This week I share with you about each of my pregnancies and the ickies I experienced with each one. I can confirm that each pregnancy is definitely different. Mine were as different as night and day. I’m trying to compare 2 of them and over the next few weeks will confirm if the same sex makes them similar. I also help you understand what pregnancy brain is in case you’ve never heard of such a thing.
This week I share with you why I didn’t have any maternity clothes though I’m expecting my third child. Though, I didn’t have the clothes I do have a plan for getting them. You won’t want to miss my strategies for saving money on maternity clothes and on baby clothes. I also give a plea of tips and advice on handling 3 children under 5.
Baby Talk Radio is back from a long hiatus!
Alyssa Avant is our special Guest Host for the next few weeks. Listen in as Alyssa shares her story.
Alyssa says: “Unexpectedly my husband I are expecting baby number three. I became pregnant even though I thought I was protected by an IUD. Learn about who I am, what I do as a work at home mom, whether or not I wanted 3 children and how I got pregnant with an IUD.”
Busy Mom’s Online posted an interesting article about the online tools Digital Moms are using to enjoy the internet and stay connected with each other.
An archived episode of the Journeys to Motherhood internet radio show features a truly heart-warming story of a surrogate mother who gave of herself and her body in order to help other couples achieve their dreams of having a child. This selfless act is a real example of goodwill and was the perfect topic for this holiday season.
Host Barbara Winters spoke with surrogate mom Colleen Meyers about how she arrived at her decision to become a surrogate and her experiences. Colleen was a surrogate for two couples, delivering twins for the first and a single baby girl for the second. She was also very open about her disappointment at not becoming pregnant at her third surrogate attempt, which was for host Barbara Winters and her husband.
I didn’t realize that surrogates needed to take multiple doses of hormone shots for each in-vitro attempt and that sometimes those in-vitro attempts don’t work. Couple that with the many aches and pains of pregnancy plus the actual labor and delivery and you have a woman who truly placed the happiness of another couple above her own temporary discomfort. Colleen is proof positive that there are good people in the world today.
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Baby Talk Radio is happy to have the opportunity to review A Basket is Born, an online shopping source chock full of great gift ideas for the new baby.
The first thing to catch my eye is that they offer a flat rate shipping option. It only costs you $5.00 to ship the order within the lower 48 states and just $8 to other US addresses. I love knowing ahead of time what my shipping costs will be. It helps me to shop without fear of a nasty shock at the end.
Baby keepsakes, bathtub toys, new baby gift ideas; these are just a few of the shopping categories. I liked it that they have provided an area for gifts under $25. Perfect for the gift shopper who has to keep their budget low.
My favorite is the bath towel and teddy bear washcloth set. I know they’re made for babies but kids love using their very own bath items all the way up to four or five years old.
I like it that they sell a variety of gifts, not just gift baskets. They do have a gift wrapping service as well and can ship using a speedier service if your pinched for time.
Visit them today: A Basket is Born.
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You can expect your baby to be fussy, as her gums are tender. She might even refuse to eat or take her bottle if she is uncomfortable or in pain. Here are some teething remedies that will help ease discomfort:
* Rub his gums with your finger.
* Soak one end of a clean bath cloth in water. Place the wet cloth in a refrigerator. Once chilled, let your baby bite or suck on the cold cloth.
* Chill a teething ring or teething toy in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Let your baby chew on the cold toy.
* Offer your baby a frozen banana (with adult supervision). Be sure to freeze the banana thoroughly before giving it to your baby. Cut the banana in half to make it easier for your baby to hold.
* Use ateething gel. These are formulated to be safe for baby. Read and follow instructions on the package carefully.
* Administer Tylenol or Motrin, for pain and fever as recommended by your pediatrician. If your baby has trouble sleeping at night, consider giving them a dose of pain medication just before bedtime.Â
A cradle and crib are probably the most important pieces of furniture you will buy (or receive as gifts). Since your baby will most likely stay in your room for awhile, these would be your first choice. Later on, you can use the crib in the baby’s nursery. Or perhaps, you have a family tradition in which cribs and cradles are handed down from mother to child. How wonderful! In either case, you may already have these items covered. But, you will need to purchase a new crib mattress.
No doubt you have either received or acquired a mobile for the crib. With the variety of mobiles available today, you shouldn’t have a problem picking one out for your baby.
Incidentally, don’t forget the baby monitor. You will want to have this operational the minute your baby is in the nursery.
You will need a dresser for the baby. Depending on your color scheme, there are lovely dressers for babies. Check them out online or at your baby furniture store.
You will need a changing table for the baby as well. Depending upon the amount of space in the nursery, you can buy a changing table or one that can fit on top of the dresser. In any case, ensure it is safe and secure.
No nursery is complete without a rocking chair. Find a comfortable one for you, since you will be spending most of your time feeding and rocking your baby to sleep.
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