almost all pregnancy teas and is completely safe. It's thought to help promote effective uterine contractions at delivery. Another safe nutritive tea is Aveena or oat straw tea, which is beneficial for the nervous system if you're anxious or depressed. Nettle tea is also safe in pregnancy and it contains a lot of nutritive minerals.
http://www.babycenter.com/plus/safe/quest.jhtml?iisQuestId=1137231

This site has LOTS of information on teas during pregnancy, with specific breakdowns of each type!
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/herbaltea.html

Hope all is well with you!