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A day in the life: Pizza, pizza
Photographing food isn’t easy. It has to look fresh, healthy and mouthwateringly delicious. Continue reading
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Star dads celebrate Father’s Day, share cherished family moments
In honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, we’re taking a look at some of Hollywood’s leading men from father-of-two Freddie Prinze, Jr., to new dads Nick Lachey and Bill Rancic, to dad-of-one Richie Sambora, and father-of-five Chris O’Donnell. We’re highlighting 16 proud papas who share their … Continue reading
Entertainment
The other day, I came home and found my child lying on a strange contraption. He was on his back, kicking his legs in the air. Beneath him was a colorful mat, illustrated with trees, animals and odd looking people. … Continue reading
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Tagged baby's development, new dad, Thomas Rogers, toys
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Nipple confusion confusion
I counted. It’s true. In the last five days, more people have touched my boobs than I’ve had boyfriends. I’ve been manhandled by many a lactation aid with man-hands, and the strangest part is—I don’t care. Where once I wouldn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged breastfeeding, lactation consultants, new baby, nipple confusion, pumping, Tonilyn Hornung
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The perfect name
Generally, I’m not the romantic, sentimental type. For the most part, I approach life–and, hence, pregnancy and motherhood–with more practicality and less mush. But there is one aspect of becoming a mother that I see as almost sacred: Choosing a … Continue reading
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Tagged baby naming, naming, pregnancy, pregnant blogger, Suzanna Palmer
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Hair apparent
Can we talk about the sad state my hair is in? I hesitated to write about this, considering that this is a blog about motherhood. But then again, my hair is like this due to the perfect little person that … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures in Motherhood, Blogs
Tagged Jennifer Davis, new mom, postpartum beauty, style
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Win it: Jonathan Adler + Skip Hop Light & Luxe diaper bag
This chic lightweight tote is a diaper bag in disguise! Designer Jonathan Adler and Skip Hop have collaborated to bring you a bag that’s both functional and fabulous. It’s the perfect carry-all with plenty of room for mom’s and baby’s … Continue reading
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Tagged contest, giveaway, Jonathan Adler, Skip Hop, win it
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Close to my heart: The birth of Luke
I’ve really hesitated in sitting down to write a “birth story” for Luke. At the moment he is sound asleep in my arms in the most adorable striped pajama outfit. I want to remember moments like this when he is … Continue reading
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Tagged birth story, hospital birth, pitocin, placenta
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Lorex Sweet Peek Monitor
When my husband and I found out we were pregnant with twins, we were initially in shock, but overwhelmed with happiness. Then we started thinking about how difficult it was going to be to raise two children at the same … Continue reading
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Tagged Lorex, parent reviews, video monitors
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Father’s Day
Sunday will mark my third Father’s Day as a member of the club. Last year, I was feeling a little salty when I wrote THIS. Oh, it was exaggerated and stuff, but there were some nuggets of truth buried … Continue reading
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Tagged Father's Day, fatherhood, Josh Conley, new fathers
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Week 21: Father’s Day
When Arthur and I began dating more than eight years ago, babies weren’t exactly at the forefront of my mind. But I knew that anyone I ended up with would have to not only be my best friend but an … Continue reading
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Tagged Charli North, Father's Day, fatherhood, new dad, relationships
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Closet case: Everything looks better in bins
Everyone knows what goes where. At least in theory. Continue reading
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The baby who values his privacy
The other day, I walked into the nursery and found my baby doing air kicks. He was lying on his back with both legs up in the air, cycling frantically with a ridiculous grin on his face. If he were … Continue reading
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Tagged baby's development, new baby, new dad, Thomas Rogers
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Where’s my baby manual?
