Holiday Wish List: Cozy Sweaters for Every Pregnant Woman
(1) The Hepburn Maternity Sweater, $108
(2) The online casino Stripey Lovely Maternity Sweater, call (212) 608-2036 for availability
(3) The Emma Maternity Top, $148
(4) The Crochet Swacket, a cozy maternity sweater and jacket in one! $269 now $134.50
(5) The Paris Maternity Sweater, $148… Read the rest
The Pregnant Lady’s Guide to Surviving the Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again: the Thanksgiving/Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year’s sprint to cram as many memories and good times as possible into a two month period.
When we were kids the holidays were the BEST time of the year. Gifts! Cookies! Endless parties with families and friends! … Read the rest
From Me to You: 10 Things NOT To Worry About When You’re Pregnant
This is not supposed to be one of those annoying posts from a mom of soon-to-be-four to a first time mom, sounding know-it-all and condescending! Quite frankly every time you have a child is, in many ways, a brand-new and different experience so don’t let moms with a few more years experience under their belt make you feel insecure about your choices, or fill you with fear with what is ahead. … Read the rest
Should We Debate Breast Milk vs. Formula When We Help Typhoon Victims?
If you’ve seen the photos and read the news from the Philippines, I’m sure your heart is breaking for all of the victims of this horrible storm just as mine is. As a mother, I can’t imagine how it would be to lose your home and loved ones and have to worry about how you will feed your children, and the people of the Philippines have been in our thoughts since the typhoon.… Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Planning a Baby Shower for Twins
Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, is back with her expert advice on parenting multiples. This time, she’s discussing the challenges of planning a nursery for more than one baby – and all the wonderful solutions she’s seen.
Twins? Let’s celebrate twice as hard!… Read the rest
Paging Mamatography: Do We REALLY Need Those Expensive Cameras?
Baby Bjorn Carrier One Giveaway!
Girlfriend Math 101: Baby > Wedding (but Typical Pregnancy < Wedding)
Are you engaged? If so, let us first say, congratulations! And, of course, good luck. After all, there is absolutely nothing more exciting, and thrilling, and all-consuming than planning a wedding.
Oh, except for one thing:
HAVING A BABY.
Yep, that’s right. … Read the rest
That’s Disgusting! How to Avoid Food Poisoning When You’re Pregnant
As I danced around Whole Foods Friday with JR trying to decide what to have for dinner, I decided not to go with the sizzling delicious steaks my hubby was going to be grilling up, but opted instead for the healthier option of chicken over salad.… Read the rest
Paging Northeast Doulas: How to Bring Home to the Delivery Room
With the recent news about the dangers of homebirth, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to bring home to the delivery room. Who better to advise on how to make a hospital birth more like a home birth than a doula who’s witnessed oodles of both types of births? … Read the rest