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Temporary and Permanent Changes

by sconway

02 May 2011 06:08 AM

I experienced many changes with my first pregnancy. Some of these changes were permanent while others were only temporary. Some of these changes were good while others where entirely unwanted. Change is inevitable and a necessary part of life.

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Will Your Body Bounce Back?

by Meredith Ethington

09 Mar 2011 02:57 PM

The truth of the matter is, that there are some parts of your body that may never bounce back.

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Pregnant Or Just Into Maternity Fashion?

by Kim Neyer

27 Aug 2010 08:42 PM

Earlier this week, Mariah Carey was spotted wearing a maternity dress from A Pea In the Pod. Add to that all the rumors surrounding her fuller figure, and you'll understand just why everyone is convinced she is pregnant.

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Maternity Swimsuit Options

by Kim Neyer

15 Apr 2010 07:16 PM

Signs that summer is coming: wasps buzzing around your windows, realizing you need to mow the lawn again...

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Belly Photos: Public or Private?

by Kim Neyer

24 Mar 2010 08:20 PM

I recently read that Gisele Bundchen had her pregnant belly airbrushed out of her fashion photo shoots because her pregnancy was "too sacred" to share with the world.

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Do You Feel Beautiful When You Are Pregnant?

by Kim Neyer

23 Mar 2010 06:52 PM

Over the past few years, as many of my friends have gotten pregnant and had their own families, I've gotten to witness a wide variety of reactions to the changes that happen to a pregnant woman's body. Some women embrace their new curves and flaunt them with fitted maternity clothes.

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What's the Point?

by Kim Neyer

17 Feb 2010 07:20 PM

Getting your figure back in shape after having a baby is hard work. You have to find time to exercise and cook healthy meals, which can be especially difficult when you have a baby to care for.

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Postpartum Bellies

by Kim Neyer

With one final push you look up to see your brand new baby, waving his arms around and crying wildly. And then you glance down to see what used to be a tight, very round belly, now draped across your abdomen like a pillow. It feels like a half-drained water bed mattress.

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Bring On The Curves!

by Kim Neyer

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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Bellies of All Shapes and Sizes

by Kim Neyer

Does your belly hang low? Do you waddle to and fro? Can you put on your own socks? Can you paint your pinky toe? Do you grab your husband's shoulder So you don't go tumbling over? Does your belly - hang - low?

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