I must have left it at the hospital, because I can’t find it anywhere. It’s not in my stack of discharge papers. It’s not in my suitcase. It’s not mixed in with our heap of stolen hospital baby blankets. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged baby care, bonding, home from the hospital, new baby, new mom, reading baby's cues, Tonilyn Hornung
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10 star dads celebrate their first Father’s Day
10 Star Dads Celebrating First Father’s Day In celebration of Father’s Day on June 16, we’re taking a look at Hollywood’s newest patriarchs who will celebrate for the first time. From Channing Tatum to Steve Martin to Nick Lachey to Bill Rancic, look through our … Continue reading
The First Years Crisp & Clear Audio Monitor
Over the last seven years and three kids, we have used a number of monitors with various features, including voice activation and video. By the time baby number three came along, most of those had either broken, been given away … Continue reading
Graco True Focus Digital Video Monitor
We held off on purchasing a monitor as long as we could. For the first few weeks of our daughter’s life, we were so protective and enamored, we could not tolerate the idea of allowing her more than two feet … Continue reading
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Tagged baby gear, gear review, Graco True Focus, parent review, video monitor
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MobiCam Secure Start
When my husband and I discovered we were expecting our first baby, we tried to be laid-back about the whole thing, not buying too many toys or accessories before he arrived. Since we live in a relatively small apartment we’d … Continue reading
Win It: Milkscreen home test to detect alcohol in breast milk
UPDATE: Contest is now closed! Congratulations to the winners: Jameela M. of Brooklyn, NY; Kayla M. of Nashville, TN; Leticia P. of Houston, TX; Michelle A. of Redondo Beach, CA; and Olivia R. of Coconut Creek, FL! Are you a … Continue reading
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Bumbleride Indie
As a busy mom of two who has just started training for my first 5k, the Bumbleride Indie was just the motivation I needed to take my training from the treadmill to the outdoors. I was elated when the box … Continue reading
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Tagged Bumbleride Indie, jogging stroller, review
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On the move
Isaac is getting more mobile by the day. Back and forth around the living room he goes, usually after the basket that holds the toys more than the toys themselves. He will rise up on all fours and rock, but … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures in Motherhood, Blogs
Tagged baby's first year, babyproofing, crawling, Jennifer Davis, milestones, mobility
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Week 25: Confessions of an (ex) Closet Slob
For the past couple of years, I’ve been a work-from-home mom (and, before that, a pregnant lady) in a one-car family. As a result, most days I had no cause or ability to venture out of our neighborhood. As a … Continue reading
In the reflection: The birth of Vera
I am writing this to document the birth of my first niece, Vera Elizabeth Register, born a healthy 7 lbs., 9 oz., and 20 inches on April 16, 2013. I also am writing to honor my sister’s bravery and to … Continue reading
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Tagged aunts, birth, birth story, delivery, hospital birth, sisters
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That time I brushed my son’s teeth with Neosporin
Here’s something you never want to hear: “Daddy, toothpaste is up HERE.” Especially as you’re looking down at a substance purporting to be a tube of Thomas the Train swallowable toothpaste, which you just finished brushing his teeth with. Well, … Continue reading
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Tagged dads, Josh Conley, new dad, teeth, toddler, toothbrushing
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Week 20: We’re having a …
It’s no secret that I strongly opposed finding out the sex of our baby going into this pregnancy. I liked the element of surprise and the romance of guessing until the end. Hearing my husband announce whether we had a … Continue reading
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Tagged baby's sex, boy, Charli North, finding out, gender, gender cake, gender reveal, ultrasound
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Book Club: The Fourth Trimester: Understanding, Protecting and Nurturing an Infant Through the First Three Months
This month, the P&N Book Club delves into the science behind an infant’s first few months of life. In The Fourth Trimester: Understanding, Protecting, and Nurturing an Infant Through the First Three Months, long-time medical journalist Susan Brink details the importance of … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Club, motherhood, newborn, Sarah Gilbreath, Susan Brink, the fourth trimester
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Chicco Echo
I was absolutely thrilled when Chicco started advertising their new Echo stroller. I was ready to retire our bulky travel system stroller for one that was lightweight and easier to store. Unfortunately, the Chicco Liteway that I had been eyeing … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicco Echo, gear review, lightweight stroller, parent review, stroller
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A day in the life: Production
Once a month, whether we’re ready or not, “Production” shows up on the calendar. Continue reading
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The labor of delivery
“She didn’t do drugs in college,” my sister informed my parents. The voice inside my head that says things like Don’t eat that whole bag of Reese’s Pieces and That outfit makes your butt look big or You really shouldn’t make toast … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, c-section, delivery, emergency C-section, new baby, Tonilyn Hornung
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Five celebrity moms who’ve had mastectomies
