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	<description><![CDATA[<p>The mother and grandmother of a 9-year-old girl have been charged with murder after the she died from a severe lice infection.  </p><p>Sandra Kraykovich, 38, and 64-year-old Elizabeth Kraykovich, the mother and grandmother of the unidentified child have been arrested in <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="/news/arizona/index.html" id="mol-e3582b20-e9c8-11ec-a14a-65e0d717f6b9">Arizona</a> and charged with first-degree murder,<a style="font-weight: bold;" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">reported.</a></p><p>The pair were arrested for child abuse after emergency personnel responded to their Tucson home on March 22 and found the girl unresponsive with 'a large amount of bugs on her face,' court documents said.</p><div><div><div><img id="i-fa514675ceaa4db" src="denied:data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" height="762" width="634" alt="In an interview with police Sandra Kraykovich (pictured) admitted that 'if she had sought medical care, (her daughter) would probably still be alive'"></div><noscript> <img height="762" width="634" alt="In an interview with police Sandra Kraykovich (pictured) admitted that 'if she had sought medical care, (her daughter) would probably still be alive'" src="src"> </noscript></div><p>In an interview with police Sandra Kraykovich (pictured) admitted that 'if she had sought medical care, (her daughter) would probably still be alive' </p></div><div><div><div><img id="i-eddcf8a924c2860c" src="denied:data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" height="762" width="634" alt="64-year-old Elizabeth Kraykovich (pictured) and her daughter Sandra were both charged with first-degree murder"></div><noscript> <img height="762" width="634" alt="64-year-old Elizabeth Kraykovich (pictured) and her daughter Sandra were both charged with first-degree murder" src="src"> </noscript></div><p>64-year-old Elizabeth Kraykovich (pictured) and her daughter Sandra were both charged with first-degree murder</p></div><p>Emergency personnel told investigators that 'upon closer inspection it was discovered that there was an enormous amount of lice in her hair'.</p><p>Authorities say text messages prove the girl's mother was aware she was ill but did not seek medical care because of the lice.  </p><p>During an interview with police, Sandra said her daughter suffered from anemia, vomiting, fever, headaches, and had trouble keeping her balance.</p><div><div id="p-22"><div><div><h2>RELATED ARTICLES</h2><ul> <li><a href="#">Previous</a></li> <li><a href="#">1</a></li> <li><a href="#">Next</a></li> </ul></div><ul> <li> <a href="/news/article-10702121/French-war-photographer-kidnapped-ISIS-Syria-2013-tried-kill-himself.html"> <img width="62" height="60" src="src" alt="image"> <span>We tried to kill ourselves to stop the ISIS Beatles...</span> </a> <a href="/news/article-10663809/F1-boss-Max-Mosley-81-shot-dead-learning-terminal-cancer.html"> <img width="62" height="60" src="src" alt="image"> <span>F1 boss Max Mosley killed himself by shooting himself in the...</span> </a> </li> </ul></div>
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<h2>Share this article</h2><div><span>Share</span></div></div></div><p>According to one of Sandra's older children told police that her mother had attempted to treat the her younger sister's lice using mouthwash. </p><p>Phone records show that Sandra texted her boyfriend on March 14 and 15, aware that her daughter needed medical attention and on March 21 police say Sandra texted her boyfriend: 'OMG babe. Listen I'm in my room and my mom called me. (redacted) was asking if I could check on her to make sure she isn't dying.'</p><div><div><div><img id="i-2af42ba979469d48" src="denied:data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" height="340" width="634" alt="The murder charge comes after the women were arrested for child abuse after emergency personnel responded to their Tucson home on March 22 and found the girl unresponsive with 'a large amount of bugs on her face,'"></div><noscript> <img height="340" width="634" alt="The murder charge comes after the women were arrested for child abuse after emergency personnel responded to their Tucson home on March 22 and found the girl unresponsive with 'a large amount of bugs on her face,'" src="src"> </noscript></div><p>The murder charge comes after the women were arrested for child abuse after emergency personnel responded to their Tucson home on March 22 and found the girl unresponsive with 'a large amount of bugs on her face,' </p></div><p>Despite her boyfriend tell her to take the sick girl to the hospital, Sandra refused, police said. </p><p>The girl's grandmother was also aware of how bad her condition is, threatening to call 911 as she watched her and her daughter's other children, but ultimately decided against it, texting Sandra that the girl 'can't go to the ER with her hair but that's left to me because you not home.'</p><p>According to an autopsy, the young girl died of anemia connected to an infection from lice infestation and that malnutrition contributed to her death. </p><p>The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that the nine-year-old's cause of death was neglect. </p><p>Following the mother and grandmother's initial arrest for child abuse Sandra's 11 and 13 year-old children were placed in the custody of family members after police determined they were also suffering from a lice infestation. </p><p>Police said that during an Sandra admitted that her negligence led to her youngest child's death, telling officer that 'if she had sought medical care, (her daughter) would probably still be alive,' according to an affidavit. </p>
