Fabric Friday

Who knew lab animals could look so cute? I especially love the alligator in glasses. Michael Miller, Lab, Lab Animals Turquoise fabric seems to be the perfect one to start off the new year. It’s all about experimenting and learning new things along the way.

To enter for a chance to win one yard of Michael Miller, Lab, Lab Animals Turquoise tell us a New Year’s resolution you have. Tweet, Stumble, or share on Facebook and leave another comment letting us know. Come back every day for new entries. We’ll randomly select a winner and announce right here next Friday.

Find out who won last week’s Fabric Friday after the jump…

The winner of one yard of Patty Sloniger, Les Amis, Les Amis Gray is…

Jess Z said…
Making matching baby shoes to a dress I made to give to a friend at her baby shower next week.

Congrats! Look out for an email from us within the week.

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Wow! Tori Spelling’s Jade and Gold Push Present

Better late than never!

When Tori Spelling gave birth to Finn Davey in August 2012, there wasn’t a whole lot of time for husband Dean McDermott to find the perfect push present. But you can’t really blame the guy. He and Spelling more than have their hands full with three other kids together — Liam Aaron, 5½, Stella Doreen, 4½, and Hattie Margaret, 15 months.

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“I got a call from Dean and he said he was really late but he wanted to get Tori a very special push present to celebrate the birth of baby Finn,” jeweler Neil Lane, who designed the couple’s wedding bands and most recently created an antique gold and coral ring for their sixth anniversary, tells PEOPLE exclusively.

“He wanted something pretty, but different. He really cares and said he’d been thinking about it for a long time.”

While Lane offered an array of options, including an Indian vintage ring and a rare amethyst, McDermott honed in on a jade and gold ring from the celebrity jeweler’s collection.

Acquired in China in the 1920s, the 10-carat cabochon-cut jade stone with a fancy gold filigree design has the original delicate Chinese hallmarks. “Tori loves green, she loves perfectly rounded stones like this one and the abstract floral style is just beautiful,” Lane explains.

McDermott surprised Spelling with it around the holidays and the gift was a hit. “Dean adores her and he looks at jewelry as a connection to the relationship [to mark] milestones in their life,” says Lane. “The ring was a token of his love, affection and appreciation of their love and this new baby. They’re really happy and romantic!”

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Teen Art on Exhibit in Everett

For seven weeks this fall, nine teenage students spent their Tuesday afternoons learning the art of photography with Herald photographers Annie and Mark Mulligan at the Everett Public Library. These young photographers were part of Promising Artists in Recovery, a program created in 2011 through the Denney Juvenile Justice Center in Everett.

Every week students left class with 35 mm film cameras and set out to document everything from their daily lives, to friends and family, to themselves. Today their snapshots of life are on exhibit at the Schack Art Center in "Through My Lens: Life of Film."

The exhibit, which opens Jan. 10 and runs through Feb. 3, features three photographs from each of the nine students in the class. There is an opening reception with the artists on Thursday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Schack Art Center is located at 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. To learn more about this exhibit, visit www.schack.org/exhibits or call 425-259-5050.

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Is Sugar Even Worse Than We Thought?

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By Healthy Child Staff

Psst! Put down the holiday cookies for a minute. Do you have a general household policy on sugar? Are you the sort of family that swaps Halloween candy with your kids for safer or healthier treats? If your kids complain about how you approach the sweet stuff, they might be interested to know it could be stricter. A lot stricter. A growing number of researchers are starting to compile a body of evidence saying sugar and other sweeteners are actually toxic to the human body. So much so they should be government regulated like alcohol and cigarettes.

An article in the journal Nature by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) proposes taxing all food and drinks that contain added sugar. Perhaps they’re friends with New York City’s mayor, Michael Bloomberg, who banned the sale of large sugary drinks like soda. The UCSF researchers also suggest banning sales in or near schools and putting age limits on sugary items, according to an article on LiveScience.com. 

