Happy Mother's Day!
~from Diane Ellen


Dear Moms-to-be and Moms,

For the woman patiently yet anxiously awaiting to embark on this journey called motherhood, 

For the woman already getting to experience all the thrills, joys, tears, worries, and excitement that being a mother has to offer, 

For the woman who acts the role of a mother for someone else's child, who desperately needs your love and guidance, 

....wishing you all...the very best day, the best of everything today and everyday.  This is YOUR day!  Thank the Heavens for Mothers!  Happy Mother's Day!  

~ Diane Ellen


-- Author Unknown

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby... that somebody doesn't know that once you're a mother, "normal" is history.

Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct... that somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.

Somebody said being a mother is boring... that somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit.

Somebody said if you're a "good" mother, your child will "turn out good"... that somebody thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee.

Somebody said "good" mothers never raise their voices... that somebody never came out the back door just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor's kitchen window.

Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother... that somebody never helped a fourth grader with his math.

Somebody said you can't love the fifth child as much as you love the first... that somebody doesn't have five children.

Somebody said a mother can find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in the books... that somebody never had a child stuff beans up his nose or in his ears.

Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery... that somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten... or on a plane headed for military "boot camp."

Somebody said a mother can do her job with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back... that somebody never organized seven giggling Brownies to sell cookies.

Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married... that somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings.

Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home... that somebody never had grandchildren.

Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her... that somebody isn't a mother.

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CLASSES

childbirth class
* ONE-DAY CHILDBIRTH CLASS!  ONLY $99*!!!
From 8am-5pm.  Class covers remainder of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, swaddling, crib safety and car seat safety!  Also great class for scheduled cesarean section births or as a reminder for 2nd time parents.  To register email NurseDianeEllen@aol.com or call 561.302.1919
NEXT CLASS DATES:  May 24, June 28, July 18, August 2 & 22. (*cost for 1 pregnant woman and up to 1 non-pregnant guest.)

*PRIVATE CHILDBIRTH CLASS available in your home.  Call or email for more details:  561.302.1919 or NurseDianeEllen@aol.com

* PRIVATE INFANT CPR CLASS available in your home.  Call or email for more details:  561.302.1919 or NurseDianeEllen@aol.com

*PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS / Lactation Consultant Anne-Marie Sawicki, RN.  Prenatal breastfeeding class.  Pump rentals.  In home visits.  Call or email for more details:  561.302.1998 or SawickiA@bellsouth.net
Contact Me
Diane Ellen, RN
PO Box 272575
Boca Raton, Florida
33427
561-302-1919
NurseDianeEllen@aol.com

 
Advice & Suggestions
From 
MOMS & DADS
to 
MOMS & DADS


From New Mom 
Lauren P. about Labor:
  • "Take a tour of the hospital, take some sort of class (I suggest Diane's PCT One-Day Childbirth Class). Have some sort of idea of what their wishes may be for the day of labor."
  • "Be open and accepting to the idea of flexibility."
  • "Make sure that you have a good support system and a variety tactics to try out when the time comes because some will work, and some will not (ex: birthing ball and "peaceful" classical music).

 

From anonymous Father-to-be about What to Pack:

  • "Hands down the best thing to bring is a multi plug adaptor for all the electronics!  A must!!!"
     
For SALE/ For FREE/ For HIRE:

  • FOR HIRE:

 

 

 

  • FOR SALE:           For information on items below, call Anne-Marie at 561.302.1998

 

Bombay Antique Gold Iron King Size Bed frame $350
Love the frame does not fit in new room

Pottery Barn Kids 3 Shelf Book Rack $100
38.5" wide x 5.5" deep x 44.5" high

Pottery Barn Kids White Carolina Swivel ChairR $100
25" wide x 25" deep x 35.5" high
Expertly crafted of solid kiln-dried rubber wood.
Equipped with smooth-rolling casters that rotate 360 degrees.
Detailed with classic vertical planks along the seat back.
Seat height is not adjustable.

 

 


 

 

  • FOR SALE:   New booklet containing vital pregnancy and birth information.  86 Nurse's tips on childbirth preparation at www.GetReady4Baby.com  Available as hard copy or as ebook on website.  For more information contact Judy Cohen, RN via email at JCohen5199@aol.com  

 

 

  • FOR HIRE:  Overnight newborn/infant care.  Available 3-4 nights per week.  ~8pm-8am.  $100/night.  Contact Kelly Marie F. at 561.212.3043 or KFitz01@hotmail.com

  • FOR SALE:  Need last minute Mother's Day GIFT??? Ran out of time?  Large inventory of specially unique and customizable gifts!  www.SweetLoveLockets.OrigamiOwl.com  Call Miss Wendy at 561.715.1361

 

 

  • FOR SALE:  Have you tried that crazy wrap thing?  Tighten, tone, and firm and see results in as little as 45 minutes!  Order on www.OhMyItWorks.info or contact Brian at 561.633.9602