FACE Lafayette - August 2011

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LoriCRAINAfter a textbook pregnancy, Lori Crains precious daughter arrived with a life-threatening illness that left her in need of surgery and in the hospital for months. How even the tiniest patients fight and how one mother did more than cope.

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16 l BOOK ITThree reads to wrap up the summer.

20 l SURPRISE!Candace Nabors went to the hospital with an unknown ailment in April. In July, she brought home her baby girl. A real I didnt know I was pregnant story in Lafayette.

24 l CHIC BEBESophisticated shower ideas for the cool mom-to-be.

28 l BRUNCH FOR BABIESMarch of Dimes ladies who brunch event brings a new twist this year.

30 l NATURALLY MODERNSay goodbye to the stereotypes, todays natural mom has her own reasons for going back to the basics.

35 l HOPE FULLThree couples facing infertility. A beautiful gift. A miraculous chance.

44 l BRIGHT LITTLE BABIESThe littlest of models show off the seasons brightest shades.

52 l VIBE OF THE TRIBEWelcome Indian Summer with a nod to the Native American from tribal prints to feather earrings and loads of bangles.

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08 l EDITOR'S DESK

10 l HEALTH MATTERS

12 l COOKIE'S CORNER

14 l FAMILY MATTERS

ON THE COVER Lori CrainPHOTOGRAPHY by Penny Moore

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58 l THE FACELori Crain isnt your average mom. And her one-year-old daughter Azalie Rose Crain isnt your average baby. Their extraordinary journey from Loris textbook pregnancy to Azalies dramatic arrival and fight for life.

They didnt think she would make it I had no idea what was going on.

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always have been a crier. I wouldnt say a cry-at-the-drop-of-a-hat kind of person. But, the kind of person who tears up during joyful moments and weeps without reservation when touched by a heartfelt experience. The kind of woman who always has a mini Kleenex pack in her purse. But, as we prepared the

third Baby Issue of FACE Magazine, I had even more of my fair share of tearing up moments. While in years past I certainly shed a few drops while hearing the beautiful stories of Acadianas mothers, this year its a wonder I have any mascara left at all thats what happens when a woman who is seven months pregnant spends weeks writing stories about pregnancy, birth, motherhood and everything in between.

As we wrap up this Baby Issue and I await the birth of my first child I cant help but feel blessed in a way I never thought possible. Its a sentiment nearly every woman interviewed for this issue echoed. No

matter how their child arrived, no matter the challenges that new life faced, each and every one has come out the other side stronger. Each one is proof that women (no matter how delicate they may appear) are each warriors in their own kind of way. Its a fact youll be sure of if you

know cover girl Lori Crain. The mother who had a textbook second pregnancy gave birth to a precious little girl last summer who some thought might not live much less be the vivacious ball of energy she is today just one year later.

I first caught wind of Loris story a year ago when interviewing her mother-in-law who is a director for March of Dimes. At the time I was writing an event story highlighting the organizations Brunch at Tiffanys annual shindig (read all about this years event on page 27). When trying to get in touch with Jamie I learned her granddaughter had been born with complications and rushed to New Orleans for treatment. Little Azalie

Crain was touch and go and an emotional Jamie was quick to point out the irony that the organization for which she worked to raise money

to save babies was likely going to save her own grandchild. It brought March of D imes mission h o m e in a brand new way and a passionate Jamie suddenly knew exactly how the families of so many babies feel in a brand new way.

For Lori, Azalies unexpected condition turned her world upside down and yet, she remained steadfast. With a ten-year-old son and husband she knew she had to stay strong. And so, when most people would be falling apart, Lori showed courage. Its something you can see again and again throughout the pages of our Baby Section strong women.

Whether its the proud women who endured in vitro fertilization in the quest for a child or the mom of two who didnt know she was pregnant (seriously, right here in Lafayette) or the modern natural mom who isnt afraid to stand by her convictions this issue is crammed with women we can all take a cue from in one way or another.

While motherhood is surely a time women question themselves, it also seems to give women a kind of strength. Its something Im starting to feel even now as I prepare for Wilders birth. For me, it is a confidence that no matter what I am now entirely responsible for another human beings well being. Its a kind of love that, although I have yet to lay eyes on him, I already feel in a way I never expected. (I was kind of skeptical, to be honest, that I would feel so connected to this child so completely before he actually arrived in my arms.) Its a realization that you will never again be a singular creature. Its an overwhelming, tear-up-at-stoplights-when-they-kick-you experience. And its one I am determined to treasure for the wonder that it is. (Just dont remind me of that if you see me waddling around town nine months pregnant in the August heat.)

So, this August find a pack of tissues and a cool spot, kick up your feet (especially if theyre a tad swollen like mine) and enjoy the inspiring stories of moms across Acadiana and pictures of the most precious little boys and girls. And remember the miracle that every child truly is.Amanda Bedgood is the editor of FACE Magazine and expecting her first child, a boy named William Wilder, in October. Send your fashion inspirations, interesting stories and other musings to [email protected].

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AUGUST.............FriDAY, 12 American Cancer Society Black and White Gala, 7 p.m. Acadiana Center for the Arts with live and silent auction along with Spirit of Hope Awards. Tickets are $100 for an individual and $150 for a couple. For more information contact Jason Guilbeau at 237.3797 ext 3 or [email protected] or go to BlackAndWhiteGala.org.

