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The Pregnant Women

by sconway

18 Sep 2011 12:07 PM

There are several pregnant women in my extended family. Yesterday I attended a baby shower for one of these pregnant women; she is my husband's cousin's wife.

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How to Enjoy the Holidays When You're Pregnant

by Kim Neyer

20 Dec 2010 10:16 AM

Ah the holidays... a time to take time off work, relax and enjoy your family. Who am I kidding? The holidays are probably the busiest days of the year for moms. It's a confusing time for pregnant women especially. The abundance of food is tempting.

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Preparing Your Toddler For The New Addition

by Kim Neyer

25 Aug 2010 10:54 PM

For her entire life, you toddler has had you all to herself. Depending on her age, she may or may not understand your pregnancy and what it means for your family's future. Once the new baby is born, however, there's no question her life is going to change.

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When Should You Get Pregnant?

by Kim Neyer

20 Jul 2010 07:55 PM

Many pregnancies are unplanned, but if you have opportunity to decide when you want to have a baby, how do you go about making that decision? How do you know when it is the right time to start a family? Often the first factor that people consider is money.

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Product Review: Sound Beginnings

by Kim Neyer

07 Jun 2010 12:55 PM

The sound of the electric beater would make my son startle when he was in the womb. The swell of a hymn on Sunday morning would seem to send him into a happy dance, making my stomach look like a bag of popcorn in the microwave. Daddy's voice would almost always earn a kick or a punch.

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Creating a Photo List for the Delivery Room

by Kim Neyer

30 May 2010 06:59 PM

Your baby's birth will be a whirlwind of activity. From the moment she enters the world, time will seem to speed up and she'll grow up right before your eyes. In the first few days of life, a baby's appearance changes dramatically.

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Ten Things You Can Do For Your Pregnant Wife

by Kim Neyer

16 May 2010 10:24 AM

1. Paint her toes. Just because she can't reach them, or see them, doesn't mean she doesn't want them to look nice. Score bonus points by throwing in a foot rub. 2. Vacuum the floors.

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Pregnancy and Relationships: Your Marriage

by Kim Neyer

For the final installment of my Pregnancy and Relationships series, I am going to talk about marriage. I'm saving the best for last, since pregnancy will have the greatest impact on the two people who started it.

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Pregnancy and Relationships: Parents

by Kim Neyer

"The reason grandchildren and grandparents get along so well is that they have a common enemy." ~Sam Levenson I can't speak from personal experience on this topic. I can only say good things about the positive impact that having a child has had on an already great relationship with my parents.

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Pregnancy and Relationships: In-Laws

by Kim Neyer

For many women, the relationship they have with their spouse's parent or parents can be a tedious one. When a new bride steps into the picture, she is entering established territory: a family with a long history and its own set of rules, expectations and hang-ups.

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