Cord blood stem cells, are one of a group of cells called hematopoietic stem cells that can be used to treat many diseases. Cord blood stem cells are not the same as embryonic stem cells, which there is quite a bit of controversy currently surrounding research using these types of cells. Cord blood stems cells are capable of evolving into different types of blood cells in the circulatory and immune systems. These cells, hematopoietic stem cells are collected from three sources: adult bone marrow, adult peripheral blood, and cord blood.

I will tell you, my friend: baby shower decorating is a fine art. There is much more involved in it than you might think. Of, everyone knows all of the basic elements of baby shower decorating: duckies on the wall, little paper plates with pictures of infants against a soft purple background, and of course, the baby (if you can keep the little whelp cute and quiet for the whole party, that is). But how to keep the baby shower decorations on that line between too cute and too tasteful – how to be just cheesy enough without being downright nauseating. Ah, my friend, that is where the artistry lies.

That day can sneak up on you if you’re not careful. That moment of truth when you finally meet that person whose life takes precedence over yours. It’s too late to try and back out now. That little lady, squinting and grunting in your arms is all yours. Now it’s your responsibility to treat her right and make sure she’s happy. It’s without a doubt a long road ahead, but you knew what you were getting into.