The reasoning behind their proposed bans? They say sugar increases blood pressure, cholesterol, liver failure risk, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. It has hit a nerve. Dr. Robert Lustig, the UCSF specialist on pediatric hormone disorders and an expert in childhood obesity, has nearly 3 million hits on his sugar-related YouTube video.

The New York Times Magazine gave the same topic, including Dr. Lustig, a cover story entitled Is Sugar Toxic? in 2011. Not only does figuring out the answer to this question stand to help people who are obese or have diabetes or metabolic disorders, it could save substantial U.S. health care dollars spent on these diet-related illnesses. As the medical community works to get clearer answers to this great sugar debate, suddenly a mass market chocolate swapped for a Fair Trade one doesn’t seem like much of a hardship.

You can go back to your holiday cookies now.
 

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Baby on the Way for Jensen Ackles

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He’s hunted down demons, gone after ghosts and come face to face with ferocious monsters, but Jensen Ackles is diving into a whole new dimension: daddy duty.

The Supernatural star, 34, and his wife Danneel are expecting their first child later this year, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.

The actress, who most recently played Jenn on Retired at 35, will debut her baby bump when she accompanies Ackles — who plays Dean alongside new dad Jared Padalecki on the hit series — to the People’s Choice Awards Wednesday, where the dad-to-be is scheduled to present.

The couple tied the knot in 2010 in the actor’s hometown of Dallas, Texas.

– Anya Leon with reporting by Julie Jordan

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Speak Up for Kids at the Capitol

Have a Heart for Kids Day on Wednesday, Jan. 30, is your day to speak up for kids at the Capitol. Join hundreds of children, parents, grandparents and advocates from all over Washington for an inspiring day of advocacy, organized by the Children’s Alliance.

The day includes workshops to learn about the issues and key messages, a march to the Capitol and opportunities to visit your legislator. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and kicks off at the United Churches of Olympia (across from the Capitol). Children and youth are welcome.

If you have any questions about Have a Heart for Kids Day, or if you would like to organize a group to attend, contact Emijah Smith at Emijah@childrensalliance.org or 206-324-0340 x13. 

Pre-registration is recommended for this event. Click here to participate in Have a Heart for Kids Day.

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Mighty mittens that stay put so kids stay warm

Mighty mittens that stay put so kids stay warm

So I'm happy to see that CMP-fave mimiTENS has now created a new line just for babies and littler kids.

 

MimiTENS stay on and the kids keep warm because these Canadian-made mittens have a long, stretchy cuff that goes over a child's arm, keeping their mittens right where you want them. We Canadians know a thing or two about keeping warm, after all. 

While I love the bright colors and trendy embroidered designs of the original big-kid mimiTENS (seriously, do you see those unicorns up at top?), it's the tiny and sweet baby mittens that make my heart skip a beat. Made with supersoft bamboo and cotton, they're as practical as they are beautiful. 
As far as other new styles, mimiTENS has just collaborated with Toronto street artist We Kill You to design some supercool glow-in-the-dark mittens that will knock your kids' socks off.  But don't worry. At least their mittens will stay right where you want them to. -Stephanie S.

Keep your kids' hands warm and their mittens on with mimiTENS this winter.

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picnic blanket / Marimekko black gold eco friendly midcentury modern autumn (READY TO SHIP) - wedding gift idea by SewnNatural

Here's a Marimekko picnic blanket - handmade, all natural blanket made with collectible Marimekko fabric designed by Maija Isola - very rare and unusually beautiful. In a polished cotton sateen - so smooth and soft.

Fabulous style, gender neutral and stunning, rich colors.

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♥ Perfect for alfresco dining, lovely for the autumn. With midcentury mod Scandinavian styling.

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Spotted! Jessica Simpson Debuts Her Baby Bump

Looks like mom-to-be Jessica Simpson is totally embracing her second pregnancy. Unlike her first–which she kept a secret until the end of her second trimester–Jessica Simpson is flaunting her baby bump this time around.

