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Prenatal

Getting ready for baby. Remember, a little denial is a good thing!

My very strong opinions about nursing bras

February 8, 2012

There are many choices of bras with little hooking flaps. How does a rookie mom decide? Allow me to help. With my 30+ months of breastfeeding experience and access to a dozen different kinds of bras, I have a few strong opinions for you. At a bare minimum, you need three nursing bras. One to [...]

Having your own last name is an imaginary problem

February 7, 2012

While I understand the family pride that some might feel when they refer to themselves as “The Lees” or “The Browns”, I have not been persuaded that changing one’s last name to match her husband’s is important. I did not change mine, and my children have my husband’s last name. (My son has my last [...]

Getting ready for baby. Remember, a little denial is a good thing!

How to: Secondhand baby shower

October 5, 2011

Christine Koh is the founder and editor of Boston Mamas and a great friend. I asked her to share her experiences coordinating (umm, I mean “being the guest of honor at”) a second-hand baby shower. Voila: After wading through what seemed to be the waters of secondary infertility for several years, my second pregnancy came [...]

Tutorials: Nursing pillows

September 8, 2011

Most breastfeeders agree that a nursing pillow is a must-have in the first months of motherhood. Whether your loyalties lie with My Breast Friend or the Boppy, you may find that you need to wash the slip cover eventually. Having an extra Boppy cover is not a bad idea. Crafty mamas — or crafty grandmas [...]

Getting ready for baby. Remember, a little denial is a good thing!

Activity #148: Fill your freezer before your baby arrives

August 21, 2011

A couple years ago, before this new little baby was a twinkle in my eye, I reached out to Erin Chase from 5 Dollar Dinners to ask her for her EASIEST tips for new moms trying to get dinner on the table. She went one better. Rather than a few handy tips, she shared with [...]

Oh Boy! A baby shower for Heather

August 3, 2011

Some friends and I hosted a very casual 3rd baby shower for Heather last weekend. The theme was eco-geeky which was meant to encourage guests to bring gifts of their gently used gear, but apparently no one really felt comfortable with that but me. Here are some photos with my tips sprinkled in. My current [...]

Getting ready for baby. Remember, a little denial is a good thing!

giggle link love: July edition

July 29, 2011

We’ve got a new column over at giggle GAB and are excited to share. Our giggle gig is called Parent Talk and it’s stuffed with tips and lessons learned for expectant new moms. As I spent time on the giggle site during the process of getting to know the brand, I began coveting certain products, [...]

Pretty, comfy maternity dress for all 40 weeks

July 5, 2011

I feel pretty, oh so pretty, I feel pretty and itchy and twitchy. Yes, I’m pregnant, and it is not so easy to feel pretty these days. I waddle, I whine, and my midriff is too long for most shirts. Yoga pants = good. Leggings = good. Tight stuff = bad. This dress from 2Chix [...]

Getting ready for baby. Remember, a little denial is a good thing!

Activity #96: Go swimming

July 4, 2011

Taking the baby in the pool is both scary and funny. A kid’s gotta stick his toe into the water at some point, right? Buy a package of disposable swim diapers or a reusable one, and plan your outing. This is our 27th rookie mom challenge. If you are alone, think carefully through the logistics [...]

Pregnancy street style

June 13, 2011

Heather looked so cute in her bold colors and pattern mash-up today, I forced her to pose for some photos. This is what 26 weeks looks like. Miss Heather says her current cravings are brownies, watermelon, and fresh pickles. Also? Going to bed early. Side effects include heartburn and excessive weepiness. The shirt is from [...]

Getting ready for baby. Remember, a little denial is a good thing!

Naming considerations: personalized pencils and mugs

May 3, 2011

When I was a kid, Whitney was not amongst the names represented on any rack of pre-personalized kid gear. I was being raised right alongside my cousin Xan (yes, that is her full name), and as you can imagine, she also couldn’t find her name when we went to pick out souvenirs from the gift [...]

What’s your baby name for the Other Gender?

April 6, 2011

Tomorrow I’ll be having some tests to determine our baby-to-be’s gender. I don’t know how soon we’ll get the results, but probably sometime in April. I’ve tried to avoid daydreaming about names until we know for sure. But, Whitney can attest to the fact that I’ve been earmarking “my third son’s name” for years now. [...]

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