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PLEASE USE THIS MAILING ADDRESS to contact me:Personal Childbirth Trainer, Inc. Diane Ellen, RN
P.O. Box 272575
Boca Raton, Florida 33427
561.302.1919
Email Diane Ellen: Diane@
PersonalChildbirthTrainer.com
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With the "Combination-for-2 Class Special"...sign up 2 people for all 3 PCT Workshops: One-Day Childbirth, Car Seat Safety, and group Infant CPR and save $50! See below for details of each.
Total discounted fee must be paid in full at the first class attended. No portion is refundable. Any unused portion may be transferred to another party or rescheduled.
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PCT One-Day Childbirth Workshop
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2008
December 13, 14
2009
January 10, 11, 25
February 7, 8, 21
March 14, 15, 29
April 18, 19, 26
Hours 8am-5pm.
Cost: $135 CASH for mom-to-be and (1)guest.
Everything you need to know in 1 class! Great review for 2nd timers or for planned cesarean section parents. Includes Baby Basics & Introduction to Car Seat Safety. Call Diane for details & to register 561.302.1919
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Infant CPR
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2008
December 6, 16
2009
January 6, 18
February 17, 28
March 10, 28
April 7, 25
Tues @6:30-8:30pm
Sat/Sun TBA
Cost: $40 per person
Limited Availability! Class is limited to 4 couples or 8 people. Includes CPR booklet. Call Diane for details & to register 561.302.1919
No fees paid to the American Heart Association.
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Car Safety for Children Mini-Workshop
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2008
December 20
2009
January 24
February n/a
March 21
April n/a
Hours 9AM-12:30PM
Cost: $30 per person
Let's get to know your seat! Bring it to class with you!
Call Diane for details & to register 561.302.1919 |
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December 2008 |
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the DECEMBER 2008
e-newsletter!
First I'd like to wish you all a VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND PEACEFUL HOLIDAY SEASON! Sometimes holiday time is filled with fun, family, kind acts of giving, and laughter. Sometimes holiday time seems stressful: finances, family, traveling, worrying about gifts, and end of year stresses. I hope for some of you this will be a reminder to relax and take breaks. Practice your labor breathing---at a red light, take a deep breath in and blow it out! Take some time to be kind to yourself! Go to the gym. Stop for a cup of coffee with a friend. Get that massage. Don't forget to put yourself on the top of your holiday list!
Your responses to last month's requests for "what you were thankful for" were touching. Most of you said you were thankful for your good health, good family, and your children. One of you bragged that your newborn was already sleeping 4-5 hours at night! And, of course, some of you said you were thankful for meeting me! Ah...you guys are so corney...but that's why I love you! :-)
I received a suggestion and want to share it with you. When doing your holiday cards this year, take one card and send it to the address below. This is from the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org):
Holiday Mail for Heroes is a partnership between the American Red Cross
and Pitney Bowes to deliver one million holiday cards to American
service members, veterans and their families in the United States and
around the world. Please send cards to this address, following the
guidelines listed below:
***** Holiday Mail for Heroes *****
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Please follow these simple guidelines when sending your card to
ensure it will quickly reach service members, veterans and their
families:
*All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
*If
sending more than one card, please mail all cards together in one large
shipping envelope. Cards sent in this manner do not need individual
envelopes or postage.
*Please ensure that all cards are signed.
*Please use generic salutations such as "Dear Service Member."
*Please do not include personal information, like email or home addresses.
*Please do not send letters.
*Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, glitter, confetti, gift cards or calling cards. Any items inserted into cards will be removed during the reviewing process.
*All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums. What a great idea! Let's bring the holiday spirit to others! HAPPY HOLIDAYS to All !!!
I look forward to talking to you "next year"!!! ~Diane
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Car Safety & ICE!
Hey MOMS & DADS DRIVING WITH THEIR NEW BABY OR CHILDREN IN THE CAR...HAVE YOU "ICE'D"???
I.C.E.---In Case of Emergency! Most of us have heard of this life saver but just haven't gotten around to doing it. We think it is a good idea...but can't take a minute out to do it??? Come on everyone...let's get ICE!
I know what some of you are thinking, "ICE??? Does she know where we live"??? Well my fellow Floridians, I'm not talking about the slippery cold stuff our friends up North experience...not that kind of ICE! This ICE is a simple code that can be used by anybody/anywhere who has a cell phone (which is probably a lot of us)! This code tells people who to call if you need help. If you are unable to tell people who to call...ICE will tell them!
