Wedding Rings and Gender Roles, Pt. 1

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Angela Shambeda

The practice of wearing wedding rings has roots in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians might have believed that circles represent eternity, fitting for a marriage vow. Wearing the rings on our left hand dates to the Roman era: Romans apparently believed that the fourth finger on our left hands had a vein that went directly to the heart. While women have worn wedding (and engagement) rings for centuries, the practice of men donning the former only dates to the 20th century. Some sources speculate that it had to do with World War II: men started wearing the rings while deployed, as … Continue reading →

Make Sure Your Ex is Off Your Health Insurance

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Jen Thorpe

If you have health insurance, then you most likely got it as a benefit of your job. You probably added your spouse to the policy so that he or she was covered as well. If you end up getting a divorce, then your ex is no longer eligible for coverage through your health insurance. This doesn’t necessarily mean that your ex actually stopped using your insurance, however. You may want to check on that. When a couple gets divorced, this can cause changes to every type of insurance policy that either person had their name on while they were still … Continue reading →

What to Do With the Family Jewels

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Jen Thorpe

Genealogists tend to collect up a lot of important papers. You probably have copies of your ancestor’s birth certificates, obituaries from relatives, and tons of old family photos. Other aspects of genealogy include taking care of family heirlooms, which often include wedding rings and other jewelry. A woman who is a quilter has found a very creative way to display her family’s precious jewels. Jacquey Cooney lives in Choteau, Montana. She is a talented quilter who made bereavement quilts for babies in Alaska who passed away, (and also for their families). These were called “Amanda Blankets” because they were named … Continue reading →

The Unthinkable Has Happened.

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dale Harcombe

The unthinkable has happened. My husband is no longer wearing his wedding ring. No, he’s not about to trade me in for a newer model. His ring simply became too tight. I have been telling him for ages it needed to be cut off but he kept resisting and insisting it was okay, even though to me it looked like to was cutting his finger in two. But yesterday reality struck home. His finger got so sore that the ring needed to be removed. Of course my husband thought it was just one more thing a handyman ought to be … Continue reading →

Vision Changes During Pregnancy

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Kim Neyer

When I got pregnant, I expected to see some changes. I didn’t, however, expect changes in what I could see. I was very surprised to discover that my eyes had changed. First, my contacts became too uncomfortable to wear. Then, while wearing my glasses, it felt like my prescription had changed. I learned from my optometrist that both phenomenons were directly related to my pregnancy. The same water retention that was causing my wedding ring to get stuck on my finger and the tops of my feet to bulge out of my flats, was also causing my contact lenses to … Continue reading →

When Your Ring No Longer Fits

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Kim Neyer

It happened very quickly. I woke up one morning and my hands felt slightly stiff. As I curled my fingers and tried to make a fist I realized they felt… fat. I managed to turn on the light, only to see what looked like someone else’s hand, with fingers that could only be described as marshmallows. Ah, pregnancy induced edema: it’s not just “cankles” you have to worry about. The part that bothered me the most was the fact that my wedding ring no longer fit. I don’t wear a lot of rings, but my wedding ring is very special … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review for July 21-27

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Pattie Hughes

Summer is passing quickly and many families are heading to the beach while there is still time. If mom is pregnant, there may be concerns about spending time out in the heat and sun. The good news is you can still enjoy time on the beach. Read more in Enjoying the Beach, Safely. What is a Short Cervix? Basically, it means your cervix is shorter that what is considered normal, or less than an inch thick. In some cases, it indicates a higher risk of preterm labor. During pregnancy, we are more concerned with what we eat than ever before. … Continue reading →

When Your Wedding Ring No Longer Fits

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Pattie Hughes

Swelling is common in pregnancy. The amount of swelling you will experience depends on several factors, including how much weight you gain and the amount of water you retain during the pregnancy. Complications such as pre eclampsia can contribute to swelling as well. If you do experience swelling in the hands, you will likely have to stop wearing your wedding ring. When, or if, this will become necessary is anyone’s guess. There are some women who never have to take off their wedding rings because they don’t experience much swelling. The women who do experience it, may find they can … Continue reading →

The Week in Review – September 23-29

Posted on September 30, 2006 by Heather Long

Welcome to the Week in Review for the Marriage blog. We’ve covered a lot of ground in the marriage blog this week. So let’s talk about our week in review. So let’s talk about the week in review: Saturday, September 23 The Little White Lies That We Tell A lie is a lie is a lie, right? Yes and no. We talk about lies as being good lies and bad lies. How do we separate the lies that are good from the lies that are bad? Why do we call them white lies, but a lie is a lie and … Continue reading →

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