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<p>As you count down the days to your <a>, your mind is probably already en route to your destination -- imagining the <span></span></a><a href="/tech/tech-industry/riding-the-wind-the-shibumi-shade-has-built-a-coastal-following/">warm sand between your toes</a> or the <span><a href="/news/8-google-travel-tips-you-should-try-today/">stunning landmarks</a></span> gracing your line of sight. (If you're hoping to capture those sweet vacation memories on camera, here's <span><a href="/tech/computing/how-to-take-your-best-photos-on-vacation-essential-gear-youll-need/">the essential travel photography gear to pack</a></span>.) </p><p>However, you might find your pre-vacation giddiness is overshadowed by stress, as there always seems to be a heap of chores to manage before you depart. After you arrange <span><a href="/tech/mobile/running-low-on-pto-how-to-travel-without-using-vacation-days/">your time out of office</a></span>, you'll have to <span><a href="/news/pre-vacation-home-checklist-9-things-to-prep-before-you-leave/">prep your home for your absence</a></span> and <span><a href="/home/security/keep-your-home-secure-10-tips-to-prevent-break-ins-and-theft/">make sure it's secure</a></span>. Then there's <span><a href="/tech/computing/must-have-travel-gadgets-to-make-international-trips-stress-free/">figuring out what to pack</a></span>, not to mention <span><a href="/how-to/folding-vs-rolling-vs-packing-cubes-pack-suitcase/">fitting it all into your suitcase</a></span>.</p><p>But all those tricky logistics are so much easier to tackle once you've put together a clear list of to-dos. The tips below will make your vacation a walk in the park. Or, preferably, a walk on the beach.</p>
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<h2>Packing list essentials most people don't think about</h2><p>A few small additions to your suitcase can minimize hassle and  <a href="https://www.cruisewhat.com/fight-headaches-without-food-nutrients-that-give-you-relief">www.cruisewhat.com</a> maximize comfort when you're traveling. Here are some essentials you probably already have in your home. (If you're interested in bringing your computer or tablet on your trip, be sure to also check our list of <span><a href="/tech/computing/must-have-travel-gadgets-to-make-international-trips-stress-free/">must-have travel gadgets</a></span>.)</p><h3>1. Pack a reusable water bottle</h3><p>With <span><a href="/health/sleep/try-these-hacks-to-stay-cool-at-night-even-when-its-hot-outside/">heat waves happening now</a></span>, this one is a must — especially if you're not staying in an environment where free water is easily accessible. A hydration bladder (a pouch that fits in your backpack and sends water to your mouth via a long tube) is a handy option for more hiking-oriented trips, though keep in mind <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">it's a little more complicated to clean</a>. Either way, you need some sort of reusable vessel to <span><a href="/health/personal-care/how-much-water-do-you-really-need-to-drink-each-day/">keep you hydrated consistently</a></span>. Otherwise you'll have to rely on buying water bottles, which is expensive in tourist hubs and not always feasible in more rural areas. Here's a list of <span><a href="/health/best-water-bottle/">our favorite water bottles for 2022</a></span>. If your destination's tap water isn't drinkable, try <span><a href="/news/best-filtered-water-bottle/">a water bottle with a built-in filter</a></span>. </p>
<p><span><img src="" alt="Six filtered water bottles lined up outdoors."><img alt="Six filtered water bottles lined up outdoors." src="src"></span><span>Hydrate or diedrate.</span><span><br />Paige Thies<br /></span></p>
<h3>2. Bring dryer sheets</h3><p>Ironically, <span><a href="/home/kitchen-and-household/stop-using-fabric-softener-or-dryer-sheets/">they're bad for your dryer</a></span>. But dryer sheets will do wonders for your foul-smelling shoes. Bunch them up and stick them inside (or, for sandals, on top of the footbeds) before you go to bed. This will alleviate the stench that will inevitably accumulate after days of walking. Dryer sheets can also get rid of deodorant stains on clothes and flatten down your hair's flyaways. (Here are <a> that dryer sheets can come in handy.) </a></p><div><div><div><a>Bounce Dryer Sheets, Outdoor Fresh, 240 Count</a></div><div><a><span>$8 at Amazon</span></a></div></div></div>
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<p><span><img src="" alt="Seven tied-up grocery bags stacked on top of each other" height="258" width="370"><img alt="Seven tied-up grocery bags stacked on top of each other" height="258" width="370" src="src"></span><span>Pack plastic shopping bags to keep dirty clothes from muddying up your clean ones.</span><span><br />mrs/Getty<br /></span></p>
