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  • Baby Shower Planning Guide

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:37 am
    Now that fall is here, you may now be thinking forward to your baby shower. So if you're planning a baby shower in the next few weeks, you probably are trying to gather up some baby shower ideas. Are you trying to plan a baby shower? This eight day eCourse on Baby Showers will help you in all aspects of planning from invitations and food, to guests and presents. You will learn a bunch of etiquette tips, baby shower foods recipes, baby shower themes and much, much more! Learn more about this and other eCourses. Related Baby Shower Information: Baby Shower Guide Baby Shower Quiz Baby Shower…

  • Just a Little Early...

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 am
    When we're pregnant the first thing we want to know is our due date. Once we are armed with that information we find out that a term pregnancy is defined as 37 weeks to 42 weeks. Many moms start eyeing that 37 week mark as the healthy birthday mark. The problem is that this is only the healthy birthday mark, if labor starts spontaneously. Some babies need all 42 weeks to be healthy. At 35 weeks, your baby's brain weighs only two-thirds of what it will weigh at 40 weeks. Your baby's lungs are still maturing. Your baby is still perfect that whole suck-swallow-breathe routine that is imperative…

  • 10 Reasons to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:33 am
    Today is the Great American Smoke Out. Smoking in pregnancy is a big no no. There is a ton of evidence to show you the reasons it is dangerous, including new evidence that pregnant smokers have a greater risk of having babies with heart defects. It is also important to find the support you need to stop smoking to help you and your baby. Read on! Related: 10 Reasons to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Pregnancy Don't Drink Alcohol in Pregnancy Medications in Pregnancy Photo (c) iStockPhoto 10 Reasons to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com…

  • Free Advice in Pregnancy

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Pregnancy is a time to think, plan and act. But you need to have your good pregnancy buddies around to do that. I've made friends with each pregnancy. In fact, I still have a group of ladies I talk to daily who all gathered nearly 13 years ago as we got our big fat positives! So have you thought about where you'll find friends? Try one of our pregnancy forums or our due date forums! More Thrifty Thursday from About.com Parenting: Try a Car Boot Sale Free Pregnancy Advice Up to 70% off Designer Baby Clothes at Totsy.com Get Ready for Black Friday Will You Buy Your Spouse a Holiday Gift? 8…

  • Miscarriage and the Holidays

    17 Nov 2009 | 11:23 pm
    It's that time of the year when families gather together to celebrate. Perhaps you were really excited about gathering around the Thanksgiving table or the Christmas tree and announcing your pregnancy to the world, but instead you're going to sit there silently an watch everyone else share joy and open presents. After having a miscarriage, its common for these family gatherings to feel really awful. Sometimes you've shared your pregnancy loss with your family and friends, though not always. And just because you've told them, doesn't necessarily make it easier on you, particularly when people…
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  • Hair Care For Pregnant Women

    More4kids Inc.
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am
    Pregnancy changes many things about the body, including the hair. The changes and challenges each woman experiences with her hair are unique. Here are some pregnancy hair care tips.

  • Baby Shower Games

    More4kids Inc.
    9 Nov 2009 | 3:45 am
    Baby shower games are a part of nearly every baby shower. Here are some ideas for easy baby shower games that don't require many supplies or additional work.

  • Pregnancy Leg Cramps

    More4kids Inc.
    22 Sep 2009 | 6:22 pm
    Leg cramps are a common discomfort in pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester. The sudden cramping and tightening of the calf muscles is extremely painful. Here are some ideas for preventing and dealing with leg cramps.

  • Pregnancy Weight Gain: Am I Eating for 2?

    More4kids Inc.
    14 Sep 2009 | 4:29 pm
    Consider these guidelines through your pregnancy. Your weight gain should be gradual, with the "bulk" of the weight gained in the last trimester.

  • How to Create a Pregnancy Birth Plan

    More4kids Inc.
    19 Aug 2009 | 7:07 pm
    A pregnancy birth plan helps you have the experience you want during delivery. Even though unexpected things may come up during labor, having a plan can help you feel in control. Here are some tips for creating a birth plan.
 
