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please use this address:Personal Childbirth Trainer, Inc.
Diane Ellen, RN
P.O. Box 272575
Boca Raton, Florida 33427
Call: 561.302.1919
Email: Diane@PersonalChildbirthTrainer.com or
NurseDianeEllen@aol.com
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*MAY SPECIALS*
PRIVATE CHILDBIRTH CLASS
in your home now $99/hr for a 4-hour minimum!
Lots of CPR last month!
Great! Let's continue!
PRIVATE INFANT CPR CLASS
in your home now $50 per person with a 4 person minimum!
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~ Come LEARN while LAUGHING!
~ An "educational but fun class"!
~ Learn all you need to know in
just one class! Just one day!
~ "She has so many props"!
2009
May 16, 17, 31
June 6*, 13, 14
July 11, 12, 26
August 8, 9, 29
September 12, 13, 27
October 17, 18, 25
November 14, 15, 29
December 12, 13
Hours: 8am-5pm.
Cost: $135 CASH for mom-to-be and (1)non-pregnant guest.
Everything you need to know in 1 class! Great review for 2nd timers or for planned cesarean section parents. Topics include Baby Basics & Introduction to Car Seat Safety. To help you take notes during the day, class fee includes one FREE 98-page PCT Childbirth Workshop workbook as well as a "Diane Ellen" pen! Class includes misc. beverages (coffee/tea/cocoa/juice) and "unhealthy" snacks (doughnut holes, pretzels, animal crackers, cheesey crackers).
Location: One weekend a month class is at Boca Raton Community Hospital in the 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). Class with* see below with Baby Love information.
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 your desired food for lunch.
For details and to register you must call Diane @561.302.1919
Register early! Recommended to take class around 28-32 weeks of pregnancy. It's never too early to register!
*Class at BabyLove! Only $99! FREE Infant CPR class with purchase of childbirth class at BabyLove! Times and class content is slightly different. Call Diane for details.
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It's every parent's worst nightmare! Would you know what to do??? Great for moms, dads, older siblings, nanny, grandparents, housekeepers, babysitter!
2009
May 2*, 5*,12, 30
June 6*, 9*, 28
July 7, 25
August 4, 16
September 8, 19
October 24
November 10, 22
December 8, 19
Hours: Tues @6:30-8:30pm
Sat/Sun time TBA
Cost: $75 per couple or $40 per person. Includes CPR booklet.
Location: 1000 NW Court #103, Boca Raton, FL 33486
~ No snacks served.
Limited Availability! Class is limited to 4 couples or 8 people. For details and to register you must call Diane @561.302.1919 Recommended to take before the new baby is born or after the baby is born. Class information pertains to children: Newborn-1year of age.
*Class at BabyLove! Only $25 per person or FREE with paid Childbirth Class only at Baby Love!
No fees paid to the American Heart Association.
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Car Seat Safety for Children mini-Workshop
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Bring your car seat to class with you! We'll take it out of the box, get to know the seat/base/latch system. Learn the difference between the infant, convertible, combination, and booster car seats!
2009
May 30
June 28
July 25
August 16
September 19
October n/a
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! For details and to register you must call Diane @561.302.1919
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Hospital Tours of Maternity Units
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I recommend taking a tour of each hospital where your doctor
or midwife has privileges to deliver your baby. Call each hospital and ask if they offer a tour of the maternity unit, when it is offered and do you need to reserve a spot. During the tour, take note of such factors as security and what kind, any free breastfeeding assistance if needed (Lactation Consultants), private rooms or possible shared rooms, friendly staff and overall appearance of unit. Which place did you like best? Take a tour of all places then you decide! Then go register!
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Toppel Family Place
561-95-Learn or 561-955-3276
Offered each Wednesday night at 6pm or each Saturday morning at 10am. No reservations required. Come to Maternity Lobby. Call for more information.
West Boca Medical Center Birthcare Pavilion
1-877-22-Tenet or 1-877-228-3638
Offered Monday night at 5:30pm and Friday/Saturday mornings at 10am. Must call to reserve a place.
Bethesda Memorial Hospital Pre-registration is required for tour. Must call the Bethesda Baby Line at 561-369-2229 to reserve a place.
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"From Pregnancy to Labor and Delivery
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May 2009
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Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the MAY 2009
Diane Ellen Newsletter!
Happy Mother's Day to all Moms and Moms-to-Be!
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th! Did you ever wonder how this day of honoring you began???
