Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy 4th of July to all America!


Happy 4th of July to all America. Independence Day is the national holiday of the United States of America commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of England's King George III. There was growing unrest in the colonies concerning the taxes that had to be paid to England. This was commonly referred to as "Taxation without Representation" as the colonists did not have any representation in the English Parliament and had no say in what went on. As the unrest grew in the colonies, King George sent extra troops to help control any rebellion. In 1774 the 13 colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia Pennsylvania to form the First Continental In April 1775 as the King's troops advanced on Concord Massachusetts Paul Revere would sound the alarm that "The British are coming, the British are coming" as he rode his horse through the late night streets.Congress. The delegates were unhappy with England, but were not yet ready to declare war. The battle of Concord and its "shot heard round the world" would mark the unofficial beginning of the colonies war for Independence. The following May the colonies again sent delegates to the Second Continental Congress. For almost a year the congress tried to work out its differences with England, again without formally declaring war. By June 1776 their efforts had become hopeless and a committee was formed to compose a formal declaration of independence. Headed by Thomas Jefferson, the committee included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the first draft which was presented to the congress on June 28. After various changes a vote was taken late in the afternoon of July 4th. Of the 13 colonies, 9 voted in favor of the Declaration, 2 - Pennsylvania and South Carolina voted No, Delaware undecided and New York abstained. To make it official John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence. It is said that John Hancock signed his name "with a great flourish" so "King George can read that without spectacles!." The following day copies of the Declaration were distributed. The first newspaper to print the Declaration was the Pennsylvania Evening Post on July 6, 1776. On July 8th the Declaration had its first public reading in Philadelphia's Independence Square. Twice that day the Declaration was read to cheering crowds and pealing church bells. Even the bell in Independence Hall was rung. The "Province Bell" would later be renamed "Liberty Bell" after its inscription -And although the signing of the Declaration was not completed until August,and the 4th of July,has been accepted as the official anniversary of United States independence. The first Independence Day celebration took place the following year - July 4 1777. By the early 1800s the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks were established as the way to celebrate America's birthday. And although fireworks have been banned in most places because of their danger, most towns and cities usually have big firework displays for all to see and enjoy.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Hang out!


It's been a long day today. We hang out with Mom and Dad to Rocky Mountain and Estes Park. It's been a long drive but I had fun looking at the scenery.I wish to see deer in the rocky mountain but its seems hiding, it didn't come up. On our way back home . I saw a 3 deers beside the road. I was happy coz atleast i saw them at last. We didn't be able to go in the highest mountain because its not good for me since I'm still pregnant. the doctor said my water will break if i will go on high altitude. Hopefully when the baby is born we can go back there and see more further.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

CANADA DAY!

July 1 is the Canada Day. Thousands of people celebrated today by having picnic,fireworks, street performances,parades, carnivals, festivals, barbecues, air and maritime shows,and free musical concerts. Canada's national day is a statutory holiday celebrating the anniversary of July 1 1867 enactment of the British North America Act. which united Canada as a single country of four provinces. Canada Day observances take place throughout Canada as well as internationally.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

My sweeling feet!

I took a short walk in our backyard this afternoon since this can help for my swelling feet. All pregnant women may experience this on the third trimister of pregnant. My doctor said this is pretty normal. my blood pressure were good so i'm not really worried about this. If anyone experiencing like me here are some tips to minimize the puffiness:• Put your feet up whenever possible. At work, it helps to keep a stool or pile of books under your desk. At home, lie on your left side when possible.
• Don't cross your legs or ankles while sitting.
• Stretch your legs frequently while sitting: Stretch your leg out, heel first, and gently flex your foot to stretch your calf muscles. Rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes.
• Take regular breaks from sitting or standing. A short walk every so often will help keep your blood circulating.
• Wear comfortable shoes that stretch to accommodate the swelling.
• Don't wear socks or stockings that have tight bands around the ankles or calves.
• Try waist-high maternity support stockings. Put them on before you get out of bed in the morning so blood doesn't have a chance to pool around your ankles.
• Drink plenty of water. Surprisingly, this helps your body retain less water.
Exercise regularly, especially by walking, swimming, or riding an exercise bike. Or try a water aerobics class — immersion in water may temporarily help reduce swelling, particularly if the water level is up near your shoulders.
Eat well, and avoid junk food.
Try not to let pregnancy swelling get you down. The sight of your swollen ankles will probably add to your feeling of ungainliness, but edema is a temporary condition that will pass soon after you give birth.

Monday, June 29, 2009

35 Weeks 8 months!

My baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and weighs 5 1/4 pounds. Because it's so snug in my womb she isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times she kicks should remain the about the same. Her kidney are fully developed, and her liver can process some waste products. Most of her basic physical development is now complete. She'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight. By this time my practitioner will see me every week. from 34-37 weeks the doctor do Group B streptococci (GBS) test. This is to check the vagina if there is a bacteria. If you're a GBS carrier, you'll get IV antibiotics during labor, which will greatly reduce your baby's risk of infection.