<h3>3. Don't forget plastic bags</h3><p>Nothing fancy, just the disposable grocery bags you stuffed in the back of your pantry. While they're not the most luxurious of travel take-alongs, plastic bags prove their usefulness in a number of situations. You can fold and stuff your already-worn outfits into plastic bags to partition dirty laundry from the rest of your suitcase and keep it from stinking up the rest of your clothes. They can also offer some temporary storage for wet swimsuits and grubby shoes. Plus, if there's any chance you'll be grocery shopping on your trip, you can reuse those plastic shopping bags in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">countries that ban stores from providing them or require stores to charge extra for them</a>. </p><h2>Packing tips to fit more and travel easier</h2><p>Once you've determined <em>what</em> to pack, next comes figuring out<em> how</em> to pack. Whether you're trying to <span><a href="/home/smart-home/how-to-pack-your-carry-on/">squeeze your belongings into a compact carry-on</a></span> or you're filling up a roomier <span><a href="/deals/best-luggage-deals/">suitcase</a></span> you plan to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">check at the airport</a>, packing strategically can maximize space in your luggage and make it easier to access the things you need most. </p><h3>4. Fold, roll and cube your clothes</h3><p>Every traveler has their preferred method of packing clothes: Some fold their garments, others roll them into logs and still others flatten them into packing cubes. We recommend <span><a href="/how-to/folding-vs-rolling-vs-packing-cubes-pack-suitcase/">mixing these three strategies</a></span>. Fold your more structured, bulky clothes: jeans, trousers, formal dresses and button-downs. Then roll up the rest of your garments and stuff them into the remaining gaps in your suitcase. For some extra flattening down, squeeze some of those rolled clothes into packing cubes.</p><div><div><div><a>Alameda Compression Packing Cube Set</a></div><div><a><span>$19 at Amazon</span></a></div></div></div>
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<p><span><img src="" alt="Person holding up a shirt above an open suitcase"><img alt="Person holding up a shirt above an open suitcase" src="src"></span><span>Fold or roll? It depends on the garment you're dealing with.</span><span><br />Sellwell/Getty<br /></span></p>
<h3>5. Prepare for TSA</h3><p>To bring a carry-on through security, you'll need easy access to your electronics and liquids so you can place them on the conveyor belt.<strong> </strong>Stick them in the top layer or outer pocket of your suitcase (or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">your allotted personal item</a>). Otherwise, you'll have to jumble your perfect packing as you dig around for your laptop, stalling the line behind you in the process.</p><h3>6. Put the most important things in your carry-on</h3><p>When you check your luggage, you <span><a href="/personal-finance/flights-delays-and-lost-luggage-how-to-get-reimbursed-for-terrifying-travel-nightmares/">run the risk of losing it</a></span>. That's why your carry-on or personal item is the optimal place for the essentials that would be most difficult to replace: your wallet, contact lenses, glasses, medication, electronics or anything you would hate to be stuck without for a few days.</p><h3>7. Track your bags</h3><p>To give your luggage some extra protection from loss and theft, outfit both your carry-on and checked bag with tracking devices, like <span><a href="/news/apple-airtags-3-ways-theyre-better-tile-trackers-3-ways-worse/">Tiles or Apple AirTags</a></span>. Knowing your suitcases' exact location will certainly save you some headaches if something goes awry: AirTags enabled Ross Feinstein, of CNET's sibling site The Points Guy, to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">find his missing bag and board a connecting flight on time</a>. </p><h3>8. Leave luggage wiggle room if necessary</h3><p>Is there a chance you'll hit the shops or bring back some souvenirs? As you're loading up your luggage, take into account any extra space you might need on the way back. You don't want to end up in a situation in which you've bought, say, a fabulous pair of pants at your destination, but your suitcase is so stuffed you have to consider sacrificing some other belongings in order to make them fit. (True story.)</p><h2>Pre-vacation home checklist </h2><p>Handling some quick chores before you leave will help ensure that you'll come back to find your home just as you left it. Check out our <span><a href="/news/pre-vacation-home-checklist-9-things-to-prep-before-you-leave/">full list of pre-vacation household tasks</a></span>.</p>
<p><span><img src="" alt="A power outlet in a wall" height="152" width="270"><img alt="A power outlet in a wall" height="152" width="270" src="src"></span><span>It's important to unplug your appliances while you're gone because some of them drain electricity even when they're turned off.</span><span><br />Sarah Tew/CNET<br /></span></p>
<h3>9. Unplug your electronics</h3><p>This will <a> and reduce the risk of electrical fires. Before you depart, <span></span></a><a href="/how-to/slash-your-energy-costs-just-by-unplugging-these-appliances/">unplug your appliances</a>, lamps, chargers, routers, computers and TVs. </p><h3>10. Lock your windows</h3><p>In addition to triple-checking all your doors, make sure you secure your windows, the next easiest entry point for thieves. Better yet, a <span><a href="/news/best-smart-locks/">smart lock</a></span> can alert you when a window is unlocked and allow you to lock it remotely.</p><h3>11. Put timers on your lights</h3><p>To make it look like you're home, plug light timers into your outlets or install a remotely controllable <span><a href="/news/best-smart-lights/">smart bulb</a></span>. Set your indoor lights to turn on and off as they normally would, and set your outdoor lights to turn on at night. </p><h3>12. Keep your plants alive while you're away</h3><p>Don't doom them to wither in your absence. You can fashion a drip system out of a plastic water bottle by filling it with water, drilling some holes toward the top, turning it over and tucking it into the soil deep enough that the holes are covered. For big pots, water-filled wine bottles work well. (There's no need to drill any extra drainage holes: Just leave the bottle open.) For more ideas, check out <span><a href="/news/4-foolproof-ways-to-keep-your-plants-alive-while-youre-traveling/">our guide to helping your plants thrive while you're away</a></span>.</p>