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  • What's GG Up to: Being the Cutest Guest at the ICE exhibit

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:37 am
    Our friends at the National Children's Museum invited me and the fam to preview a spectacular award winning exhibit called ICE a day before it opened to the public and to check out the cool ICE related demo the National Children's Museum's Launch Zone was planning to share with families this holiday season.ICE is a winter wonderland created entirely from two million pounds of ice, hand-sculpted

  • Top 6 Rudest Questions Pregnant Women Get Asked

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:53 am
    For some reason, women become community property and subject to all sorts of poking, prodding and unsolicited advice and comments once they become visibly pregnant.It's been almost two years since I was last pregnant, but judging by the various pregnant women I am in contact with in real life and over the Twitterverse and Blogsphere, it appears that pregnant women are still being bombarded with

  • Bellyitch Bump Day: South Korean Actress Kim Hee-sun

    18 Nov 2009 | 6:22 am
    President Obama is in South Korea today on a diplomatic mission to meet and discuss US-South Korea relations.Maybe he'll bump into today's Belly Bump feature, South Korean Actress Kim Hee-Sun, who is posing above with her then 4-month baby bump for Guess's Love Your Body Campaign to combat uterine cancer.Kim Hee-sun, who is married to long distance runner Park Ju-Young, gave birth to a baby

  • When the Celebrity "Bump Watch" Speculation is Wrong

    16 Nov 2009 | 11:06 pm
    Last week, it was revealed that early speculation and news leaks led Celine Dion to reveal earlier than she wanted to that she was pregnant. It turned out the in vitro cycle did not implant properly and she was forced to announce that she was NOT indeed pregnant. In a post last week, I went off on the dangers of the premature celeb Bump Watch pronouncement. The term "Bump Watch" has been all

  • Winner of the Bebe Au Lait Hooter Hiders Announced

    16 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    CONGRATULATIONS TO HLB from A Boy Girl Blog on winninga Bebe Au Lait Hooter Hiders Nursing Coverof her choice and selection!I'm excited the Random.org interger thingy selected her because she was also the only one to leave a comment although it wasn't necessarily required to do so to enter.I love comments and get so few. :(WOO HOO!!! HLB....COME ON DOWN! you've got 96 hours to claim your prize
 
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  • An Intervention That Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions In Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to a wide array of developmental deficits, including significant impairments in social skills. An examination of a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training found that it led to a decrease in hostile attributions or perceptions of children with PAE. Results will be published in the February 2010 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

  • Baltimore Bill Requiring CPCs To Post Disclaimers Provides Women With 'Key Information,' Opinion Piece Says

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    There is "crystal clear" evidence that family planning "is one of the best -- and perhaps the very best -- strategy for women in the United States and across the world to improve their health and well-being, as well as that of their offspring," write Eva Moore, a fellow in adolescent medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical School's

  • Mathematical Abilities Examined In Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have a number of cognitive deficits, but mathematical ability seems particularly damaged. Little is known about the brain structures related to mathematical deficits in children with FASD. A new study that used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to investigate the relationship between mathematical skills and brain white matter structure in children with FASD supports the importance of the left parietal area for mathematical tasks.

  • Good News On Multiple Sclerosis And Pregnancy

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    There is good news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant. A new study shows that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are only slightly more likely to have cesarean deliveries and babies with a poor prenatal growth rate than women who do not have MS.

  • Bill Requiring Baltimore Crisis Pregnancy Centers To Post Disclaimers Moving Through City Council

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    A Baltimore bill (FID 09-0406) to require crisis pregnancy centers to post signs stating that they do not provide abortion services is progressing through the City Council, WBAL reports. The council voted 12-3 in favor of the bill, which now moves on to a third and final vote.
 
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    Pregnancy / Obstetrics News From Medical News Today

  • An Intervention That Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions In Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to a wide array of developmental deficits, including significant impairments in social skills. An examination of a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training found that it led to a decrease in hostile attributions or perceptions of children with PAE. Results will be published in the February 2010 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

  • Baltimore Bill Requiring CPCs To Post Disclaimers Provides Women With 'Key Information,' Opinion Piece Says

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    There is "crystal clear" evidence that family planning "is one of the best -- and perhaps the very best -- strategy for women in the United States and across the world to improve their health and well-being, as well as that of their offspring," write Eva Moore, a fellow in adolescent medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical School's

  • Mathematical Abilities Examined In Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have a number of cognitive deficits, but mathematical ability seems particularly damaged. Little is known about the brain structures related to mathematical deficits in children with FASD. A new study that used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to investigate the relationship between mathematical skills and brain white matter structure in children with FASD supports the importance of the left parietal area for mathematical tasks.

  • Good News On Multiple Sclerosis And Pregnancy

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    There is good news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant. A new study shows that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are only slightly more likely to have cesarean deliveries and babies with a poor prenatal growth rate than women who do not have MS.

