Interesting new trends in Family Life
“Sometimes Nan Wise’s in-laws pop round on Sunday afternoons. They settle down with Nan, a psychotherapist, her husband John, a lawyer, and their two children to watch American football on TV.
So far, so all-American: a slice of suburban life on the outskirts of New York. But sometimes John’s long-term girlfriend drops by, as does Nan’s boyfriend. The Wises are not divorced. In fact, Nan says her marriage to John is as strong as ever. ‘We are very normal, well-adjusted people,’ she said.
Well, sort of normal. Welcome to the world of the polyamorous, where the family is bigger than you might expect. Polyamorists do not limit themselves to one relationship but maintain numerous relationships, straight or gay. A key element is that they are all serious emotional commitments, not just casual sex.
And polyamorists are coming out of the closet across America. Several groups have sprung up. In New York, Polyamorous NYC holds monthly meetings, has an email list of about 800 and holds a Poly Pride day each year in Central Park.”
I always wonder what Heavenly Father is thinking when I read these sorts of stories….
Give me Monogomy any day.

Jenny Hatch

New web site by the government
Tamiflu cited in two deaths
“TOKYO (Nov. 12) – Two teenage boys who took the antiviral drug Tamiflu exhibited abnormal behavior that lead to their deaths — one jumped in front of an oncoming truck and the other apparently fell from a building, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Saturday.
Following the first incident, which took place last year, the prescription drug in Japan began carrying a warning that says possible side effects include “abnormal behavior” and “hallucinations,” the major Japanese newspaper said.
This is the first time that deaths have been linked to the drug.”
These sort of behaviors are common side effects from the blue dye that is used in Tamiflu production… (Please scroll down to the section on Coloring agents – this piece minimizes the hyperactivity effect of food colors, but many researchers, most notably Dr. Feingold, have made the case that food colors cause mania in children – and adults)
Here are some former blog posts I did on the Avian Flu…
Bird Flu Alternative Remedies, Vaccines and Drugs fall far short, Jenny’s Flu Soup and Giving Birth during a Bird Flu Pandemic

Jenny Hatch

Ten Month Momma Page
I gave birth to my son Andrew at 45 weeks gestation. Rather than an oddity of nature, this is a common fact of life for many women. We just take longer to gestate a baby.
Read through Leilahs ten month momma page. It is a great compilation of information…
Jenny Hatch

This interesting insight by Julie Shiller is a must read for all stay at home moms.
Hey, did you all know that you are selfish for staying at home with your children???
Quote from piece…
“Across the nation, privileged young women are seeking to be competitive candidates to gain admittance to prestigious universities. Impressive SAT scores, awards, grades and extracurricular activities are of the utmost importance for college-bound high school students and their families.
The priorities of many of today’s elite young women, however, are surprisingly conventional, according to one survey. The most fortunate and educated women say they will conform to traditional gender roles after completing their Ivy League degrees. They are choosing careers as full-time mothers and expect to be supported financially by their successful spouses.”
And this is a problem???
This woman was all over the board in her thoughts, analysis, and insights. The total confusion she spewed is indicative of the current feminist rhetoric.
I have publicly declared myself a pround ANTI-Feminist. My definition of this is simply that I completely acknowledge my dependence on my husband to supply me with the necessities of life while I am mothering my babies.
I know that his divine role in working to provide us with the food, clothing, and shelter he so kindly offers every day when he gets up for work is what enables me to be the best mother possible to my children. This nurture and care, especially while I have been pregnant and breastfeeding, has been crucial in enabling me to mother our babies attachment parenting style. It is nearly impossible for women to work full time and provide optimal care in terms of long term breastfeeding and full time mothering as a single woman.
I don’t care how well educated a mother is. If she is alone and working to provide food, clothing, and shelter for herselt and her child, she will never have the capacity to give 100% of herself to her child, especially while that baby is under age three.
I feel sad for Julie, and her misguided angst. But perhaps in another ten years she will be singing a different tune.
Hope so…
Jenny Hatch

Go Here
I blogged about this the other day…
Quote from the article…
“These negative social behaviors children are displaying are getting worse,” said Denise Kanter, Morningstar’s research adviser, in a statement. “A child’s success in life and academic performance hinges on their healthy social and emotional development. Young children need to be at home bonding with their mothers and fathers.”
Amen and Amen…
Jenny Hatch