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Pregnancy and high blood pressure: Part two

Ann Curtis and her husband knew they wanted kids, despite the risks associated with her high blood pressure. This week, read about her harrowing third trimester and delivery, and next week, she'll tell us how she and her daughter are doing now. If you're a Babe who's considering pregnancy, we hope you enjoy this series on pregnancy and chronic illness—and please let us know if you'd like to tell us your story, too.

Posted: 5/31/2007 in Family

One woman's negativity is another woman's empowerment

Is it possible to re-claim a word that has negative connotations and make it our own, turn it into something positive? We think so. Jenni Prokopy wrote this article for Young People For (she's been a guest blogger there during the month of May, so check out some of her other posts at the site!), and they've given us permission to reprint a slightly modified version of it here.

Posted: 5/22/2007 in Venting  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

We have five winners! The results of our "Beyond Casseroles" contest

We have five winners! Thanks to everyone who entered our contest—we had lots of inspirational stories to consider. Here are our five winners, and their stories. This is an article worth taking the time to enjoy in full!

Posted: 5/21/2007 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

Feed me! Sign up for the ChronicBabe news feed

If you're a ChronicBabe fan, you simply must sign up for our new news feed. It's the easiest way to keep up with what's new at the site and get alerts about contests, give-aways, breaking news and more.

Posted: 5/17/2007 in Announcements

Pregnancy and high blood pressure: A journey in three parts

Ann Curtis and her husband knew they wanted kids, despite the risks associated with her high blood pressure. This week, read about the early days of Ann's pregnancy journey; in weeks two and three, she'll tell us how her delivery went, and how she and baby are doing now. If you're a Babe who's considering pregnancy, we hope you enjoy this series on pregnancy and chronic illness—and please let us know if you'd like to tell us your story, too.

Posted: 5/17/2007 in Family

Win free stuff! We're giving away 5 copies of "Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend

ChronicBabe.com is giving away 5 copies of Lisa J. Copen's great book Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend.

Posted: 5/9/2007 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

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