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We all know each woman, and therefore each pregnancy, is unique and different, but perhaps the most common “side effect” of pregnancy (especially in the early months) is nausea. I am most definitely feeling sicker this pregnancy compared to my last. I’m just starting my second trimester now, so I’m slowly feeling better, but it’s certainly been …

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I write this post in the sense of having a conversation with a girlfriend- a girlfriend who is starting to think about trying for a baby. I want to make that clear. Charting your basal body temperature is, quite possibly, the most non-invasive, low commitment way to determine your body’s cycle to increase your odds …

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Let’s talk about an unplanned c-section. The birth of your child is extremely personal and unique- and yet, somehow, very much the same. The CDC says that in 2013, Cesarean sections accounted for 32.7% of all births in the United States. That’s a lot- approximately 1.2 million, give or take. Talk to any mom, seasoned …

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Who doesn’t love a good “We’re Expecting!” announcement? They can be hysterical, heart warming, or just plain cute, but they all have one thing in common: making everyone so emotional! Whether it’s your first or your fifth baby, we’ve rounded up some cute pregnancy announcements that would be fun to duplicate! All you need for …

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Are you pregnant? Congratulations! If you’ve already started shopping for maternity clothes, you know that they can be pretty expensive—especially since you’ll only be wearing them for a few months. Luckily, there are several tricks that can help you wear non-maternity clothes longer into your pregnancy. Here are five of them: 1. Buy looser tops. Since …

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Having another baby is so exciting, but with a toddler around, parents understandably worry about how the toddler will take to their new brother/sister. When my daughter was 14 months, I fell pregnant with my son. They are exactly two years apart, and so we did quite a few things to ensure that my daughter …

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I’m sure there’s been a time in your life when you feel like everyone around you is expecting. I’m going through that at the moment. Two of the ladies I know are becoming first time mommies next month, so they’re in that sweet we’re-so-happy-we-have-no-idea-what’s-about-to-hit-us phase. You know the one. As always, you get asked what …

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Today I headed back to WGN-TV in Chicago to do a great “Bringing Home Baby” segment and you know what? We didn’t mention the royal baby even once! That is self-control at its finest! 🙂 Products featured in the segment… Bringing Baby Home You can’t leave the hospital without a car seat. It’s important to …

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Decorating my son’s nursery was one of the highlights of my pregnancy. It was so much fun organizing, brainstorming, creating, and gathering together ideas. I was so happy with the finished product. Because I love all things nursery so much, today I’ve gathered together 15 cute nursery ideas. Enjoy! I love the beautiful simplicity, clean lines, and …

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