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To contact me by MAIL please use this address: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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* JANUARY SPECIALS *
PRIVATE CHILDBIRTH CLASS
in your home now $99/hr for a 4-hour minimum!
PRIVATE INFANT CPR CLASS in your home now $75 per person with a 3 person minimum!
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| PCT One-Day Childbirth Workshop |
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2009
January 10, 11, 25
February 7, 8, 21
March 14, 15, 29
April 18, 19, 26
May 16, 17, 31
June 13, 14, 27
July 11, 12, 26
August 8, 9, 29
September 12, 13, 27
October 10, 11, 25
November 14, 15, 29
December 12, 13
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.
Location: One weekend a month class is at Boca Raton Community Hospital's auditorium in the education building opposite the maternity entrance (800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486). Single day class is at Women's Healthcare Associates ( 6853 SW 18th Street, Suite 301, Boca Raton, FL 33433).
Bring: Water to drink, healthy snacks, sweater/sweat shirt. Wear comfortable clothes so may try to sit on birthing balls. A 45-minute break is given for you to go out and get lunch. For details and to register you must call Diane @561.302.1919
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2009
January 6, 24
February 10, 22
March 10, 21
April 7, 25
May 12, 30
June 9, 28
July 7, 25
August 4, 16
September 8, 19
October 6, 18
November 10, 22
December 8, 19
Hours: Tues @6:30-8:30pm
Sat/Sun time TBA
Cost: $75 per couple or $40 per person.
Location: 1000 NW Court #103, Boca Raton, FL 33486
* No snacks served.
Limited Availability! Class is limited to 4 couples or 8 people. Includes CPR booklet. For details and to register you must call Diane @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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2009
January 24
February n/a
March 21
April n/a
May 30
June 28
July 25
August 16
September 19
October 18
November n/a
December 19
Hours: 9AM-12:30PM
Cost: $75 per couple or $40 per person.
Location: Boca Raton Community Hospital's auditorium in the education building opposite the maternity entrance. (800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, 33486)
Bring: Sweater/ sweat shirt, water, healthy snacks AND YOUR CAR SEAT! Let's get to know your seat! Bring it to class with you!
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January 2009
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Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the
JANUARY 2009
e-newsletter!
 I hope everyone had a good holiday season! I think New Year's is important. It is a time to reflect back on the previous year's experiences, challenges and lessons. It is a time to look forward to new possibilities and exciting opportunities for the coming year! Promises we make to ourselves, resolutions we hope to carry out. Anyone have any New Year's Resolutions they want to share??? Me??? I want to practice being more grateful, focus more on the positive "things" I do have, recycle more, exercise more, eat healthier, and worry less. Learn how to "go with the flow"...trust in God/Universe...and laugh more. Recently, I had an idea. It made me laugh. I actually laughed for awhile and still kinda laugh when I think about it now. So...I want to share that chuckle with you! I know that this past year has been a stressful one for many. Lately, some of us are so wrapped up in the economic conditions that we "forget" to laugh. Well...I want to help you bring laughter into 2009. So read the part below about my "Diane Ellen Pen". Let's see if we can't put a smile on one another's faces each month (if only for a moment). That's it! I wish all of you the absolute best year ever! I think 2009 is going to be a year of great changes and endless possibilities! Maybe we'll have to think about things differently or try new things, venture out of our comfort zones or "think outside the box"! But anything and everything is possible for us in 2009!
Happy New Year!~Diane
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2008 Statistics Are In!
Among MY labor support clients...here are 2008's numbers!
- The most common girl's name was AVA and the boy's name was MATTHEW! (last year was Grace/Maggie and Dylan!)
- 52% were boys and 48% were girls! (last year was 59% and 41%! We are catching up to you guys!!!! 2009---watch out!)
- 65% stored their cord stem cells for themselves/their family and 2% gave their stem cells away and donated them to a stranger!
- 13% of moms went without any pain medicine.
- 36% used the birthing ball
- The busiest month was tied-July & August!
- The most popular day of the week to be born on was Wednesday then Monday. The least likely days to have the baby were Sunday then Saturday (shocking! not really...hehe...) (Same days all around as last year!)
- The babies weighed between 4lbs.13oz- 9lbs.5oz with the average birth weight being 6lbs.10oz.
- Only (1) set of twins this year! and they were boys!
- For the 2nd year in a row...I helped "make a baby" on My Birthday! June 20th! What are the chances of that again this year??? he-he... :-)
...and that's some trivia from 2008! Let's see what 2009 brings!
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2008 Car Safety Statistics!
 Ah...you know me and my safety!!! I have some good news about it! With a little help from www.dot.gov/affairs/nhtsa:
- More Americans are buckling up than ever before. According to our U.S. Secretary of Transportation, 83% of vehicle occupants used seat belts during daylight hours (vs. 82% in 2007. Approximately 270 lives are saved for every 1% increase in belt use.)