..........TUESDAY, 16CArES panel discussion on the current and future state of HiV/AiDS in Acadiana, Louisiana and the United States, refreshments at 5 p.m. with discussion at 6 p.m. CARES is located at

809 and 811 Martin Luther King Drive. For more information about Acadiana CARES 25th Anniversary contact Jared Barras at 337.233.2437 ext. 124 or [email protected] or visit www.acadianacares.org.

.......THUrSDAY, 18CArES social and tours of their recently renovated facility from 6 to 9 p.m. CARES is located at 809 and 811 Martin Luther King Drive. For more information about Acadiana CARES 25th Anniversary contact Jared Barras at 337.233.2437 ext. 124 or [email protected] or visit www.acadianacares.org.

.......SATUrDAY, 20Games of Acadiana to benefit Miles

Perret Cancer Services Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 60 games for kids and grown-ups alike. For more information go to MilesPerret.org.

Martinis 11 to benefit Healing House, 7 to 11:30 p.m. at Hilton Lafayette with music from 5th Avenue. Taste competing martinis each week (Aug. 9 Tsunami, Aug. 16 Pamplona) before the final showdown at the event. For more information and tickets call 234.0443.

CARES official opening of new facility with barbeque picnic and tours from 4 to 8 p.m. CARES is located at 809 and 811 Martin Luther King Drive. For more information about Acadiana CARES 25th Anniversary contact Jared Barras at 337.233.2437 ext. 124 or [email protected] or visit www.acadianacares.org.

.............FriDAY, 26Brunch at Tiffanys to benefit the March of Dimes, 10:30 a.m. at City Club with silent auction and style show. RSVP by August 18 at 233-8476.

SEPTEMBER.......SATUrDAY, 10ArtWalk downtown. Stop by the Childrens Museum of Acadiana for their first ever ArtWalk filled with family fun.

...WEDNESDAY, 21Tinsel and Treasure Preview Party from the Junior League of Lafayette sponsored by iberia Bank at the Cajundome Convention Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Cocktail attire with tickets at $60 a person or $110 for a couple. For more information call 988.2739 or go to JuniorLeagueofLafayette.com.

.............FriDAY, 23Tinsel and Treasure Luncheon and Style Show sponsored by Moss Motors from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cajundome. For more information call 988.2739 or go to JuniorLeagueofLafayette.com.

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his summer I have been traveling a decent amount and it has been a nice blend of business and pleasure. However, one thing I have been

reminded of is that traveling can make ones efforts to stay healthy and fit challenging at times. While August is back to school time for kids, many working professionals will find their business travel schedule will pick up. This month I am sharing with you some simple tips to stay healthy, fit, and happy while living life on the road. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, implementing these simple tips can help you live a lean life on the road!

5 Simple Tips to Live a Lean Life on the Road.

1. Eat breakfast. Research has found that people who eat breakfast are leaner than individuals who skip the most important meal of the day. Why? Breakfast jump starts your metabolism as well as helps manage hunger throughout the day. Breakfast will set the tone for the rest of your day. A breakfast rich in complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and some fat will help stabilize blood sugar, energy, and hunger levels. However eating a breakfast high in simple carbohydrate such as Danishes, donuts, or muffins will likely cause a rapid rise in your blood sugar followed by a dreadful crash. This crash will have you feeling cranky, irritable, and unable to focus and ultimately craving more sugar all day long a recipe for disaster.

2. Exercise. Regardless of your dining out or

travel schedule, participating in a regular fitness routine is essential for living a lean life. Not only is exercise important for burning calories, but it is also a key factor in helping to reduce and manage overall stress levels. When living life on the road it is important to factor in how you plan to exercise. Assess your location. Does your hotel have a fitness room? If not, then can you go for a brisk walk or jog outside? There should never be an excuse of why you cannot fit in at least 15 minutes of physical activity somewhere in your day. Try a simple hotel room routine that includes pushups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, walking or running in place, and crunches.

3. Avoid snacking on extras. You know the candy or cookie jar that is at the turn of every corner. Implementing this one little step

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4. Bring your own snacks. The only way to really commit to #3 is if you have your own snacks on hand when hunger does strike. Keep a stash of nuts, trail mix, protein and energy bars on hand so that when things at the office or on the road get too busy you know you have

a lean alternative to the cookie or muffin plate.

5. Drink Water. Staying hydrated will not only help keep your metabolism working strong but it also helps to give you mental clarity and focus as you work. Being hydrated will also help to manage your overall hunger levels and keep your skin moist and fresh. If your traveling and dining out schedule keeps you from being able to drink enough H2O then set a few self care rules when it comes to drinking:

When dining out drink a glass of water before eating or drinking anything else.

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When in the airport or stopping in a convenience store buy the liter bottles of water

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Keep a re-usable water bottle in your traveling case or purse. Each time you pass a water fountain, fill it.

Have a glass of water first thing when you wake up and before bed.

If you need additional guidance on how to manage your busy schedule while striving to live a healthier lifestyle, contact me and we can discuss scheduling a consultation to create a customized meal plan that takes into account your food preferences, personal goals, and lifestyle.

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COOKiESCORNER

ow much do you think you are you worth? How much success do you think you deserve? Are you worth a $5 bar of iron or a $300,000 bal-

ance spring for a fine watch? You are what you make of yourself. Herein lies the prob-lem. We allow others to determine our self worth and how much success we should or should not have. If we dont put a high value on our own self worth, do you think anyone else will?

One of my first coaches and mentors used to tell me that everything I wanted to know about success and finding my way home (finding myself), could be learned from the movie, The Wizard of Oz. At the time I didnt get it. Oh sure, I knew the sto-ry of Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz, but not

in the sense that he was talking about. You have to realize I was pretty clueless and un-conscious in those days. So clueless in fact that when my coach asked me to stop and check in with myself, I thought he meant the hotel we were staying at for the semi-nar he was giving. Like Dorothy, it took me

a while to get the big IT.