  • Bill Requiring Baltimore Crisis Pregnancy Centers To Post Disclaimers Moving Through City Council

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    A Baltimore bill (FID 09-0406) to require crisis pregnancy centers to post signs stating that they do not provide abortion services is progressing through the City Council, WBAL reports. The council voted 12-3 in favor of the bill, which now moves on to a third and final vote.
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  • With All My Love - Runner-up in the "Dear Baby" Essay Contest

    Dear Baby, Being a parent is not at all what I thought it would be like. Being your mom is the most important thing I have ever taken on; it is also one of the few things I fail at and exceed at each and every day. You are now 2 and the last two years have flown by...

  • Baby Weight Percentages - What Percentile Is Your Child In, and Does It Matter?

    Your friend recently bragged that her son was in the 90th percentile for weight. But at your son's recent checkup, the doctor said he was in the 10th percentile. Why are you feeling competitive all of a sudden, and does the difference really matter? Indeed, new parents often can't wait to have their baby weighed so they can see what percentile he or she is in...

  • Baby Height Percentile Calculator -

    <?php if (isset($_GET["cwt"])) { $childpounds = $_GET["cwt"]; $childweight = $childpounds/2.2; $childfeet = $_GET["chf"]; $childinches = $_GET["chi"]; $childinches_percent = $_GET["chi_percent"]; $childheight_inches = (($childfeet * 12) + $childinches + $childinches_percent); $childheight = ((($childfeet * 12) + $childinches + $childinches_percent) * 2...

  • Two Babies Under the Age of 2 - The Joys and Challenges of Children Close in Age

    Nothing changes your life quite like having a child. The fact that someone so small can have an impact so large takes some getting used to. Priorities change, schedules become disrupted, finances tighten and a lack of sleep can lead to some emotionally trying times...

  • Twins and the Battle for the Breast - Curbing Competitive Nursing Between Twin Toddlers

    Nursing twins can be challenging, but many mothers who get past the first few weeks find the nursing relationship incredibly rewarding. The special time spent with both babies during breastfeeding often enhances the mother-children relationship. Because of the tight bonds formed, it's easy to see why nursing continues past the first birthday...
 
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  • Sweet baby stocking stuffer

    It can be hard to find baby-appropriate stocking stuffers, but Seasons Natural Toys does have some sweet and simple options. Kathe Kruse Toadstool Squeaky Toy and Kathe Kruse Grassland Fairy Squeaky Toy are adorable little stocking stuffers for your baby. Both are soft little toys with friendly faces and they’re easy for small hands to [...]

  • Ten medications to avoid during pregnancy

    According to studies, about 60% of pregnant women use over-the-counter-medications (OTCs) without consulting their prenatal care provider and without knowing the risks involved. Something to think about is that drugs, as a general rule, aren’t tested on pregnant women to determine safety because that would be unethical. So if you’re taking a drug, there’s a [...]

  • Holiday baby gift - bling train of the season

    There are many baby holiday gifts that don’t cost much. This amazing Retro Train Rocker is not one of them. At $300 this train is a total bling holiday gift, but with it’s unique appeal, this is a toy your toddler will be delighted with. It looks just like a real tiny train, only your tot [...]

  • Holiday baby gift - popping fun!

    This adorable little toy is sure to please your active minded one-year old this holiday season. The Ladybug Pop Top from Parents is a cute mini popper with a large handle that your baby can press. As she presses the handle the balls will pop, pop, pop all over the interior of the ladybug! A great [...]

  • Holiday safety reminder - other people’s pets

    If you’re traveling to see family or friends this holiday season, and you have a baby, make sure you ask ahead of time about pets. Most people without kids feel like their pets are perfectly safe, but once an animal gets around a baby he can act different. Some dogs and cats will get very [...]
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  • Breathes life into

    Julie
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:50 am
    It hadn't seemed so serious that morning, when the NICU nurse called early to say we should be there. Of course we'd go, I said, just like we did every morning, in time for his first feeding, just after morning...

  • Quickie

    Julie
    9 Nov 2009 | 6:51 pm
    Our Halloween party...wasn't. There were a few casual acceptances by friends who never showed, and so the informal open house I'd envisioned ended up instead as a quick dinner with the family of one (1) of Charlie's friends and his...

  • Three things that make me feel queasy

    Julie
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:53 am
    From antiangie on Twitter: "I'm not sure what you should do with this, just telling you it exists." Jerry O'Connell is writing a memoir about parenthood. Its title: Cry, Feed, (Make Love to Wife), Burp. I for one can't wait...

