Two months and counting!

It's time to assemble everything you'll need for baby's arrival.

Just in case--they do arrive early, you know!

I've unpacked the new car seat and washed the baby clothes.  Now I need to figure out which baby sling is best for a newborn.

Here's what I've found about wearing an infant:

In your 3rd trimester, you'll be going to the doctor a lot more:

every 2 weeks, then every week for the last month.

That's a lot of waiting!

Here's a fun list of things to keep you busy after you've leafed through Parents magazine...twice.

I'm back.  And we're pretty sure I have gestational diabetes.

Here's what happened when I had elevated results on the gestational diabetes screening,

along with some tips for surviving the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.

In other words, how do you drink that yucky sugar drink and not get sick in the waiting room?

Pregnancy should be a FUN time!

When you're feeling tired and oh-so-pregnant,

take all the shortcuts you can.

Here are 4 of my favorite ways to simplify life, before and after baby arrives!

It's time to start stocking up for baby's arrival!

But...

• How many diapers should you buy ahead?
• How long does a baby wear each size diaper?
• What's a good sale price on diapers?
• What brand diaper should I buy before baby comes?

Here are some good answers I've found on the web.

We want to make the perfect nest for our new babies, right?

Cozy, warm, and most of all--SAFE.

Here are some cheap and easy ways to green your baby's nursery, with recycled elements, organic bedding, and furniture that won't outgas toxins.

Let's get started!

Want to predict what your baby MIGHT look like?

Computer guru Kim Komando named MakeMeBabies.com one of her Cool Sites For The Day.

This free, fun site gives you the tool to combine both parents' photos.  You can even post the result on your Myspace or Facebook page!

Here's how MakeMeBabies.com worked for me...