<p><span><img src="" alt="Plastic water bottle turned upside down and stuck inside soil next to a plant in a pot"><img alt="Plastic water bottle turned upside down and stuck inside soil next to a plant in a pot" src="src"></span><span>With this plant-friendly hack, there's no need to spend money on watering globes.</span><span><br />Chris Parker/CNET<br /></span></p>
<h3>13. Stay cool</h3><p>It's possible to <span><a href="/how-to/how-to-lower-your-air-conditioning-bill-while-youre-away-on-vacation/">keep the summer heat out of your home without running up your electric bill</a></span>. Close your shades if you're in a sunny area, and run a dehumidifier if your local weather calls for it. Set your thermostat 5 degrees higher than you normally keep it, or get a <span><a href="/news/best-smart-thermostats/">smart thermostat</a></span> that you can set to vacation mode. </p><h2>Figure out how your phone will work abroad</h2><p>If you keep your phone's default settings while traveling abroad, it won't work the same way. At least, not without your provider slapping hefty international charges onto your phone bill. </p><h3>14. Sort out your SIM situation</h3><p>To get the full range of calling, SMS texting and data, you'll need to get another SIM card that's supported abroad. Some newer phones have <span><a href="/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s20-esim-carrier-guide/">eSIM technology that lets you do this digitally</a></span>, but many still require you to physically remove your SIM card and replace it with another.</p>
<p><span><img src="" alt="SIM card tray popping out of a phone"><img alt="SIM card tray popping out of a phone" src="src"></span><span>With eSIM support becoming increasingly common with newer phones, physical cards will soon be a thing of the past.</span><span><br />Jason Cipriani/CNET<br /></span></p>
<h3>15. Know where to get a SIM if necessary</h3><p>International airports typically have counters or self-serve kiosks where you can buy prepaid local SIM cards once you get to your destination. But if you'd rather figure it out in advance and have service right as your plane touches down, <span><a href="/news/8-tech-tips-i-learned-while-traveling-abroad/">CNET has previously recommended KnowRoaming</a></span>, which <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">now offers eSIMs</a>.</p><h3>16. Let your contacts know what's happening</h3><p>With a new phone number comes potential snafus you'll want to anticipate. If you don't want to deal with texting your contacts from a number they won't recognize, let them know you'll be going abroad and tell them to reach you on apps like Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp, which just use data.</p><h3>17. Work around two-factor authentication obstacles</h3><p>You might need to access services or accounts that require two-factor authentication to log in. Before you go, make sure the authentication method is set to email instead of your phone number. </p><h2>Stash money safely while traveling</h2><p>Your mind is often in a million places at once as you're traveling, so it's all too easy to let your guard down and lose track of your money. With a bit of planning ahead, you can dramatically reduce the likelihood of your funds getting lost or pickpocketed. </p><h3>18. Don't be an easy target</h3><p>Stuff your cash in a money belt or fanny pack, which makes it far more difficult to steal than a tote or the outer pocket of a backpack. </p>
<p><span><img src="" alt="Money and a passport peeking out of a pouch"><img alt="Money and a passport peeking out of a pouch" src="src"></span><span>Fanny packs and money belts keep your money easily accessible (but not to pickpockets).</span><span><br />grandriver/Getty Images<br /></span></p>
<h3>19. Hide your money</h3><p>Avoid putting all your eggs in one basket... or all your funds in one place. Stick an extra card in your carry-on or some small bills in a second wallet. That way, if you lose one bag or wallet, you're not stuck penniless. (Just make sure you remember all your hiding places; <span><a href="/tech/services-and-software/apple-notes-how-to-set-up-passwords-for-extra-privacy/">maybe keep track of them in a password-protected note</a></span> on your phone.)</p><p>Looking for more travel tips ahead of your next vacation? <span><a href="/news/8-google-travel-tips-you-should-try-today/">These features on Google Maps and Google Flights</a></span> will help you save money and find your way around. Here are <span><a href="/news/ive-traveled-all-over-the-world-here-are-7-things-i-always-pack/">seven gadgets we recommend packing</a></span>, along with <span><a href="/news/the-best-carry-on-luggage-according-to-the-cnet-staff-who-use-them/">our staff's favorite carry-on luggage</a></span>. Plus, <span><a href="/tech/computing/12-pro-tips-to-take-better-travel-photos-this-summer/">elevate your travel photography with these 12 pro tips</a></span>.</p><div id="myfinance-news"></div>
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	<description><![CDATA[<h2>We risked death to become parents: Il Divo singer Sébastien Izambard and his wife Renee tell of the traumatic births of their children <br /></h2><p>By <a href="/home/search.html?s=&amp;authornamef=Chrissy+Iley" rel="nofollow">Chrissy Iley</a> <br /> <span> <span>Updated:</span>  13:00 BST, 19 September 2011  </span> </p><div id="articleIconLinksContainer"><ul> 