Very early on, the Egyptians held an annual festival to honor the Goddess Isis who was commonly regarded as the Mother of the pharaohs. The Romans celebrated Phrygian Goddess Cybele or Magna Mater (Great Mother). Cybele, stems from the Greek Goddess Rhea, who was the Mother of most of the major deities including Zeus. Other societies worshipped similar deities including Gaia the Earth Goddess and Meter oreie the Mountain Mother. Early Christians initially used the holiday to worship the church they were baptized in known as their "Mother Church". In the 1600's England broadened the celebration to include real Mothers, earning the name Mother's Day.
When the first English settlers came to America, they discontinued the tradition of Mothering Day, speculation has it for many reasons. Skipping much history, by 1909 forty-six states were holding Mother's Day services as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. In 1914 Woodrow Wilson signed it into national observance declaring the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
Many families devote Mother's Day to activities in honor of Mom: going out to dinner, flowers, cards, chocolate candies. US restaurants claim it is the busiest day of the year. Long distance telephone calls peak on this day. Retailers report it as the second highest gift giving day of the year behind Christmas.
So...whether you are already a Mom or about to become a Mom or have a Mom...I wish you all a
Very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
~Diane
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Congratulations new Moms, Dads, Siblings, & Families!
04/13--Cris & Marcin
welcome their
daughter
Julia Maria...
7lbs. 0oz!
04/13--Angela & Jason
welcome their son
Alexander Daniel
...6lbs. 14oz!
04/15--Lisa & Kevin
welcome their daughter Jacquelyn Taylor
...7lbs. 12oz!
04/18--Christie & Michael welcome their son
Carson Lee...7lbs. 10oz! (pictured above)
04/28--Kristin & Jon welcome their daughter
Abigail Christine...7lbs. 3oz!
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Happy Birthday to my May Babies!
 5/05 Triplets: Joseph,
Jake, and
Jonathan! ~ 4
5/10 James Peter ~ 5
5/10 Hunter C.~ 3
5/14 Neal Harrison
Grey ~ 4
5/15 Madison
Elizabeth ~ 5
5/20 Maggie Montana
~ 2 (pictured
in photo to right)
5/21 Jack M.~ 5
5/23 Ella Grace ~ 2
5/25 Alexander S. ~ 6
5/25 Gianna D.~ 3
5/25 Grace Elizabeth ~ 2
5/26 Noah Sean ~ 4
5/28 Alexander T. ~ 6
5/29 Theo ~ 6
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 A Mother's Lesson Learned~
A mother shares her experience with a plastic toy and her intuition!
Hi Diane!
Wanted to pass along a lesson I learned with our newest baby...
While putting down Baby Nathanael in his crib, I kept having the thought that his baby mobile could fall on him, so I put him down just past the mobile, and continually inspected the mobile, etc. Then, one day it happened...the plastic arch just broke in two pieces, for no apparent reason. Thankfully, Nathanael was not under it at the time. I had to conclude that the plastic was just too old for use with our fourth baby.
I started sorting through other objects that we had, and threw out several older items. I also tossed out some not-so-old plastic items that had been stored in a very hot attic.
Please remind your clients to look for and pay attention to expiration dates on things made of plastic (like car seats), and consider the age and storage of their plastic items before they use them...and listen to those "nagging thoughts" about their baby's safety. I'm very glad I did!
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New! MAN 2 MAN thoughts
Helpful Hints from One Dad-to-Be or New Dad to Another
So many of you guys say "Tell your dads to do this or not to do this. Tell them to bring this or don't say this!" while in labor!!!
So...for those gentlemen who wish to share their wisdom or for those who wish to learn from other men's experiences... here we go! (PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH YOUR Man 2 Man thoughts"!) THANK YOU to the Dads who have already sent me and are willing to share their thoughts and experiences with my readers!
- Don't worry about how much it will cost! I lost a lot of hair and sleep stressing out about this one. I didn't have to, even with NO maternity coverage! Just make sure you have health insurance for your wife and make sure it is good insurance. Make sure your wife's doctor knows this from the beginning. The hospital and others will work with you on the cost as well as payment plans. We had a nice nursery setup from day one but take it from me...you don't need to splurge on a nursery at first. We used a travel crib for the first four to five months; we set up the little crib in our bedroom and it worked out great. This also made feedings at night much easier. Get your family to forgo the expensive gifts for cash! You will need a lot of bottles and other stuff so try friends and families for freebies! You are bringing a child into the world, your child, so do whatever you have to do to get the job done: beg, borrow, and negotiate!
---Dave (Emma's Dad)
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FYI! What's new?
Do you know of any...? Have you seen...?
New Sponsor:
Paul Charette Architecture! Need more room for the New Baby but can't afford to move? Why not add on?! Build an addition or renovate your current home. But where do you start? Start with the architect! Paul Charette Architecture, Inc. has focused on luxury residential additions and renovations for over 10 years. Before you start thinking about the costs of construction, you need plans to get a true price. Once they draw your preliminary drawings , Paul Charette Architecture, Inc. provides you with a list of great builders in which to speak to about your project. A successful building project starts with the team leader...the architect! Please visit them at www.CharetteArchitecture.com or call 561.241.5455 for more information!