It's FREE! It's EASY! If you have a cell phone, you can go to your "Contacts" area and enter the letters ICE before the name of a friend or relative and their telephone number.
For Example: ICE JOHN SMITH 555-5555
All emergency personnel know how to check your cell phone to find this number quickly. In case you are unable to talk to the emergency personnel, your ICE friend can give them information about your health history, any medication you may be taking, allergies, or come to the scene of an accident to help out with the newborn baby or older children! (This last sentence should have gotten you!!! By now, you should be running to go get your phone! OK... pregnant ladies or recovering cesarean sections may walk)
With ICE saved as your emergency contact, first responders and medical personnel have 24/7 access to your
critical health information and can alert your loved ones in seconds.
Come on everyone! It will just take a minute! Pick one or two people and make them your ICE. Don't forget to tell these people that they are your ICE. Tell them if you have any medical history or take any routine medication that perhaps they were unaware of. Ask them if they want you to be their "ICE" too!
*Do it for your own well-being.
**Do it for your newborn baby or older children.
***Do it for me...Nurse Diane!
****Just DO IT!!!
And for all of you who grew up in the '80s...
to quote singer Vanilla Ice..."ICE BABY ICE"!
Think he was really talking out this kinda ICE? Maybe he was ahead of his time!!
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Must haves ! ? !
I have come across an item I want to share with you!
 
INTERLOCKING FOAM MATS!
What a great concept for children of all ages! I have seen these at some of my clients' homes and recently was asked by one of the readers where to get them? So...with some help from a client and while browsing the web...here's the scoop!
Many of these foam mats have been designed, tested and manufactured for children of all ages. Some have been rated "ok" for newborns; others for 3 years of age and up. So from tummy time, through crawling, to young children, these are great cushion areas for playing!
Some come in shapes of puzzles, alphabet, numbers, USA map, and World map. Search "interlocking foam mats" on the internet. The two sites pictured above are www.Kaboodle.com (left) and www.skiphop.com (right). Similar mats have also been spotted at BabysRUs. What a great holiday gift for someone with children or from Santa Claus! :-) |
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Congratulations new Moms, Dads, Siblings, & Families!
11/10--Marta & Ray
welcome their
daughter
Elizabeth Alexandria
...8lbs.0oz!
11/16--Carol &
Michael welcome
their son Robert
Matthew...8lbs.0oz!
11/22--Silvia & Luis
welcome their son
Agustin Antonio...7lbs.10oz!
(Lily Sophia from 10.29.08 pictured above) |
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 Happy Birthday!
to my
December Babies
12/06 Dylan L.~ 1
12/07 Alexandra Z.
~ 3
12/09 Mia P. ~ 5
12/10 Lucas Jeffrey ~ 5
12/11 Twin Sisters
"Maggie" & "Lillie" ~ 1
12/12 Ryan Alexander ~ 5
12/16 Julian Landon ~ 2
12/19 Nathan Glenn ~ 3
12/20 Ellah Penelope ~ 3
12/24 Chloe Skye ~ 5
12/27 Jaden Lee ~ 4
12/27 Sienna ~ 2
12/31 Dylan Roy ~ 1 |
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What's new? Do you know of any...? Have you seen...? FYI !
New person, place , gadget or hint...Need something? Do you have anything you want to share with others? Just email me and let me know! I will try to help! Diane@PersonalChildbirthTrainer.com
Does anyone know of a GOOD SWIM CLASS or MUSIC CLASS or something fun for a boy to do in Hollywood/Broward County area?? One of our readers is moving to Hollywood, Florida and is looking for the above for her son! If you know of anything... please email Sophia at sophia1079@aol.com Thanks!
more Get to Know Our Sponsors:
MaternaCare Breast Balm! An all-natural, plant-based balm designed by an obstetrician for mothers to help soothe, protect and moisturize nipples while breastfeeding. I have personally given samples of this balm to my clients and childbirth class students. Many have told me that compared to other products...they love it! The number one thing they keep telling me is that it isn't sticky and gooey like another brand. Try it! Contact Anne-Marie at 561.302.1998 or www.mymaternacare.com
Registered Nurses for Newborns! These are Registered Nurses each with over thirty years of nursing experience. Betsy, Denise, and Cindy all help nurture and care for your baby while providing guidance and education for you. Whether you need Part-time, Full-time, Nights or Days...they can help you! Feeling overwhelmed??? Consider this professional baby nurse service. I have personally known them all for over 15 years and endorse each one! Contact Betsy@ 561.213.6279 or Nantkt115@aol.com
Nutritious Family.com! Have
you ever decided to go healthy? Maybe you have said to
yourself...."Starting right now I am only eating healthy"! Then you go
to the grocery store and have no idea what to buy or how to cook it.
