Uk Quintuplets Are First Set in 5 Years

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A Russian mom has become the first woman to deliver quintuplets in the UK in over five years. Can you imagine? The US has had 4 sets of sextuplets and 4 sets of quints already this year, with 2 sets just arriving in the last 2 weeks.

The 29-year-old music teacher gave birth to the five girls in the early hours of Saturday at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital, 14 weeks early.

They ranged in weight from 1lb 13oz to 2lb 2oz after being delivered by Caesarean section by a team of 18 doctors and nurses.

The last set were born in Belfast at the end of 2002 and have now just started school.

The mother’s relatives contacted Oxford doctor Lawrence Impey, who specialises in caring for mother’s with high risk pregnancies.

He said: “I’m very pleased to be able to help this delightful family and that they asked us to look after them.

“Mother is recovering well and the babies are doing well.”

The hospital said the babies will be cared for in this country until they are strong and well enough to return to Russia with their parents.

All the medical costs have been met by a group of Russian philanthropists.

It’s nice to hear that a third party is picking up the tab. The estimated cost of looking after a preemie in the NICU is $1000/day. So that would be $5,000/day for this family. It could add up fast…

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Christina Promotes ‘Rock The Vote’

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Expectant mom Christina Aguilera attends the Rock the Vote event at Kitson in LA last night.

She told press, “It’s important for me to come out and support such a cause that has encouraged so many young people to get out there and register to vote.”

“We all have different issues that are important to us; different things that contribute to our daily lives that we should all get out there and encourage to have an opinion on. There’s power in numbers so it’s important to get the word out as much as possible.”

PHOTOCREDIT:M.SULLIVAN/WIREIMAGE.COM
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Introducing Giggly Gear

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I recently came across a great site called giggly gear that sells baby boxers, diaper covers and vibrant photo totes.

The mom duo became fast friends after they shared the same dilemma: they couldn’t find diaper covers to go under khaki or denim jumpers. Together, they created the colourful patterned diaper covers and the rest is history…

Their bright, bold fabrics will accent any casual outfit perfectly. All items are pre-washed to minimize shrinkage and tagless for no-fuss comfort. Parents can select a t-shirt with a diaper cover or boxer for a complete outfit. You can also add a little fun to existing outfits with individual diaper covers or boxers.

They are also packaged nicely to be a great grab and go gift.

My favorite product is the Photo Tote Bag. It is made with a durable canvas exterior, has a striped lining and leather detailing. The outside of the tote displays three of your favorite photos inside a pocket. The bottom is reinforced with metal feet protect the tote when you’re on the go.

*Giggly gear is offering all Growing Your Baby Readers a 20% discount on all purchases up until December 31st, 2007 All you need to do is input the word ‘growing‘ in the coupon code box at checkout and your discount will be applied.*

Please visit the site at gigglygear.com

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8 Limbed Little Girl Surprises Doctors With Remarkable Recovery

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The Daily Mail has some of the first photos of Lakshmi, the little girl that underwent surgery last week to remove 4 extra limbs.

Lakshmi Tatma was born with four legs and four arms – but has had them removed in a gruelling operation.

She was today removed from intensive care following a procedure which removed her headless ‘parasitic twin’ a week ago, and was reunited with her parents.

Without the operation to remove her twin, who was fused at the pelvis, the toddler – hailed as the reincarnation of the Hindu goddess Vishnu – was unlikely to live beyond her early teens, medics said.

Doctors at the Sparsh Hospital in Bangalore, where Laskhmi underwent the 27-hour operation, admitted they were amazed at her quick recovery.

“She is alert, eating solid food and on nothing stronger than paracetemol,” said Dr Sharan Patil, who led the operation.

“She has well and truly passed the danger stage and is on course to make a full recovery. There may be further operations down the line, to correct her club feet, but so far so good. She is making remarkable progress.”

Doctors are still not done with this remarkable little girl. She has a plaster cast on both legs at the moment to hold her feet in a steady position and to keep her wounds together.

“Her wounds are both raw and extensive, so that is something we are paying great attention to at the moment. Her recovery from the operation overall has been excellent.” said Dr Sharan Patil

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Maclaren Lacoste Stroller

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Preppy Baby Alert!

Maclaren has created a Lacoste version of their popular compact stroller and it is now available for purchase!

