Maternity

My Own Take on How to Announce a Baby

June 13, 2013

When I was expecting my first baby, I told my mom, who told my grandma, and before I knew it everyone seemed to know. On my husband’s side, the network isn’t quite as efficient and some people had hurt feeling because they hadn’t heard. When I found out I was pregnant with my second, I [...]

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It’s Official: It’s a Girl for Kim and Kayne

June 11, 2013

It amazes me how Kim Kardashian has monetized her pregnancy. Whether it’s pictures of her famous baby bump, maternity fashion, the controversy over the fact that her divorce wasn’t final before she hooked up with Kayne West, or her latest — the announcement that the baby is a girl on the premier of Keeping Up [...]

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Step Away from the Pregnancy Books

June 10, 2013

From the moment I saw the second line appear on my test, I wanted to know as much about the pregnancy experience as possible. I read the classic What to Expect When You’re Expecting from cover to cover, then became obsessed with pregnancy memoirs. I was married and in my early 20s, but I read [...]

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An Honest Review of The Honest Company

June 7, 2013

By now, you’ve probably heard that celebrity supermom Jessica Alba is part owner/founder of The Honest Company. A company that sells a line of products void of harsh chemicals. A company that focuses on families. The Honest Company carries everything from dishwasher pods and laundry detergent to sunscreen and diapers. What’s even better? You can [...]

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Maternity Style and Baby Bumps all Over the News

June 7, 2013

Seems like every week another celebrity announces they are pregnant. The paparazzi line up hoping to get the first lucky shot of a famous bump, or in the case of the Duchess of Cambridge, the paparazzi sneak around with high powered lenses and snap pictures of private moments. Each of these famous moms-to-be have their [...]

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Link Round-up: Photographing Kids, Sweets, a DIY Sandal Makeover and More

June 1, 2013

Today’s link round-up has DIY gladiator sandals inspired by Alexander Wang, a couple of desserts to enjoy at your next barbecue (or whenever), photography tips, and more. A Cup of Jo offered tips for photographing goofy kids that never want to be still. A Pair and a Spare taught us how to turn dull, blah [...]

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3-D Sonograms Give Blind Parents a Look at Their Unborn Baby

May 30, 2013

Imagine that you were blind. What you knew about the way things looked came from information picked up by your other senses. You created a mind picture from the scent, the sound, and what your fingers told you about the shape and feel of everything you came in contact with. Now, remember the first time [...]

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Tom Sawyer Theme for Jessica Simpson’s Baby Shower

May 22, 2013

It always seems other people’s pregnancies go so much faster than mine did. When I saw pictures of Jessica Simpson at the Tom Sawyer-themed baby shower being held for her son, I was surprised at how far along she is. That probably has something to do with the Weight Watchers commercials that ran even after [...]

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How Stress During Pregnancy Effects Baby

May 21, 2013

Even when we plan to get pregnant, we all experience levels of stress during pregnancy. I thought about my job and whether or not I’d quit or return to work, and the financial implications. Little things can become bigger like what to wear to a wedding, not feeling attractive to our husbands, and some of [...]

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