tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370466722011-12-13T09:26:29.711-07:00A Stay At Home Mom's ViewA Stay At Home Mom's View is the ramblings/muttering of a stay at home mom covering all topics - from children to 'the husband', from cooking, cleaning and chauffering to getting time by yourself, from money management to making money.The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.comBlogger451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-32713565297683949222008-04-08T12:23:00.003-07:002008-04-08T12:41:46.331-07:00Pressure CookingSo, I’m in the market for a pressure cooker. The pressure cooker I remember was my mother’s. I believe it was yellow, kinda scary, and I only have one real memory of it that I seem to have blocked out because all I can remember is sitting at the counter and Mom yelling ‘Be careful!’ I wonder what happened to it...Chefs of all kinds, professional and not so much, swear by The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-85516452411130195272008-04-07T14:16:00.002-07:002008-04-07T14:21:34.411-07:00Spend Less, Read MoreIf you're like me the title makes you salivate!I love to read and reading at discount is even better. That's why I LOVE the library! Everyone should have a library card...I'm just saying.BUT if you absolutely must buy your books, try buying secondhand.Thrift Books is my new version of heaven! They don't have everything, but they have a lot, some for as little as one cent. I The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-23808703254263000952007-08-14T11:49:00.000-07:002007-08-14T12:00:13.763-07:00Menu Planning and OrganizationBusy mothers all around the globe get doubly stressed at dinner time (and other meal times) because its hard to know what to make...unless, that is, you have a plan.That's where Menus4Moms.com comes in. It's a F*R*E*E* resource! Once a week you are emailed a five-day meal plan for your most rushed meal - supper. The weekly email even comes with its very own shopping The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-43684005784325349582007-03-16T11:45:00.000-07:002007-03-16T11:48:10.263-07:00The SecretI just received, watched and read The Secret!The basis is what you think is what you get. So stop thinking about bad stuff! Think about all the great amazing things you want. Don't think, 'Oh but how?' Think 'It's great to have all this!'Think as though you already have whatever it is you want, and it will manifest itself.Interesting...I absolutely recommend The Secret, especially for The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-76345417623639170542007-03-08T12:24:00.000-07:002007-03-08T12:38:41.557-07:00International Women's DayToday, Thursday, March 8th, 2007 is International Women's Day. So to all the lady-lous out there - Happy YOU Day!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-17469928511963366012007-03-08T06:57:00.000-07:002007-03-08T07:26:05.440-07:00Daylight Saving Time in AlbertaDid you know that Alberta is Springing Ahead on March 11th and Falling Back a week later this year? I had no idea! I didn't believe Troy when he told me. ;-) I needed proof: http://www.justice.gov.ab.ca/law/default.aspx?id=4318.Thanks for reading!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-45466915315919755172007-03-07T12:26:00.000-07:002007-03-07T12:30:27.266-07:00Do You Need A Hug?I always need hugs. I hug the people I love and care about as much as I can! Hugs just make you feel better. Why? Who knows. But imagine trying to BAN hugging? Why? A hug brightens someones day. So go ahead...hug someone today! :-)Thanks for reading.The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-66916508106701307622007-03-05T12:11:00.000-07:002007-03-05T12:23:08.511-07:00Spring CleaningAhhh, spring! The just perfect warm weather, the budding trees, the sprouting bulbs, the birds chirping, the thawing ground just begging to be turned...and spring cleaning. Blah! What a way to ruin a perfect picture.Spring cleaning in my house starts at the beginning of March. That being said, it wasn't done last year because I was pregnant with Gavin and I really could have cared The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-20681817728461302222007-02-28T13:23:00.000-07:002007-02-28T13:26:32.072-07:00Emma Accessorized Gavin!Friends of ours went on a cruise and then spent two days in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.They brought back beads for Em!Em decided Gavin looked good in beads and high heals...for some reason Troy didn't concur. ;-)I think he looks smashing!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-71463933674793791392007-02-21T17:13:00.000-07:002007-02-21T17:44:45.117-07:00Cellular PhonesBeing on the hunt for a new cell phone (we have one from, GOSH, 2000!), I have been researching then and came across Cingular, who at this moment, having a SALE (which ends on Thursday at midnight)!I have to say I'm not overly technologically inclined, but I am very interested in the Blackberries. Not only can you use them as a cell, but you can send emails as well, not to mention The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-42994543690730792842007-02-21T16:12:00.000-07:002007-02-22T09:17:43.979-07:00Enchanted LearningJust a quick post today to recommend a website for the kidlets: Enchanted Learning!Its a great place with lots of great learning activities from crafts to colouring pages, from activities on music to activities regarding the languages and the alphabet.You can either pay for a subscription ($24 CND) or you can use the free banner-ed pages.Today Em and I printed out the Paper Bag