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Adrienne at NursePractitionerSchools.org contacted me to let me know about a comprehensive parenting resources list she’s compiled. CHECK OUT HER “TOP 100 LIST” HERE. I like the breadth and quality of the sites she’s selected and check in on many of the sites she’s included on a regular basis (and aww, shucks, thanks for including BabyShrink, Adrienne!)

Also, thanks to those of you who have been checking in on our progress on BABY # 4. I’m 34 weeks along, and although a distinct waddle has made it’s way into my walk, so far so good — with the baby, at least! I, on the other hand, wonder where my lungs went, as I can’t seem to BREATHE in the summer heat, and the various aches and pains of pregnancy are making it near-impossible to sleep. Oh well, at least it’s temporary…once the baby is born, I’ll be able to get some sleep….HAH! However, I am truly grateful and amazed at the miracle of conception and development, and I cannot wait to meet this newest member of our family. There’s nothing better than this!!!

Aloha,

Dr. Heather
The BabyShrink

Moms have too much pressure. (Sorry, Dads: you have too much pressure too. But I think society puts more of the burden on moms.) It aggravates me when the media (and even our neighbors and family) depict motherhood as some kind of utopia, and when we can’t live up to that ideal, something must be wrong (with us).

That’s why I like to recommend writers who tell it like it is. I just came across this Oprah article and wanted to share it with you. Enjoy! And stay tuned: I have my own news to share with you in the next few days…!)

Click here for the Oprah article.

Aloha,

Dr. Heather
The BabyShrink

There are still more people to thank on this one-year anniversary of BabyShrink.

My extremely talented, yet ever-humble friend Glenn Sakamoto has been a mainstay of support since before BabyShrink was even “born”. I remember the day almost 18 months ago when I asked him for feedback about the project; I called him with a simple question about the design of my logo, and I wasn’t even at all sure that BabyShrink was a viable idea. But I got much, much more than I ever hoped for; he spent two hours encouraging, praising, and guiding my ideas, and I hung up the phone with the confidence to GO FOR IT.

Since then, Glenn’s been there. Not only did he create my AWESOME logo, but he’s simply ALWAYS provided me with support and encouragement when I need it.

Glenn’s portfolio and skills are impressive, and I know he did my logo as a favor for an old friend. I hope one day I can repay his generosity and support. Mahalo and aloha, Glenn!!!

Check out his talent here at GlennSakamoto.com.

Aloha,

Dr. Heather
The BabyShrink