  • I bet they'd come if I made the frightening hand

    Julie
    28 Oct 2009 | 9:03 am
    I'd been toying with the idea for a couple of weeks, to invite people over for a casual gathering before Saturday night trick-or-treating. I'd order pizza for the kids, put together a few amusing edibles for the adults — certainly...

  • Your invitation is in the mail

    Julie
    21 Oct 2009 | 8:09 am
    This morning's breakfast conversation: Charlie: When Ben and I are grown men, we'll still be brothers. But we won't live in the same house. Julie, thinking, I hope not, because that'll mean both of you are in prison: You could...
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  • Preeclampsia Linked to Increased Risk of Hypothyroidism

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:40 pm
    Researchers say that women who have experienced preeclampsia have an increased risk of thyroid problems later in life. In fact, the researchers suggested that pregnant women who develop preeclampsia should be monitored for decreased thyroid function as they get older.

  • Registering? Talk To Your Mommy Friends First

    18 Nov 2009 | 7:46 pm
    Registering for your baby shower can be a little overwhelming.

  • 5 Things To Do While On Bed Rest

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:31 pm
    So, your doctor has put you on bed rest. If you've already watched everything in your DVR and seen every rerun of Bringing Home Baby, I've got you covered with a list of five things you can do while you're stuck in bed or on the couch. 1.

  • Pregnant on the Pill?

    16 Nov 2009 | 9:49 pm
    I know several women who conceived on the pill and it's likely that you do, too. The pill is 92-99.7% effective in preventing pregnancy.

  • Bring On The Curves!

    15 Nov 2009 | 9:19 pm
    I just discovered that Nicole Kidman and I have something in common. We both love pregnancy for the way it gives us curves! In an interview with Ladies Home Journal, Kidman shared her excitement over her new fuller figure, which put her in the average range for bust size.
 
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  • Maternity Work Out Clothes

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    It is important to stay fit during pregnancy. Stella Maternity just added the BornFit line of maternity exercise clothing to their offerings. The BornFit line is made to stand up to the toughest pregnancy workout in style and comfort. From prenatal yoga to running and biking, the BornFit line offers the perfect workout clothing for your needs.Stay fit Mama!

  • Holiday Maternity Dresses!

    7 Oct 2009 | 9:25 am
    New styles are here! We have elegant and beautiful maternity dresses that are perfect for Holiday parties, an evening out or a baby shower. Hot off the runway looks like the one-shoulder dress and maxi length dresses are a great way to show off your baby bump in style. These dresses will make your non-pregnant friends jealous! Find the perfect holiday maternity dress for you!

  • Stella Baby Grand Opening

    2 Oct 2009 | 10:53 am
    Stella Baby, is now open. We have expanded our selection of cool baby clothes, diaper bags, crib bedding and baby gear and put it all on our new site just for babies. Babies rock at Stella Baby!Stop by and save 10% off your entire order with coupon code GRAND10. 10% off coupon expires October 31st.

  • Pin Up Girl Maternity Tees!

    7 Aug 2009 | 7:38 am
    These tees are some of the coolest we have seen. Our new bump hugging black maternity tees from Hip Chick feature retro tattoo inspired pin-up girls. Surfer girls will love the Barefoot & Pregnant pin-up girl maternity tee. This will surely make some waves at the beach!Rocker chicks will be smokin' in the Foxy Mama pin-up girl maternity tee. This sexy pin-up will upstage any boy in the band!

  • Yes, you can wear a bikini!

    29 Jun 2009 | 4:55 pm
    Pregnancy is the perfect time to wear a bikini! It's the one time you can wear a bikini and not worry about sucking in your stomach!Prego Swimwear makes supportive but sexy maternity bikinis. Belabumum bikinis are Brazilian styled and come in great prints. Maternal America makes a super cute boy bottom maternity bikini. Not quite ready for the bikini...try a maternity tankini instead. Just get out, have some fun and show off that beautiful belly!Check out our full line of maternity swimwear!
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  • The Return of Acne

    YummiMum
    13 Nov 2009 | 4:20 am
    Remember when you were a teen a finally grew out of your terrible acne problems?  Remember how relieved you were?  Well, if you’re planning on getting pregnant or have recently become pregnant, you have your acne breakouts to look forward to once again! The severe hormonal changes brought about by pregnancy causes an increase in your [...]

