Easy Ideas for Planning a Baby Shower There is almost nothing as exciting as the birth of a new baby. If you’re planning a baby shower for a dear friend or family member, you might be feeling the stress of the planning, but don’t forget to relish in the joy you get to share. Whether [...]
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I was working full-time, had recently moved into a new home, and unsuspectingly went in for my monthly pregnancy appointment with my OB. Suddenly my blood pressure was too high, there was protein in my urine, and I was on bed rest for preeclampsia. It is frightening to hear your physician tell you that for [...]
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Changes and Challenges During Pregnancy Pregnancy is an amazing time in your life, filled with excitement and anticipation. You might read every book, shop in every baby clothing and supply store, and attend parenting and childbirth classes. However, there are some things moms-to-be just don’t expect while expecting. And there are some things that even [...]
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Coping with the Devastation of Miscarriage It was one of the most painful, gnawing, and raw weeks of my life. My husband and I lost our baby in miscarriage, and the tumultuous circumstances surrounding that week are etched in my emotions and memories forever. We are not alone. As many as 15%-20% of all known [...]
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What Moms-to-Be Need to Pack You’ve waited for months to deliver and cherish your new baby. The crib has been assembled, the diapers are stacked, and the booties line the drawer. Everything is ready – except for your bag for the hospital. Just what are you supposed to pack for one of the most physically [...]
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Welcoming a new baby into the home is an amazing time for families, but older siblings might feel a little insecure or apprehensive about all of the changes. If you are preparing for another set of tiny toes to join your family, there are lots of ways you can make sure that your other children [...]
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When I was pregnant with both of my children, I refused an amniocentesis and other testing that would have determined if my child would have special needs. I figured that I would love the child the same, no matter what. In hindsight, and now that I have experienced life as the mother of a child [...]
For some of us, after spending many years and many dollars avoiding pregnancy, it can be a huge mental shift to be in the position of trying to get pregnant. For most women, getting pregnant will happen relatively quickly, but for others, month after month will bring yet another negative pregnancy test. As those months [...]
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