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</li><li> </li><li> <a rel="" href=""></a> </li> <li> <a rel="" href=""></a> </li> <li id="shareLinkTop"> <a href="#socialLinks"></a> </li> </ul></div><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The day before I meet Sébastien Izambard, I watch him sing with the rest of Il Divo to a packed London Coliseum.

</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The three other members of the opera group, who have sold more than 26 million albums worldwide, joke and flirt and have underwear thrown at them by an audience of near-hysterical women. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Sébastien, 38, devotes a song to his wife Renee and gives thanks for becoming a father.

There is a hush on stage as he says how much it means to him because he ‘almost lost all of them'.</span></p><div>
<p><img src="denied:data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" height="623" width="468" alt="Proud parents: Despite problems conceiving and during the pregnancy which could have even led to death, Il Divo singer Sebsastien Izambard and his wife Renne now have three 'amazing' children"></p>
<noscript> <img height="623" width="468" alt="Proud parents: Despite problems conceiving and during the pregnancy which could have even led to death, Il Divo singer Sebsastien Izambard and his wife Renne now have three 'amazing' children" src="src"> </noscript><p>Proud parents: Despite problems conceiving and during the pregnancy which could have even led to death, Il Divo singer Sebsastien Izambard and his wife Renne now have three 'amazing' children</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Indeed, Renee suffered not just one but two difficult pregnancies, battling a host of health problems.