  • What to Expect When You’re Pregnant…Again

    YummiMum
    10 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am
    Many women often report many differences between their first and second pregnancies.  While it is no longer a “new” experience, there can often be a variety of different events that take place during a second (or third or fourth) pregnancy.  Here are a few things that seem to be different with a second pregnancy. Being more [...]

  • Pregnancy from a Father’s Eyes

    YummiMum
    10 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am
    While all of the attention within a pregnant couple focuses on the wife, some of the father’s insights and worries sometimes go unvoiced.  So what exactly does go through a father’s head upon the discovery that they are going to be a father?  Surprisingly, according to surveys and studies, their worries are very similar to [...]

  • Stretch Marks

    YummiMum
    7 Apr 2009 | 6:01 am
    No matter what sorts of lotions or creams you use, the number of stretch marks you get really depends on the elasticity of your skin.  While these lotions and creams tend to sooth the mother at times (and, it is believed, provides the bay with a very light and getly massage), there is no proof [...]

  • Summer Infant’s Three Stage Super Seat

    YummiMum
    7 Apr 2009 | 5:59 am
    The 3 Stage Super Seat is essentially three amazing products in one. The first stage is a seat comes complete with a back support that you can put the baby in as they begin to experiment with sitting up on their own.  The second stage of the seat is an activity seat/center that can be used by simply sliding on the [...]
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  • New Breast Cancer Imaging During Treatment

    Peggy Rowland
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:35 pm
    There’s a new non-invasive technology to help conquer a little-known problem in breast cancer treatment, and I asked a radiation oncologist some questions to help us better understand the development. Many breast cancer patients aren’t aware that their lumpectomy cavity — or area where the cancerous tumor was removed from — can move and change shape from day-to-day after surgery and before radiation treatment begins. Lumpectomy cavity movement makes delivering targeted radiation more difficult, possibly leading to under-treatment or to unnecessary exposure of healthy…

  • 10 Steps for a Carb Makeover

    Peggy Rowland
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:56 pm
    You don’t have to give up carbs, but eating the right carbs can make a big difference in achieving your goals. Registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., author of the new book Eat Your Way To Happiness, has some tips to share below in “10 Steps for a Carb Makeover.” The tips may help you work with your carb cravings to make better food choices. If you like the tips, you might want to check out Eat Your Way To Happiness. In the new book, Somer presents easy recipes to add to your daily routine to help energize you, elevate your mood and slim your waistline. Learn more…

  • Quit Smoking & Control Weight at Once

    Peggy Rowland
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:19 pm
    Today marks the 34th Great American Smokeout. Visit cancer.org to learn more about all the reasons you should quit, plus a guide to quitting and planning your quit day. For women who want to quit smoking, there’s more good news on a how to better make that commitment. Some women choose their appearance over health, continuing to smoke to avoid the weight gain that may come from the absence of nicotine. However, one new study says that need not be the case. A new analysis of the results of several studies reveals that women who quit smoking while also receiving treatment for weight…

  • Mammogram Policy to Stay the Same

    Peggy Rowland
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pm
    If you’re wondering what’s wrong with the US Preventive Services Task Force, you’re probably not alone. The task force, composed of 16 health care experts that reviewed medical data, announced earlier this week that women ages 40-49 should perhaps not bother getting a mammogram (CNN: “Task force opposes routine mammograms for women age 40-49″). Their reasoning is essentially that it doesn’t save enough lives and causes anxiety over false positives and unnecessary biopsies. Only 15% of women in their 40s are diagnosed with breast cancer via mammograms.

  • America Gets a “D” on Preterm Births

    Peggy Rowland
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:17 pm
    Today is Prematurity Awareness Day, and the March of Dimes just released their Premature Birth Report Card. (The entire month of November is also Prematurity Awareness Month.) Once again this year, the US has barely passed the test. However, seven states did improve their performance over last year. Some strides that were made include: 33 states and DC reduced the percentage of women of childbearing age who smoke, while 21 states and DC reduced the percentage of uninsured women of childbearing age. Despite the improvements, the overall grade for the US remained a “D” for the…
 
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  • Independent Toddlers and Toddler Independence

    ACMJ
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am
    Image by drinksmachine via Flickr This is a guest post from EHParenting Club member and loyal contributor Ang. She’s written book reviews for us before; now she’s got some awesome toddler advice. —— Somewhere along this parenting road I heard (or read) that there’s a great window of opportunity to teach kids to be good helpers with life skills when they are young, really young, like 2 to 4 years old young. These are the ages where they get excited over doing new and challenging things that are easy and mundane to us big people. So every so often I do the right…

