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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.

Insider Tips For Flying Pregnant …Been There, Done That!

More and more pregnant moms are planning babymoons -- trips to enjoy your time alone before baby arrives. Here are some tips for being comfortable on the airplane while pregnant, whether you are traveling to a fun destination or simply flying for business. Plus, airplane safety tips for pregnant moms.

Where To Get FREE Gifts For New Parents In Your Own Community

Here are 3 great places to get free baby stuff for new moms: baby fairs, your insurance company, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Also a list of free baby gifts you can sign up for online!

4 Natural Ways To Prevent Swelling In Pregnancy

Do your feet and legs swell when you're pregnant? Here are 4 natural remedies that really work to get reduce pregnancy swelling, or pregnant water retention.

How To Survive A Summer Pregnancy

Here are some tips for feeling cool and comfortable during a summer pregnancy.

Best Baby Strollers To Test Drive While Pregnant – A Mom Of 3 Shares Her Favorites

One of your first pregnancy buys for new baby should be a great stroller. I've owned Graco, MacLaren, Inglesina, Combi and even an Emmajuna Pram! Here are my top picks when it comes to baby strollers!

Safe Nail Polish Brands For Pregnant Women + Pregnancy Pedicure And Manicure Tips

Scared of the chemicals in nail polish? I found the best formaldehyde free & toluene free polishes that are safe during pregnancy + Pedicure & manicure tips

How Many Car Seats Fit In The Back Of A Sedan?

How many car seats can fit in the back of a sedan? 3 at most. Here's my plan for squeezing 3 Britax car seats in the rear seat of my Toyota. If I can't do it, I'll have to buy a Sunshine Kids Radian 80 for its skinny size and 5-point-harness up to 80 pounds.

I Was Worrying About Placenta Previa At 20 Weeks – 4 Questions To Ask Your Doctor

After some contractions and cramping at 19 weeks, my ultrasound showed placenta previa, a serious pregnancy complication in which the placenta covers the cervix. Here are some online resources that explain what placenta previa means to expectant moms and placenta previa questions to ask your doctor.

Baby Gender Reveal Ideas: How To Let People Know It’s A Boy! Or It’s A Girl!

You've had the ultrasound. Now, here are some cute ways to announce the sex of your new baby to friends and family. Here are lots of creative pregnancy announcements and ideas for you!

How Much Water To Drink Before Your Ultrasound

How much water should a pregnant woman drink before her ultrasound? When should you drink 32 ounces of water before your ultrasound? Here are my tips on surviving a full bladder when you have your pregnancy ultrasound!

Moles & Skin Tags Growing During Pregnancy

When I got pregnant, moles and skin tags started growing on my body! Did I have cancer? Here's why my dermatologist told me not to worry, along with warning signs for mole growth and ways that dermatologists remove moles and skin tags after pregnancy.

Choosing Baby Names That Are Not Too Trendy

Are you trying to find a baby name that's not too trendy? Here's a list of the best resources for hip baby names, including how to see if your baby's name is too trendy!

How Long To Keep Baby Clothes and Equipment

How long should you keep baby clothing & equipment that your kids have outgrown? A mom of 3 tells you her strategy for saving, selling, and keeping baby equipment before it goes bad.

Top 5 Things Every Pregnant Woman Needs To Buy

Pregnancy books will give you too many ideas. What does a pregnant women REALLY need to buy for herself? Here's my personal list of the top 5 things every pregnant woman needs to buy... and 7 things pregnant women DON'T need!

How To Start A Pregnancy Blog Or Baby Blog

What's the best way to preserve pregnancy memories? Have you thought about starting a baby blog? Here's my best advice for starting a baby blog or online journal... for the world, or just friends and family.

Ordering Cheap Pregnancy Tests – These Are Just Like The Ones Your Doctor Uses!

If you're trying to get pregnant, you may go through a lot of pregnancy tests.Save money by ordering pregnancy tests in bulk online, or pick up $1 basic versions at chain stores like Dollar tree.

5 Weird Pregnancy Symptoms & How To Survive Them

There are a lot of strange physical symptoms you get when you are pregnant. Here are 5 of the strangest pregnancy symptoms I've had, including shooting leg pain, sore pelvis, raging heartburn, total exhaustion sleeping sickness, followed by insomnia. Plus, what I did to treat them.

Wear A Size XL Before Pregnancy? Here Are The Best Places To Buy Plus Size Maternity Clothes

Shopping for plus size maternity clothes is hard, especially when you start pregnancy in an XL! Here is a helpful guide to the best places to buy plus size maternity clothes, at online sites and brick-and-mortar shops.

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