Arizona woman gives birth to sextuplets

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It’s a big day in Phoenix.

A mom has successfully delivered all six of the babies that were growing inside of her.

Jenny Masche gave birth by Caesarean section at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in central Phoenix to three boys and three girls, officials said. The babies were born prematurely after 30 weeks and four days, and all but one weighed less than three pounds.

New father Bryan Masche said in an interview with The Associated Press last week that the couple was terrified when they learned in December they were going to have six babies.

“We’re blessed and excited,” he said. “I keep coming back to the Bible verse that says, ‘God will never leave or forsake us.'”

The couple had tried for years to conceive naturally before turning to artificial insemination, he said. The babies are the first known set of surviving sextuplets in Arizona.

Dr. John Elliott, one of three doctors who helped deliver the babies, said in a statement that the delivery went as well as could be expected.

The Masche family blog was updated last Tuesday by the Gramma to be stating:

Dr. Leonard assured us that all six babies are doing great at this time, with the smallest weighing around 2lb 12 oz and the largest one about 3lb 4oz. Each day they remain in the womb will decrease the days in the NICU.

It is amazing that Jenny was able to carry all 6 babies past 30 weeks. Pregnant moms carrying triplets have trouble getting to that point.

Jenny and Brian have been married for 3 years now, trying to have children for about 2 ½ years without any luck. Jenny was pregnant twice but unfortunately had two miscarriages. That’s when Bryan and Jenny decided to do the artificial insemination procedure. The Masches DID NOT IMPLANT SIX EMBRYOS. People have asked “Why would you have six kids implanted?” That’s when it has to be explained that a totally different procedure was used. The doctor simply gave Jenny the drugs to increase fertility, and then they took Bryan’s contribution, and turkey baster…and voila… God decided to make six babies.

An ultrasound at 17 weeks revealed that the couple was having 4 boys and 2 girls. It was off just a bit, she delivered 3 boys and 3 girls. All of the babies were in their own sacks with their own placentas. It was a miracle that none of these babies are identical….no twins, triplets etc. Dr. Elliot, Jenny’s OB, stated that this was a better situation because the risk of twin to twin transfusion was not there.

A few local business and churches have assisted the family in diaper drives for the babies. They have a list of places where they are registered on their website if you would like to assist them. Six babies will be no easy feat, let’s hope they have a big house!!

I will update again when more information becomes available.

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A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival

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Yesterday, in Brentwood, the hottest celebrities in town came together for a fun-filled afternoon with some of L.A.’s greatest restaurants, corporate leaders, and families for a unique celebration of hope.

Disney, along with The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation hosted the event to benefit children with AIDS. The money raised at this carnival enables them to continue the foundations lifesaving work.

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation works with researchers in the field of pediatric AIDS, creating programs that provide a full continuum of care in developing countries, or collaborating to accelerate clinical discoveries, our programs offer hope for all children and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Their mission is prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

Many celebrities turned out to support the cause and help raise some money.

New Mommy Brooke Burke

Mom to be Bridget Moynahan

Bridget Moynahan and Molly Sims

Chris Kataan entertaining a young guest

Jeff Probst reading to the kids

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Stars Support Kids for Kids 2007 – The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Carnival

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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Opening At Disneyland California

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Many celebrities and their babies attended the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Opening in Anaheim California yesterday.

The ride opens to the public today and it will surely be another big hit for Disney.

Submarines will once again be submerged in the sparkling waters of the Tomorrowland Lagoon where you become an undersea explorer, discovering colorful reefs, ancient ruins, and an erupting volcano! Plus, you’ll come face-to-fin with Dory, Marlin, Bruce the Shark and other characters from the hit movie. It’s a “must sea” attraction!

Brooke Shields, and daughters Grier, and Rowan

Leah Rimini, daughter Sophia and husband Angelo

Denise Richardson and Sam Sheen

Mariska Hargitay and son August

Melissa Joan Hart and son Mason Wilkerson

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Is Your Toddler Overweight?

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Research by the Institute of Child Health at University College, London nearly a quarter of all children are overweight or obese by the age of three.

Nearly a fifth of toddlers – 18 per cent – are heavier than they should be and 5 per cent are clinically obese.

The figures, based on the height and weight of 14,000 three-year- olds, comes as politicians and education authorities try to tackle youngsters’ poor diets and lack of exercise.

The research, which is based on data from The Millennium Cohort Study – which is tracking children born in the UK between 2000 and 2002 – also found that those from poorer areas were more likely to be over eight or obese than those from better off backgrounds.

Among ethnic groups, Indian toddlers were the fittest, with only 9 per cent being overweight or obese.

Black Caribbean children were the least fit, with a third being overweight, compared to 23 per cent of white children.

Carol Dezateux, Professor of Paediatric Epidemiology at the Institute of Child Health, said: “The concerns were already there, but this confirms that messages to parents of very young children about diet and exercise need to be re-enforced.

“The message is that weight problems don’t just start at school age – it starts earlier.”

I wonder if the fact that most beverages are loaded with corn syrup and than fast food is a staple for most families has anything to do with these stats?

SOURCE

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A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival

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Yesterday, in Brentwood, the hottest celebrities in town came together for a fun-filled afternoon with some of L.A.’s greatest restaurants, corporate leaders, and families for a unique celebration of hope.

Disney, along with The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation hosted the event to benefit children with AIDS. The money raised at this carnival enables them to continue the foundations lifesaving work.

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation works with researchers in the field of pediatric AIDS, creating programs that provide a full continuum of care in developing countries, or collaborating to accelerate clinical discoveries, our programs offer hope for all children and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Their mission is prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

Many celebrities turned out to support the cause and help raise some money.

New Mommy Brooke Burke

Mom to be Bridget Moynahan

Bridget Moynahan and Molly Sims

Chris Kataan entertaining a young guest

Jeff Probst reading to the kids

Related Articles:

Stars Support Kids for Kids 2007 – The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Carnival

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