  • The Glowing Product Review: My Tot Clock

    ACMJ
    12 Nov 2009 | 6:03 am
    I love this clock. My son has had a terrible time sleeping since our move, and while we had (mostly) weaned him back into his own bed, back to sleeping through the night, and back to napping for longer than 45 minutes, we had not been able to get him to sleep past 5am, or even 4:30am. Enter the clock. The clock does all sorts of things, but what it does for us is allows us to set the time when it is okay to get out of bed in a way that a toddler can understand: with colors. The clock turns yellow at 6:10am at our house, giving our son the signal that it is ok to get up and about. This…

  • Notes from Your Nanny #5: What’s in the Name Nanny?

    Dena
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:58 pm
    Image via Wikipedia During an interview not too long ago for a “nanny” position, it came to my attention that the woman interviewing me was having a hard time calling me a “nanny”. Eventually, she came right out and bluntly asked me what she should call me. I looked at her with a somewhat blank face for a moment, trying to understand what she was asking me. Apparently to further clarify her question, she said that she always thought nannies were older women and that she considered someone my age as a “babysitter”. I thought about this for a moment, having…

  • Monday Morning Memo #17: The Real Scoop on Early Language Learning

    admin
    27 Oct 2009 | 10:51 am
    Image via Wikipedia Parenting is an area that is subject to all sorts of fads and trends, and education is as well. When you combine the emotions and personal insecurities that adults bring to both activities – and anything that involves how to raise young children – it makes for some volatile conversations and strong opinions. For instance, I can remember when I was in (a private) elementary school, the school did not require teachers to have a teaching degree, but it did use the incredibly rigorous aBeka teaching curriculum, still considered an excellent teaching foundation. So…

  • Qlubb Giveaway Winner!!!

    ACMJ
    16 Oct 2009 | 9:13 am
    Image by ecstaticist via Flickr The randomizer has spoken, and produced the number…. two!!! Shao is the lunchbox winner! Congratulations Shao. One awesome lunchbox coming your way very very soon! Stay tuned for more giveaways and freebies in the future. And be sure to check out Qlubb.com! Other Posts You Might Like: Notes from Your Nanny #3: Change It Up (0) Monday Morning Memo #17: The Real Scoop on Early Language Learning (0) Monday Morning Memo #14: Top Ten Ways to Develop Musical Ability in Your Child (1) Day by Day Pregnancy Tip #6: Trust Your Body (4) Great Books for Kids Product…
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  • Thoughts about being a stay at home mom

    Jane
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:16 pm
    Right after Monkey was born I wished, more than anything, that I had a job to return to after maternity leave.  Obviously there were a lot of issues (postpartum depression, anyone?) going on within me to make me dread hanging out with my son & wishing for a job that I didn’t have. So now, being 17 weeks into being a stay at home mom, are my feelings still the same?  Not at all. But, are there days or moments in the day when I wish I could escape?  Absolutely.  Especially this afternoon. Before I get into the story, I just want to say that my husband and I are in agreement with…

  • Late period & reflections of being pregnant the first time around

    Jane
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pm
    Last November 17th, I could be found in my bathroom bawling my eyes out.  I remember it all perfectly:  I had a feeling that I was pregnant, but I was making deals with God to let it not be true.  My husband was out, at Barnes & Noble I think, and I decided that it was time to face my fears. I went into my bathroom with a pregnancy test.  I was nervous as hell & prayed that the infamous plus sign would not show up.  As soon as I was finished peeing on the stick I saw the plus sign. I was pregnant. Oh holy hell, this could not be happening to me, I remember thinking. I really…

  • A story about a sandwich & pregnancy weight

    Jane
    13 Nov 2009 | 5:46 pm
    I went out to pick up lunch for me & Tarzan today.  While I was standing in line to order my sandwich a girl walked in holding a baby.  I didn’t think too much about it.  Her baby looked to be a couple months younger than Monkey & she was holding him in her arms. A lady came in behind her and said, “Is that your baby?”  The girl replied that it was her baby.  The lady asked if it was a boy or a girl & was told that it was a boy.  Then the woman, quite rudely I might add, asked how hold the girl was.  Obviously I was quite shocked at the balls of this woman…

  • Let’s talk baby milestones, shall we?