The first culminated in their elder children, twins Luca and Rose, now three, being born three months prematurely by emergency caesarean. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">For weeks it was not known whether the tiny babies would survive. And during her second labour,  <a href="https://www.cruisewhat.com/fight-headaches-without-food-nutrients-that-give-you-relief/">https://www.cruisewhat.com/fight-headaches-without-food-nutrients-that-give-you-relief/</a> with their son Jude, now four months, Renee came close to death herself.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">When we meet in a London restaurant near their home, Sébastien rarely lets go of his wife's hand.

Renee, a vibrant 33-year-old Australian, worked as a publicist for Il Divo's record company (the band was created by Simon Cowell, and they are signed to his label Syco) when they met seven years ago.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Both wanted to start a family as soon as possible - but soon found there were obstacles.

‘I have polycystic ovary syndrome, where fluid-filled cysts develop in the ovaries meaning you don't produce a lot of eggs,' says Renee. ‘And Seb...' </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘And I have slow-swimming sperm,' he says with unabashed honesty.

</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Renee continues: ‘So I had fertility treatment for six months, taking daily tablets and having injections of hormone-stimulating drugs.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">In 2005, Renee discovered she was pregnant.

‘We were so excited,' she says. ‘Then, two days before Il Divo were set to perform at Wembley Arena, I lost the baby. It was devastating.' </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">At Renee's insistence, Sébastien went on stage as planned. ‘I wanted to cry the whole show.
It was difficult to put on a bright face in front of the crowd. I wanted to go and hide myself but I was so exposed,' he says.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">So when Renee became pregnant again with twins four years ago, the couple were ecstatic. But she soon realised, once again, that something was terribly wrong.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;"> ‘It started with awful headaches and I was diagnosed with a condition called pre-eclampsia, which is basically dangerously high blood pressure,' she says.</span></p><div>
<p><img src="denied:data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" height="286" width="468" alt="Cute: Twins Luca and Rose weighed just 3lbs each at birth, which took place just 24 weeks into the pregnancy after Renee was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia"></p>
<noscript> <img height="286" width="468" alt="Cute: Twins Luca and Rose weighed just 3lbs each at birth, which took place just 24 weeks into the pregnancy after Renee was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia" src="src"> </noscript><p>Cute: Twins Luca and Rose weighed just 3lbs each at birth, which took place just 24 weeks into the pregnancy after Renee was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Renee fell ill while the couple were visiting Sébastien's family in France, and, deemed unfit to travel by doctors, remained there for the rest of the pregnancy.

<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘I was hospitalised at 24 weeks and spent seven weeks there until the babies were born. I was in a British hospital in France but I got too sick and they didn't have a specialised neo-natal unit. I ended up outside Paris in Port-Royal-des-Champs maternity hospital.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Sébastien says: ‘It was very difficult.

My wife is number one in my life and we had a tour in Japan. I said to the guys (Carlos Marín, Urs Bühler and David Miller), ‘‘I can't do it.'' <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">'They were not very understanding but I can't blame them.
We had to cancel the tour. Eventually they understood. All of a sudden "we" were pregnant and having difficulties. I thought I was losing my wife and children.'</span></p><div><h2><span><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">'I wanted to cry the whole show.

It was difficult to put on a bright face in front of the crowd. I wanted to go and hide myself but I was so exposed.' </span></span></h2></div><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Pre-eclampsia affects up to ten per cent of first-time pregnancies, with severe cases (about two in every 100) requiring hospitalisation. It is the most common reason for death in pregnant women. The cause is still not known, and the majority of cases occur in the third trimester.