The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-48982268584047783232007-02-15T20:28:00.000-07:002007-02-15T20:52:49.529-07:00The Aladdin FactorI am in the process of reading The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen and I must say I'm impressed.You probably recognize their names from Chicken Soup for the Soul fame. I must admit that I am not a fan of those books, I have read a couple - namely Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul - I find the stories nice but not uplifting per say, simply stories.However,The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-38485694643837823352007-02-15T10:58:00.000-07:002007-02-15T11:22:42.476-07:00Blogsvertise!Now here's an interesting concept! Advertisers and Bloggers helping each other out.Bloggers write about Advertisers' products and services. Bloggers can write honestly, positively or negatively. This creates publicity, exposure, 'buzz' about the Advertisers' products and services - which is GREAT for the Advertisers! After all, any publicity is good publicity.So how does this benefitThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-68982859656319411092007-02-14T09:43:00.000-07:002007-02-14T09:44:20.253-07:00Valentine's DayJust a quick post to say 'Happy LOVE day' to everyone!Thanks For Reading!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-73308163416348658892007-02-02T14:08:00.000-07:002007-02-02T15:28:01.697-07:00Turkey Leftovers - What To Do With Them?This holiday season we were given a HUGE turkey! Eighteen and a half pounds of gobble-gobble for four of us. Well, actually, two of us because Gavin is still 'on the boob' exclusively and Emma might have eaten a tablespoonful. It was a big turkey - lots 'o leftovers!So after the next day's turkey sandwiches and pot of turkey soup was made, we still had The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-58321232916729269632007-02-02T13:27:00.000-07:002007-02-02T14:00:18.396-07:00Everyone Is Sick - AgAiN!Wednesday, January 31, 2007Emma has been sick since late Saturday night. She awoke vomiting! Poor kid. She got better...or so I thought...and by Sunday evening I thought she was on the mend. Nope! Tuesday brought more vomiting, a rather high fever and horrible diarrhea.[In the midst of this I was hit by 'a brick wall' (with an episode of passing out! GACK!) on Monday. I The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-35509794662909759912007-01-24T14:14:00.000-07:002007-01-24T14:33:44.148-07:00Do You Need A Makeover?Gavin is almost three and a half months old! Wow, where did the time go?! It's funny because with Emma I was just hoping against hope to make it to three months! I have been really lucky this time around - it's been a lot easier. Maybe it's because I'm 'experienced', maybe it's not, who know - it's just easier. Thank goodness! ;-)But with more sleep, comes my not so blurry The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-9682317294265225582007-01-18T12:34:00.000-07:002007-02-02T16:54:35.460-07:00Blankets For Canada Just a quick UPDATE on my 'Request For Squares' campaign. I've received 68 (UPDATED: Feb. 2/07) squares so far and promises for many others. Keep them coming!(If you have no idea what I'm rambling on about, please see the post under Giving Back or Personal Development entitled Blankets For Canada Society Inc., “Warming Canadians” dated Sunday, November 12, 2006.)Thanks again The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-40325961635327681342007-01-18T12:17:00.000-07:002007-01-18T12:31:36.982-07:00The Daffodil PrincipleI recently received the following story as an email from a friend of mine. It struck a cord with me, so I forwarded it on to other friends and family members. I had a huge response! People emailed me to thank me for emailing it to them...that usually doesn't happen with forwards! ;-)Since so many people enjoyed it, I thought I would post it here, so that others who aren't onThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-34779041375153366792007-01-17T12:38:00.000-07:002007-01-17T12:53:35.548-07:00Time Management - Household DutiesThis is a problem of mine. My mother always had a well kept house - how did she do it?! While searching the Internet for time management tips (while I should have admittedly been doing my household duties) I found this great article at LadyPens.com, a site I regularly submit articles to.It rings true, and of course its all common sense. I guess I was really The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-37846004181815486012007-01-16T14:38:00.000-07:002007-01-16T14:47:06.587-07:00Internet WealthIs it possible? Yes. But not the way you think.You can't get something for nothing. You need to do some work, or a lot of work, depending on how much 'wealth' you want.It certainly is an interesting concept and the possibilities are endless...Click here for your free report!