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 do a lot of walking now. For the upcoming newborn days, I'm hoping that a fitted pouch sling from Hotslings or New Native slings will give me the stability of a Baby Bjorn with the closeness of a Maya Wrap.
Here's a list of fun things to do in the doctor's waiting room while you are pregnant. With OB visits every two weeks (and more), you'll never run out of fun things to do while you wait for your prenatal appointments.
I'm pregnant and not feeling good. Here's what happened when I had elevated results on the gestational diabetes screening at 28 weeks -- and some tips for surviving the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.
Here are 4 effortless ways to make your pregnancy easy. Simplify life during pregnancy by outsourcing grocery delivery, meal preparation, house cleaning, and shopping for baby.
It's time to stock up on diapers before the new baby arrives. How many diapers should you buy ahead of time? What brand of diapers should you buy? When is a diaper really a good price? Here are links to great mom blogs which discuss diapers for new babies.
Here are 3 cheap and easy ways to make a green baby nursery -- from organic crib bedding at Walmart prices to family heirlooms and solid wood furniture.
Here's a fun and free game to help you figure out what your baby will look like! Kim Komando named MakeMeBabies.com a cool site of the day. Here's what happened when I combined my photo with my husband's, and it wasn't very pleasing!
When is it normal to feel tired while pregnant? When do you know that something is out of balance with your pregnancy? If you're so tired you can't get out of bed, here are a few ideas to consider having checked at your doctor's office.
Do you have a stuffy nose and congestion while pregnant? It's called pregnancy rhinitis. Here's what to do about your stuffy nose, plus which environmental factors you should avoid inhaling during pregnancy.