The expectant mom, who’s been vacationing with her fiance and baby girl in Hawaii, recently shared this revealing pic and Twitter and she looks great. She’s the latest star mom to jump on the maternity bikini trend and we’re thrilled she showing off her changing body.

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24 Baby Names You'll Wish You Thought Of

Choosing a baby name is tough stuff. And just when you think you found the perfect name that won't be too popular, along comes a Kardashian or Tina Fey who gives her kid the same name you gave yours. That's what happened to me with my Penelope. It made me cringe because the very reason I chose the name was because it wasn't popular. I'm a Michele and grew up knowing 83,647 other Micheles or Michelles and I didn't want that to happen to my daughter.

If you're looking for a name that you won't hear of anywhere, something a little more rare, then this list is for you. Check out these uncommon baby names, perfect for your unique little one.

Girl Names

1. Holiday
2. Pepper
3. Beatrice
4. Glynnis
5. Marta
6. Opal
7. Blanche
8. Lovie
9. Ginny
10. Birdie
11. Mazzy
12. Vita

 Boy Names

1. Duncan
2. Mishka
3. Orson
4. Harlan
5. Kelso
6. Loveland
7. Judd
8. Hans
9. Dash
10. Cormac
11. Greyson
12. Clancy

Which name is your favorite?

 

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24 Baby Names You'll Wish You Thought Of

Choosing a baby name is tough stuff. And just when you think you found the perfect name that won't be too popular, along comes a Kardashian or Tina Fey who gives her kid the same name you gave yours. That's what happened to me with my Penelope. It made me cringe because the very reason I chose the name was because it wasn't popular. I'm a Michele and grew up knowing 83,647 other Micheles or Michelles and I didn't want that to happen to my daughter.

If you're looking for a name that you won't hear of anywhere, something a little more rare, then this list is for you. Check out these uncommon baby names, perfect for your unique little one.

Girl Names

1. Holiday
2. Pepper
3. Beatrice
4. Glynnis
5. Marta
6. Opal
7. Blanche
8. Lovie
9. Ginny
10. Birdie
11. Mazzy
12. Vita

 Boy Names

1. Duncan
2. Mishka
3. Orson
4. Harlan
5. Kelso
6. Loveland
7. Judd
8. Hans
9. Dash
10. Cormac
11. Greyson
12. Clancy

Which name is your favorite?

 

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Fab Sale Roundup: GILT Baby & Kids, Zarbee’s and More!

Courtesy Gilt Groupe

Next week, GILT Baby & Kids is hosting a few fab sales worth checking out. You’ll find loads of chic toys, accessories, shoes and clothing from Marie Chantal (1/7), Phil & Ted’s (1/8), Mountain Buggy (1/8), Way Basics Storage (1/8), KidKraft (1/8), Hot Wheels (1/8) Lucky Bums Skis (1/8), Ingrid & Isabel (1/10), and more!

Our picks: The Ingrid & Isabel Fringe Cardigan (now $98) and the Phil & Ted’s Explorer Stroller (now $450, originally $500), above.

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Courtesy Eva & Estela

Eva & Estela Spread a little cheer and goodwill with these stylish tees that help raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Right now, they’re offering 20 percent off with code: SMS20.

Courtesy Hukkster

Hukkster Love comparison shopping? Then this online tool is for you. As you’re browsing the Web for baby items you like, you can tag them with the Hukk It pin (similar to Pinterest) and the company will notify you by email when the product goes on sale or 25 percent.

Courtesy Klever Kids

Klever Kids Love stylish kiddie duds? Then you’ll love the offerings from this chic children’s brand. And right now, they’re offering 40 percent off when you enter code: PMB at checkout.

Courtesy Nomie Baby

Nomie Baby Now that the seasons are changing, nomie baby’s toddler and infant stroller blankets are ideal for warm cozy strolls. For 15 percent off your entire order, enter promo code: fallnb15 at checkout.

Courtesy Patemm

Patemm We’re big fans of their stylish (and handy!) changing mats, so we were happy to hear they’ve launched a new collection for parents including an iPad Soft cover ($40), perfect pouch ($24), pitaka purse ($18) and multi-purpose pouch ($22).