    Jane
    11 Nov 2009 | 6:08 am
    Now that I’m a mom I find myself thinking (& perhaps) wondering about baby milestones.  Yesterday I needed a break & I popped in the movie The Proposal, sat Monkey down on the floor with tons of toys, & we played together while I caught glimpses of the movie. I had him on his back & it’s nothing new that he loves to be on his side, either one.  But what was new was that he rolled over from his back to his left side to his belly.  I had the biggest smile on my face, no joke.  This is huge stuff, people! I yelled down for Tarzan to come upstairs to see his son…

  • Favorites: Putting Monkey to bed

    Jane
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:56 pm
    One of my favorite parts of the day is the bedtime routine.  It’s the same every night.  After his bath, he gets his final bottle before bed. He is always very sleepy while eating the bottle & mostly sucks the nipple with his eyes closed. As a proud mom, I just stare at him & wonder how in the world he came from me & Tarzan, & give him a a few kisses here & there on the top of his head. When he is finished with his bottle, I yearn to just keep him in my arms & savor the moment of a sleepy little boy in his mom’s arms.  When it is time to put him in his…
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  • :: winter birth announcements at tiny prints ::

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:58 am
    If you are like me and expecting a special delivery from Santa this year, you have to check out the birth announcements at Tiny Prints! How will we ever choose a card to announce our little bundle of joy? Good thing I have all the Christmas cards addressed already....just need to make a final design decision once the little guy is here!

  • :: christmas onesies ::

    19 Nov 2009 | 2:49 pm
    I have been searching for the perfect Christmas pyjamas for our little one's Christmas Eve gift and finally found a very cute sleeper at Winners earlier this week.Since I have been a shopaholic lately, I popped into Gap Generation yesterday and could not resist picking up some other Christmas-themed wear. I can't wait to see him wearing these adorable onesies. Anyone else have a tradition of getting new pyjamas on Christmas Eve?

  • :: christmas creatures in paper by mibostudio ::

    18 Nov 2009 | 6:42 am
    Today's 12 days of Christmas post is for those with school-age kids at home, or the crafty mama's out there!These adorable paper creatures are created by you when you purchase the PDF files from Etsy seller MiboStudio. Wouldn't this be a great snowy day craft? I just looooove the reindeer! They could adorn a shelf in your home this Christmas, or act as placecards at your holiday table. The owls are just too cute and may be making an appearance in our little guys room! Stay tuned for nursery pictures soon!

  • :: isabella oliver maternity dresses ::

    17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pm
    Today's 12 days of Christmas Gift Ideas post is for mommies-to-be and those buying for them.I know I have posted about Isabella Oliver sooooo many times, but I cannot express to you enough how lovely her dresses are! Here is a sneak peek at my maternity pictures (Thanks to the amazing Amy at Tickled Pink Photography for making me feel pretty, even at 38 weeks!) in which I wore my favourite piece - my Isabella Oliver Bow Dress. If there are any daddies-to-be out there looking for something to buy their pregnant sweetie, any of her dresses will do! I would also encourage any pregnant friends to…

  • :: sprig toys ::

    16 Nov 2009 | 7:08 pm
    I went shopping today and visited a great shop called PURE at Mallzac (aka CrossIron Mills Mall) and saw these fab trucks by Sprig Toys for the second time. Yep, this girly girl is getting all excited about dump trucks! I can't wait until our little guy can play with toys like these!I first discovered Sprig at the Calgary Farmer's Market and Hubs and I both thought the trucks were so neat. I especially love that they are made out of a mix of recycled plastics and reclaimed wood.Watch this YouTube video for more info, and check the Canadian distributor's website for more info on where you can…
 
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    Nine Months to Life

  • Nesting.

    Nine Months to Life
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:56 am
    Nesting plus moving into a new apartment plus an already existing obsession with decorating equals one very tired pregnant me. I've felt like a mad woman this past week. I wake up at 7 a.m., sometimes earlier, and the to-do list starts forming in my mind before my feet even hit the floor. I want things done, and I want them done now. I try to reason with myself. It's probably not the best idea for someone in her third trimester to attempt to mount that mirror or to rearrange that furniture or to put together that dear god way-too-complicated-to-put-together changing table. But I always give…

  • 27 weeks, 3 days.

    Nine Months to Life
    16 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pm
    When we said her name at the doctor's office this morning she turned her face toward us.Jason, the ultrasound tech, and I kept our eyes fixated on the screen, all of us repeating her name. With each "Adelyn" it became clearer that she could hear us, her mom, her dad, speaking to her. She opened and closed her eyes and her mouth, kicked her bony arms against the wall holding her in, looking desperate to get out, to stretch out and be free. Three more months--I hope--and she will be.Getting ultrasounds has been by far the most amazing and strangest part of this pregnancy. Feeling her move is…

  • New family.

