Now is the time to start clearing out if you haven’t done so already. If you wait till later, you might not have the energy. So move now, while your energy levels are high and your brain can still process multiple things at once. When the baby is born, your focus narrows, as it should.
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Baby, baby, baby….enough already, you need some time away from everything baby! If you let it, it can overwhelm you. Enough about baby. You’re going to be a mom. It will be all encompassing until you find your balance. SO START NOW! Seriously. Start now. Figure out a plan to remind you of who you
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ONE is never enough. You’ll likely end up keeping them all well after pregnancy. I still have all mine, and you know what? My husband has been taking to curling up with one in his arms too…shhh, don’t tell him I told you that! Resting on your side as often as possible, especially on your
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A cousin of ours is expecting her first child after so many years of trying, and she asked, “What did you wish you knew about motherhood before becoming a mother?” Here’s a collection of comments from my friends. 1. You never will sleep deeply again until the kids are out of the house, and even
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Breathe and enjoy the blessings of a new life soon to be! Meditation doesn’t have to be a long, involved process. It’s simply the art of slowing down, sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing for a few moments each day. It allows you to stay connected to your body and mind and lets you
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This essential vitamin helps with bone and tooth development of the baby. Not into supplementing? Then, aim for milk fortified with vitamin D and take a couple walks a week to let the sun shine in. According to the Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d-pregnancy/MY00511) , it appears vitamin D contributes to improving pregnancy outcomes, such as decreasing
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In an effort to be more Green and kind to Mother Earth, I’m always searching for great all natural cleaners. Our house is on well and septic, so since moving here, we’ve renewed our efforts on efficiency and helping the environment. This weekend, I set about cleaning an old mug I’d rescued from my mother’s [...]
Nick asked me to shoot a few videos of him for the upcoming USANA convention and another one of our sites. While I was waiting for him to get ready, I wandered over to our Butterfly bush and tried to capture Mother Nature’s artwork. I love having this right outside my office window. When the [...]
It is important to establish a good support system through family, friends and Mom’s groups. Check out some support meetings for expectant Mom’s. Places online like iVillage and BabyCenter are great resources. We’re building a network here as well. Check meetup.com and see if there are any local moms looking to find others going through
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It is important to get enough quality sleep and enjoy it now while the body still feels good! You’re growing a whole new person in there, so your sleep requirements will increase for now. Promise, it’ll level back out (just don’t hold me to saying WHEN it will level back out). During your first trimester,
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