Monthly Archives: January 2012
Why Pregnancy and Triclosan Don’t Mix
January 31, 2012
Triclosan. You probably know what it is, more or less. Triclosan is a synthetic anti-bacterial and anti-fungal substance commonly used in soap products that tout their anti-bacterial power. I’ve been reading about triclosan and learning more about it over the … Continue reading
What to Call Baby During Pregnancy
January 30, 2012
How do you refer to your baby when you’re still pregnant? Baby It Last week, I got a massage and the massage therapist who worked on me was 38 weeks pregnant. I asked her how she was enjoying her pregnancy … Continue reading
Maternity Belly Panels 101
January 29, 2012
Understanding the different kinds of maternity belly panels can help you make the right investment when it comes to purchasing maternity pants, shorts and skirts. To help you become familiar with the varied styles of maternity belly panels, here’s a … Continue reading
Your Best Maternity Purchase Ever
January 28, 2012
My advice to women who are planning to become pregnant or who have just found out that they’re pregnant is to order a Belly Belt Combo Kit. Made by a mom designer from Australia and referred to by one customer as … Continue reading
Friday Funny Pregnancy Porn
January 27, 2012
Ladies (and the “gentlemen” who arrived here on accident searching for “pregnancy porn”), this is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Even funnier, perhaps, than the hypnotized men giving birth. You have to visit Pregnant Chicken and … Continue reading
“When Will I Start to Wear Maternity Pants?”
January 26, 2012
When you need to move fully into maternity pants varies woman-to-woman, pregnancy-to-pregnancy. My sister-in-law, who wore a size 6 before her first pregnancy, didn’t need to purchase maternity pants until she was well into her second trimester. Now in her … Continue reading
Avoid Common Mistakes in Buying Maternity Clothes
January 21, 2012
Pregnancy opens up a whole new world, and when it comes to maternity clothes shopping, it can be a confusing one. Here are some tips to help you navigate the maternity clothes shopping gauntlet and to help you avoid common … Continue reading
Pregnancy Cartoon
January 20, 2012
I’ve created the hashtag #FridayFunny to encourage us to start the weekend with a smile by sharing some humor. If you have some pregnancy humor or parenting humor to share, let me know! This week’s cartoon I found on The … Continue reading
Transitional Objects for Babies
January 19, 2012
Transitional objects, also known as attachment objects, comfort objects, and “lovies”, are items that babies become attached to with a bond that’s similar to the bond they have with their mothers. Usually soft, common transitional objects for babies are blankets, … Continue reading
Getting Back to Normal After Pregnancy
January 13, 2012
This week’s Friday Funny is from the HubPages of “prettydarkhorse.” Question: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again? Answer: When the kids are in college.