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-70425009484995871232007-01-08T13:14:00.000-07:002007-01-08T13:41:08.568-07:00Grey HairI found my first grey hair on Saturday, December 30, 2006. My first grey hair! GACK!I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. I always aid ‘Oh no. I’ll grow old gracefully’. But come on, I’ve only just turned 30. Who knew I was ‘old’? I mean, what the f*$k?!I saved it. I’m serious! It’s in a plastic bag under my jewelry box. I’m thinking of sending it away for analysis…To dye or not to dye, The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-84204529941746778262007-01-03T13:05:00.000-07:002007-01-03T13:12:14.361-07:00Back To WorkTroy went 'back' to work yesterday and we all miss him.The reason 'back' is in quotations is because he worked all through the holiday, except he was at home.We were discussing a few nights ago how lucky we are, how fortunate. Troy and Emma were sitting at the kitchen table playing with her Play-Doh set she received as a Christmas gift and Troy just all of a sudden hugged her and saidThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-22091884646249220332007-01-02T13:11:00.001-07:002007-01-02T13:17:27.298-07:00New Year’s ResolutionWhat is your New Year’s resolution? Will you keep it?Every year I have two New Year’s resolutions: 1. Make bed every day and 2. Stay in touch better with family and friends. I never keep either resolution…But this year I am determined!This morning I made our bed and a couple of minutes ago I sent off emails to family and friends. So far, so good…I’ll let you know how I The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-38513101928759062012006-12-20T07:57:00.000-07:002006-12-20T07:58:56.819-07:00Holiday CrazeThe curse of the stay at home mom, or any mom for that matter, is the guilt you feel when things don’t pan-out quite as they were supposed to.Troy’s busy-busy at work! As in go-go-go all the time. If he’s not working he should be and if he is working, he should be working more! Its crazy! Great for profits; not so fab for the burnt-out brain.But I digress.We’ve been planning to The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-67013482774594656042006-12-18T13:12:00.000-07:002006-12-18T13:15:52.527-07:00FeverEvery book or reference has a different indication as to what a fever is…this is rather annoying! So, I’m posting it here for all to know…To be precautious, I’m taking the lower as gospel. Therefore, as stated in Growing Miracles, a fever is above 37.3°C (99.1°F). This means that Gavin had a fever last night when I checked it before going to bed. A low-grade fever at 37.5°C, but a fever noneThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-59002775575035647892006-12-18T12:56:00.000-07:002006-12-18T13:16:17.429-07:00A Sick HouseI’m sick. Blah! And so, unfortunately, is Gavin. Poor snotty, watery-eyed Gavin!I (so far) have only a sore throat and have decided I am refusing to become any sicker. After all, I have a wedding to attend on Friday…oh…and two kids to look after… ;-)Emma was sick with The Croup last week and now Gavin is sick (but not me!). I was under the impression that breastfeeding created an The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-43280875311729576092006-12-07T21:12:00.000-07:002006-12-07T21:33:09.104-07:00Think And You Shall ReceiveCan your intentions truly be made reality?That is, if I decide I would like one million dollars to flow into my life, can I simply think that thought and it will be so? Lets try!What is manifestation?Manifestation is defined as ‘the act, process or an instance of manifesting…an occult phenomenon; specifically: materialization’; materialization is then defined as ‘the The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-40976318703216254182006-12-03T16:50:00.000-07:002006-12-03T17:08:04.175-07:00Spitting Up Is Hard To Do......Or not so hard in Gavin's case!Emma hardly ever spit up, but this little guy spits up all the time. So of course, being the 'I-Wonder-How-Come' person I am, I decided to get on the Internet and find out why he does.I found the great article that follows...***My Breastfed Baby Spits Up FrequentlyBy: Natural Mom Business GuideQ: My breastfed baby spits up frequently. The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-17865607191516651292006-12-02T15:12:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:19:45.742-07:00It's My Birthday!The BIG 3-0! Thirty years ago today my mother gave birth to me, isn't that incredible?! Well, not that incredible, really - lots of women have given birth and lots of people have turned thirty. But this day is pretty spectacular to me! I'm 30!Troy and Emma made me a cake and a card. Emma sprinkled it with chocolate chips and candy sprinkles - it is beautiful! We're going to have The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-29621229777213228982006-11-28T13:39:00.000-07:002006-11-28T13:59:44.847-07:00Wish List: Super Extra GravityThis amazing Swedish band met as teenagers and in 1992 struck out to find fame and fortune in the third largest city in Sweden, Malmo. Who are they? The Cardigans of course!I was first introduced to this band via 1996's First Band On The Moon. Since then I have grown to appreciate all of their music. They're not out in the spotlight, but certainly deserve a spot on The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-80170194844607605702006-11-27T06:28:00.000-07:002006-11-27T07:10:31.988-07:00CofteaNo, the title is not a misspelled word – I just made it up! I made an amazing discovery today and I dubbed it ‘coftea’.I brewed coffee and tea together in the coffeemaker this morning and woke up to an amazingly rich aroma!Instead of simply sprinkling cinnamon over my ground coffee beans, I placed a Gingerbread Spice Holiday Tea bags over top of them. So instead of just having a ‘hint’ of The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-58816199250723431562006-11-26T12:53:00.000-07:002006-11-26T17:13:41.695-07:00The Business Of PetsIf you want to go into business and you're wondering where the money is, look no further than the family pet.People spend BILLIONS on their pets every year, its incrediable. More money is spent on pets than on kids. People spend a lot on their kids too, don't get me wrong, but Fido and Fluffy are the real spoiled ones in this society!Today over my morning coffe, I read about aThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-1976275762187025792006-11-24T12:55:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:20:17.835-07:00Heart OutsideThis morning over the morning paper and coffee, I read of a baby boy in Miami who had been born with his heart on the outside of his chest. (Full Article Here: http://stage-v2.wtopnews.com/?sid=984090&nid=106)I had to re-read the headline....what?! Incredible!But the boy will live a very normal life and no complications are expected. The only thing he will have to 'suffer' through, The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-58960573903447000062006-11-22T12:37:00.000-07:002006-11-22T12:41:12.834-07:00FREE Knitting Patterns!Do you or does someone you know knit?I just found http://www.helloyarn.com/freepatterns.htm by mere luck. The pirate mittens are great!