Courtesy Rayil Kids

Rayil Kids We can’t get over how adorable this Indian-inspired kids collection is. The lightweight pieces are perfect for kids on the go. Right now, they’re offering 20 percent off on all pre-orders with the code: RAYILFAB20.

Courtesy Tea Collection

Tea Collection If you loved the frock Lily from Modern Family wore to the Emmy’s, you’re in luck. The company is auctioning off her dress and much more on eBay to raise money for The Global Fund for Children. Happy bidding!

Courtesy Zarbee’s

Zarbee’s Unfortunately, it’s flu season. Luckily, there’s a natural way to help your little one feel better — this safe and effective cough syrup (Kristin Davis is a fan!) created by a pediatrician and dad of four. Right now, they’re offering $1.50 off your order when you enter code: zarbees11 at checkout.

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Talk to Your Baby in the Womb -- He Is Listening!

If you're like most moms-to-be, then you've spent a fair amount of time with your head hunched over, talking to your baby in the womb as if he or she were already here. And chances are you've felt a little bit crazy or even embarrassed for doing it when someone catches you, right?

As it turns out, you're way ahead of the curve as far as getting a jump start on your newborn's learning, because a new study shows that babies hear and learn from their mother's voice in utero.

During the last 10 weeks of pregnancy, babies start absorbing language, and that's why they are able to tell the difference between their mother's spoken language and other foreign languages just hours after they are born.

The mother's voice gets amplified by her body, which is how the baby is able to hear her. Pretty cool, huh?

Although, there is some disappointing news. The author of the study, Patricia K. Kuhl, PhD, says that the baby cannot hear other voices, like dad's. (Aww.) She also adds, "Mothers shouldn't try putting earphones on their bellies and playing music because it's already noisy in there. Learning the mother's voice and her vowels happens naturally as the mothers speak."

When I was pregnant with my son, I never went so far as to put earphones around my belly, but I did play music occasionally, and I talked to him all the time. And when I say all the time, I mean ALL the time. I told him all about whatever I was doing during my day, how I couldn't wait to meet him, and I told him about various family members and friends I couldn't wait to introduce him to.

And as weird as it sounds, right after he was born and the doctor placed him in my arms, he looked at me with his eyes open wide almost as if to say, "Hey, lady. I know you."

I mean, I can't really say for sure whether or not he recognized me by the sound of my voice, but it's sure nice to think that we shared an early connection right from the start.

That being said -- talk to your babies, moms-to-be! And don't be the least bit fazed by people giving you strange looks or wondering who in the heck you are talking to. Your little one can hear you, and he/she is listening, and that's all that matters.

Have you been talking to your baby throughout your pregnancy?

 

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14 Freaky Things That Happen During Pregnancy That Aren't Cause for Alarm

About 30 seconds after you find out you're pregnant, you enter a crazy world called: IS THIS NORMAL? Your digestive system gets all techy, your body leaks goo, and everything smells unfamiliar. This was one of the big shocks of pregnancy for me. Usually if you feel bad, that means something is wrong. But with pregnancy, if you feel bad, it most likely means everything is just fine and dandy, puking lady!

The range of "normal" symptoms and experiences during pregnancy is almost as wide as your expanding ass. Belly! I mean belly. Here's just a sampling of things that happen during pregnancy that feel wrong but probably mean everything's great.