    Nine Months to Life
    11 Nov 2009 | 5:25 am
    In the beginning, I really wasn't sure I could do this. I know that's a normal thing for a first time mother to think, but that doesn't change the fear in the thought.The idea of telling my parents, and Jason's parents, felt like the worst part. I don't know why. I know I'm not 16 and that Jason and I live as adults already. Still, part of the scared 16-year-old clings to your psyche for a long time. I thought I had let them all down.As soon as we told them (in one fell swoop--we drove straight to Jason's parents' house after telling mine), the Adelyn adventure stopped seeming like a…

  • Proof

    Nine Months to Life
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm
    Watching my belly has become one of my favorite ways to pass the time. Transformers has nothing on the shape-shifting that's been going on recently.While I took these pictures, she moved from exceptionally high to low, from the right and then to the left, pushing the edges of my belly along with her. And then I felt my pants get a little bit tighter, all in the span of five minutes.

  • Life post-job.

    Nine Months to Life
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm
    I am now officially off the schedule at my job. I'm still technically an employee, only I'm now an "on-call" producer. My boss really, really didn't want me to quit, and this way, after I give birth and feel ready/decide to return I can do so easily and without having to sign any papers. So that means for the past five days I have gone to bed at night, with my fiance by my side, without sunlight boisterously pushing its way through the cracks in my blinds. I wake up in the morning, with my fiance still by my side and the welcome sight of sunlight coming through the blinds. It's been…
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  • Can women be smart, empowered, AND happy? Ariel Gore tries to find out

    jess
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:04 am
    review by Jessica Powers Editor note: Though Ariel Gore’s new book, Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness, only briefly deals with fertility, I decided to write this review anyway because I think the choices women make around our fertility or infertility have a lot to do with the pursuit of happiness. Though I don’t analyze it in particular for this review, one of her chapters, “Extreme Motherhood,” especially explores the paradox of women and happiness as it relates to giving birth and assuming the identity of “mother.” Gore, Ariel. Bluebird:…

  • A New Language

    jess
    9 Nov 2009 | 11:43 am
    by Jazmine Green Had she known, she would have said no right from the start.  She would have left no room for negotiations.  But he was careful.  “It’s your decision.  Whatever you want to do, I will be here for you.  I will support you.  You know I love you.” “I know.”  He rubbed his hands along her upper arms and kissed her on the forehead.  “It will be OK.”  “I know.” Then the conversations changed.  She wanted to keep it.  She told him flat out.  He wanted to travel.  “I want to take you to Costa Rica.  You will not…

  • Chosen

    jess
    2 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pm
    by Ann Whitfield Powers After the fertility drugs fail, I spend hours lying with acupuncture needles crisscrossing my abdomen. I drink stinky tea, take BB shaped pills, and stand on my head after sex.   Nothing works. As Patrick turns five, Tom and I decide to adopt a baby.  In interviews with the adoption agency staff we reveal more about ourselves and our relationship than we’ve told our best friends; we put together a family photo collage Norman Rockwell would envy; we craft a one page Dear Birthparent letter; and we write a hefty check.  Finally, we are “in the…

  • Thoughtloops of a Breastfeeding Mom

    jess
    26 Oct 2009 | 8:24 am
    by Tania Pryputniewicz  Two weeks before our first baby’s due date, my husband became obsessed with his G.I. Joe collection. Why now, of all times, take three plastic bins full of naked G.I. Joes out of the basement, dress them, and auction them off one by one on ebay? I remember reading in one of those “for new Dad” books how “now is not the time to start a new hobby.” I cracked the spine at that chapter and left the book out around the house, including on top of his slippers, to no avail. I’ve heard of other husbands engaging in this “uh-oh, my…

  • Under the Northern Lights

    jess
    19 Oct 2009 | 3:28 pm
    A Play in One Act by John Ladd Characters (In Order of Appearance) Jim Marie SETTING A motel room.  It is divided into an ante-room, that is at center-stage, and the bedroom that is, conceptually, off beyond stage-right.  The ante-room has the usual amenities including a table with two chairs as well as one particularly special feature- and is one that the audience cannot see- a north-facing, one-way glass wall and ceiling both of which are covered by imaginary drapes on imaginary drawstrings.  AT RISE             Enter from stage left JIM and MARIE at the door to their room. …
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