Help The Children

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Cryo-Cell International. All opinions are 100% mine.

When I was pregnant with my children, people were just starting to talk about the benefits of banking babies cord blood. Back then, it was very expensive, and not all the benefits were known.

Nowadays, not only is banking cord blood more affordable, we also know some of the benefits of doing so. For instance, did you know that not only is your child's cord blood a perfect match for him or her; there is also a one in four chance that it could be used on a sibling. This means that even if you are pregnant with your third or fourth child, it's not too late to make the decision that could potentially help all of your kids. They are finding so many diseases that can be helped with the stem cells found in cord blood, that you can even look at it as an investment in your child (children's) future health.

Right now, Cryo-cell is donating $25 to the Save the Children: Haiti Relief Fund for every enrollment during the month of February. The earthquakes that hit Haiti were devastating, to say the least, and now you can help. You can enroll now and make a difference in not only your child's life, but in the lives of the children in Haiti.

The Gift That Keeps Giving

Have you made your Christmas gift list yet? Have you checked it twice? If you know of someone who is having a baby, think of giving them a C'elle gift certificate for Christmas. They can use it to help pay for the cost of storing their child's cord blood.

I know for some this can be a touchy subject, but from what I have read, there are so many potential benefits that make saving the blood a good idea. Not only can the stem cells be used to fight off many diseases, like cancer and heart disease, for the child the blood was collected from, but there is a good chance it can be used to help that child's siblings. Before making up your mind, find out more about stem cells, and what they can be used for.

Now, I know banking your child's cord blood can be expensive. That is why giving gift certificates is a wonderful idea. Given in denominations of $50, receiving several can really help lower your out of pocket expense. It's just a matter of letting family and friends know that this is what you want. I wish that I had know the value of cord blood when I was pregnant. I would have looked into banking my kids cord blood.

I Fight Like A Girl

I think all of us know someone who has faced breast cancer. My Great-Grandmother died from it, and my Grandmother and Aunt are both breast cancer survivors. As most of you know, I had my own scare a couple of years ago. It was a difficult thing to face, and I do not know what I would have done had my results been different.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many bloggers are sharing their stories, and supporting one another. I have come to realize that that is the thing I love most about blogging; the women who offer emotional support when we need it most. I can't tell you how many times a random comment from someone whose blog I had never even heard of, made such a huge difference in the way I saw things. I have made wonderful, lifelong friends that way.

Many people are making donations towards cancer research this month, and C'Elle is stepping up as well. For every "Protect Baby, Protect Mom" package they sell this month, they will make a $50 donation to the Susan B. Komen Foundation. They will donate $25 for every “C’elle Menstrual Stem Cell” package. I know that there are several diseases that are being treating using stem cells, but I did not know that Cryo-Cell International, Inc is partnering with the National Institutes of Health to explore the possibility of treating breast cancer with the stem cells found in menstrual blood. I hope they are able to find what they are looking for.

If you want to assist the C'Elle Breats Cancer Donation, think about banking your child's cord blood, or about saving your own menstrual blood. I know some of you, like me, are concerned about the cost. But when you think about it, is there really a price you can put on your child's future health? Payment plans are available, so check out the website, and find the service that is right for you.

And remember, ordering this month will help send more money to the Cyro-Cell Breast Cancer Donation. Not only will you be doing something for yourself; you will be helping women who are fighting this horrible disease.

The Babies Are Coming Soon!

Two weeks. Two weeks from today I will have a new little nephew, Jake. He is being born by c-section on the 18th. Six weeks after that, on October 30, my other sister is having a c-section. We do not know what this baby is, but I am pretty sure it is a girl. You should know that I was convinced her last baby was a girl, and she came out a boy, so I am no good at guessing the sex of babies. I am extremely excited, however, to be there when she delivers to find out.

I have talked to both of my sisters about using C'elle, and saving their babies cord blood. They understand that there are so many potential benefits to doing this, and are seriously considering it. Nowadays, most people know about saving their baby's cord blood, but what many women don't know is that there are also stem cells in their menstrual blood, and these cells also have the potential to be used in treatments in the future. The many benefits are still unknown, but these stems cells are being shown to help women with breast cancer, which is a disease close to my heart. Many of you may already know that I had a scare a couple of years ago, which eventually led to my having a breast reduction. If I had actually had cancer, I would have wanted every treatment available to me, and if my own stem cells can be used in those treatments, then they are worth saving.

If you are worried about your future, you should order now so that your stem cells are ready when you need them. Is there anything more comforting than knowing that you have taken the steps to help insure your future health?

I don't think so.

Invest In Your Childs Future

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I want to tell you again why you should consider saving your babies cord blood. Right now, there are 75 different diseases that can be treated with the stem cells found in cord blood. No one knows how many different diseases these stem cells will treat in the future. There is no greater gift you can give your child than the chance to live a long and healthy life. This cord blood may also benefit your other children, because there is a one in four chance that they will be compatible.

When thinking about where to store your babies cord blood, consider Cryo-Cell. They are the industry's leader, with more quality accreditation than any private cord blood bank. Right now they are doing something really great that can ease the burden on families that want to store their babies cord blood during these tough economic times. They are offering special UCORD pricing of $995 for processing, testing and the first year of storage. They will also waive the cancellation fee. This will save you $725. Just use the code 995PS before midnight on July 26th. You can also choose their Signature UCORD Service and Exclusive C’elle Service, and using the promotional code P2PS gets you this package for only $1299. I know this is a lot of money, but if you look at it as an investment in your children's future, then it is worth every cent.

