To all mothers, to those who have young children, or to those whose children have left the nest, or those who have no children but have a mother's heart, a warm welcome to this special mother's page.
On this page you will find a wealth of useful links, ranging from pregnancy through to disciplining, and soon I will add a section on courtship. As usual, I cannot guarantee the advice that is on other people's pages is correct, so please use discretion and seek further advice if necessary. (And don't forget to check what the Bible says on something first!)
So grap a cuppa, settle the children, and enjoy yourself.
Great
news! We are thrilled to announce the birth of baby Ethan Michael on the
7th April (two weeks early)weighing in at a respectable 8lbs 12oz. He was
born two weeks early with a midwife in attendance at the local
hospital.
Pregnancy
You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body, and knit them together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complete! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvellous. Psalm 139:13-17
Midwife Archives - Great wealth of information here. This is the place I visit to find out about any pregnancy or birth related problems.
The Gathering Place - Online Childbirth Classes - Not just about childbirth, there is also info on pregnancy tests.
Laurie's Humble Home on the Web - One of the best sites on unassisted childbirth.
Midwifery Today - Subscribe for a weekly e-newsletter covering a wide range of pregnancy topics. The archives are available at this site.
E-pregnancy.Com - Discussion boards, baby names (including a list of favourites for '00), pregnancy calendars, diaries, and birth stories.
Interactive Pregnancy Calendar- Parents Place.com
Natural Remedies during Pregnancy FAQ - Childbirth.org
Childbirth
Children are a gift from God; they are his reward. Psalm 127:3 The Living Bible
The Gathering Place - Online Childbirth Classes
Childbirth Stories, Info, etc - Find out what other mothers say about childbirth. Also their thoughts on having siblings present at the birth.
Thoughts On Childbirth - Laurie's Unassisted Childbirth Site
Breastfeeding
May the God of your fathers, the Amighty, bless you with blessings of heaven above and of the earth beneath - blessings of the breasts and of the womb... Genesis 49:25 The Living Bible
Lactivist - A warehouse of breastfeeding information
La Leche League - lots of articles, including how to breastfeed adoptive, disabled, multiples and premature babies.
Breastfeeding.com - big site. Even has video clips to show how babies should be correctly positioned for breastfeeding!
Breastfeeding Stories - over 70 nursing stories
Breastfeeding - It's So Easy! - good reasons for breastfeeding
Child Loss
Hannah's Prayer - Offers Christian based support to couples struggling with infertility, miscarriage or early childhood loss.
Disciplining
Discipline your son and he will give you happiness and peace of mind. Proverbs 29:17 The Living Bible
Train Up A Child - 9 part series
What If He Rebels? by Tamera Eaton
Training Children (and Parents!) by Tamera Eaton
Living in Harmony: Encouraging Sibling Friendships by Tamera Eaton
Cultivating Calmness by Tamera Eaton
Dealing with Our Darlings by Barbara Smith
Help! My Kid is Driving Me Nuts! by Barbara Smith
The Shocking Truth — I Pushed Jesus! by Barbara Smith
Preparing Your Garden for Winter by Barbara Smith
Mothers on the Web
MOMY'S - Mothers Of Many Young Siblings
Just Moms - Christian Online Mother's Group!
Love@Home - an e-zine for larger families
Quiver-Full! Digest Home Page - for large families
Diapering - Nappies
Diapering - Laurie's cloth diapering page
Diapering - Why you should use cloth
Children's Health
Articles of Encouragment
Above Rubies - Articles Watch out, you may be here for a long, long time! Above Rubies is a wonderful magazine that you can subscribe to for a donation. Well worth getting. I also love their Power of Motherhood book.
Growing as Parents by Tamera Eaton
Thoughts on Mothering by Tamera Eaton
Parenting Resources
Courting
Waiting for Dating - written by a young woman mainly for other young people. There's articles, scriptures, a great checklist of how a young person can tell when they're ready for courtship, and a discussion board.
Courtship, Betrothal, Marriage and Babies - Articles from the Patriarch Magazine.
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