Ugh.

Recently I watched a news program on how "new" studies have shown that drinking alcohol while pregnant is ok and if done moderately it should not affect the baby. ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING ME!!!! I was outraged when I saw the pregnant mother drinking a glass of wine and talking about how she might even have another one. It is scientifically proven without a doubt that alcohol is poison to a fetus and will damage the brain and cause FASD. I know that there have been many mothers that have drank alcohol and there children are healthy and happy. But I also know of mothers that have drank one glass of wine once, and has a child with FASD. Recently I heard a mother say "I don't know what the big deal is...women in Italy drink all the time and there kids are fine" I was absolutely disgusted and so angry. I strongly believe that if you actively choose to drink while you are pregnant then you are being completely and utterly SELFISH. A mother that chooses to drink is putting her WANTS first and not the needs of her unborn child. Why would a mother want to risk doing damage to an innocent life, just so that she can drink? Being able to conceive and carry a child is a blessing that not all women get to experience and every child is precious and therefore should be treated as such.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and i just wanted to take some time to share all the things that i am Thankful for.

1- My relationship with Jesus. I really think everyone should have one.
2- My son Rocco. I love him more than words can express.
3- My un-born child growing inside of me. What a miracle.
4- My husband Peter. He is my soul mate.
5- The willingness of my mother and Ignacio to let us live in their home.
6- My brothers. I love them, and I love how they love Rocco.
7- Emotions. I love crying at things worth crying about. Good and Bad.
8- Laughing. After all these years, I still love my laugh. I'm loud and I like it!

I know that most, if not all of these things are obvious things I should be thankful for, but i've been reminded lately that i should take nothing for granted. Nothing.