Banking Your Child's Cord Blood

Did you know that one out of every three pregnant women do not know about cord blood banking? I know when I was pregnant years ago, I had no idea such a thing was available to me. I thought it was something celebrities and the rich were doing. I did not know that Cryo-Cell has different payment plans and financing options to meet almost any budget. I wish I had known, because I would have loved to have saved at least one of my kids cord blood. That blood would have a one in four chance of matching the other kids, too.

While selecting a bank to store you baby's cord blood, you should check out Cryr-Cell selection criteria. They are FDA registered, and their blood is viable upon thawing. This is an important thing to look at, because it is a waste of money to store blood if it can not be thawed and used for cord blood transplants.

If you are expecting, or know someone who is, look into giving the gift of security. Cord blood has been used to treat over 75 diseases, and who knows how many more it will treat in the future. Friends and loved ones can even buy gift certificates for as little as $50 to help you with the cost. Now let me ask you. What price would be too high to invest in your child's future?

It's There If You Need It

If you knew of a way to potentially save your child's life someday, would you do it?

If you had to invest money to do so, would you still do it?

If so, you should consider cryo-cell. They will bank your child's cord blood, and have it available in case you need it someday. Right now, cord blood is being used to treat over seventy five different diseases. Seventy five. Just think of all the advancements that could be made in the next twenty or forty years. Right now, you could save $725 by using the code HOT. Hopefully your child will never need to use the cord blood, but think of the peace of mind they, and you, will having knowing it's there if they do.

Are you already a mother like me, but didn't know about saving your child's cord blood? The good news is that if you have another child, you can bank that blood. There is also a one in four chance that that's child's cord blood will work for your other children. I have no intentions of having another child, but when the time comes for my kids to have babies, I will recommend they save their children's cord blood. Heck, maybe by then I will be able to afford to do it for them.

My Future

I love my mom. I know there are many women out in blog land who don't have good relationships with their moms. I know I am blessed when I say that I am not one of them. Sure, we have had our ups and downs, just like any relationship. In the end, though, we always work things out. I hope someday my daughters will have this same kind of relationship with me.

I want my mother to live forever, but I know that's not going to happen. I want to live forever, too, but I will settle for living as long as I can. I was reading an article about C'elle, and all the reasons why women are now storing their menstrual blood. This blood contains stem cells, which are being used to treat, and sometimes cure, so many diseases. The C'elle benefits are huge, because these cells can help combat so many obstacles women face as they get older. I want to give myself every chance to live a long, long life. I want to one day hold my great grandchildren.

Now, this is not an inexpensive thing to do. Pricing varies, and you have to think of this as an investment in your future. I mean, how much would you pay to save your own life one day?

National Stroke Awareness Month

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. I have had personal experience with a stroke victim. My father-in-law has had numerous strokes, and it was always hard to see the effects they had on him. The most recent messed up his speech, and it is really difficult to understand what he is saying sometimes. His doctors say his speech could improve, we'll just have to wait and see.

I had no idea that stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. This is according to the National Stroke Association. Another scary statistic is that this year, 100,000 young and middle aged women will have strokes. I don't know about you, but I want to know what I can do to help myself if it happens to me.

This is where C’elle can help. Most of you have probably heard of them because of their cord blood bank. Did you also know that there are also stem cells found in your menstrual blood, and that they are used to treat more than seventy five diseases and disorders? Stroke is one of them. They will mail you all the things you need to collect your blood, and they will store it for your future use. You can learn more on their about page. I know this may not be for everyone, but just think of it as an investment in your future, and the future of your family members. If you are interested, check out their order now page. This may be the best decision you make concerning your future health.

The Best Mother's Day Ever

Mother's Day is this weekend, and my kids have all kinds of surprises ready. I have overheard talk of breakfast in bed, fishing, and lots of hugs and kisses. I love that they are planning the day around things I like to do, and of course throwing in a trip to the park, which they love. But being the mom is all about doing things for the kids, so I will enjoy the time at the park as well, because it makes them happy.

When people ask what's the best Mother's Day present I have ever gotten, I have a very simple answer. Kasandra. She was born three days after Mother's Day in 1997, and I couldn't have asked for a better gift. I remember the first time I held her; I couldn't believe I had a daughter. Wasn't she beautiful?


This Mother's Day, if you know someone who is expecting, think about investing in their baby's future. By collecting and preserving a baby's cord blood with Cryo-Cell U-Cord, you are potentially protecting them from diseases they may develop in the future. Scientists are doing so many thing with cord blood these days, and are finding more and more diseases that can be treated with the stem cells found in cord blood. I am aware that it is a little expensive, but can you really put a price on your child's future? I wish this service was available when I had my kids.

Stem Cells

Have you women out there heard about C’elle yet? It's an amazing company that is helping women preserve the stems cells found in their monthly cycles. They provide you with the supplies you need to collect and preserve these stems cells for potential use in the future. We have all heard about the diseases that stem cells have been shown to help, and their are many more that researchers are hoping to cure with this technology. You can order your supplies now, and find out about their reasonable storage prices. You do not know what you may encounter as you age, and knowing you have taken this positive step can be very reassuring. Consider it an investment in your future health.