Diane Ellen
Diane Ellen, RN

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Personal Childbirth Trainer, Inc.
Diane Ellen, RN
P.O. Box 272575
Boca Raton, Florida 33427

Call561.302.1919
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*JUNE 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!


PCT One-Day Childbirth Workshop
~ 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

June 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). 

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!
Infant CPR
It's every parent's worst nightmare!  Would you know what to do???  Great for moms, dads, older siblings, nanny, grandparents, housekeepers, babysitter! 

2009

June 6, 9*, 28
July 8*, 25
August 5*, 16
September 9*, 19
October 21
November 11, 22
December 9, 19

Hours:  Tues @6:30-8:30pm
Sat/Sun time TBA
Cost:  $40 per person or $75 per couple.  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.   Class content is for "Friends & Family"/ no CPR card is issued.  For details and to register you must call Diane @561.302.1919 Can take before the new baby is born or after the baby is born.  Class information pertains to Newborn-1year of age.

*
Class at BabyLove! Only $25 per person!
No fees paid to the American Heart Association.

Car Seat Safety for Children mini-Workshop
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

June 28
July 25
August 16
September 19
October n/a
November n/a
December 19

Hours:  9AM-12:30PM
Cost:  $40 per person or $75 per couple.
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


Hospital Tours of Maternity Units
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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Personal Childbirth Trainer
&
PCT Workshops

"From Pregnancy to Labor and Delivery
& Beyond..."
June 2009
Hello Everyone!

Diane Ellen
Welcome to the JUNE 2009
Diane Ellen Newsletter!
 
I am VERY EXCITED TO OFFER NEW SERVICES TO EXPECTING MOMS & DADS and NEW PARENTS!

Please read below about the
"NEW SERVICES OFFERED BY DIANE ELLEN" including
BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY
HOME VISITS!
 
Happy Father's Day to all Dads and Dads-to-Be!  Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st!  Did you ever wonder how this day of honoring you began???

The earliest history of Father's Day, some say, can be traced back to nearly 4,000 years ago as a young Babylonian boy carved his father a message out of clay wishing him good health and long life. 

The more modern version of Father's Day celebration originated in the United States around 1910.  Supported by several presidents, and after four decades, in 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. 

Now, people all over the world take Father's Day as an opportunity to thank fathers and pay tribute to them.  Homemade Father's Day cards and gifts make this day a treat for dads.  The most popular gift for dad??? But of course, the TIE!!!
Happy Father's Day Cake 2009
So...whether you are already a Dad or about to become a Dad or have a Dad...I wish you all a
Very HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!


~Diane

 Cesarean Birth                                                      
NEW SERVICES offered
by Diane Ellen!


BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY!
Let ME be the one who takes pictures of your Baby's birth! 

The birth of your Baby is one of the most memorable moments of your life.  I know which moments to capture, where to stand, how to work with hospital staff, and which angle to use to get the most amazing tasteful photos! 

Let Dad just enjoy watching the birth of his Baby.  Let ME be the photographer!  DON'T HAVE A GOOD CAMERA?  I DO!  I take the pictures with MY camera (does video as well).  You get to keep the one and only memory card!* 

Affordable!  Discreet!  Once-in-a lifetime memories!  Vaginal births or cesarean sections possible.  MAKES A GREAT BABY SHOWER GIFT!

Call me to arrange viewing of recent previous vaginal and cesarean birth photos!  Speak to recent clients for references about their experiences!  Go to www.DianeEllen.com and click on "Photography" to read more about my passion with birth photography!

*Introductory special $300 plus cost of memory card (approximately $20) that you get to keep!  Includes right before birth, during birth, and recovery period after birth while family is bonding with new Baby.
 


 
HOME VISITS!
Anxious about bringing your baby home???  If possible, do you want me to meet you at your home for those first couple of hours that you are home alone with the baby or sometime the next day??
 Baby Bath
Did you forget what the hospital staff taug
ht you about diaper/cord care or feeding or swaddling the Baby?  Want me to show you how to file the Baby's nails or show you how to bathe your Baby?

Take away some stress and anxiety!  DON'T
WORRY!  I'll come over for a couple of hours!  Need me to come back again a few days later???  Not a problem!  I am here to help your transition into parenthood go more smoothly!

*Introductory special $99 for 2-hour home visit!  (Must be in local Boca/Delray/Boynton area.  Additional charge will apply for those outside this area.)

CALL ME FOR MORE DETAIL ON EITHER OF THESE NEW EXCITING SERVICES!  561.302.1919
Congratulations new Moms, Dads, Siblings, & Families!
 
Big Brother Kisses New Sister
05/04--Jennifer & 
        Brian
        welcome their
        daughter
 
       MacKenzie
        Lila
...6lbs.9oz
             (pictured to right getting
             kisses from Big
             Brother Tyler!) 


05/12--Maribel & Harold welcome their daughter
        Isabella Lillie
...5lbs.3oz!

05/26--Lisa & Heath welcome their daughter
        Maya Anne
...7lbs.4oz!

05/27--Dawn & Rich welcome their son Luke
        Anthony
...6lbs.0oz!

05/31--Christina & Eric welcome their son Aiden 
        James
...7lbs.0oz!


Happy Birthday to my June Babies!

Miss Caroline Elise 6/01  Kate Winter~2
6/02  Tyler Carson~1
6/03  Grace K.~3
6/03  Lexi Rose ~6
6/04  Caroline Elise~1
        (pictured in 
        photo to right!)

