Birthing Experiences

Childbirth is not a topic I enjoy talking about - I do think it is an amazing thing though! Lately, my life has been consummed by childbirth, I had three of my sister in-laws pregnant at the same time and two of them have given birth recently.  Listening to them compare their deliveries was definitely a learning experience. My little brother actually took a video of the childbirth (parts of it because my sister in law would not allow him to tape it all).  I remember the pain she was going through during the delivery and the look on her face when she saw her daughter! I chose this experience because it is so recent (December 4th) and I did watch the video.

Childbirth in Poland is pretty similar to childbirth in the United States.  Most of the births (according to my reserch) still take place in a hospital.  My boyfriend is from Poland and remembered parts of his little brothers birth.  They lived in a small village and the closest hospital was about forty minutes away but he does remember they made it to the hospital. He was also born in the hospital. 

I found an article about Polish women living on the border going into Germany to have their children.  The women choose Germany because they can decide how they would like to live birth and it is free to deliver there.  This article is interesting because the doctors (both German and Polish) are encouraging the women to cross the border but the Polish National Health Fund is denying the bills when they come in.  This article was from 2007 so I am going to continue researching if this is still happening along the border.

Here is the website if you are interested in reading: http://www.krakowpost.com/article/761

Thank you!

I was unable to comment on Ashley and Brenda's blog for some reason - it would say my comment was published but never showed up.

Ashley,

Thank you for your comments to my posts. I have enjoyed reading your blog and hope you keep adding to it. I am hoping this can be a way for us all to stay connected.

You seem to be very passionate about your work - it shows through your posts and discussions.

Good luck in your future experiences.

and

Brenda,

I wanted to thank you for all of your comments and thoughts regarding my posts. I always knew you would add kind words each week.

I know you will succeed in whatever you choose because of your passion. I wish you luck in your professional and personal life!

Chrissy

Code of Ethics

1) Responsibility of co-workers
     I-3A.1  To establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation with co-workers.
           - We need to work together to help the children and families. Some one at my work says; "One fight, one team."

2) Responsibility to children
     I-I.3   To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.
            - As educators, we need to focus on the needs of each child in our care. It is not a "one size fits all" work!

3) Responsibility to families
    I-2.3   To welcome all family memebers and encourage them to participate in the program.
        - The more the parents are involved in their children's schooling the better. Parents are children's first teachers so being able to have the parents observe the school teacher will only enforce the positives to the children.

Refernces

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrived December 14, 2012, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

Course Resources

·       https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201320_04/MS_MECS/EDUC_6005/Week%205/Resources/Resources/embedded/naeyc_schoolreadiness.pdf

NAEYC’s document on school readiness

·        http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us/

World Forum Foundation website

·        http://www.ldanatl.org/

This website is for Learning Disabilities Association

·        http://www.nhsa.org/

National Head Start Association website – I chose this as a resource because I am passionate about my workplace

·        http://www.nccp.org/

National Center for Children in Poverty – one of my colleagues found this website and shared it with me recently.

Inspiration Quotes

"Education is the key to opportunity in our society, and the equality of educational opportunity must be the birthright of every citizen."
      - Lyndon B. Johnson 

"Parents don't make mistakes because they don't care, but because they care so deeply."
      - T. Berry Brazelton

“I see adults are finding their voice as a result  of doing this work, it’s like they reclaim and heal the things that happened to them in their childhood that no one helped them work with."

       - Louise Derman-Sparks

“As professionals in the Early Childhood Education field we have the opportunity to shape a child’s life for the better.”

         - Sandy Escobido

Personal Childhood Web

Grandma, Mother and I - 2008 - Before my Grandma's stroke

Deborah - Mother

She shows her love and support for me every day through text messages and phone calls. I receive text messages of inspiration throughout my day and week from my mom. She knows how passionate I am about helping my children at work and supplies materials when she is able too!

Elaine - Grandma

I am the only granddaughter so the love I receive from my grandma is even greater! She still calls and remembers the important times/accomplishments in my life. Even with all of the hard times her and my grandpa are going through she is still such a strong woman and role model for me.



Enjoying the Bronco game!















Radek - Boyfriend

We have been together for years and we have both put things off to accomplish our dreams. He helps me with homework (if he can), preparing activities for my classroom and calming me down when I get overwhelmed. Radek is the perfect balance for me and encourages me to not give up. He is starting his own business right now so we are both starting new adventures and will have to learn to support each other through the ups and downs.



Step-dad and Mom



Dave - Step-dad

Dave encourages me to continue my education and believes in me. He received his Master's as well so he knows the value of higher education. I know that I can count on Dave when I need homework help or advice on where to go with my life - he is an H.R. Manager, reitred police officer and counselor so he is a GREAT listener! Some of my friends will ask if they can talk with Dave because he shows encouragement not judgement.



Dad, Step-Mom, Sister and I



Steve - Dad and Pamela - Step-Mom

My dad and step-mom are constantly helping and supporting my work place and children - they love to donate books, clothes, etc. to the children in my classroom. My parents know where some of my parents are coming from because they raised six children on very limited salaries so now that they are able to help they love to! My dad enjoys talking to me about my families because he knows how passionate I am about helping them succeed.

They also support me with my education goals; both financially and with encouragement.

* I could not leave one of my family members out so I chose one more than the assignment asked for. Even though, there are plenty more that support and love me.

My brother and I - 2 years old



Pete the Cat talks about colors through a song. Pete steps in a variety of things that change the color of his shoes.

My favorite part of the book is the ending...the author writes; "No matter what you step in just keep walking along and singing your song cuz it's all good!" This is a great motto for children to start learning because life is constantly changing.



"The more you believe in children the more they will believe in themselves"
- Unknown Author
Children are like adults - they need reassurance they are doing the right thing!