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Happy News for the Royal Family Despite Illness

 What wonderful news out of England, that Duchess Kate is now pregnant. She is early in her pregnancy, and is unfortunately experiencing a very severe case of a common early pregnancy symptom. Most of us are familiar with morning sickness, and many of us have experienced it at some point during our pregnancies. However, only about one percent of women will experience morning sickness as severely as Duchess Kate is now experiencing it. The scientific name for excessive morning sickness is hyperemesis gravidarum, or excessive vomiting during pregnancy. In case you are wondering what qualifies as excessive vomiting (after all, vomiting … Continue reading →

The Holiday Season – More Than Just Christmas

  For many families, Christmas Day is not the only celebration of the season. For example, in my family for as long as I can remember, Christmas Eve is a big deal for my dad’s side of the family. All of the aunts, uncles, and cousins gather in one place (my aunt’s house) for an evening of Chinese food, delectable desserts, general rowdiness, and plenty of gift giving and getting including a Yankee Swap. I consider it to be a can’t – miss event, and last year was the first time that we did not make it to Massachusetts for … Continue reading →

Christmas Book: Song of the Stars

Book: Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones Publisher: Zonderkidz Ages Level: 4 and up Cost: $15.99 Book Synopsis: The book tells the story of the birth of Christ from the perspective of animals witnessing the event. The skies shouted it to the seas that thundered it to the waves that roared it to the great white whales that sang it to the starfish in the deep. And tiny sandpipers danced it on shining sands… ‘It’s time! It’s time!’ On one quiet night, creation whispered a secret. Grass and bees, robins and trees all spread the word. … Continue reading →

How to Enjoy the Holidays When You’re Pregnant

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. Having two dozen family members commenting on the size of your baby bump is less than thrilling. The thought of not having to work and relaxing is great in theory, but oftentimes between all the visiting, baking, and celebrating, we end up more exhausted than we were before. My solution is actually the same regardless … Continue reading →

Do You Buy Your Baby Christmas Presents Before They are Born?

My son got Christmas presents before he was ever born. When I was five months pregnant, we celebrated Christmas with both sides of the family. I was tickled to open gifts from both sets of soon-to-be grandparents for my baby boy who was due in April. It was like a mini baby shower. He even got his own little stocking. The same weekend my dad got to feel my son kick for the first time, too. What a fun way to celebrate the holidays! Christmas is a fun time to celebrate your pregnancy and the newest member in your family. … Continue reading →

What Makes Christmas, Christmas?

You could be forgiven for thinking Christmas is all about presents, food, family, Santa and all the other things the world pushes at us. On the radio recently the announcer said, ‘What makes Christmas, Christmas?’ He then went on to answer his own question and tell everyone, ‘Christmas is lights, family, food and loyalty points.’ Excuse me? None of those things make Christmas, Christmas. Now don’t get me wrong I enjoy looking at Christmas lights and I enjoy Christmas food. I love spending time with family, not just at Christmas but at any time of the year. But none of … Continue reading →

Pregnant Woman’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009

With Black Friday kicking off the Christmas shopping season this morning, I thought I would help you get your gift list started. Deciding what to give your loved ones can be hard sometimes, and when your loved one is pregnant, you might feel like you want to get her something extra special. If you happen to be the pregnant woman in question, print this list out and pass it onto your husbands and family members. The following is a collection of ideas for the perfect gift for a pregnant woman. If you have additional items on your wish list this … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review Dec 20 – 30

The holidays are always crazy, but never more exhausting than when you are pregnant. The pregnancy blog review is a great place to get caught up on your reading while relaxing with your feet up. A range of topics have been covered recently. When we learn we are pregnant, we suddenly worry about any potential risks to the baby. This usually includes illness. Pregnancy and the Chicken Pox addresses prenatal exposure to this fairly common childhood illness. Some couples choose a holiday get together as the time to share the news of their pregnancy. Sharing the News on Christmas Day … Continue reading →

Sharing the News on Christmas Day

Maybe you’ve decided that it is time to share the news of your pregnancy. Christmas may feel like the logical time to spread the word. After all, we tend to see and spend time with loved ones at this time of year, reminiscing about the past and talking about the future. News of a new baby fits easily in these conversations. If you have decided to share the news, you will need to decide how to do it. Will it be a simple statement or a bigger gesture? If you want more than, “I’m pregnant, pass the dip,” you will … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel: This Is It!

For the past five weeks I have been sharing travel tips with you in a series called “Holiday Travel.” Well, the countdown we started more than 45 days ago is in its last days. Brace yourself fellow holiday travelers—we may be in for a wild ride. According to travel guru AAA, a record 64.9 million Americans will be hitting the highways, the rails and the sky during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, crowding the nation’s airports and roadways like never before. AAA says the number may even surpass 65 million depending on the weather. Either way, the projected … Continue reading →