1. EXTREME! Fatigue -- even after the first trimester. You're not dying. You're just pregnant. 
2. You feel like you have the flu, only without the fever, aches, and stuffy nose. Very common in the first trimester. Call your doctor if you do get a fever, though.
3. What you once loved (food, your husband) now smells utterly revolting. It's pretty common to have a stronger and altered sense of smell during pregnancy. Your husband won't smell like that after you have the baby. 
4. You're spotting blood. I spotted a lot during my pregnancy and kept worrying that I was having a miscarriage -- but actually some spotting is typical. Call your doctor if the amount of blood increases dramatically, though.
5. Sci-fi movie-style vaginal discharge. It may be slimy and yellow, or thick and white. There's so much of it! It's just leukorrhea, caused by hormonal changes. But if it smells off, definitely call your doctor.
6. You're cramping like you're on your period. This is common in the first weeks of pregnancy. If the pain suddenly gets worse, call your doctor.
7. Endless headaches. It's not a brain tumor. It's pregnancy.
8. You sprout spots or skin tags. Many women get brown spots and skin tags around their body during pregnancy. The spots are called melasma, and sometimes it goes away after pregnancy. Sometimes.
9. Your tailbone hurts like hell. Your joints are moving around during pregnancy -- they literally become more loose to accommodate your growing belly and all the shifts in weight. Which brings us to ...
10. Sharp abdominal pains in the second and third trimester. This is your round ligament, which supports your belly. It's being stretched. Ouch. If those pains get severe, though, call your doctor.
11. Your hands go numb. This can happen if you've suffered carpal tunnel before when your arms and fingers become swollen (you've noticed you can't remove your wedding ring anymore, right?).
12. Tender, swollen gums. That happens, too. Normal. Most likely your teeth won't fall out.
13. Your pee smells weird. This is partly because you're smelling things differently, but your pee may be different just because.
14. Metallic taste in your mouth. That's caused by hormonal changes, not some bizarre form of iron overdose -- unless you've actually been overdosing on iron supplements.

OMG, pregnancy: The good times just keep rolling on! But don't worry, be happy, and when in doubt, talk with your doctor or midwife. Better safe than sorry, of course. Still, if you can save yourself from some unnecessary worry, you and your baby will both be better off. 

Have you had any of these "troubling" symptoms?

 

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Dr. Adorable to the OR, stat!

Dr. Adorable to the OR, stat!

Move over, Future Diva. There's a new girl in town, and her future's so bright, she's got to wear a glittery pink stethoscope.

 

The Future Doctor onesie from Technigirl is an adorable way to let everyone know there's going to be a surgeon in the family in, oh, about 30 years and 8 million dollars of tuition (accounting for inflation). It's made in the USA of 100% cotton with phthalate-free inks, and while I don't think the stethoscope has to be pink or glittery, it will prevent some of those awkward "what a cute little boy" conversations in those early months.

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Spotted: Reese Witherspoon Snaps a Family Shot

Life’s a beach for Reese Witherspoon, who spend New Year’s in the sand with her family.

The actress was spotted in Hawaii with husband Jim Toth, their newborn son Tennessee James, 3 months, and her elder children Deacon, 9, and Ava, 13.

Witherspoon, who recently said she was “crawling back” to her pre-baby body, topped her ruched navy one-piece with a cover-up for the day in the sun.

Lending a helping hand was big sister Ava, whom Witherspoon calls “so awesome” with the baby. The teen carried her little brother around the beach while Witherspoon, 36, snapped photos of the pair.

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Bonus: Witherspoon talks to Chelsea Handler about her son’s “redneck name”

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Furniture Flame Retardants: Burning Out At Last?

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By Veena Singla and Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute

On May 6, 2012 the Chicago Tribune headline read:

“Playing with fire: A deceptive campaign by industry brought toxic flame retardants into our homes and into our bodies. And the chemicals don’t even work as promised.”

This investigation concluded that flame retardant chemicals in our furniture don’t help stop fires, but they do pose health risks. A typical home contains a pound of flame retardants associated with hormone disruption, lowered IQ, impaired fertility and/ or cancer. The good news is that this may change; in the meantime there are steps to protect your family.

Why are flame retardants in furniture and baby products?
Flame retardants are in the foam of furniture and baby products like strollers and nursing pillows to meet the 1976 California standard, Technical Bulletin 117 (TB117). Though TB117 is a California standard, we found that many US manufacturers follow it and add flame retardants to foam in our studies of baby products and couches. 