The Big IT for me was finally waking up and realizing that I had everything I needed to be successful right inside of me. I just needed to learn what the right tools were that would allow me to unlock my inner answers.

The second Big IT was realizing that I had choices. I did not have to settle for making horseshoes, I could be a spring for a Rolex watch.

Your self worth and your success is de-fined and determined by you. It is an exten-sion of who you are. You have to own it before you can sell it to someone else.

Here are three examples of what hap-pens when you value yourself as a $5 bar of iron.

1) When I first hung out my coaching

A bar of iron costs $5, made into horseshoes its worth is $12, made into needles its worth is $3500, made into balance springs for watches, its worth is $300,000. Your own value is determined also by what you are able to make of yourself.

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shingle, I agonized over how much to charge. I was so worried about attracting clients that I only charged $25 an hour. I shudder every time I think about how little I thought of my-self. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot.

2) When I first started my business I treated it as a hobby, not a bonafide business. I would put someone elses needs ahead of my own in a heartbeat. It wasnt until I started treating my business like a business that my business became a business.

3) Again, when I started my coaching busi-ness, it was suggested that I use my given name, Beverly, because it sounded more pro-fessional than Cookie. And of course, believ-ing others knew more than I did, I acquiesced. After about a year, I was having a major iden-tity crisis with the name thing. I had been nicknamed Cookie since birth and thats all

anyone had ever called me and I liked it. I decided to risk not being liked. Hence, Suc-cess Source was born, featuring yours truly, Cookie Tuminello, Success Coach.

Are you beginning to see how easily we can sell ourselves short?

Now, here are three examples of what it means to value yourself as a finely tuned Ro-lex watch.

1) I now value myself and the value of the service I provide for my clients. The service I provide makes a difference in their lives. I now set my fees and stand proudly when I present them. No more shuddering for me.

2) I now choose the clients I work with, and the hours that I am available to serve them. My clients respect the fact that I am a profes-sional which in turn teaches them to value themselves.

3) I now experience more productivity, more profitability, and more power in my business than ever before. Not to mention I now have more success with a lot less stress.

Are you beginning to see the difference?

This week, ask yourself this question: Are you a $5 bar of iron or a $300,000 balance spring for a fine watch? And if you have trou-ble figuring it out, take out a pen and paper and make a list of whats working and whats not working in your life and/or business. Take action to eliminate that which is making you feel like a bar of iron. Remember your ulti-mate success starts and ends with you!

Cookie Tuminello, Leadership and Team Building Coach, is the founder and CEO of Success Source, LLC. Cookie can be contacted at [email protected].

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ith school approaching, many parents of infants and young children are concerned about their children learning their ABCs and 123s in order

to be ready for school. However, school readiness really begins with social-emotional development: skills like taking turns, adjusting to changes in routines, getting along with other children and adults, and managing strong feelings. Letters and numbers will come much easier for a child who is secure with himself and the world around him.

Play (especially playing with a parent) is an important part of healthy social-emotional development. Theres a lot happening during playtime. Little ones are lifting, dropping, looking, pretending, bouncing, hiding, building, creating, and more. Children are actively learning

when theyre playing. Play is the true work of childhood. Through play, babies and toddlers try out new skills, explore their imagination, gain persistence in the face of challenges, and learn about relationships with other people. These social-emotional skills give them the self-confidence they need to build loving and supportive relationships and be successful at school.

When your children have a chance to play with you, they are also learning that they are loved and important and that they are fun to be around. As a parent, you are your child's very first and favorite playmate. From the very beginning of your child's life, he is playing with you, whether he is watching your face as you feed him or listening to your voice as you talk to him during his diaper change. From peek-a-boo to dress-up, your child is learning and exploring from day one through play.

Sometimes, though, busy, responsible grown-ups forget how to play or arent sure theyre playing right with their children. Here are some tips for making the most out of playing with your child:

Follow your child's lead

Provide an object, toy, or activity for your baby or toddler and then see what he does with it. It's okay if it's not the "right" way ... let him show you a "new way."

Go slowlyIt's great to show your child how a toy works,

but try to hold off on "doing it for him" every time. You can begin something, such as stacking one block on another, and then encourage him to give it a try. Providing just enough help to keep frustration at bay motivates your child to learn new skills.

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Read your child's signalsYour little one may not be able to tell you

using words when he's had enough or when he's frustrated. But he has other ways like using his sounds, facial expressions, and gestures. Reading the signals that precede a tantrum help you know when to jump in or change to a new activity. Reading his signals can also tell you what activities your child prefers or the pace at which he likes to play.

Look at your play spaceIs the area child-friendly and child-safe? Is there

too much noise or other distractions? Is the area safe to explore? Is this a good place for the activity you've chosen, such as running, throwing balls, or painting? Checking out your space beforehand can prevent a tantrum or an accident.

Play it again and again and again

More, more! While a childs desire to do things over and over again is not necessarily thrilling for moms and dads, it is for their young children. They are practicing in order to master a challenge. And when they can do it all by myself! they are rewarded with a powerful sense of their own competency a confidence that they are smart and successful beings. The more they practice and master new skills, the more likely they are to take on new challenges and the learning continues. So when youre tempted to hide that toy that you dont think you can stand playing with yet one more time, remember repetition is key in your childs development.

