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LilSugar The Don'ts of Visiting a New Baby in the Hospital Feb 1, 2010 6:00 AM The first few days after a baby's birth are like living in a bubble so hospital visitors shouldn't burst it. Doting mothers stare at their new bundles of joy in awe and focus on if and when their babies are eating, sleeping and pooping. The following is a list of off-limit topics and behaviors for those heading to the maternity ward. Don't snap mad photos without permission — especially if the mama has a visible catheter bag or stained sheets. Don't stare or ask to touch her brand-new Dolly Parton boobs. News flash: engorged breasts hurt! Don't ask if she had her tubes tied or if her hubby is getting a vasectomy. Don't discuss the family's carbon footprint. Don't ask if there's any way the baby's conehead can be molded. No matter how big the baby's head is, don't speculate about the size of her pelvis or hips. Don't refer to the child as having "elf ears." Don't attribute every baby smile to gas. Don't mention that you think today's parents don't have a clue. Don't ask when they are going to try for another one! Don't question if the husband is really the father since the baby looks nothing like him! Don't try to persuade the parents to change the baby's name by coming up with all the awful nicknames you think the child faces. Don't talk about everything that is wrong with the world. Unless she offers, don't ask the degree of her tear. Don't exclaim, "Oh, I love your mom pooch!" It's not like she can speed up a contracting uterus. Add your additions to this list below!
LilSugar Water Brady! Gisele Bundchen Gave Birth in Bathtub Jan 28, 2010 1:30 PM Gisele and Tom may have a lil swimmer on their hands. When planning their lil one's entry to the world, parents are presented with various options . Though a majority of mamas-to-be choose a hospital birth, many others opt for the comforts of their own home. Contrary to reports that she was whisked to a Boston-area hospital, Gisele Bundchen told Brazilian magazine Fantastico that baby Benjamin was born in the bathtub of her Beacon Hill home. Water births are said to help women ease the pain of labor and are gentle on the baby too – simulating the same feeling as amniotic fluid inside the womb. With a water birth, a bathtub or portable tub (similar to a jacuzzi) is filled with clean water between 95 and 100 degrees and the laboring woman and her partner can relax and move about the tub until the baby is born. Today, water births can occur at home, in birthing centers and in many hospitals. Regardless of how she gave birth, there is no denying the fact that Gisele looks fabulous. The interview took place during her first ad shoot following Benjamin's arrival. Would you consider a water birth? Source
LilSugar What the Heck Is a Bonus Baby? Jan 26, 2010 6:00 AM The heir and the spare. That saying always made me feel sorry for Prince Harry, now it makes me pity those who said it. In similar sentiment, strangers have referred to my newborn as a bonus baby. Since I already had a daughter and a son, they assume my lil guy is the extra kid that we didn't really need, but had anyways. It's not the case, but when it comes to having kids — it's impossible to keep the public happy. When you have a girl, they ask when you're trying for a boy and vice versa. If parents have two same sex children, they are expected to try for the opposite. When a mom has more than two she's suddenly a breeder, and the family's carbon footprint is discussed when baby number five arrives. No one can win — even women without children are hounded about why they aren't reproducing. So let's vent, what is your biggest qualm?
Lil Community How Can I Fend Off People Who Ask If I'm a Mom? Jan 25, 2010 11:00 AM This post was submitted by an anonymous member in our A Place to Vent group. My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for two years. It's been a beautiful, hopeful, but upsetting process. Our hopes are set so high, but it just hasn't worked out yet. I had a miscarriage right before the holidays so we've decided to take a few months off while we both heal and prepare to try again. My doctor is completely optimistic, as are hubby and I, that it will eventually happen because all our test results look good. All in all, I'm really proud of myself and how positive I've stayed throughout this journey and know that a baby — whether a biological child or adopted — awaits us. Our close friends and family all know most of the details and have remained supportive and upbeat. I couldn't ask for a better support system. Here's where it gets complicated: For whatever reason strangers have started asking me if I'm a mom, which has caused me to burst into tears twice in the past few weeks. For the rest of the story and to share your insight, . Not the answer they expected when they asked the question, I am sure. I am also sure most people understand how loaded that question can be for women trying to get pregnant, but what's the appropriate response if I start balling when asked? Last time I said "not yet" and was asked follow up questions, which I am just not ready to answer. I know I have every right to just walk away, but I don't want to be a mess about it. Overwhelmed by a pregnancy or parenting dilemma, fussy eater, crying baby, fighting tots, overbearing in-laws and competitive parents? Start venting in our anonymous group, A Place to Vent and share your stress with fellow moms who understand your plight.
Lil Community Is Asking How Much Friends Gained During Pregnancy Rude? Jan 19, 2010 9:00 AM This post comes from our group The Pregnancy Posse from member Galonabudget . I'm eight weeks pregnant and slowly learning what other moms and moms-to-be consider fair game in terms of sharing and insight. My best friend has two young children and has been my go-to call throughout my planning for pregnancy and questions about the day-to-day of carrying a baby, but it's exciting to ask other friends and family and hear their suggestions as well. Because pregnancy is so new to me I'm thrilled to share all the gory details, including how much I've gained thus far (not much, obviously), but my best friend — and others — have awkwardly avoided my questions about their pregnancy weight gain. Is it rude for me to ask or compare how much weight they had gained at the same stage? Want to talk pregnancy with other expectant mamas? Get the conversation started in The Pregnancy Posse group. Your questions and tips could be posted on LilSugar!

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