6/06  Danielle Skye~4
6/07  Jillian Jamie ~4
6/09  Anabella 
        Jessenia ~1
6/13  Bryson Alexander
        ~4
6/18  Emily Morgan ~2
6/20  Ross Cameron ~2
6/20  Rayna Elise ~1
6/24  Bryce P. ~6
6/26  Asia Demi ~3
6/28  Taliah Elisa ~3
6/30  David M. ~6


Wow! What a Birthing Story! ~
                              From AOL News 05/10/09


RIGHT WHALES celebrated Mother's Day last month by breaking their birth record.  Right whales are among the most endangered whales in the world.  Presently there are fewer than 400 known.  But this spring, the hard working moms gave birth to a record 39 calves (vs. in the year 2000 when only 1 calf was born)!

Right Whale and CalfBut the delivery of a calf is no easy task for the 50-foot-long whales who come to the Florida and Georgia coasts for their birthing experiences:
  • The moms travel about 1,000 miles down from the East Coast to our warmer waters. 
  • When born, their babies weigh approximately 2,400 pounds
  • The moms can lose up to 30,000 pounds in the first year they are nursing! 
(Now those are some crazy statistics!!!  Imagine giving birth to a baby that weighed 2,400 lbs???  Are they allowed to get epidurals?  he-he...Forget being on NutriSystem... I want to breastfeed a Right Whale calf! he-he... Way to go Right Whale Moms! ~D.E.) 


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!

  • Embrace your Family & Friends!  "The baby will come when it wants to, and you won't be ready when it comes.  Your wife will need her mom, and you might want to take a step back.  Just go with the flow and be as accommodating as you can.  You might not get along with her mom, but you have to respect this moment and put the differences aside.  This is all about your wife bringing a child into the world in the way that is most comfortable for her.  Help your mother-in-law as much as you can and who knows...things may change.  They did for me.  The bigger, more obvious point, is that you need all the help you can get!"
          ---Dave (Emma's Dad)


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
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 Book:Licensed 2 Parent
The Official Parenting Handbook
by
Dawn Roth. 

A new approach to parenting to learn what to do before, during, and after the power struggles.  You can read it in just one hour!  Click on photo to purchase your copy or call 954.461.1802.



Photo Contest Winner
June 2009 ~
Where is your DIANE ELLEN PEN?

                                                         Diane Runs on Dunkin!
 












                                                                      
This month's winner shall remain anonymous!
Obviously, someone who had access to a Dunkin' Donut framed picture of me!  Look!  That's me!  Shown with a cup of coffee and holding my Diane Ellen pen...looks like I'm getting ready to work at my desk!  To the winner I say..."thank you" for all those times that you made me smile!


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!

   Diane Ellen Pen
 

New!  Recent Recalls!

How do you know if some product you bought or use has been recalled??? 

Be among the first to receive new recalls and safety information electronically. Enroll in this FREE service by signing up for direct notification of recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food & Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as from NHTSA about child restraints (car seats)!

Click on either the SAFE KIDS or www.Recalls.Gov images below to sign up!  It's FREE, FAST, and could SAVE THE LIFE OF SOMEONE YOU LOVE!
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  • Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards recalled due to suffocation hazard.  Sold at Target, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and internet retailers from January 2008 through May 2009 for about $150.  Consumers should immediately stop using the play yard's bassinet and contact Dorel Juvenile Group (manufacEddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yard Recalledturer).









  • 04/07/09 Pacifiers recalled by Healthtex
  • 04/07/09 Simplicity Play Yard
  • 04/30/09 7 models of Jardine wooden cribs

*For the complete recall list and more information about above recalls visit www.recalls.gov or
www.usa.safekids.org (click on "Product recalls" and then "Is My Crib Safe?" for information about crib recalls)
 
     Diane Ellen's List.com
FOR SALE---Princess Toddler Bed!  Bed is in good condition.  $50 with mattress or $35 without mattress.   Call Marcy at 561.699.0881


FOR SALE---Peg Prego Stroller!  PLIKOP3 green Peg Prego stroller.  1.5years old.  Good condition.  Make best offer.  Email Lynette at [email protected]


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About... "Diane's List!"
Baby Items For Sale ~ Available Help

Do you have a used crib, rocker, swing, etc. that is in GOOD/NEW condition and want to sell it or give it away for FREE???  Maybe you want to save money and purchase a used baby item that is in GOOD/NEW condition!  Some of you can make money $$$...some of you can save money $$$!  Let's be "green" together and try to recycle some hardly/never used items!  Do you have a nanny/baby nurse that you are no longer using and needs work?  Send me a very brief description of your nanny/baby nurse or the item you wish to sell(no photos) and price you are asking, your name and contact information.  I will list that information here.  Email me at [email protected] 
(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 214 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!

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!

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.
Baby Kimora

SAVE 15% OFF
ANY PLAY YARD OR SWING!

Baby Love June 2009

In stock only.  No layaway or special orders.  Cannot be combined with any other sale, offer, or coupon.  Expires 06-30-09.  One coupon per family per visit.  Additional exclusions may apply.  See store for details.

  Baby Love









 

 BABY
LOVE has moved!
 6931 N.W.88th Ave.
 Tamarac, FL 33321
 954.720.2300 or
 1-877-550-2229
 NW Corner of N.Pine 
 Island Road & W. McNab
 Road
 www.BabyLove.com

Father's Day Special  ~ Daddy will Love this Gift!

Fathers Day 2009 Lloyds Studio
The kids create the perfect gift for daddy!

Special value $200 (regular $250). 
Package includes mini-session and one 12x12 frame.  After the session, the kids decorate the mat and you choose the color of the frame:  black or white.  All other policies apply to this sitting.  Offer ends June 21, 2009 & may change without notice.


Lloyd's Photography Studio
Lloyd's Studio Photography
233 South Federal Highway
Suite #102
           
Boca Raton, Fl. 33432                                  
561.391.8399
www.LloydsStudio.com