Playdates are fun, too. It is important for a child to establish

relationships with peers. Arrange playdates or look for opportunities for your child to play with other children, such as at the park or during a library

story hour. Having fun with peers is an important way that children learn social skills like sharing, conflict resolution, and empathy and also help prepare children for the school setting later on.

When you and your child play together, you as the parent are sending the following messages to him or her:

YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO ME.

I AM INTERESTED IN WHAT YOU ARE SAYING AND DOING.

I HEAR AND RESPECT WHAT YOU ARE FEELING AND SAYING.

I ENJOY BEING WITH YOU.

And arent those messages wed all love to hear more often?Amy Cavanaugh, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with Center for Psychiatric Studies and the infant mental health consultant for the Healthy Start Program of the Family Tree.

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Catherine is your average 12-year-old girl, with one exception: her 8-year-old brother, David, has autism. Davids frequent outbursts and inability to understand the world make Catherines life hard, but she still loves her brother and wants the best for him. As a way to help David cope with the world, Catherine creates a list of rules for David to follow, such as, If the bathroom door is closed, knock! (especially if Catherine has a friend over) and Say thank you when someone gives you a present (even if you don't like it). Catherine just wants her brother to be normal, but when she makes a new friend named Jason who is so developmentally challenged that he cant speak or walk, Catherine begins questioning, What is normal anyway?

Inspired by author Cynthia Lords own experiences with her autistic son, Rules manages to be humorous and touching without ever being preachy or saccharine.

Catherine is a likable girl who struggles with a sibling that she loves but cannot fully connect with. As Catherine develops a friendship with Jason, she begins to care less about what others think and she ultimately comes to accept her brother as unique, instead of just strange. Rules teaches children that exceptionalities arent necessarily a bad thing, and that while no family is perfect, love is the one thing that can connect everyone.

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In this charming novel, Alice Loves life is turned upside after an accident at the gym

leaves her unable to remember the past ten years of her life. Alice believes that she is still twenty-nine years old, pregnant with her first child, and madly in love with her

husband, Nick. Imagine her surprise when she finds out that she is actually thirty-

nine and the mother of three children. Alice and Nick, once madly devoted to one another, are now on the brink of divorce, and Alice cant remember why. As Alice works to put the pieces of her life back together, she comes to realize that during the ten elusive years she cant remember, she has changed into a completely different and often unhappy person.

Liane Moriarty wonderfully blends humor and pathos to convey Alices feelings of isolation (she doesnt know her own children, no longer communicates with her beloved sister, and cant seem to get along with her husband) and longing as she wonders exactly what happened to the young, happy free spirit she used to be. An absorbing and not-too-heavy read, What Alice Forgot is the perfect book with which to wind down your summer.

Two weeks ago, Clay Jensens classmate (and secret crush) Hannah Baker killed herself. One day after school, Clay arrives

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addressed to him. On the tapes are the final

words and thoughts of Hannah. The tapes are broken up into thirteen parts one for

each person that gave Hannah a reason to kill herself. Clay is one of the reasons, although he doesnt yet know why. As Clay listens to the tapes, he discovers secrets about Hannah, the students at his school, and most importantly, himself.

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of another without us knowing it. The story, told in dual voices (Hannahs and Clays), is heartbreaking in its honesty. As Hannah pieces her story together, moving from person to person, readers wont be able to turn away. Thirteen Reasons Why is suspenseful and engrossing; its the kind of book you cant put down.

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When Candace Nabors headed to the ER in April,

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Candace Nabors arrived at the emergency room at six oclock on a warm April morning in tears. She had been up all night with cramping, finding no relief from Midol, and by the wee hours of the morning decided it was time to head to the hospital.

With her husband offshore and her sister in tow, the interior designer arrived at the ER in pain and clueless as to what the problem could be but certain that something was very, very wrong.

The doctor said youre having a baby. Youre dilated to five (centimeters). Lets get you to labor and delivery. Youre having a baby, Candace says months later with daughter Elyza in her arms.

So, how did this mother of two not see the signs? Could it be that women can carry a child for months without any idea? Absolutely. Candace had two daughters (three and six) and knew what it felt like to be pregnant. During those pregnancies she had looked only about six months pregnant by the time she was full term and had spotting throughout. Just as she did with this one. In fact, Candace took two pregnancy tests (one when she would have been at least eight weeks along) that were both negative. And had only done so because a family member pointed out she was acting so cranky she could have been pregnant. As for weight gain, there was little. In January, Candace left her job at a childrens furniture story to start her own interior


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She and her husband had decided their family was full with their two girls and planned for no more children. In fact, just a month before giving birth to little Elyza, Candace had a sale and purged their home of every last baby item. She also had H1N1 that spring and it was never realized that she was pregnant throughout that experience.

The entire pregnancy was so unbelievable that Candaces own husband took some convincing. Her sister called him while he was off shore working while Candace was in labor.

He said you guys are joking. Stop, Candace laughs.

It took four hours for him to arrive at the hospital, at which point Elyza had already been born. And still, he found it hard to believe.

When Elyza was born she had no heart rate. She was not breathing. And Candace would later learn it took doctors 20 minutes to revive her.

She was not alive when she was born, Candace says. I only knew that a week later. When she was born they took her away and I was freaking out.

Candace was 30 weeks pregnant when she went into labor and was suffering from MRSA (a resistant staph infection) unbeknownst to her. The infection caused her to go into labor. And, Candace knows now, would have happened whether or not she had known she was pregnant. It would be three days before anyone could identify the cause of the septic shock and it

would be 92 days before Candace brought her daughter home.

