Writing a “bucket list” is a new trend, inspired by the movie of the same name. In theory, you’re supposed to list a number of things you want to do before you die (ie, kick the bucket.) Here at Babies Online, a number of bloggers are writing “bucket lists” of things women should do before [...]

As an expectant mother who recently made the decision to breastfeed—or at least give it a try—I was surprised to see the new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which states that 77% of new mothers breast-feed their babies. A spokesman said this may represent an all-time high, according to an article [...]

Still trying to lose that baby weight? Every magazine on the newsstand seems to tout a new way to “walk off the weight.” But you know what? Combined with a healthy diet filled with lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains, walking really does work!
Walking is also the perfect exercise during pregnancy. The American College [...]

With our first sonogram came the idea to begin scrapbooking my pregnancy. However, I’m still scrapbooking my wedding and my five-year anniversary is coming up in August! My niece’s Sweet 16 scrapbook is also a work-in-progress; she’s starting college in the fall! Yes, I procrastinate.
Then I was reminded of the company Creative Memories, which helps [...]

When my husband and I changed our status from a “double income, no kids” couple who likes to party to expectant parents, the words “belly shots” took on a whole new meaning.
From 8 weeks of pregnancy on, everyone I spoke to asked if I was going to take profile photos of my belly as [...]

We had our 12-week Ultrasound screening the other day. The test was optional, since I’m only 34 and not in the “increased risk” category yet. But my husband and I agreed we wanted the screening… more to get the sonogram picture than anything else!
Whenever other people would show me early sonogram pictures, try as I [...]

Pregnant women, especially first-timers, have a lot of random concerns. Some strike in the middle of the night (“How come I didn’t feel queasy today? Is the baby still okay?”), some at restaurants as we stare at the menu (“Will they cook my burger enough? Is the shrimp tainted?”), and some in the car (“What [...]

In my previous blog, I talked about six ways to alleviate morning sickness. You may have noticed one time-tested method missing from my list: Ginger ale. The truth is, commercial brands of ginger ale are so loaded with high-fructose corn syrup and empty calories you’re better off avoiding them. Besides, the trace amounts of real [...]

I haven’t posted in quite a while. Somewhere around Week 11 of my pregnancy, the constant nausea abated and some of my energy returned. However, in a cruel juxtaposition, my “nesting instincts” kicked in around Week 10. For 7 days, I lied around, too exhausted to move, bemoaning the mess around me, concerned we’d never [...]

I had my first doctor’s appointment yesterday. For me, this was no small feat. I have a phobia of doctors. Not just a minor fear, or “don’t like going,” but all-out anxiety attacks for days before.
I said to my husband, “I don’t think I really thought this through. I’m fine with having the baby, but [...]