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The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for Feb 25 – March 2

This week, the blog covered topics ranging from planning a baby shower to ethical issues in fertility treatments. Whether you are still on the path to pregnancy or near delivery, there is something here for you. Sit back, relax and catch up on your reading with this week in review. Feel free to leave a comment or suggest an idea for future blogs. Sunday, February 25 Planning a Baby Shower is a fun and exciting time. This blog has some good tips for making the day memorable for the mother to be. Monday, February 26 Tristi Pinkston joined us this … Continue reading →

A New Trend: Couples Showers

A baby showers for couples is a fast growing new trend. These showers differ from the typical baby shower in that men are invited as well as women. When we were invited to our first couples shower, my husband said, “Since when do men go to baby showers?” He was very unsure about the idea, but ended up having a good time. When planning a couples shower, be sure to include the information on the invitation. Many people still assume that showers are for women only. You’ll need to specify that the men are invited too on the invitation. Choose … Continue reading →

A Second Baby Shower?

A baby shower may be one of the most exciting and fun milestones in your first pregnancy. Nothing makes you feel more prepared to welcome the baby kicking your ribs then piles of adorable clothes, toys, gear and diapers. It’s generally accepted that you only get to have a baby shower for your first baby. Subsequent pregnancies? Tough luck. But are there exceptions to this “rule?” A few scenarios where a second shower may be acceptable come to mind: 1. It’s been five years or more since you had a baby and you have already gotten rid of your baby … Continue reading →

Baby Shower Alternatives

My blog, What to do When Nobody Gives You a Shower generated a few comments. Some readers agreed with me that all babies should be celebrated with a shower or a party after the birth. A few considered the idea to be begging for gifts. The gifts weren’t the point. It was the idea of celebrating the new mother and baby. I think all babies should be celebrated. Whether it’s the first or the tenth, each baby is a special blessing. The mother and baby deserve a party. One reason a shower is often not given after the first baby … Continue reading →

What to do When Nobody Gives You a Shower

Baby showers are a fun and traditional part of pregnancy. Most women have a shower for at least the first baby. Showers for second or subsequent pregnancies are becoming more common. Many women still don’t get a shower for second pregnancies. If you aren’t getting a shower, but really want one, you may be considering asking someone to host the shower. This is not considered proper shower etiquette. Hosting a shower for yourself is not proper etiquette either. Although showers for second babies are becoming more common, they aren’t customary. Your friends and family may still believe showers are for … Continue reading →

Are You Too Old To Get Married?

We talked about being over 50 and enjoying dating yesterday, but do you ever wonder if you are too old to get married? I’ve seen plenty of people over the age of 50 discover love, companionship and even marriage for the first time and for some, the second time. These couples may meet for the first time at a church, a social gathering, on a cruise or just in the course of their everyday lives. They could be high school sweethearts reconnecting after decades apart. They can former spouses or even old friends who kindle a new relationship. What can … Continue reading →