In the months that followed, Elyza, born at 4 pounds and 2 ounces, would require three surgeries after an infection that led to meningitis and to date still requires a tube for feeding. Elyza was ventilated so many times her gag reflex makes it nearly impossible for her to even have a pacifier, much less hold down any food. It will be a minimum of six months to a year with the tube.

In the days that followed Elyzas birth, Candace stood by her bedside at a constant as she endured the three surgeries. Her parents made a 13-hour trek from Tennessee the minute they heard she was in labor and her mother remained for more than a month to help her manage visiting the NICU

Elyza Corrine Nabors was born more than two months early because of a powerful infection and spent 92 in the NICU before coming home in July.


with her two daughters and a husband that works off shore. And after that time, her mother took her two older daughters back to Tennessee to give Candace freedom to focus on Elyza.

While trying, the experience has produced a new kind of patience in Candace and tremendous appreciation for two healthy babies.

You dont realize what its like going to visit your baby. Theyre hooked up to monitors constantly and even holding them you miss the everyday. You see the other babies and youre almost jealous when you walk by the nursery knowing they can just take their babies home.

During her time in the NICU, Candace says nurses like Lacey Angelle went above and beyond to make it feel more like home and give her baby the royal treatment. And while Elyzas big sisters Annabell and McKenzie

werent allowed in NICU they drew her photos and were able to Skype with the newest member of the family.

And in July after 92 days in NICU, Candace took her baby home.

I was nervous. But, excited, Candace says just a day after bringing little Elyza home.

E x t r e m e l y excited.

Her enthusiasm is clear as she cuddles an alert Elyza who has already progressed more than expected. Long term she may have

eyesight problems as well as issues with motor skills and a hemorrhage damaged her sensory abilities. But, doctors cant say for sure what it will all mean for Elyza and thus far she has done better than predicted.

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The new attitude is being translated into a new take on the sweet treats offered with more individual desserts. Think cupcakes, truffle pops, cake pops, decorated cookies all of which coordinate with the soirees theme.

The planners also point toward a change in the days menu as well with mommas-to-be wanting fresher fare.

Everyones trying to be so much more healthy, Kim says noting the best approach is to try a bevy of cold foods. Salads, fruits, yogurt, he says.

Yogurt bars are a great way to offer cool sweet treats that partygoers can customize as well as planners who can coordinate the color of toppings for the theme and/or the sex of the baby. And a signature drink is a must. Flavored

sweet teas are popular along with lemonades (try adding mint for a fresh treat). A pink lemonade is perfect for the arrival of a little gal.

Morning showers are a great fit for a girls-only fete while couples showers in the evening offer dad a chance to join in on the fun. No matter what time of day, consider offering a separate area for kids who may be tagging along and are likely to get a bit bored watching mom pass around onesies for an hour. A kids table and an area of kiddy foods can go a long way to keep them occupied.

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As summer temperatures rise, a bevy of ladies will gather for a cool morning brunch with a focus on our littlest citizens at a shindig thats utterly grown up. Brunch at Tiffanys, slated for City Club on August 26, is a ladies that lunch kind of affair. Think mimosas, fare with a Southern flair and Chet Blackstone tickling the ivories.

The event is, in a word, classy according to March of Dimes district director Jamie Crain. And according to event chair Azalie Holland, the silent auction promises to be full of goodies. Alex Caldwell with Vivian Alexander will be on hand with those beautiful eggs and a style show will offer event goers the chance to do more than check out the latest in looks for the season.

In a departure from years past, the models will be ambassador mothers and their children who have served as the face of March of Dimes locally over the years. Each year, during March of Dimes events an ambassador child is chosen a little one who benefited from the efforts of the organizations ground breaking research to create a world with healthy babies. The ambassador parents at such events present the story of their child and family bringing home the mission of March of Dimes in a real way.

And this year, that ambassador child just happens to be Jamies granddaughter Azalie Crain. After years working for March of Dimes, Jamie knew the difference they made in the lives of children and with Azalies birth that mission came home in a brand new way.

Shes a miracle, miracle, miracle, Jamie says of her grandchild who was born with a condition that sent her immediately to NICU upon birth where she would remain for eight and a half weeks traveling from Lafayette to New Orleans and back again for life saving surgeries.

Shes a miracle baby from March of Dimes, Jamie says. Without all of that she doesnt live.

It brought to the forefront, in Jamies life, the mission she had worked toward and believed in for years. And at the brunch a beautiful little Azalie Rose will be on hand (along with her mom). (Read Azalies story in detail on page 58 from the perspective of her mother Lori.)

In addition to the fashion and auction, the Brunch at Tiffanys also honors each year a standout woman with their Tiffany

Award. Among past winners are Lou Patin, Judy Dunn and Ann Knight. It is an award bestowed on a woman working to make the community a better place.

Tickets for the event are $40 and the party kicks off at 10:30 a.m. August 26 at City Club in River Ranch. To learn more about the March of Dimes go to MarchofDimes.com and check out their site full of ways to increase the chances of having a healthy baby and hear the stories of real women as well as share your own story.

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Kari Walker is a beautiful blond. And on this day even more so with dramatic lashes, glossy lips and enviously coiffed hair. Shes wearing a rich silky purple dress with mile high patent heels and on her hip sits an equally glamorous baby (if a baby can be glam in nothing but a diaper) donning a sequin bow. Nothing about this scene screams granola. And yet, on paper there are some who might label Kari as just that kind of mom all natural labor and birth, diligent breast-feeding and cloth diapers. But, Kari is part of what seems to be a growing movement of women who are going all natural and breaking the stereotype that theres anything hippie about getting back to the basics.