</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">In the early stages, the condition is symptomless and detectable only by regular checks on the mother's blood pressure and urine. At its worst, it can cause damage to the liver, kidneys, lungs and heart. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Treatment of severe pre-eclampsia is a balancing act - continuing the pregnancy can lead to life-threatening complications for the mother, so induced labour or an emergency caesarean is usually necessary.

Yet born too early, the baby may not survive. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘My blood pressure was rising and I developed a pulmonary oedema, which is fluid on your lungs, so I was put into intensive care,' says Renee. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘It was terrifying as it was difficult to breathe.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Clive Spence-Jones, consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician at London's Whittington Hospital, explains: ‘Fluid in the capillaries in the lungs leaks into the spaces normally filled with air, and patients become very short of breath.' </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Renee says: ‘Every bit of fight in me said one more day.

The aim was to get me to at least 27 weeks, which would give the babies a real chance. It's quite difficult to describe the feeling - you feel horrible, and towards the end I didn't feel anything. I looked at Seb coming in every day and he was exhausted. I could see the stress it was putting him through.'</span></p><div>
<p><img src="denied:data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" height="619" width="468" alt="Worldwide appeal: Sébastien, second right, with his Il Divo bandmates"></p>
<noscript> <img height="619" width="468" alt="Worldwide appeal: Sébastien, second right, with his Il Divo bandmates" src="src"> </noscript><p>Worldwide appeal: Sébastien, second right, with his Il Divo bandmates</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">After a few days in intensive care, Renee was taken back to the ward but her blood pressure continued to rise.

At 31 weeks doctors decided they could wait no longer. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘I woke in the middle of the night and felt I couldn't breathe, but I thought maybe it was the babies pushing on me. I waited a bit longer, gasping as I couldn't breathe.
They took my blood pressure in the morning and the doctor raced in and said, "We've got to get the babies out now." <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">'I asked if we could keep them in a little bit longer, just one more day. But the doctor said, "You will not be alive tomorrow." '</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Luca and Rose each weighed about 3lb at birth.

‘They looked like little sparrows,' says Renee. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘I felt guilty that I couldn't keep them in longer. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">'There they were with tubes to help them breathe, all that machinery, all those beeps.

And it was because I couldn't keep them in.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Sébastien says: ‘After four days we could hold them, but with all the cables you had to be careful.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The babies were in hospital for just over six weeks and, despite a number of infections, when they came home they weighed a healthy 5lb.

<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘We were so happy, but after that experience we weren't planning to have another baby,' says Sébastien. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘I did not want Renee to go through that again. I had almost lost her and I couldn't take that risk.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">So it came as a shock when Renee discovered she was pregnant two years later.

‘Initially it was a panic for both of us because we were unsure how the pregnancy would go,' she says.</span></p><div><h2><span><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">'The doctor said: "We've got to get the babies out now." I asked if we could keep them in a little bit longer, just one more day.
But the doctor said, "You will not be alive tomorrow."'</span></span></h2></div><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">There is a 40 per cent chance of pre-eclampsia recurring if the mother suffered from it during a previous pregnancy. This time, though, Renee's blood pressure remained normal.

Instead, she developed an unrelated but equally distressing condition known as hyperemesis, or severe vomiting during pregnancy. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘It wasn't just for the first three months,' recalls Renee. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘It was constant, up to 40 to 50 times a day until I would vomit blood.

I was suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. So I was hospitalised again.' </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Hyperemesis is more common in multiple pregnancies and in those where there is an abnormality with the placenta. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Sébastien says: ‘They thought she might have an ulcer.

She tried every medication. She was fainting almost all the time.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Renee continues: ‘I was put on a drip to rehydrate me. Perhaps I was sick because I had a deep fear of getting pre-eclampsia again. Again they don't know what causes this.
The hospital food (at Queen Charlotte Hospital, West London) was fantastic but I still couldn't eat anything.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">This time, Renee carried the baby to full term but during labour she suffered placental abruption. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The condition, which affects one in 200 pregnancies, occurs when, for reasons unknown, the placenta separates from the womb lining before birth.