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-22775087225309370672006-11-21T16:57:00.000-07:002006-11-21T17:17:45.760-07:00Recipes and CookingI do love to cook! And finding new and exciting recipes is a passion. There are quite a few websites that are great for finding new recipes as well as new information and techniques.Cooking.com is one of those websites! Another great resource is sendmerecipes.com! Really fabulous program that delivers new and exciting recipes to your desktop everyday. Not to mention loads of The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-39430451609882609332006-11-21T14:02:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:21:07.038-07:00Wish List: Steve BerryFrom now until Christmas I will be posting reviews of items I have on my Christmas Wish List.First up - all books by author Steve Berry!The Templar Legacy is an excellent 'Dan Brown'-type of caper! A work of fiction based on fact regarding The Knights of Templar. Lots of twists and turns - a great book to enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate for those long, snowy, winter nightsThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-42467360424435549792006-11-21T11:31:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:25:07.160-07:00Testing the add image icon...with a picture of the family - Papa Bear, Mama Bear and the two cubs!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-1163794221450736322006-11-17T13:10:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:24:41.618-07:00Holiday Recipe Blog: Artichoke Dip with PretzelsThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-1163436180903881292006-11-13T09:40:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:21:47.977-07:00Favourite Recipe For Holiday GatheringsEveryone should have at least one recipe they can make easily and bring to a gathering. This is one of mine:Simple And Yummy Onion Dip1 package Dry Onion Soup Mix500ml Sour Cream1 tsp Ground Black Pepper1 Tbsp Dried ParsleyPlace all ingredients in a bowl. Mix together and let stand in the refrigerator for 8 hours or over night.Enjoy with chips, crackers, andThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-1163362655662499952006-11-12T13:14:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:22:19.836-07:00Blankets For Canada Society Inc.“Warming Canadians”Can you help provide warmth to someone in need this Holiday Season?Recent studies indicate that .5% of the Canadian population is homeless. Canada’s population is approximately 32,740,944 therefore approximately 1,637,047 Canadians are homeless. Homelessness affects all people - men, women, and most importantly, children. Of the estimated The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-1163194278057892822006-11-10T14:26:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:22:42.631-07:00Emma is famous......for her flying adventures with her dad. She has the title of 'Youngest Co-Pilot'!Click here to see the pictures... Click on 'Photo Albums' to the left of the screen, then click on 'Vulcan 2006', then click on 'The Youngest Co-Pilot'. There is Emma as proud as proud can be!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-1163130047631734782006-11-09T20:32:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:24:11.965-07:00Sparkles and GlueIt's easy to have fun with your toddler, you just have to use your imagination!Examples:- I have a big roll of kraft packaging paper. I get Em to lay down on it, then I trace around her and we colour it in and add stickers to it. We usually colour it in the way she is dressed that day, but sometimes we don't, it depends on what she wants to do.- Yesterday, Grammy gave her a The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-1162934892623096772006-11-07T14:27:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:23:45.673-07:00Heart MurmurOne has jaundice; the other has a heart murmur – mon dieu!We have known about Emma’s heart murmur since she turned one. She was sent to see a specialist at that time and it was determined that her murmur was innocent.At her two-year check up with Dr. Heeg on October 2, 2006 the murmur was still evident. It hadn’t gotten any worse, but it hadn’t gotten any better either; so off we wentThe Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37046672.post-1162931871425104192006-11-07T13:36:00.000-07:002006-12-13T09:23:22.985-07:00We've Moved!A Stay At Home Mom's View moved from http://thekbfamily.tripod.com/blog/ to http://astayathomemomsview.blogspot.com/ on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The old posts at http://thekbfamily.tripod.com/blog/ will remain there for people to read and enjoy, but all new posts will be found at http://astayathomemomsview.blogspot.com/.I hope you continue to enjoy my posts.Thanks for reading!The Kierstead-Branch Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162354493016557334noreply@blogger.com0