Kari Walker was a labor and delivery nurse who felt early on that she wanted a natural labor and delivery (something her mother chose). Even before she was married, it was something she knew and as her time in labor and delivery continued her convictions grew.

I was tired of seeing women not getting the results they want, she says.

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In the months before and especially after daughter Stellas birth, Kari has found that her personal choices are often met with judgment or brushed aside and attributed to luck. She believes, however, that it was about preparation and shes working to educate women to that end and ensuring they have the kind of birth they want as part of Mother Birth.

I knew what I was ok with and what I wasnt. I did not want to become another statistic. I wanted to rise above and accomplish this dream. To this day, when I share my birth story with women I get negative feedback. I get 'Oh, you must have a really high tolerance for pain. I could never do that. My labor was awful enough with an epidural.' to 'Oh, you're just lucky. Lucky? No. Blessed? Yes. But, I educated myself and prepared for this great adventure. And I'd do it again in a heartbeat, she says.

Kari is not alone. According to the CDC, a growing natural birth subculture (particularly among white women) has been on the rise for at least seven years. And perhaps it is all connected to the movement of many to get back to nature. A movement whose participants are motivated by a myriad of elements from personal health and the environment to saving money and a hybrid of the three going green is spreading and has found its way into baby world.

While not all proponents of natural birth also breastfeed and use cloth diapers, for some it is a total lifestyle choice. And its something Tereson Dupuy has witnessed firsthand since the creation of her popular FuzziBunz diapers. The local mother of three invented a revolutionary (read not messy and leaky) cloth diaper in 1999 and has watched as demand has boomed.

Today more than ever busy moms are finding it necessary to simplify their lives they are really busy people! At one time doing things "naturally" was considered old fashioned and at times hard work, however today technology has been implemented to some old fashioned concepts to make them more attractive to the modern mother. So today natural does not need to be old fashioned it can be a very hip, cool and doable for everyone, she says.

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At the end of the day I care about whats best for the baby, Pam Peters says simply.

And it is with this in mind that she has launched a business helping women find what is, indeed, the very best for their baby.

Ive learned that I can give you the facts but not pass judgment and feel like everything I tell you is gold. To do whats best for your baby and your situation, she says.

So, what does Pam do exactly? She is an expert in all things baby and can provide honest, balanced advice for moms-to-be (or any mom for that matter) about the tremendous and growing number of products on the market. Unlike television shows that portray preggie planning as catering to people searching for the best baby name with focus groups and decadent

showers, Pam focuses on giving advice on the best products out there.

The best bang for your buck taking in the safety concerns. Whether its trying to be green and buying products that are sustainable or just saving money, she says.

The task of picking the best products is an ever-changing one with both the influx of new items on the market, the availability of more products online and the growing number of people creating homemade products.

Anyone can make a product and sell it online but are they the safest for the baby? Pam asks.

And are all of these products created to make our life easier doing anything but costing us money and making life harder?

Some things are more hassle than they are worth. And youve wasted a lot of money and thats where I feel I can give a new mom good advice on the pros and cons of new products, she says.

Pam will do in-home assessments as well as registry consultations and come this fall will be certified for car seats as well.

For moms heading to the registry Pam has a few simple tips. She says use caution before going for the all-in-one travel system with the car seat base, stroller and car seat.

Is this going to meet your needs from start to finish? Do you love that stroller? Does it have the movability to meet your needs when running errands and traveling?

She says if you love the pieces separately then go for it. But, consider going with a less bulky stroller and a separate car seat.

And when it comes to cloth diapers she says to do your homework when it comes to diapers that advertise from birth to potty training because they may not fit every baby from the get go.

She says all-in-one products in particular should be considered before just assuming they are the best fit for your lifestyle. And in south Louisianas climate she reminds moms that fabric choice is important from the breathability to the color.

In the end, Pam says two things are crucial. Firstly, ensure you know how to use all of your products. (When its two in the morning and you never figured out that part to your breast pump, youre in trouble.) And secondly, trust yourself.

I tell moms Im going to tell you this information but, go with your instinct and go with your gut and trust that. Its okay to not take my advice, she says. You are the only one that knows your baby and are with that child 24/7 and can make that call.

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Call it that womans intuition, call it divine nudging. But, Beth McCleery knew something was wrong. It was 2005 and she was in her 20s when she made her first visit to a fertility specialist.

I just had a feeling something wasnt right, she says.

Beths suspicions were confirmed she had some kind of blockage. And after some testing and minor surgeries for the blockage she and husband Eric tried less invasive (and less expensive) options before it became clear that pregnancy wasnt going to happen without in vitro fertilization.

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It was something I wanted so badly and no amount of hard work could make it happen and that was devastating and I felt very much like a failure, she says.

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JaggerOctober 28, 2009Rachel and Tony Bourque

Rachel Bourque still remembers what it felt like to sit at baby showers devastated. To put a smile on her face while believing in her heart she would not have children. The teacher, who always dreamed of being a stay at home mom, had learned at a young age that it wasnt likely she and her husband would ever conceive.

She and husband Tony tried for a year to get pregnant before they began testing. They would soon learn that Tonys sperm count was zero with one percent motility. It was something that could have been attributed to his appendix rupturing and the subsequent days. But, there was no real answer.

They told us to look at adoption. We were devastated, Rachel says noting that there was not enough sperm for in vitro as an option.

Tony, who was in a stressful job situation pastoring a church, and Rachel, put babies on the back burner. A short time later Tony started a new church and despite the great undertaking found a relief in his stress levels.

