Recent Pregnancy Blog | Becoming a Parent PostsHow to Paint Your Belly Like a Pumpkinby Kimmama29 Oct 2009 07:33 PMA fun way to celebrate the holidays, especially one like Halloween where costumes are the norm, is to paint you round pregnant belly. The obvious choice for All Hallow's Eve this weekend? A pumpkin belly! If you're not sure where to start, here is a guide to belly painting. 1. The Joy of Feeling Your Baby Moveby Kimmama21 Oct 2009 08:55 PMSomething I miss about pregnancy (among other things) is the feeling of my son moving around in my belly. I remember the first time it happened. I was talking and suddenly I stopped mid-sentence while my friends looked on, wondering if something was wrong. Pregnancy Rates are Droppingby Kimmama16 Oct 2009 09:37 PMA report from the latest issue of National Vital Statistics Reports (Volume 58, Number 4, October 14, 2009) shows that pregnancy rates are dropping. The data also indicates a significant drop in abortion rates, which leads me to believe that pregnancy prevention is on the rise. Did You Buy a Car When You Got Pregnant?by Kimmama14 Oct 2009 08:30 PMYou probably saw the commercials for the Volkswagen Routan a while back. Brooke Shields "reports" that a baby boom has resulted from people buying the Routan for its German engineering. The commercials are funny, but there may be a tiny hint of truth embedded. Prepare for Indefinite Maternity Leaveby Kimmama14 Oct 2009 08:01 PMMy sister and I got on the topic of budgeting and maternity leave. When I was pregnant with my son, I planned on working part time after my maternity leave was over. I never anticipated that I would be emotionally unable to return to work. 8 Things To Do To Avoid A Cold Or Fluby Kimmama11 Oct 2009 09:45 PMYou've likely been bombarded with news stories and advice about H1N1 lately. It's important to remember that the way you prevent H1N1 is the same way you prevent any cold or flu. Prevention is key, and often times it involves a little common sense, like washing your hands, for example. Big Baby!by Kimmama25 Sep 2009 09:50 PMI'm sure you've heard about the 19.2 lb baby that was born in Indonesia this past Monday. All You Need is Love (and Diapers)by Kimmama18 Sep 2009 10:19 PMA friend of mine recently announced her pregnancy and I could not be more thrilled for her. She also shared her concern that she would not be able to get all the frills she'd seen in another friend's nursery. Things To Do Before Baby Arrives - Part IIby Kimmama14 Sep 2009 10:36 AMYesterday I talked about all the things that are easier to enjoy or accomplish when you are child-free. Here are some more things you can do to enjoy this season in your life while you wait for your baby to arrive and change your life forever. Things To Do Before Baby Arrives - Part Iby Kimmama13 Sep 2009 08:36 PMWhen you have a baby, your whole world changes. You will have to sacrifice a lot of your independence, time and resources. In return, you will receive love, wisdom you can't get anywhere else, and priceless memories. Recent Blog Comments SarahPirolli says... "Our hospital blocked Facebook (I know, crazy right???) so our FB announcement ended up being a bit delayed." SarahPirolli says... "Interesting tip on the protein to fight morning sickness." |
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