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Pregnancy Posse: Glam Mama-to-Be at 22.5 Weeks

LilSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:44 -0800

This story was submitted from member JamieUK in our The Pregancy Posse group.

It seems like my belly just kind of popped overnight. This was taken just after the Rihanna concert at 22.5 weeks.

Want to talk pregnancy with other expectant mamas? Join The Pregnancy Posse over in our LilSugar Community and share your stories, recipes and photos! If you have a post you want to see featured on LilSugar private message me here to pitch your ideas. I can't wait to hear them.

The Pregnancy Posse: Mama-to-Be at 24 Weeks

Lil Community — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:53 -0800

This story was submitted from member KWM in our The Pregancy Posse group.

My husband and I took a little "babymoon" to Hawaii last week for some quality time before our lives change forever in February. It was really nice to relax together and gave me a chance to show off my baby bump on the beach! Anybody else have bumps to share?

Mamas-to-Be Have Your Back at The Pregnancy Posse

LilSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:32 -0800

Bump bellies with the best of 'em! Feel like talking fundal height, stretch mark prevention and the best bras to harness your ballooning boobs? Join The Pregnancy Posse over at the LilSugar Community where no topic is too personal! Offering tips for fathers-to-be like The Guy's Guide to the delivery room to big belly issues like botched circumcision, everyone is welcome to weigh in with their opinions! It's also a great place to meet up and gab with other women who are in the same stage of pregnancy!

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Did You Have a Gut Feeling About Your Baby's Sex?

LilSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:16 -0800

Expectant women are full of anticipation before meeting their wee ones. One of the most suspenseful moments is when the gender is revealed - be it in the delivery room or the ultrasound. Before that moment arrives, some women believe they already know if their child is going to be a boy or girl. Be it mother's intuition, a gut feeling, or old wives' tales about gender, some mamas-to-be have a sixth sense when it comes to their babe. Do tell, did you guess your baby's gender correctly before you saw the evidence?

Things I Wish I Knew Before Having My First Child

LilSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:30:33 -0800

The entrance into parenthood is a mixed bag - excitement, love, adrenaline and anxiety are just a few of the emotions most parents will experience. New moms are driven by the unknown and typically want to do everything right but when the second baby comes along, many a mom admits to asking, "What was I thinking?" Here are a few things that I wish I would have known before having my first child.

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Which Practice Helped You Get Pregnant?

LilSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:14 -0800

A woman wishing to get pregnant often expects it to happen as soon as she starts trying, but that's not always how it happens. To boost fertility, hopeful parents-to-be may turn to various types of medicine. Alternative and traditional medical practices each have their pros and cons, and it's no doubt that both have worked wonders for many a mama looking to put a bun in her oven. Which method, if any, did you choose to aid in getting pregnant?

10 Ways TV Shows Bared or Covered Pregnant Bellies

LilSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:30:06 -0800

Try as they might, it is not easy for a celeb to hide pregnancy after the 20 week mark. Actresses may show off their bumps to much fanfare offscreen, but on-screen it depends on the storyline. While some television writers are willing to make a character pregnant, others use creative means to hide their stars' growing midsections or joke about weight gain. Ellen Pompeo will be disguising her belly as Meredith on the upcoming season of Grey's Anatomy and that inspired us to take a look at how other shows handled pregnancy.

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Pregnancy Myths Uncovered

LilSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:04 -0800

Navigating through all the things moms-to-be can and can't do while expecting is one of the toughest parts of being pregnant. Since facts often get mixed with fiction, we're clearing the air on a few of the myths that may be keeping mama up at night.

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Helpful Hints That Could Boost Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

LilSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:08 -0800

It seems that some women can get pregnant by merely looking at their partner, while for others it takes much more time and effort and it's not always clear as to why. The one thing for sure is that when a woman decides she wants to become pregnant, it's on her mind 24/7. They may not work for everyone, but here are a few things a hopeful mama-to-be can do to increase her chances of adding a baby into her future sooner.

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The Gifted Mama: Presents For a Mother-to-Be

babysugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:00:07 -0800

It's hard to find anyone more deserving of pampering this holiday season than the expectant mother. Before she welcomes a babe into her arms, the bumpalicious lady will appreciate being gifted with these generous gifts.

A gift certificate to a prenatal massage will help mommy relax while giving the baby some motion in the amniotic ocean. Help the mommy keep her picture perfect tummy with the Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter. She'll be able to tell you all about her pregnancy but her stomach will have no signs of the nine months. Give her a head start on her postpartum meals with a gift certificate to a meal delivery service. She won't be able to thank you enough for the ability to sit back and eat instead of stewing over the stove. And if you're feeling really lavish, treat the pregnant lady to a digital Nikon camera. The photo quality is delicious and she can snap away at her new beauty all day long.