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June 28, 2009

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I found out that Babies R Us deleted the registry I created when I was pregnant with my first son. Apparently, they delete registries after a year, which I think is really lame considering most people plan on getting pregnant more than once. I’m pregnant again and have a friend who is pregnant with her first [...]

May 21, 2009

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Who doesn’t think Sarah Jessica Parker is absolutely adorable? You can practically fit her in your pocket, and she’s always an incredibly positive and genuine person. Plus, she’s in one of my favorite movies, Footloose, so no matter what she’s within 1 degree of Kevin Bacon. I was initially surprised to read in the news [...]

May 8, 2009

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I remember reading this article about Jennie Garth in People Magazine.  Her family has a bunch of traditions like Friday movie nights, bingo tournaments, and the “Blue-Plate Special”:  Whenever someone in the family accomplishes something, they get to eat dinner on the special blue plate.  How cute is that! Creating fun family traditions not only provides an [...]

March 4, 2009

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So much attention has been focused on Nadya Sulemon and her octopulets, but did you know the rate of multiple births is growing around the world? This video states that there are more than 8,000 triplets, quads, quints and even sextuplets born in the U.S. each year. Few other moms receive much help or any [...]

January 1, 2009

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My pre-pregnancy weight was 124 lbs and the last time I weighed myself was 7 days before I gave birth and I weighed 187 lbs, gaining 63 pounds in total.  I had gained 67 at one point, but my weight fluctuated at the end once the cold weather started to come and I lost some [...]

August 25, 2008

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This article was written by Guest Blogger Meri Scals from Maternity Salon. By far this is one of the most asked questions in the salon industry today. We thrive on maintaining a trendy and fashionable look for the workplace which, lets face it, is where many women are today. So, to answer the question, here [...]

June 30, 2008

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“Just eat a few saltines and you’ll be ok”. I don’t know about you, but as someone who suffered with prolonged, severe morning sickness (which I affectionately call morning noon and night sickness), When I hear someone say this, I just want to slug them! If you’re suffering with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, you’re [...]

June 23, 2008

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Your belly is huge, your due date has passed, and yet little Susie or Johnny has shown no interest in moving out of his or her cozy home. Your due date is calculated by counting forward 280 days from the start of your last menstrual period. Your due date is only an estimate of when [...]

June 16, 2008

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Along with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, one of the most important things you can do to benefit yourself and your baby during pregnancy is exercise. Women who exercise regularly while pregnant have easier labor, deliveries, and recovery time. The majority of pregnant women are able to exercise at a level appropriate to their [...]

June 9, 2008

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The heat in the summertime can be quite unbearable for the average person. When you are pregnant, the discomfort increases tenfold. Learn how to beat the heat and stay safe while you are pregnant. The first thing to remember is to avoid overexertion. When the temperature rises, it takes less effort to make one tired. [...]