New Classes:
For Dads-to-Be..."Just for Dads" Class! Come and learn what to expect for the remainder of the pregnancy, during labor or birth, and postpartum concerns and your role as a New Father. 10am-12noon $50 fee.
For New Parents..."New Beginnings" Class! Come and learn how to connect with your new babies while easing fears and anxieties about the changes taking place during this exciting new transition period. 1pm-3pm $50 fee.
Classes meet at the Student Den located at 19635-36 North State Road 7 (441) in Boca Raton, Florida 33498 (Located in the Boca Greens Plaza) Pre-registration is required. To register call Paige Telan at (954)263-3997
or email Paige at PTelan1@aol.com
New Group:
South Florida chapter of National Group for "Older" Moms (35+)! Perhaps becoming a "later" mom didn't come easily and you would like to share your experiences or meet other parents in your age group. Join Motherhood Later... Than Sooner! For more information visit www.MotherhoodLater.com
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Photo Contest Winner
May 2009 ~
Where is your DIANE ELLEN PEN?
This month's winner is the son of former PCT Childbirth Workshop students! Happy Birthday to Collin Garrett St. Onge who appears to already love his Diane Ellen pen! Collin was born on April 5th at 1:02am and was 6lbs. 7oz. and 19" long! Congratulations to parents...Andrea and Cory!
Enter your pen's picture to have the chance to win a free "shout out" to you or your business next month! Archive January '09 Newsletter for more details!  |
FOR HIRE: BABY NURSE/NANNY---With over 15 years experience caring for children of all ages, specializing in multiples! Live in or out, extremely reliable. Looking to work in Palm Beach/Broward counties. If
interested please call her @954.934.2562. Was highly recommended from Debbi (friend of former PCT client). Call Debbi for reference 561.368.8174.
FOR SALE---Kolcraft Cuddle 'N Care Rocking Bassinet! Brand new-only used once! Already assembled. Canopy, rocking base, detachable mobile vibrates and plays songs/nature sounds. Requires 4AA batteries. Pictures available upon request. $70/obo. Email Jennifer or Donald at donaldcrooksjr@gmail.com
FOR SALE---Fisher Price Items! Bounce and Spin Zebra(ages 12-36 months) like new. Retails for $50/ sell for $25. Laugh and Learn Kitchen(ages 6-36 months) like new. Retails for $70/ sell for $35. Call Michelle in Boynton at 561.654.9686.
Many Still Available!!! FOR SALE---LOTS OF CLOTHES AND ITEMS!
All clothing and items are like new condition.
Located in Boynton Beach. Former client of Diane Ellen. Cash only
please. Email contact information to Rhonda at luvintori@comcast.net
-Baby Bjorn (City Black) Carrier/ orig $80 now $40
-First Years Close & Secure co-sleeper for use in
adult bed/ orig$45 now$20
-Eddie Bauer Soothing Bouncenette (Baxter Bear)
Chair/ orig $45 now $20
-Boppy Pillow (Honey Bee)/ orig $60 now $25
-Reversible Paisley Lavendar Boppy Cover/ orig
$25 now $10
-Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Head Support/ orig $30
now $10
-Evenflo Jump & Go Exersaucer Doorway Jumper/
orig $20 now $10 never used
-Chicco Key Fit 30 Infant Carseat Base/ orig $75
now $30. Coordinates w/Chicco Cortina Travel
System
-Various pregnancy books $5-10
-Maternity tanks size medium in red/white/& black
$5
-Maternity tees size medium $5
-Nursing bras, 38B-38C, nude/brown/&black $5
-Cotton maternity shirts, medium, many styles $5
-Black maternity skirt, size medium $5
-Long black weave dress skirt $10
-Long sleeve hooded maternity jog suits,
black/burgundy/grey, & single brown pant $10/set
-Maternity support hose, large $2
-Dress pants, maternity size 4-6 $10
-Maternity capri pants denim, brown, black small
to medium $5
-Two piece black dress $5
-One piece black maternity dress $10
-Maternity shorts, medium, beige/white/&black $5
-Two piece halter style bathing suit used once,
pink & burgundy $10
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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!
SELLERS---PLEASE CONTACT ME!
IF YOUR ITEM DOES NOT SELL
and
YOU WISH TO KEEP IT POSTED.
OTHERWISE...NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS.
IF I DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU I WILL ASSUME YOU SOLD IT AND REMOVE LISTING FROM NEXT MONTH'S NEWSLETTER!
~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 210 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, baking, or visiting a 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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