I’m a bit (ok…a lot) type A, so my friends were concerned that I relax as much as possible during my pregnancy. The pregnancy yoga DVDs I received unsolicited were their not-very-subtle way of telling me I needed to de-stress. Message received. I’ve found the pregnancy yoga helpful (great way to banish a backache), but […]
Pregnancy Scrapbooking: Preserve Your Ultrasound
I know that it’s possible to fall in love at first sight because that’s what I felt during my first pre-natal ultrasound. It’s hard to describe how amazing it is to see your baby on that screen moving around, sucking a thumb, etc. Maybe this is the hormones talking, but I felt such a powerful […]
Cute Fall Maternity Fashions- Jeans on Sale at the Gap
I love the Gap. Their tshirts and jeans were my casual wardrobe staples in my pre-pregnancy days. Now that my pre-pregnancy clothing is getting tight, I have started my search for cute maternity clothing. One of my first purchases: GapMaternity – no panel trouser jeans. (Pictured at left) They look just like my pre-pregnancy jeans […]
Preggie Pops- A Natural Nausea Cure
I’ve been a fan of Preggie Pops for years. In my pre-pregnancy days, I used them to cope with motion sickness and early morning plane flights. I used to carry them in my purse in case of emergency. A few years ago, I handed one to a friend suffering from nausea (actually I think it […]
Pregnancy Safe Anti-Acne Wash
One of the downsides of pregnancy can be the effect it may have on your skin. Pre-pregnancy I had such healthy skin. I haven’t had a zit or blemish in years. One of the first signs of pregnancy for me was a change in my complexion. One day, out of nowhere a pimple appeared…and then […]
Beat Morning Sickness With A Great Pregnancy Cookbook
When I found out I was pregnant, I was concerned about morning sickness. My schedule’s pretty rigorous, and I didn’t want morning sickness to slow me down. At the suggestion of a friend, I started a food journal. I recorded what I ate, when I ate it, and how I felt that day. As a […]
Is Nail Polish Safe During Pregnancy? How to Find a Phylate-Free Nail Polish.
You have to avoid all sorts of stuff during pregnancy. Giving up sushi, wine, soft cheeses (brie and blue cheese) was tough…but doable. I’d ditched the hair dye and cut myself down to one cup of tea a day. I’d even resigned myself to a stuffy nose since I can’t take my regular Zyrtec-D anymore. […]
Hip Maternity Accessory: Use B. Buckles to Wear Your Pre-Pregnancy Jeans
Many mamas-to-be are confused about how to dress during that transitional period when they’re too small for maternity clothing but too big for their pre-pregnancy wardrobe. But being pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to trade in your designer jeans right away. One of my friends extended her jeans using black Goody Ouchless rubber bands, […]
Stylish Transitional Clothing for Your First Trimester
Finding things to wear in your first trimester can be a challenge. You’re not big enough for maternity clothing, but your pre-pregnancy clothing might not fit the same or might feel a bit tight. In fact, if you suffer from morning sickness, wearing looser clothing might help. If you work in a business casual office […]
