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Andrea Hermitt

I have been a certified tightwad since I became pregnant with my first child and decided to find a way to stay home with him. I enjoy sharing my experiences in my journey back to financial health and planning for a future -- which will include sending 2 kids to college and early retirement.

Pros & Cons Of Using Fetal Dopplers & Heartbeat Monitors To Track Your Baby’s Growth At Home

Parents are using fetal heartbeat monitors and fetal dopplers so they can monitor their newborn at will. While you may have peace of mind that your baby is doing well, this new trend cannot be without its drawbacks. Following are the pros & cons of using a heartbeat monitors and fetal dopplers to monitor your baby at home.

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The Average Cost Of Having A Baby + The Cost Of Raising A Baby For The First 2 Years [See How Much It REALLY Costs]

The average cost of having a baby is $8.000-$12,000. The cost of raising a baby the first 2 years is $12,500-$27,000. That's $500-$1000 a month (...a car payment!) See how those numbers break down.

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Top DIY & Storebought Halloween Costumes For A Pregnant Woman

Fun ways to disguise your pregnant belly and enjoy Halloween with everyone else. Lots of pregnant Halloween costumes - some you can make, some you can buy!

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10 Best New Dad Websites + 10 Best Books For Expectant Fathers

The best online resources, websites, blogs, and books just for expectant fathers.

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Best Baby Bottles According To Moms & Experts

With so many baby bottles on the market, does it really matter which one you choose? What's the difference between all these baby bottles? Which are the best ...and why? What do the experts say? Here are the best baby bottles, according to mothers and other experts.

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Mommy Brain: Does Pregnancy Really Make You Forgetful?

Following are some thoughts about mommy brain -- that feeling of forgetfulness commonly experienced during pregnancy. You'll see opinions from both sides of the fence -- the naysayers who say pregnancy brain doesn't exist, as well as some mothers who have experienced it firsthand themselves.

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7 Fun Things Dads-To-Be Can Do To Help Their Pregnant Wives Through The Pregnancy

Following are 7 fun things you can do to help your pregnant wife. As long as your heart is in it, these are guaranteed to be just as fun for you as they are for her!

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Please Don’t Touch My Pregnant Belly!

Are you pregnant, and don't want everyone in the world touching your belly? I know it bothered me to no end when my pregnant belly became public domain. I found some creative ways to get the message across. And you're not alone... LOTS of expectant mothers don't want their belly rubs!

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Need A Pregnancy Tracker? Lots Of Fun Free Baby Tickers & Pregnancy Widgets Here

If you're expecting a baby, then you'll probably want to track your pregnancy with free baby tickers & pregnancy widgets. There's lots of fun and a great way to keep everyone posted on the baby's growth.

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