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The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review March 4-March 29

Well, this week in review will cover more than one week. The families.com bloggers were given a well deserved break until this past week. Since I didn’t get to include the articles in the week before our break, I’ll add them here. The Pregnancy Blog is back, so be sure to stop by and visit. March 4 What to do When Nobody Gives You a Shower offers suggestions for new Mommies who aren’t getting a traditional baby shower. March 5 Pregnant women are notoriously tired. Unfortunately, we often don’t have time to take a much needed nap. Feel Refreshed Without … Continue reading →

Feel Refreshed Without a Nap

Ideally, pregnant women should nap every day. This is especially important during the first and third trimesters when exhaustion is at its peak. However, napping is not always possible. Mothers to be who work or are home with other children have a difficult time getting rest during the day. If you work full time, there are some things you can do to feel revitalized. The hours after lunch are when most people feel tired at work, whether they are pregnant or not. This time is sometimes referred to as the afternoon slump. When you are expecting a baby, you can’t … Continue reading →

Getting Enough Rest with Multiple Children

The importance of rest during pregnancy is well documented. Any woman who has ever been pregnant will tell you that getting enough rest is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. You will find that you are tired sooner at night and even in the middle of the day, especially in the first trimester and late in the third. Getting enough rest is generally not very difficult with the first pregnancy. You have no other children to care for, so you can take a nap whenever you feel tired. Even if you are working, … Continue reading →

Dizziness in Pregnancy

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded is a common side effect of pregnancy. This is most common in early pregnancy, but can happen at any time. In most cases there is no cause for concern, but mention it to your doctor to be sure. There are a few causes of dizziness during pregnancy. For me, the problem was always related to low blood sugar levels. Your metabolism changes during pregnancy and you will find you need to eat more frequently to avoid a drop in blood sugar. Many women find that small, frequent meals are the key to resolving the problem. Another … Continue reading →

Exhaustion Impairs Clarity

I do not want to imply that single parents have the market cornered on exhaustion. Parenting, in general, can be incredibly taxing. Add in a full time job (or two), other relationships and responsibilities, and you’ve got a recipe for a fairly frazzled life. However, for single parents where overextension can be the rule rather than the exception, we need to keep in mind that exhaustion can impair our ability to see clearly, make good decisions, and be truly present to meet the challenges of our families. There have been those times when I’ve let myself get so far gone … Continue reading →

Low Cost Family Fun

Find great ways to have fun as a family without spending a lot of money. Here are some ideas: Have a Potluck Party Invite friends or neighbors over and ask each person to bring something to eat or drink. Organize who is bringing what so no one else brings what you are making, and so everyone doesn’t bring the same thing. You don’t want five bags of pretzels and no beverages. You can even ask someone to bring paper plates, cups, or napkins. Since each family is only responsible for one item, it won’t cost anyone much money, but everyone … Continue reading →