Video: Do Doctors Care if You Shave? Heather Hopson January 26, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, What goes through a gynecologist's mind during an examination? Do doctors care if you shave in advance of a check up? I always wondered if my gynecologist paid attention to the details down...
When Moms Need Therapy Heather Hopson January 25, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, Shortly after having a baby, I made an appointment. No, it wasn't for the pediatrician or the obstetrician. I scheduled an appointment with a therapist. My hormones were raging; my feelings...
Video: Birth Control Options Heather Hopson January 11, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, After I gave birth, I thought about a lot of things--birth control options weren't one of them. I asked myself, what will I name my daughter? Who does she look like? Will my milk come in?...
My Mother Was a Hoarder Heather Hopson January 7, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, Growing up, we would tease my grandmother about being a pack rat. She never wanted to throw anything away. That's one reason why her house had an attic! Some of my favorite childhood memories...
What I’ll Do New In the New Year Heather Hopson January 3, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, Every year, I make resolutions but break them before January even ends. This year, I'm not making any! Instead, I will address issues as they arise. If I need to lose weight, I'll take an...
Eliminate Your Child’s Eczema Naturally Dr. Renee Matthews July 20, 2015 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom, Raising a Toddler, Toddler Dear Diary, Summertime means swimming, playing and soaking up sunshine for many families. But the chlorine, sweat and sun could also mean an eczema outbreak for your little one. Eczema, a medical...