<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">This can cause life-threatening bleeding and it is one of the most common causes of stillbirth.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘After a day and a half of labour her waters broke, then the midwife pressed a buzzer and we had ten people coming into the room,' says Sébastien. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘The baby's heart had stopped beating completely.

Renee was in an oxygen mask. They took us straight to theatre. When Jude came out, he didn't breathe. I said to Renee, "He's OK," even though I knew he was not OK.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Renee says: ‘Seb was holding me down because I was shaking so much.
And because of the sheet they put up, you couldn't really see Jude when they took him out, but there was silence in the room, which is horrendous. Seb kept saying he was OK but I knew something was wrong.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Sébastien says: ‘Then we heard him cry.

It came from deep in his lungs.' </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘It was the most overwhelming relief,' says Renee. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘You are in this silent room. They are stitching me back together. I am paralysed from the chest down (from the epidural, an anaesthetic injected into the spine to ease labour pain).

You can't get up and see. You are waiting for that first breath, and when it came it was the best I have ever felt.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Jude weighed almost 9lb, three times the size of the twins. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">‘We had a very happy, smiley baby,' says Sébastien.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;"> ‘To see your loved one going through all of this has been extremely difficult.

Renee, all I can say is I'm really proud of you.' </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Tears are streaming from his eyes. ‘It's been very difficult but it pulled us closer together. We have risked death to be parents.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Would they do it again? They aren't sure.
Renee says: ‘I think we're programmed to forget the trauma of childbirth, otherwise women would never do it more than once. After the horror of my pregnancies, we have these amazing babies.'</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span></span></p><div></div><div></div>]]></description>
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<p>Although <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">exhaustion and stress</a> have become common symptoms in corporate America, they are also signs of work burnout. This is especially true for those who work in jobs that require sleepless nights and continuous intensive labor. We all know that a job can be tiring, but burnout is different; it usually leads to a total loss of interest. in fact, your stress can actually warrant a diagnosis: the World Health Organization <span><a href="/health/burnout-is-now-an-official-medical-diagnosis-says-the-world-health-organization/">deemed burnout</a></span> a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">classifiable "workplace phenomenon</a>." It is a state of chronic stress that can lead to fatigue, inability to be successful at work and even <span><a href="/health/mental/how-to-treat-anxiety-without-medicine/">anxiety</a></span> and depression. </p><p>If you think you might be experiencing work burnout, here are the signs to look out for and how to avoid it. </p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <span><a href="/news/how-to-calm-down/">5 Life Hacks for Relieving Anxiety</a></span></p><div><div>
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<noscript><img alt="" height="110" width="196" src="src"></noscript></div><div><span><br /><span>Now playing:</span><br /><span>Watch this:</span><br /></span><br />Apple introduces cycle and noise tracking for Apple Watch</div><div><span><br /><br /><br /><br />2:44<br /></span></div></div><h2>1. You dread going to work and can't wait to leave<br /></h2><p>Your job used to bring you joy,  <a href="https://www.cruisewhat.com/fight-headaches-without-food-nutrients-that-give-you-relief">https://www.cruisewhat.com/fight-headaches-without-food-nutrients-that-give-you-relief/</a> but now the minutes tick by like molasses. Everyone has a few boring items on their task list, but this goes deeper. Even the fun and exciting parts of your day are unappealing and frustrating to complete. </p><h2>2. You find yourself unproductive and have difficulty concentrating</h2><p>Not only does your job feel unmanageable, but simple tasks take much longer to do and distracted breaks grow more common. You might simply <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">not have the energy to be productive</a>, the work may not seem interesting anymore, or you can't concentrate no matter how hard you try. </p><h2>3. You lack patience with co-workers and clients</h2><p>Irritability is at an all time high and even your friends in the office are getting on your nerves. Impatience is a symptom of the underlying stress and anxiety associated with burnout.</p><h2>4. You suffer from <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">unexplained headaches,</a> stomach aches, or nausea</h2><p>Chronic stress causes physical symptoms that make you feel unwell. These could also be signs of another mental health issue or another underlying medical condition, so get them checked out by a doctor if they interfere with your daily life.</p>
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