BLOGS FOR MOMS - Your own space

BLOGS FOR MOMS - Your own space: Introduce yourself

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BLOGS FOR MOMS - Your own space: Introduce yourself

Single moms

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Make this ”space” a place for single mothers to meet online, leverage each other’s experience and build friendships and contacts. A place where single moms can express themselves and make their voices heard.Find other mothers that have been through similar experiences and are willing to share their expertise with you.

Recipes for Moms

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The big question of the day-What to cook ?What fun receipes I can cook with my kids? Share your secret receipes with other moms and make their lives a little easier.

Pregnancy

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Are you expecting?Have questions? Ask for advice from other expert moms.

New borns and Infants

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Have a newborn at home? Share tips and get advice here!!

Multiple births

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Over the past two decades, there’s been a phenomenal rise in the number of multiple births in the United States. Between 1980 and 1997, the number of twin births increased by 52% and the number of births involving three or more babies has quadrupled.What can you learn from other moms who have experienced the joy of multiple births.How can you prepare your own multiplebirths? Share your expertise here.

Health and fitness

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The most common health issue I suffered as a mother was sleeping i.e not sleeping!
A new survey shows nearly 70 percent of American women report sleep problems. Moms and pregnant women seem to have the most trouble, though insomnia was a common complaint among all women. The National Sleep Foundation’s “2007 Sleep in America Poll” included telephone interviews with 1,003 randomly selected women ranging in age from 18 to 64.
Among the results, 74 percent of stay-at-home moms, 72 percent of working moms and 68 percent of single working women reported that insomnia affected their sleep.According to the survey, moms are often kept up thinking about the next day’s “to-dos” (36 percent), stressing about the family’s finances (25 percent), or worrying about family issues (24 percent).
Let’s chat about health issues that are affecting moms today and what workouts work for losing baby fat!

Entrepreneurial Moms

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Are you a mom who invented a product, idea or service? Market yourself here and talk about your experience andshare your expertise with other moms.

Breastfeeding

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Nursing in Public. What do u moms think about it? Share your personal experience of nursing in public. Please leave your comment below.

Advice for moms

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Share your expertise and get advice here.

Adoption

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I found a very valueable information for adoption process on Amercianbaby.com and thought of sharing it to moms on Momsspace blogs. Please feel free to share your adoption stories here.
The 4 Steps of Adoption What you need to do before bringing home your new baby. When you adopt through an agency, there are several steps you have to complete. In addition to the basics described below, other steps may be necessary — it depends on your particular needs and those of the child and the birth parents.
1. Select an adoption agency. You’ll choose between a private agency and a public one. Each option has its benefits, so do lots of research before making your final decision. Make sure you find out about the agency’s fees and what the schedule is for paying them.
2. Complete the application and preplacement inquiry. When you contact an agency, you may be invited to attend an agency-sponsored orientation session. You and the other applicants will learn about the agency’s procedures and available children, and you’ll receive the application forms. The agency will review your completed application to determine whether to accept you as a client. If they accept you, you’ll probably have to pay a registration fee at this point.
Next comes the preplacement inquiry, also known as the “home study” or the “family assessment.” The home study (required by state law) evaluates you as a prospective adoptive family, and it evaluates the physical and emotional environment into which the child would be placed. It’s also a preparation for adoptive parenthood. You’ll have a series of interviews with a social worker, including at least one interview in your home. During this process, the social worker will help you consider all aspects of adoptive parenthood and identify the type of child you hope to adopt. Some agencies use a group approach to the educational part of the adoption preparation process, creating a built-in support group among adoptive families.
Many of the questions asked in the home study are personal and may seem intrusive if you’re not expecting them. These questions are necessary for the social worker’s evaluation of you as a prospective parent. Some of the questions are about your income, assets, health, family relationships, and the stability of your marriage (if married). Physical exams to ensure that you are healthy are usually required. Some states require that prospective adoptive parents undergo a fingerprint and background check to look for felony convictions for domestic violence or child abuse. A home study is usually completed in a few months, depending on the agency’s requirements and the number of other clients.
3. Be prepared to wait. Adopting a child always requires a waiting period. If you want to adopt a Caucasian infant, be prepared to wait at least a year from the time the home study is completed, and more frequently two to five years. It’s difficult to estimate the waiting period because birth parents usually select and interview the family they want for their child. Applicants wishing to adopt African-American infants may have a shorter wait — probably less than six months. If you want to adopt a child with special needs, you can review photolistings to learn more about waiting children who might be right for your family.
International adoptions may take a year or more, but the wait and the process will be somewhat more predictable. For any type of international adoption, even after a child is found you may have to wait weeks or months while final arrangements are made.
4. Complete the legal procedures. After a child is placed with you, you must fulfill the legal requirements for adoption. You might need to hire an attorney at this point, if you haven’t already.
Usually a child lives with the adoptive family for at least six months before the adoption is finalized legally, although this period varies according to state law. During this time before the adoption is finalized, the agency will provide supportive services. The social worker may visit several times to make sure the child is well cared for and to write up the required court reports. After this period, the agency will submit a written recommendation of approval of the adoption to the court, and you or your attorney can then file with the court to complete the adoption.
For international adoptions, finalization of the adoption depends on the type of visa the child has, and the laws in your state. The actual adoption procedure is just one of a series of legal processes required for international adoption. You must also fulfill the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service’s requirements and then proceed to naturalize your child as a citizen of the United States.
Source: National Adoption Information ClearinghouseCosts of Adoption There are many factors that influence the cost of adoption. The average cost of adopting a child in the United States varies according to the type of placement:
Public agency adoptions, where children are adopted from the foster care system, range from zero to $2,500.
Private agency adoption ranges from $4,000 to $30,000 or more.
Independent adoption ranges from $8,000 to $30,000 or more.
Adopting a child from another country through either a private agency or an independent adoption ranges from $7,000 to $25,000 or more.

Introduce yourself

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Hello. My name is Shetal Patel aka “momsspace mom”
I created this blog because I feel there is a need to build online community for moms.Spending time with your friends not only lifts your spirits but makes you a better mom. During my 5 years of motherhood, I have found comfort in sharing my ups and downs of parenting with my friends and cherishing their advice on various topics.
The support I received from other moms is very valuable to me and I want to continue giving the same to other moms. Please join MomsSpace blogs to share and bond with other moms around the globe.

Welcome to Momsspace

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Welcome to Momsspace blogs. Your own space.

Are you a mom who likes to share your expertise with a new mom? Are you looking for support and advice from other moms? Look no further! Share your thoughts, ideas and opinions on various topics. Also don’t forget to
Tell other moms about you and your kids.
Share pictures of your family, friends, and pets-if they are precious to you, we would like to see them.
Are you an entrepreneur mom? Promote your business here. Let the whole world see your talents.
Talk about something that inspired you.
You can add links to your own site
Write your daily journals
Write your own blog and more….
Join today and make this your own space.