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Unusual (but Good!) Advice for Pregnant Women

by Kimmama

22 Oct 2009 09:10 PM

I picked up a few good pieces of advice here and there when I was pregnant, and now I'll share them with you! From cooking to posture to underwear, pregnancy requires a little modification to your usual routine.

Maternity Support Belts

by Kimmama

20 Oct 2009 07:27 PM

Add wearing a maternity support belt to my "list of things to do next time" for pregnancy. A good friend of mine has been suffering from so much discomfort lately and her doctor recommended she wear a maternity support belt.

Surviving the Weeks Between Skinny Jeans and Panel Pants

by Kimmama

12 Oct 2009 08:47 PM

If it weren't for the ultrasound you carry with you everywhere you go, your strong aversion to the smell of fish and your constant trips to the bathroom, most people would be oblivious to the fact that you are expecting. You are painfully aware of your condition, however, and so is your wardrobe.

All Roads Lead To... Rest

by Kimmama

08 Oct 2009 06:29 PM

After going through one pregnancy myself and witnessing the pregnancies of several of my friends, I've come to the conclusion that although there are a few exceptions, nearly every complaint leads to the same advice from our doctors or midwives: get some rest.

Cold Weather Tips for Pregnant Women

by Kimmama

02 Oct 2009 10:36 PM

Much to my dismay, we ended up having to turn to the heat on in our house this week after I woke up one morning shivering. When I checked the thermostat, I was shocked to see it read 63 degrees.

Tips for Buying Nursing Bras

by Kimmama

22 Sep 2009 08:21 PM

Your belly isn't the only thing that expands during pregnancy. You'll find that your bras will fit a little more snugly, too, if they fit at all. After your baby is born, when your milk comes in, is when the real changes happen.

Your Guide to Belly Changes

by Kimmama

21 Sep 2009 07:33 PM

Most of the visible changes during pregnancy all happen around your midsection. Some changes (a growing bump) are more welcome than others (stretch marks), but all of them fade after birth or disappear all together.

Pros and Cons: Working During Your Last Weeks

by Kimmama

04 Sep 2009 08:06 PM

Throughout my pregnancy, I debated on whether I would work up until my due date or take some time off. There are a lot of considerations, one being financial, of course.

Myth: Fetal Heart Rate is Linked to Gender

by Kimmama

01 Sep 2009 09:22 PM

As you may have noticed, my name is Kim. Actually, my full name is Kimberly. What you may not know, however, is that my name was originally going to be Tony or Skyler. That's an odd name for a girl, isn't it? That's because my parents thought I was going to be a boy.

You Will Forget All Of This

by Kimmama

28 Aug 2009 05:10 AM

This week I put together a book about my pregnancy and my son's birth. I collected pictures of ultrasounds, my baby belly and the delivery and paired them up with excerpts from my blog and journal.



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