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Pushing out 10+ pounds in 15 minutes!

My name is Kristina. This is the story about my son, Declan (with peeks into my daughter's birth)....

Natural Childbirth

GBS prevention.. Que? .. Want to get this right :)

I want to get this right.. So I am going to order these.. And take how many a day?? And th...

October 2009 Playroom

Wow Its been a very long time!

Hi Everyone! Hope some of you remember me. Its been a very long time since I have been on here. I...

Pregnancy and Motherhood After Loss

Monday Munchies

What are you snacking on today? if you've got LO's what are they snacking on today? I just g...

Labor and Childbirth

First vs. subsequent labors

I think about what my next childbirth will be like all the time...and I'm not even pregnant yet!...

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Chinese Gender Chart

Curious about your baby’s gender? According to legend, the Chinese gender calendar was discovered in a tomb hundreds of years ago and is said to be 90 percent accurate. See how accurate it is for you. Just look at your age at conception and the month you conceived. This should tell you what your baby’s gender will be. » Read more

Embarrassing Questions During Pregnancy

There are certain things about pregnancy that women may want to know the answers to but may be afraid or embarrassed to ask their doctors about. Some of the most common topics involve bodily functions and sex.

Ten Old Wives' Tales About Pregnancy

Pregnancy is exciting; it’s hope and fear and the unknown all bundled into one nine-month adventure. It has also been mythologized and romanticized and analyzed over the centuries, with science often taking a backseat to the old wives’ tales surrounding the experience. Here’s a quick list at ten old wives’ tales about pregnancy.

Dealing with Gender Disappointment

Perhaps you wanted a boy but you’re having a girl; or maybe you’ve always dreamed of a girl but you’re having a boy… Either way, if your baby is not what you had expected and you’re feeling a little disappointed, you’re not alone. Gender disappointment is surprisingly common and yet is often considered a taboo topic of conversation. » Read more

Sex During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a wonderful time for you and your partner as you celebrate all of the amazing changes in your growing body. But for many couples, fears and superstitions about sex during pregnancy hold them back from sharing the ultimate physical expression of joy. Is sex during pregnancy really safe, and what can couples do to make sure that there is no harm done to the baby? » Read more

Having a "Sort of" Unplanned Pregnancy

Life is full of surprises. Isn’t that what they say? How about your pregnancy? Was it a total shock?  According to the CDC, about half of all pregnancies are unplanned. A lot of us have to wonder, how exactly do all of these unplanned pregnancies happen? They are called the “oopsy” babies and the “birth control” babies. » Read more

Girl or Boy: 9 Fun Ways to Predict Your Baby's Gender

Most women are able to find out their baby’s gender during their 20 week ultrasound, but in the meantime it’s fun to let people guess what you are having based on all the old pregnancy wives’ tales. Here are 9 fun ways that you can predict your baby’s gender.

Ultrasound Wars - Finding Out the Gender of Your Baby

Some couples get very excited about finding out the sex of their baby. Others do not want to find out. Both scenarios have their perks. Finding out your baby’s gender in advance gives you the opportunity to plan a baby nursery and pick out gender specific baby clothes. » Read more

Pregnant and Depressed

For many new women, trying to and finding out they are going to be a new mother is one of the best feelings in their life. Every moment of pregnancy brings overwhelming feelings of joy and anticipation of the new arrival. Getting pregnant and giving birth is truly a miracle. What happens when things don’t work out this way? » Read more

Pregnancy Changes You May Not Expect

By Nancy Da Silva

When you first learn that you’re pregnant, you’ve probably had enough experience being around pregnant women in your family or seen them around that you know what’s coming. Mood swings, stretch marks, bizarre cravings and let’s not forget, the pain of childbirth. » Read more