- The number of people killed in traffic crashes is expected to reach a record low in 2008, with an almost 10% drop in the first 10 months of the year. This year has been one of our nation's safest periods in transportation history!
- Frontal air bags saved 2,788 passengers age 13 and older.
- Car Seats saved the lives of 382 children age 4 and under.
- Seat belts saved 15,147 lives.
- Seat belts COULD HAVE SAVED ANOTHER 5,024 lives had they been worn by all vehicle occupants involved in fatal crashes.
Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Let's try as hard as we can to:
- Not talk on the cell phone as we drive!
- Make sure our infants/toddlers/children are secured in the appropriate seats for their age, weight, and size!
- Keep everyone under 13 years of age in the back seat! (and anyone elderly or fragile!)
- MAKE 2009 A MISSILE-FREE YEAR! You know I am anti-MISSILE!!! (if you took my class you know what this means!...the mirrors, toys, tools, etc.)
- LET'S STOP BACKING OVER OUR CHILDREN! Remember, every week 50 children are backed over by cars---2 do not survive! PLEASE LOOK WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING. PAY ATTENTION! BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY.
DON'T BE A STATISTIC!...
PLEASE TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO
DRIVE SAFELY FOR YOU & YOUR PASSENGERS! YOUR BABY & CHILDREN THANK YOU!
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Congratulations new Moms, Dads, Siblings, & Families!
12/10--Vanessa &
Anthony welcome
their son Adrian
Anthony...6lbs.1oz!
12/29--Krista & Edward
welcome their son
Matthew John...7lbs.7oz!
(pictured above)
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 Happy Birthday!
to my
January Babies
1/11 Luke~ 3
1/04 Milan Hayat ~ 2
1/14 Hailey Anne ~ 1
1/16 Shelby ~ 5
1/16 Rachel Christine ~ 3
1/18 Aron Milan ~ 3
1/19 Alycia Shannon ~ 1
1/22 Carson Robert ~ 2
1/22 Cole Jacob ~ 3
1/30 Olivia Ruth ~ 1
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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
The Student Den! The Student Den is a comprehensive educational facility offering home schooling, tutoring, test preparation, and college guidance. Their home schooling program follows the guidelines for a private school in the state of Florida, county of Palm Beach. The Student Den services grades Kindergarten through college (ages 5-21). They are located in West Boca in the Boca Greens Plaza on State Road 7. Go visit www.thestudentden.com or call my friend Barton Charlip @561.488.6360 for further information:
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Where is your DIANE ELLEN PEN?
Purpose: to make you smile!
Okay...if you've come to any of my classes or been my client, you've probably received at least 1 Diane Ellen pen (possibly more! hehe)!!! Some of you email me to tell me the crazy places you've "spotted" my pen! I've heard a ship yard in Miami, a bagel store, and a local florist. You've even tried to get them "out there" as one friend who gave a Diane Ellen pen to a Big publisher in NYC! So...I thought...let's have some fun. Go find your/a Diane Ellen pen and grab your camera. Take a picture of where you found my pen "hanging out"! Each month, let's have a contest. I will give a FREE "SHOUT OUT" to you or your business if your photo was chosen as the BEST/CRAZIEST PLACE A DIANE ELLEN PEN WAS SPOTTED that month!!! Use your imagination....let's have fun....if you need a pen, you can always find me. Teaching one weekend at month at the BRCH Auditorium (check dates on side column) or mail me your name/address with $2 to cover postage and I will mail you a couple! Remember, this newsletter is read by over 630+ families in the local area each month! What a great way to get your business/restaurant/name out there!!! Go grab your pen!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!
May the BEST DIANE ELLEN PEN photo WIN!
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WANTED! NANNY IN PALM BEACH GARDENS AREA!---Does anyone know of a nanny/babysitter/helper in the PBG area??? One of our readers needs help! If you know of anyone, please email HeatherPBG@aol.com. (I personally know this mom. She and her husband couldn't be any nicer!!! But they need help! Please help her!) :-)
FOR HIRE: BABYSITTER---IN A CRISIS??? NEED TO FIND SOMEONE TO WATCH YOUR CHILD NOW??? Don't panic! In a pinch or crisis, if you need a reliable great mom to watch your child...call Brittany! She is very flexible and understands what it is like to be a parent and "have something come up" and not know who to call! (I personally know Brittany. She is a great mom, very sweet, reliable, trust worthy woman with one child of her own). Feel comfortable that your child is in great hands! Call Brittany @561-504-9825
FOR HIRE: BABYSITTER/FUTURE NURSING STUDENT---Kelly is another very sweet, responsible, young gal (whom I personally know). She is currently in college and will be entering the Nursing Program in the fall. She is currently looking to help babysit your child! Email her at kfitz01@hotmail.com or call her at 561.212.3043
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
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 198 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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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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