Stress has a lot to do with fertility and we got him retested and all his counts had doubled. It wasnt where it needed to be but they said we could do in vitro and we talked prices, Rachel says.

The couple soon realized affording IVF was not an option. She had moved from teaching at a private school to public to make ends meet, while Tony didnt take a salary because of the opening of the new church. Then while Tony was preaching one night, Rachel saw the Gift of Hope on the news and thought she might as well apply.

I wrote the letter just one page of our story and how we couldnt have kids and it was my dream to be a stay-at-home mom, she says.

Months later while on a field trip with her students at the zoo, the call came.

He (Dr. Storment) said I have something to tell you. Can you stop and pull over the bus? I jumped out so I can hear him. I lost it when he told me. The kids came out of the bus and I was boo hooing, she laughs.

She quickly called Tony who couldnt understand his emotional wife.

He thought I was in a wreck. I was screaming at the top of my lungs and then I have to ride the bus back with these kids trying to explain what happened, she laughs.

Then the physical process of the IVF began, which was an unusual one for Rachel who had no actual infertility issues.

My body went crazy, she says.

The process left her with cysts and complications and the couple who live in Lake Charles would drive to Lafayette for treatments with interruptions from hurricanes and other obstacles before she was able to complete the treatment.

It was a blur, she says.

Her pregnancy would prove a difficult one leaving her with morning sickness that was actually more like all day sickness from the beginning to the end. When Jagger was born, a C-section was necessary and Rachel found herself one of the rare cases who faced infection and had to go back to the hospital within days of her sons birth.

I look back and think how blessed we are. What did I do to deserve that? Its truly amazing.



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HopeApril 14, 2007Laura and Terry Hughes

Laura Hughes had given up hope. She had come to terms with the reality that she and her husband would not likely have children. In their seven years of marriage she had become pregnant twice both of which were dangerous ectopic pregnancies that left doctors recommending that she not conceive again unless it was through in vitro fertilization.

But, the cost would prove an obstacle too great as would the cost of adoption.

Its not as easy as people think, she says of the financial burdens of both adoption and fertility treatments. We were resolved that we would not have kids and deal with it from there. Just when we had a sense of peace is when we won.

Laura heard about the Gift of Hope and the night of the deadline wrote a letter pouring out their hearts. But, never thought in her wildest dreams they would be chosen. But, they were the first couple chosen and soon she began IVF, with great trepidation.

She took no chances. Despite advice to rest for a few days after the treatment, Laura chose to take off work for ten days, she says with a laugh.

I didnt move other than to get up and go to the bathroom, she says.

A blood test at the doctors office would be the definitive proof that the IVF had worked. They drew her blood and during the hour wait she and husband Terry went for breakfast.

We came back and when they told me I was pregnant it was so surreal, she says today as four-year-old Hope bustles in the background.

Her pregnancy was an uneventful one, although she was sick like a dog. But, she says quickly that was quite all right with her.

I was ready to take whatever. I was fine, she says.

With her first two ectopic pregnancies, one of which sent her to the hospital in shock, she didnt feel sick in the way most pregnant women do.

I felt normal being sick. Being pregnant was what I thought it would be and it was exciting and I appreciated it, she says.

Laura says although she believed whole heartedly the couple had come to terms that another pregnancy wouldnt happen, she realized when pregnant with Hope that she had not.

I didnt realize how long I had waited for this, she says gratefully.

Laura was scheduled to be induced on April 17 and despite doctors beliefs that it was very unlikely her water would break at home or she would go into labor before that date, the unlikely was, of course, just what happened.

On Friday the 13th my water broke. Its not like it is in the movies, she says with a laugh.

In the melee of her labor, Laura laughs remembering how she watched Terry back out of the driveway to head to the hospital without her in the car.

He got so nervous he left me, she says.

The delivery was 24 hours and yet she says very easy overall without any complications. And now the woman, who thought children would never

When they told me I was pregnant it was so surreal.



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Grace Ann from 38 Hope from 40Jagger from 39this once a week, she says with a laugh.

In spite of her concerns, Grace Ann arrived without incident other than being more than nine pounds and requiring a C-section.

I couldnt stop kissing her and telling her I love her, she says. It was the best feeling ever. It cant be recreated. Its bliss.

In the months that have followed Beth says motherhood is, in a word, crazy.

The happiest and most fulfilled Ive ever been and at the same time I second guess everything I do, she says.

And the experience has changed she and Erics relationship from his health scare to pregnancy and now parenthood.

Knowing he was okay and the end result was this beautiful, perfect gift from God. We look at one another and think why did God choose to bless us so much? Eric and I struggle on a daily basis to give as much as we have received from so many people including Dr. Storment and Womens and Childrens and those that helped us have a baby.

happen for her, has quit her job and finds herself feeling bittersweet as her daughter prepares for school.

Im so appreciative of it that I quit my job and we do without a lot of things. Im with her every day. This is it for us, she says.

Even four years later, Laura says Hope in her life continues to make her a grateful person in a new way.

It puts things in perspective. Everyone gets so caught up in the everyday and I had to stop and realize what a gift she is. It slowed us down a lot, she says.

And while Laura is quick to say that life is anything but slow with an active four-year-old, the experience has brought she and Terry to a new place of appreciation for each other and for life.

Its been humbling. Life changing. It makes you realize how precious life is.

But, for a couple who thought children might not be in the cards for them at all, it was all more than worth enduring for Jagger.

While the IVF and pregnancy were hard on Rachel, the experience of not being able to have children was a trying one particularly for Tony.

