Walk into any baby boutique -- heck, even Walmart's infant department -- and visions of sugarplums dance in your head.

It takes a strong mama to resist the rainbow of minky dot blankets, much less the coordinated diaper stackers!

How do you know what's important for your baby's nursery? 

Here's where to invest...

...and what to do with the rest!

You've gotta admit it:  you love the attention of being pregnant.

I certainly do!

Don't miss these fun ways to get recognized just for having a baby. 

Here are 3 places to check for free pregnancy gifts:

I gasped when I looked down at my feet.  They were nearly swollen beyond recognition!

Why do pregnant women have problems with swelling?

More importantly, what are some safe ways to prevent it from happening?

Here are the 4 best natural remedies I've found for pregnancy swelling. 

Hot.  Humid.  Heavy.

All 3 describe what it feels like to be pregnant in July.

Since we can't all crank the thermostat down to 65 degrees, here are some tips for feeling cool and comfortable during a summer pregnancy.

I'm a stroller aficionado. 

I can't say I've plunked down $800 for the Bugaboo, but I have owned a series of top brand strollers:

• a Graco travel system
• Combi
• Maclaren
• Inglesina
• Peg Perego
• and even a fancy Emmaljunga pram

 Here's my best advice for buying baby strollers--both single and double!

I'm pregnant, but I'd like to paint my toes a pretty color for the beach.

Easier said than done--and not only because it's so hard to bend over!

I'm worried that unnecessary chemicals will be dangerous for the baby.  Is it safe to paint your nails while pregnant?

Here's the safest nail polish I've found for pregnant mothers, along with tips for pregnancy pedicures.

That's the question every parent with more than 2 kids wants to know!

Gone are the days when you could pack 5 kids in the rear of a wood-paneled station wagon. 

Today's new car seat laws make it harder to fit 3 kids in a large sedan. 

Here's how this pregnant momma plans to get all 3 kids in the back of a Toyota, along with car seat resources to help you plan...