I am sure many of you took notice that yesterday was Friday the 13th! It’s the unlucky day when bad things happen, we all know that but do we know why we believe that it’s unlucky? The fear of Friday the 13th comes from two separate fears, the fear of Fridays and the fear of 13.

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Perhaps you already have decided how you wish to bring your baby into the world. If you have not considered a birth plan and you are expecting a new baby, now may be the time to do so. There are so many options for you to consider and if you wait until the last minute you may be disappointed that you did not have some sort of plan in writing. When you go into labor, things are easily forgotten, such as the choices you had considered in the previous 9 months. Everything from methods of pain relief, the environment of the room the baby will first be welcomed into, and who you wish to be in attendance with you. There are also many things you may have never thought about. Your birth plan can also help to prepare you psychologically, by giving you something to review prior to your birth. When you read your own birth plan, you may wish to highlight points you feel more strongly about. Below is a sample birth plan. While there are many things that you may wish to include or some that you may opt to remove from this plan, it is a good starting point and will help to give you some ideas as to how you will present your plan to your doctor or midwife. You may wish to add additional sections or remove those that do not apply.

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Beary Sweet

Sweets for…oh, you know who -- someone you’d love to hug on Valentine’s Day or any day. Send rich, premium chocolates, gummy bears and a huggable teddy for company…until you get there. For sweeties of all ages.

Mad About Chocolate

Good taste is always welcome. Give them a basket of red and gold finery with delicious world-class chocolates like Barton’s chocolate covered pretzels, Lindt truffles, Ghirardelli Squares and more. Sheer decadence for the especially deserving.