It was tough on both but especially him. The one thing he wanted to give me he couldnt, she says.

And as with many trials, the experience has brought the couple closer together.

We couldnt have done this on our own Dr. Storment and God, she says thankfully. I look at Jagger every day and cant get over that hes here. It still blows my mind.

And as the days pass and Jagger (a little fireball) grows, Rachel muses at the miracle that is their son.

I look back and think how blessed we are. What did I do to deserve that? Its truly amazing.


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Calm in theStorm

When Lori Crain found herself in the eye of lifes greatest storm, she

showed a rare kind of strength. Its a trait she just may have passed on.

Story by Amanda BedgoodPhotography by Penny Moore


Lori Crain has had a busy year. Make that a rollercoaster-things-you-never-expect kind

of year. Not long ago, the self-professed independent woman and assistant dean at UL was a content single mother to one son. And

as so often happens, just when she wasnt looking, she found love and a husband in

Creighton Crain. Within a year of marriage, the new family of three would be joined by a

precious little girl who defied the odds and Lori would learn lessons about strength and

patience that can only come from trials.

AAzalie Rose Crain entered this world in dramatic fashion. Arriving on her due date July 20, 2010 weighing more than seven pounds and after less than an hour of labor, the now vibrant little one with searing blue eyes and a vivacious spirit was whisked away with little hope of a future. As her family wait to hear what could have gone wrong after a textbook pregnancy, her mother Lori found the kind of courage that can only come from above and

pressed forward. The coming weeks would prove to be a test like no other.

How Lori a wife and mother balanced life, kept the faith and is making it

all work today working full time and caring for her family.

They didnt think she would make it, Lori says frankly of the prognosis

when her daughter Azalie was born. I had no idea what was going on.

The mother of a ten year old (Zackary), Lori had experienced labor before

and yet she could never have anticipated how her second child would arrive.

Lori went into labor on her due date with contractions 20 minutes apart

before her water suddenly broke and it became clear Azalie would arrive


God has a way of putting you at peace. I couldnt

curl in a ball and leave my son or husband.


We live five minutes from the hospital, it was 8:30 at night

and I said call the ambulance.

within moments.

We live five minutes from the hospital, it was

8:30 at night and I said call the ambulance, she

says.

And at 9:16 p.m. Azalie was born.

They knew something was immediately wrong.

They put her on my chest then whisked her away

to NICU. I had no idea whats going on, she says.

They intubated her immediately. She wasnt

breathing, turning blue.

Lori was soon told that Azalie would be

transported to New Orleans that night.

She was six hours old and was flown in a jet to

Ochsners, Lori says.

In those six hours Lori was able to see her in the

NICU in Lafayette and an emergency baptism was

performed. The next day Lori was discharged and

drove to New Orleans where the rest of the family

had gathered.

I was still in shock. You think everything is

routine, she says. I barely remember the ride

there. I dont remember a lot.

Doctors would explain to Lori that a hernia had

caused Azalies organs on her right side to move

where her lung should have developed. Azalie had

one lung and one bud where a lung should have

formed. It was something easily seen on an X-Ray

after birth. But, something that never appeared

during her prenatal visits.

Upon learning the news, Loris doctor pored

over her ultrasounds

looking for signs of

something they may

have missed and

found none. But, from

Lori there is no blame.

In fact, she muses at

the level of stress she

would have felt had

she known the dangers her daughter would face

upon birth.

A surgery to repair the hernia and move the

organs down to their proper place would be

required. However, in order to perform the

surgery, Azalie would have to be on an ECMO

machine that oxygenated her blood because her

lungs were not functioning.

The life-saving machine (only available in

New Orleans) meant a substantial tube in the

newborns neck in addition to a slew of other

tubes and monitors. Never something a parent

wants to see on their newborn.

Scars everywhere, poor thing. She couldnt

move. She had to be on her back and we couldnt

stimulate her whatsoever, Lori says.

And she couldnt hold her. In the following days

as they waited to be able to perform the surgery

the family was told to expect a mostly sleeping

Azalie. But, even then the now lively little girl

remained far more alert than anticipated.

She was very observant, even then. They said

shed go to sleep. Nope. She just watched, Lori

says of the little one who would eventually earn

the nickname Nosy Rosy for her astute attitude

in the NICU.

After two weeks Azalie was taken off ECMO,

the surgery was performed and at three and a

half weeks Lori Crain held her daughter for the

first time. It was a tremendous moment for the

mother who despite the circumstances remained

steadfast.

I cant go into hysterics, she said of Azalies

condition and the weeks of waiting and not

knowing what the future could hold for her

daughter. I have to deal with it.

And deal with it she did. Lori said she subscribes

to the belief that God doesnt give us anything we

cant handle and with such trials come strength.

God has a way

of putting you at

peace, she says. I

couldnt curl in a ball

and leave my son or

husband.

It would be a total

of five weeks that

Azalie would stay at

They intubated her immediately. She wasnt breathing,

turning blue.


Ochsners. During that time Lori stayed at the

Ochsners hotel leaving only to eat out when

the shift changed at the hospital. There were

times she headed back to Lafayette and in

August Zackary began school creating

a new juggling act for the Crains. In

the midst of it all, Loris new husband

Creighton adopted Zackary officially.

In fact, the couple had been married

but a year when Azalie was born.

Never a dull moment, Lori

says with a laugh noting how great

Creighton has been from beginning to

end.

On August 27, Azalie was transported back

to Lafayette where she would spend three

more weeks in NICU.

It was rough, Lori says of the transfer

back to Lafayette.

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