What is the latest on furniture flame retardants and health?
A recent study found a correlation between a pregnant woman’s level of the flame retardant pentaBDE and negative outcomes in her child at age 7. The pregnant moms with higher pentaBDE were more likely to have children with decreased IQ, fine motor coordination, and ability to focus attention.

Our study investigating couches found that 41% contained chlorinated Tris (or TDCPP), the cancer-causing chemical removed from baby pajamas in the 1970s. Chlorinated Tris is a carcinogen on California’s Proposition 65 and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that people are exposed to unsafe amounts from furniture.

Flame retardants continuously migrate out of foam into house dust. Pets and people, especially small children who put their hands into their mouths more often, then ingest this contaminated dust.

What can I do about flame retardants?

At Home
Because flame retardants hide out in house dust, to reduce the amount of flame retardants entering our kid's bodies we can clean the dust in our homes and on our hands.

• Vacuum with a HEPA filter, wet mop, and dust with a damp cloth.
• Wash your hands and your children’s hands often, especially before eating.
• Download the How to Reduce Toxics in Your Home handout here.

Buying Products

• Avoid products with polyurethane foam. Cotton, wool, down, and polyester usually do not contain flame retardants. Manufacturers like BabyLuxe, BabyBjorn, OrbitBaby and Boppy advertise that they do not use flame retardants.
• Download the Safe Kids and the How to Buy Flame Retardant-Free Furniture handouts.

For future generations

• We can solve the problem of toxic flame retardants in furniture by changing the TB117 standard that leads to their use. In June, California Governor Jerry Brown took the lead in protecting our health by directing the state to revise TB117 for increased fire safety without toxic chemicals.

Visit The Green Science Policy Institute's Take Action page to learn how you can support toxic-free fire safety.

The fact that we are being exposed to harmful flame retardants from furniture is a symptom of a larger problem: most chemicals are not adequately regulated. At Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, you can support the Safe Chemicals Act, a bill for common sense limits on toxic chemicals.

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New Year's Baby Names

If you have the first baby of the new year, you often get a few gifts from the local hospital or other organizations. But what do you do for a baby name to celebrate being born on the first day of a new year? What would you name a New Year's Day baby?

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Kenya: Narok Mum Gives Birth to Quadruplets

A woman from Narok is rejoicing after she gave birth to four kids at the Kijabe Mission Hospital on January 1. Thirty-five-year old Regina Nyambura said she was scanned months before the delivery and found to be pregnant with the quadruplets.

Speaking yesterday at her hospital bed when she was visited by Kiambu senator aspirant Terry Kairu, Nyambura said she has named the four Precious, Angel, Victoria and Joy.

"The names came from the Bible as I have conquered joyfully and it's a blessing from God to have four kids at one time. I and my family count it as a miracle from God," said Nyambura.

She said that she was hoping for a boy because she has two other girls, Brigate Wairimu, 14, and Abigail Wanjiku, 5. Her 38-year-old husband Lawrence Gitau said he is happy with the safe delivery of the quadruplets.

"We wanted a boy but God has given us four girls. We are grateful and we shall take care of them until they grow up," said Nyambura.

Doctors at the hospital are optimistic that the kids will survive despite their being born prematurely. Pediatrician Barasa Immaculate said the four were delivered in their seventh month.

"The children were not fully mature and weighed between 900gm -1kg. We have put them in the incubators for the next two months," she said. Peter Bird, the hospital's director said they mostly deliver triplets.

Meanwhile, the hospital communications officer Nelson Kimilu has lamented over bad state of the road leading to the hospital from the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

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Spotted! Jessica Simpson Debuts Her Baby Bump

Looks like mom-to-be Jessica Simpson is totally embracing her second pregnancy. Unlike her first–which she kept a secret until the end of her second trimester–Jessica Simpson is flaunting her baby bump this time around.

The expectant mom, who’s been vacationing with her fiance and baby girl in Hawaii, recently shared this revealing pic and Twitter and she looks great. She’s the latest star mom to jump on the maternity bikini trend and we’re thrilled she showing off her changing body.

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