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Celebaby Style: Thandie Newton and Her Fashionable Mini Mes

Oct 15, 2009 - I've had a mom crush on Thandie Newton for some time but it has since evolved into a family crush. The British beauty's petite features were passed down to her two darling daughters who also have a spunky sense of style and sass. The adorable girls, Ripley, 9, and Nico, 5, have their mother's delicious complexion and her sculpted cheeks. - 1 Comment

Hospital Stay: Did You Stay or Did You Go?

Oct 12, 2009 - Aside from the groans of labor and the sterile aroma, registering at the hospital to deliver a baby can feel a bit like checking into a hotel for a getaway, especially second time mothers. Moms-to-be who are bursting at the seams are typically beyond ready to welcome their wee one to the world and rest up after the tough task of pushing or surgery. From the second mama arrives, the nurses and doctors will be catering to her every need. - 10 Comments

Third Time's a Charm: No Ridiculous Pregnancy Comments

Oct 04, 2009 - People say the most ridiculous things to pregnant women. While expecting my daughter and son, my jaw constantly dropped at the rude, crude and absent-minded things people said to me...with a straight face. BabySugar encountered the same nonsense while she was with child. - 9 Comments

Lil Links: 9 Smart Ways to Keep Your Marriage Healthy

Jun 24, 2009 -

9 tips to a healthy marriage — Health
When should you tell your boss you're pregnant? — AlphaMom
What's behind SJP's twin girls' names? — Celebrity Baby Blog
How to manage a kid's video-game obsession — Cookie
Many mamas rethinking maternity leave — Fit Pregnancy
Potty training: wet works — CafeMom
Jennifer Meyer is slinging away — Celebrity Baby Scoop
Should California pay welfare parents to stay home? - 0 Comments
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Getting to Know Your Body Post Pregnancy

Sep 10, 2009 - "Oh, my uterus!" may sound like a laughable exclamation, but coming from someone who has uttered it, I can say I meant it. Before my first pregnancy, I was fairly clueless about my internal organs. - 1 Comment

Does More Alone Time With Tots Make For a Better Mother?

Sep 07, 2009 - Work schedules and custody agreements aside, there are moms who cart their children everywhere, believing that time together is the best gift. And there are women who can't cope with their kiddos themselves, so they enlist the help of relatives or hire nannies to tend to their tots. The goal of most mothers is to raise happy, well-adjusted offspring. - 27 Comments

Some Moms Fudge the Truth At Baby Check-Ups

Sep 01, 2009 - A baby's first year of life is full of milestones that often make their way into the baby book – from the first smile to the first steps. Along the journey, infants visit their doctors often for checkups. Aside from the vaccinations that occur, mamas usually look forward to finding out their children's height and weight and to discuss any concerns. - 5 Comments

Did Both Parents Bid Child Goodbye on First Day of School?

Aug 27, 2009 - Even couples that are at odds like Jon and Kate Gosselin come together to see their children off on the first day of school. In the midst of their divorce, the parents set their differences aside to bid their twin daughters, Cara and Mady, goodbye at the bus stop. When classes resumed at my child's school this week, I noticed that most of the pupils had both mom and pop present for the big day. - 5 Comments

Mommy Dearest: Working Mom Wants to Help at School

Aug 26, 2009 - Mommy Dearest, My son is entering a new school for kindergarten and we have received several notices about the school's parent teacher association. I would love to be one of those mothers who organizes the bake sales and volunteers in class, but I work full time. All of the PTA meetings are held during business hours (immediately after drop-off or before pick-up) and after speaking with the president of the organization, it sounds like that is when the committees meet as well. - 5 Comments