Marrying the stamina and flair of a tennis star with the hip looks of today? Sport divas, the Lacoste-Maclaren Collection, serves fresh style off the court and walks fashion into the daily life of parents.

I had the opportunity to see this stroller back in September at ABC and loved it.

The green alligators accent the natural fabric perfectly.

This special edition stroller also incorporates many of Maclaren’s best features, such as:

• lightweight (14lbs)
• 1 hand fold
• Four position seat
• spacious storage basket
• adjustable leg rest

*as a bonus – this stroller comes with a Lacoste polo shirt and matching hat*

Only 1,000 of these strollers are being sold for approximately $400

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Ryan Phillipe With Kids At Airport

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Ryan Phillippe waits at baggage claim with his two kids Ava, 8 and Deacon, 4.

The trio were seen at LAX after spending some time in Philadelphia.

The cuddly dad recently spoke about how fatherhood has changed his life:

“Since I’ve had kids, I feel my work has become better, because my life is fuller and more complicated, and I’ve experienced so many highs and lows.”

PHOTOCREDIT:BM/DEAN via EONLINE.COM

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W.A.T.C.H. Releases Their ’10 Worst Toys List’

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I think that everyone will agree that this has been the year of the unsafe toy.

As parents head to the stores to purchase gifts for their kids for Christmas, here are 10 more toys that you might want to take off of your list. These unsafe toys have been listed by W.A.T.C.H. for various reasons ranging from lead hazard recalls to choking or internal injuries.

It has become apparent that licenced toys cannot be trusted. There have been a shocking number of licenced products recalled this year and 3 in this list.

1. Diego is on this list due to lead hazard recall.
2. The Spiderman 3 Goblin Sword because the plastic spring-action blade swiftly extends at the push of a button to a length of “over 3 feet long”.
3. The fun looking Dora lamp contains a scary warning message:
   

   “THIS IS AN ELECTRIC LAMP – NOT A TOY! TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE, BURNS, PERSONAL INJURY AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, IT SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED WITH OR PLACED WHERE SMALL CHILDREN CAN REACH IT,” where children are further instructed to “unplug the product when leaving the house, when retiring for the night, or if left unattended”.

4. The Sticky Stones are magnetic balls that could cause SEVERE internal issues if more than one is swallowed.
5. Jack Sparrow’s ‘Spinning Dagger’ has the potential for serious eye and other impact injuries.
6. Lil Giddy Up Horse presents a serious choking hazard in the form of a small, wooden bead as well as long, fiber-like hair that is not adequately rooted and is easily removable.’
7. B Loonies Party Pack contains chemicals such as “poly vinyl acetate”, “ethyl acetate”, and “plastic fortifiers”. Flammable chemicals and related chemical fumes should not be part of a child’s toy, much less one intended to be used in or near a child’s mouth and eyes.
8. My Little Baby Born’s pacifier is detachable, creating the possibility for your infant to choke.
9. The Rubber Band Shooter goes without saying…who comes up with this stuff?

Parents need to be more informed now. It seems that more research is needed before your pick out a toy for your child. Please visit toysafety.org for full size pictures and a full description of each issue.

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New Mom Nancy Grace Hospitalized Due To Pregnancy Complications

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UPDATE:  David Lynch, Nancy’s husband, told PEOPLE that she was doing “doing pretty doggone good,” adding that her medication “has had a dramatic impact” on her condition.

“She is breathing effortlessly now,” Linch said. “The swelling around her legs and feet have pretty much gone away.” He adds that Nancy will likely stay on medication “for a couple of months to make sure everything is okay and prevent any other clots.”

ORIGINAL POST: 

It is being reported that new mom Nancy Grace has been hospitalized a week after giving birth to twins.

“This past Sunday, Nancy started experiencing discomfort and was having trouble breathing on her way to church,” Headline News spokeswoman Janie Iamunno told People.com. “She was brought to the emergency room in Atlanta. Her doctors found two blood clots in her lungs, which occurred as a result of the pregnancy.”

Grace is expected to stay in the hospital for the rest of the week.

“She thanks everyone for their continued prayers and support,” Iamunno said.

Nancy, 48, developed pulmonary edema during her pregnancy and gave birth to Lucy Elizabeth and John David Nov. 4 — two months ahead of her January due date.

Yesterday CNN updated their site with a message from Nancy with no mention of any health issues.

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