The Pregnancy Posse

Pregnancy Posse: Glam Mama-to-Be at 22.5 Weeks

LilSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:44 -0800

This story was submitted from member JamieUK in our The Pregancy Posse group.

It seems like my belly just kind of popped overnight. This was taken just after the Rihanna concert at 22.5 weeks.

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22.5 Weeks

JamieUK — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:31 -0800

It seems like my belly just kind of popped overnight. This was taken just after the Rihanna concert at 22.5 weeks.

The Pregnancy Posse: Mama-to-Be at 24 Weeks

Lil Community — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:53 -0800

This story was submitted from member KWM in our The Pregancy Posse group.

My husband and I took a little "babymoon" to Hawaii last week for some quality time before our lives change forever in February. It was really nice to relax together and gave me a chance to show off my baby bump on the beach! Anybody else have bumps to share?

Me at 24 Weeks

KWM — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:47:24 -0800

Multiply Your Chances for Multiples

LilSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:26 -0800

Double the pleasure, double the fun, double your chances for double the bums. While multiples still come as a complete shock to some parents, others may have played a role in their double duty pregnancy. There are a lot of instances where a woman has no control over whether or not she has twins, but there are also a few things a woman can do if she's hoping for a dynamic duo in utero. Check out some things that have been found to multiply chances for multiples.

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Did You Have a Gut Feeling About Your Baby's Sex?

LilSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:16 -0800

Expectant women are full of anticipation before meeting their wee ones. One of the most suspenseful moments is when the gender is revealed - be it in the delivery room or the ultrasound. Before that moment arrives, some women believe they already know if their child is going to be a boy or girl. Be it mother's intuition, a gut feeling, or old wives' tales about gender, some mamas-to-be have a sixth sense when it comes to their babe. Do tell, did you guess your baby's gender correctly before you saw the evidence?

Did You Take Advantage of Full Maternity Leave?

babysugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800

Before an expectant working mama checks out to welcome another baby to the world, she usually has a good idea of how much time it will be before she settles back into her desk. In some countries, mothers take the entire first year of their babe's life to stay at home and get to know them. In the States, it's a bit different. While some women have the luxury of taking months off to recuperate from their life welcoming event, others have to jump right back into the game leaving little time for bonding and resting up. While finances, benefits, and childcare are usually the decision makers, many mums are eager to get back to the job for the adult companionship it provides.

So tell mommy, did you take full advantage of your maternity leave?

Things I Wish I Knew Before Having My First Child

LilSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:30:33 -0800

The entrance into parenthood is a mixed bag - excitement, love, adrenaline and anxiety are just a few of the emotions most parents will experience. New moms are driven by the unknown and typically want to do everything right but when the second baby comes along, many a mom admits to asking, "What was I thinking?" Here are a few things that I wish I would have known before having my first child.

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LADIES: Guy’s Guide to the Delivery Room

GrandEntrance — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:38:14 -0700

He's having a Baby

The pending arrival of a baby is a wonderful time! It doesn’t matter what the circumstances, when a new baby comes into the world, it is a true miracle. As is expected, much of the focus in the delivery room is on the woman. After all, she is the one who is enduring the pain of childbirth.
What many people don’t consider is that the men in the delivery room have their own issues as well. The journey begins not only with conception but with choosing the nursery furniture, picking out names, and taking Lamaze classes.

Even with the best of training, guys may still feel out of place when attending the birth of a child. With the advent of birthing rooms taking the place of the sterile operating room, grandparents, uncles, friends, and even siblings are invited into the birth experience.

Obviously you cannot know exactly what it feels like to carry and birth a newborn; however, you can learn as much as possible about all the stages of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and newborn bonding. Perhaps once you understand the prenatal class basics you might start having doubts about how you will be able to handle it all

Try to set those uncomfortable thoughts aside. Studies show that men are more likely to get and stay involved . . .

>>>14 Topics Guys Should Ponder for the Delivery Room

Win prizes at virtual baby shower!

kikipatterson — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:56:17 -0700