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Meredith Pellham

I'm a wife, mom of 4, and resident of Brentwood, Tennessee. I love finding fun new things for my family to see and do in Brentwood and the Nashville area! In addition to writing about Brentwood, I also spent a year blogging at The Fun Times Guide about my pregnancy with baby #3.

Meijer stores nationwide is giving pregnant women free prenatal vitamins. See the brands of prenatal vitamins in the program and how to find a Meijer pharmacy near you.

5 simple ways to get your baby to kick. Plus, how to count fetal movements, why fetal kicks matter, and what to do if you don't feel your baby kicking or moving.

Which nursery items do you REALLY need? A mom of 3 tells you what to avoid when shopping for and designing your baby's nursery. See the bare minimum things you need, and a list of things you don't need for the baby's room.

Prenatal vitamins & nausea: Here's what to do when prenatal vitamins make you so sick that you vomit. What my doctor recommended + Tips for taking prenatal vitamins so they won't make your stomach upset.

What if you can't take a childbirth education class at the hospital? You can prepare for labor and delivery at home by watching a childbirth education DVD. We think Laugh and Learn About Childbirth is the best DVD class available.

Here's real-world advice about what you should expect to wear in the hospital during labor and after giving birth to your baby. From designer hospital gowns to special underwear and pads, I give you a list of what NOT to wear for a simpler, pretty hospital stay.

Here's a list of things that you should NOT pack in your hospital bag before giving birth. Good advice on simplifying your hospital bag and not packing more than you can carry home!

It's never too early to pack the hospital bag for baby's birth! And keep it in the trunk of your car. Here's a list of essentials to take to the hospital.

I'm treating my pregnancy gestational diabetes with an ADA meal plan, oral Glyburide & daily exercise. But I still get sweet cravings! 6 safe snacks.