Tag Archives: Joyce Brewer

As a TV journalist I was trained and conditioned to keep my emotions in check while covering tragedies like murders, fatal fires and natural disasters. For years, I did a pretty good job of that. I wasn’t cold and emotionless. But if a story made me upset I could usually …

According to ABC News, Meritus Medical Center in Maryland will no longer allow delivery room pictures or videos until five minutes after the birth. Critics say it's because the hospital features the photographic evidence could be used in a lawsuit. Some parents are upset because they'll miss their child's first few moments of life. Here's the flip side. KSDK-TV reports that thanks to Skype and a laptop webcam an Airman based in Afghanistan got to see his wife deliver their son in an operating room in Missouri. Feel free to comment on where you stand. Do webcams and cameras belong in the delivery room? Are they a distraction to the medical staff?

Thanks to the ladies at the Sears Portrait Studio at Northlake Mall in Atlanta our family has wonderful memories of our first photo session. I’m happy we didn’t go this route: As I discuss in this Morning Josephine video, things could have gone a lot smoother with more planning on …

I saved money on maternity clothes by buying extra large sizes and leggings. In fact, I’m wearing one of my “maternity” sweaters for this episode of Morning Josephine. At least I can still incorporate it into my wardrobe nine months after I gave birth to A.J.!

Keep your little on safe from electrical outlets by watching my video review of the Safety First Ultra Clear Outlet Plugs.They are what I use in my home to keep A.J. from poking his fingers and other objects into the electrical outlets. Amazon.com provides this description: Safety 1st Ultra Clear Outlet …