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simona

Simona

Simona is friendly, outgoing, competitive, and cares what others think about her. Born in Agrigento, but has lived in NYC since she was 3. Now a high profile tech consultant, married with 2 daughters. Spends 3 months in Sicily each summer. Struggles to balance domestic pressures of Sicily with her work-life. Wants to instill a sense of entitlement in her daughters and makes parenting choices that reflect that. Fashion conscious and enjoys trying out new looks. She has a strong yet flirtatious personality.

amberAmber is fossil tree resin that is 30–90 million years old. Because insects and small animals are often found within it legend has attributed the essence of life to this organic gemstone. Amber becomes electrically charged when rubbed with a cloth and can attract small particles. It is said to also attract love. Believers also use amber to invoke luck, healing, strength and beauty.

Prolactin (PRL) or Luteotropic hormone (LTH) is primarily associated with lactation. In breastfeeding, the act of an infant suckling the nipple stimulates the production of prolactin, which fills the breast with milk via a process called lactogenesis, in preparation for the next feed. Prolactin is a supply and demand hormone. Its inherently optimistic - the more you need the more you get.