As your Healthy Life and Nutrition Coach Staci Smith will walk you through the
grocery store and teach you how to read labels and what to look for. She
will clean out your pantry and refrigerator with you and get rid of
the junk...and so much more! Go visit www.NutritiousFamily.com or www.DinnerThymeWithStaci.com or contact Staci @954.856.5033
Milk Shop Mama! The
Milk Shop Mama Nursing Scarf is designed by a mother for other mothers
who want to nurse their children in style and comfort. The
semi sheer patterned fabric provides the mother the ability to view her
child up close while feeding, yet onlookers from a distance will not be
able to see the nursing child. WHAT A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR SOMEONE YOU KNOW THAT IS EITHER BREAST FEEDING OR PLANNING ON BREAST FEEDING! Contact Lara at 561.306.5813 or visit www.milkshopmama.com
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FOR SALE---Jeans/Crib Set/Glider:
*True Religion Maternity Jean size 29 (retails for $245) for $100!
*Serena & Lily "Harrison" Crib Set (bumper, sheet, and skirt retails for $518) for $150!
*"Harrison" custom Bellini Glider/Ottoman cover & wipe box (retails for $528) for $100!
Call Laura @561.999.9017
FOR SALE---Light wood cradle with mattress ($45), Black Maya Wrap used once and washed once comes with dvd ($45). Call Joy @954.464.9121 or email info@classydogcollars.com
Will you share your Babysitter???---Babysitter wanted every other Saturday night or something like that! Boca area. (This is a great family personally known my me!~Diane) Please help! Email Alyson at alynrick@bellsouth.net
Help Wanted! Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter---Looking for part-time nanny/babysitter for baby girl starting in late January/early February. Days & time are flexible. Any 2 days a week from Monday-Thursday with hours of 7:30am-4:30/5:00pm. If interested please email minton612@mac.com
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About... "Diane's List!"
Baby Items for Sale ~ Available Help
(Not responsible for errors in typing description or prices)
BUYERS ---PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ABOVE LISTED ITEM or PERSON---CONTACT THE SELLER/REFERENCE PERSON DIRECTLY! ~Thank you
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About Us
Since 1989, Diane has been a Registered Nurse specializing in assisting women through childbirth. In 2003, she began her own company. As a Personal Childbirth Trainer, she has enjoyed guiding couples through the birth process 196 times! In addition, she has helped 4 other nurses start their own businesses teaching the PCT Childbirth Workshop in Washington, D.C. and Florida!
When she isn't working (when is this???) she can usually be found spinning at a gym or sipping green iced-tea at Starbucks!
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Do you know an OB Nurse or Childbirth Educator who wants to start their own business? Doctor, Midwife or Hospital that wants to offer their patients a great childbirth class???
Diane now offers other childbirth educators/maternity nurses the opportunity to own their own business of teaching the PCT Childbirth Workshop! Have a friend, family member, know another OB nurse/childbirth educator in another county/state? Have them visit www.PCTchildbirthWorkshop for information about owning their own business! Know a doctor, midwife or hospital that wants to offer their patients a comprehensive great childbirth class? Have them visit the PCT Childbirth Workshop website!
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MAKES GREAT HOLIDAY
GIFTS!
Gift Certificates Available!
Give a gift of... Knowledge!
Support!
Reassurance!
* PCT Childbirth
Workshop
* Labor Support
* Car Safety for
Children
Mini-Workshop
* Infant CPR
* CPR Teddy!
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Tired of shopping malls, big baby stores, & giving the same old baby gifts?
Give something unique, amusing, educational, useful, and possibly life-saving!
The WORKSHOPS make the perfect gift for...
BABY SHOWER! BIRTHDAY!
For the FAMILY, FRIEND, CO-WORKER, NEIGHBOR, GRANDPARENT, BABYSITTER, & NANNY!
Know someone with not much family support here in Florida? Someone nervous, anxious about childbirth/hospitals? How about the gift of...
LABOR SUPPORT!
Call 561.302.1919 to arrange details. We accept cash, check, Visa/MC. Certificates will be gift wrapped and mailed to recipient. May be transferred but not refundable. |
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