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The Second Week Post-Partum Part I

While my first week post-partum was spent taking it easy (to the best of my ability given my “get it done” personality). By the second week I was ready and almost needing to get out of the house. The opportunity presented itself very soon with an invitation to dinner with my husband’s parents and siblings. Leaving the house for the first time to socialize can be a bit intimidating after one has just had a baby but at eight days post partum, I was feeling really good. I have a very small transitional wardrobe from after my son’s birth. One … Continue reading →

Packing Your Bags for the Hospital

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Packing your bags for the hospital is a major milestone on your journey to the delivery room. Deciding what to bring can be a little overwhelming if you’ve never had a baby before. Since you’ll likely be spending a couple days there, it will be comforting to have some of your own personal items there with you to make it feel a little more like home. First of all, it’s a good idea to have your hospital bag packed about 4 weeks before you are scheduled to deliver. You could go into labor early or your due date might be … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review October 3-13

The pregnancy blog covers a wide range of topics from trying to conceive to the post partum period. If you find you don’t have time to keep up with the blog, the pregnancy blog review is an easy way to see the week’s blogs in one place. Sit back, relax and catch up on your reading. As always, I’m always open to suggestions for topics of future blogs. Induction has become so popular in recent years that doctors do an induction on request or for easier scheduling. This is changing in hospitals across the country. A Change in Thinking about … Continue reading →

Buy or Borrow?

During pregnancy, there are some things you should buy and there are some things you should just borrow. It depends on how much it costs, how much you will use it, and whether you will be able to use it again for your next pregnancy (if you are planning on having another one). When it comes to clothing, borrow seasonal items (like coats) if you can, and buy staples like camisoles, pajamas, and jeans. If you buy a whole wardrobe of sweaters for your winter pregnancy, who is to say you’ll ever wear maternity in the winter again? It’s fun … Continue reading →

How to Set Up a Baby Station

One of the things that I did for my first few weeks as a mom was to set up a little baby station on the pack and play that I kept by the couch where I was resting. The first few days at home can be hard because you are very sore, regardless of whether you had a vaginal birth or a cesarean. Keeping everything in one location can make a world of difference when its hard to move from one room to the next. The pack and play had a changing table, which I kept stocked with diapers and … Continue reading →

Maternity Coat Shopping Guide

Looking for a warm coat that will fit over your baby bump? All of these winter coats are available for less than $80. Snag one now just in time for Christmas. (Tell your hubby to wrap it and pretend to be surprised when you open it!) 1. Liz Lange® Maternity Melton Wool Coat in Red – Available at Target for $49.99 (sale) I’m partial to this coat because it’s the one I wore last year and I loved it. It’s incredibly warm and the pleats allow the coat to expand while you grow. It’s also the perfect coat for postpartum … Continue reading →