Mother-of-six Angelina Jolie shocked fans with the news of her recent preventative double mastectomy. After testing positive for a faulty BRCA1 gene, the Academy Award-winning actress put the spotlight on the sensitive procedure that many other women have elected to have. Angelina is not … Continue reading
Win it: Squooshi reusable food pouches
UPDATE: Contest is now closed! Congratulations to the winner: Sarah W. of Sacramento, CA! Like to make your own baby food? Love the environment? Our daily life is fast-paced, so the food-in-pouches trend has taken off. Fortunately, the founders of … Continue reading
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Tagged contest, free baby gear, giveaway, homemade baby food, reusable food pouches, Squooshi
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Boy, oh boy
Lately, it seems as though the “boy” is really coming out in Isaac. It could just be what happens with every baby around this age, but suddenly he’s after everything, and not in a gentle fashion. He jumps, he head … Continue reading
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Tagged baby boy, first-time mom, Jennifer Davis
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Week 24: Roadmap reality
Fact: In Normal People World, small = cute. It’s one of those unwritten laws of the universe. Case in point: children, kittens, cupcakes, etc. Unfortunately (and unfairly), in Pregnant People World, the “small = cute” law doesn’t always apply. Case … Continue reading
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Tagged second baby, stretch marks, Suzanna Palmer, week 24
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Namaste: The birth of Ryan
Looking back on the days leading up to Ryan’s birth, I guess I should have known something was brewing, but I had convinced myself that I was in for the long haul. Based on my weekly midwife appointments, the baby … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, birth story, delivery, Fentanyl, hospital birth, labor, natural birth
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The road ahead
Your entire body is changing during the days between conception and delivery, and it certainly won’t go unnoticed. You’ll undoubtedly see your midsection expanding, but you’ll also experience a wide variety of other symptoms that let you know you’re successfully creating … Continue reading
The answers you’ve been looking for
We are adding a third child to our family in a few months and I need help streamlining our schedules. What can I do to ensure I’m using my time wisely? A:Whether they’re spent working, enjoying family, exercising or keeping … Continue reading
Treatable, beatable
The cells cord blood is rich in are called hematopoietic stem cells, or HSCs. These cells are responsible for forming all the other types of blood cells in your body. As a result, they can be used to treat over … Continue reading
Special delivery
Nine months of waiting requires patience enough for most moms-to-be, but mamas who have caesarean births need to save up just a little more emotional fortitude for the impending recovery period. Whether your C-section is scheduled in advance or ends … Continue reading
Posted in Homepage Slider, Labor & Delivery, Pregnancy
Tagged birth, c-section, hospital birth, labor, Stephanie Dunn
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The scoop on formula
Sometimes life decides to throw you unexpected curves. That’s exactly what happened when my water broke at 32 weeks, followed by a premature delivery at 34 weeks. During the three days it took my milk to come in, my baby … Continue reading
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Tagged breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding issues, formula, nursing, Tracy Brown
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Project Nest! New frame of mind
Art prints are awesome. They’re an expensive way to add a little pizazz to the nursery, but when you start investing in frames, the costs start adding up. So we’ve rounded up a few ways to go beyond the basic … Continue reading
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Tagged art, DIY, Lacey Major, nursery, prints, Project Nest
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Birth control after baby
With a new baby in the house, getting pregnant again is probably the last thing on your mind. But you and your partner can return to intimacy around six weeks after you give birth, and you may find that your … Continue reading
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Tagged birth control, contraception, post-partum, sex, sex after pregnancy
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Superfoods
The old wives’ tale of eating for two doesn’t apply to today’s expectant moms. “Moms need to eat good food throughout their pregnancy to nourish their bodies, as they are growing a human,” says Mary Seger, PhD, nurse practicioner at … Continue reading
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Tagged nutrition, prenatal health, superfoods
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From dude to dad
When Hugh Weber found out his wife was expecting, his initial thought was “Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap.” Although parenthood was a dream for he and his wife Amy, the realization there was a baby on the way was … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Club, dads, first-time dad, Lisa Evans
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Chill out
When the mercury rises, an ice-cold refreshment is just the thing an expectant mama needs. From decadent ice creams and silky frozen yogurts to icy granitas and creamy smoothies, keeping your cool can be delicious. All you need is an … Continue reading
Valco Baby Snap
The first thing I noticed about the Valco Baby Snap when it came in the mail was how compact and lightweight it was. I couldn’t believe there was an entire stroller in the small box it came in! The instruction … Continue reading
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Tagged parent reviews, strollers, Valco Baby
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