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Things To Avoid During Pregnancy That You Do Anyway

Last night I had a girl’s night out. It was one of my best friend’s birthday and a group of us went out for Asian cuisine. Looking at the menu ahead of time, I was not too happy because I am still so turned off by most food. Normally I love Thai food or sushi but we all know that sushi is a no-no
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Pregnancy 13 weeks

Today I had an unexpected visit to my OB. I had an appointment set for next week, but I was concerned that I had a bladder infection and didn’t want to wait so I switched it to today! Well, the test came out negative for a UTI, but they are going to culture it longer and see if anything changes, just to be certain.
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The ABCs of Breastfeeding

I just got a copy of the new book, The ABCs of Breastfeeding. Written by Stacey H. Rubin, an Advance Practice Registered Nurse and an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, this is definitely one of those books that belongs on your shelves along side the The Nursing Mother’s Companion, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and those other parenting bibles you so cherish! For the
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Please Vote on the Flip-N-Flush Potty Seat Give-A-Way Poll

Last week, we had a contest to give away a potty seat. Each person was told to share a funny potty training story. The stories are in and we now need you to vote on the poll so we can pick a winner. Thanks!


2 Disney Beach Towels for $15 + Free Shipping

Great deal from the Disney Swim Shop. Kids’ beach towels are normally $14.50 each + shipping. They are running a promotion right now that you can get 2 for $20. Enter code BONUS25 to get an extra 25% off (making each towel $7.50) and then enter promotion SWIMSHOP08 for free shipping. Nice deal!! The towels are 31″ x 61 and they have Cars, Mickey
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Insomnia, Vomit and Constant Urination

Sounds like a party, right? Fortunately my one and only barfarama was yesterday morning, the day I hit 12 weeks pregnant. The funny thing is that I felt totally fine and didn’t see it coming at all. I just got blasted by a really nasty smell (old diapers sitting in the garbage can – ugh!!) and out it came. Otherwise, the nausea is totally
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Healthy Pregnancy Diet

Now that I am starting to get my appetite back, I am going to try my best to focus on healthy eating for the remainder of my pregnancy. Naturally, I’ll sometimes get a craving for junk. A big thing for me is my craving for diet coke. Not only is the caffeine not the healthiest, but the artificial sweetener is even worse. Next time
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