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| Week 31: You have 65 days until Friday, March 17, 2006. |
| My Start Page Check out your personal page for this week's tips, information and special offers. Hi Pearl,Are you suffering from a terrible case of "the wants" every time you go shopping? The urge to buy every cute little thing you see for your baby can easily get the better of you. Do you have a tip to share about how you tame the urge-to-baby-shop monster? Tips for Other Moms |
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| This Pregnant Body Pearl, you probably are getting a pretty good idea of which birth option you will choose and other details about your labor and delivery. Many expectant moms find it helpful to write down a specific birth plan and give a copy to their doctor and the hospital. Creating a birth plan reduces the number of questions asked of you during labor, a time when you may not wish to be bothered by decision making. Click here to read more about birth options. Click here to read more about birth plan. Heartburn is a discomfort many pregnant women face. The pain in your chest and abdomen is caused by your uterus pressing against your stomach, causing its acidic contents to be pushed back up into your esophagus. For relief, you can safely use antacids; however, as with any medication, check with your doctor first. Click here to read more about heartburn. Click here to read more about antacids. |
| Your Baby Your baby now weighs approximately 3.5 pounds, measures about 18 inches from head to toe, and is getting used to the world of light and dark by opening and closing its eyes. Its facial muscles continue to strengthen, and your baby can make different expressions. Click here for an ultrasound image of a baby at 31 weeks. |
| What to Expect at Your Next OB Appointment Click here to view a week-by-week list of what you can expect at your next OB appointment. |
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| PregnancyWeekly Wants YOU to be a Guest Writer! Have a great pregnancy story? Want to share the most important advice you've learned while pregnant? Know any good pregnancy jokes? Email your article (500 words max) to pw_blog_kat@yahoo.com. Each week the PregnancyWeekly Blog will feature a post written by a guest writer. Click here to check out the PW Blog for more ideas. |
| Blossoming Babes Mommy-Time Delivery Kit A scaled-down version of the original Birth & Beyond Delivery Kit, the Mommy-Time Delivery Kit will help make the big day stress-free. It is packaged in a handy, reusable vinyl toiletry bag - ready to be thrown in your bag at a moment's notice. Click here to get it. |
| Your To-Do List Pearl, I don't know how is holding up, but many dads-to-be are nervous and insecure about your pregnancy, labor and delivery, and impending fatherhood. Give him some idea of what he can be doing while he's waiting. Click here for this week's helpful list: Dad (or Partner) To-Be Checklist: |
| Your Journal Entry Your pregnancy and a new child are big adjustments for you and your partner. Take a few minutes to write down how is involved in your pregnancy and planning for the baby, any concerns or anxiety he is expressing, and any humorous moments you two have shared as a result of your pregnancy. Click here to access your journal. |
| A Quote Worth Repeating "The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time." - James Taylor |
| Tips From Other Moms When you pack for your hospital stay and trip home, make sure to include a nursing gown, robe, or pajamas that open in the front; panties, warm socks, and a nursing bra; your toiletries; and cream for sore nipples. The hospital may provide items such as sanitary napkins and nipple cream, so check with them when you go on your hospital tour. If family and friends come to visit you in the hospital, you may want to have a little makeup or lipstick and a quick hair fix (clip or scrunchie) with you for the photos they'll want to take. For your baby's hospital stay, pack a couple of onesies and a blanket. For the trip home, pack a comfortable and loose-fitting outfit for you, and a particularly photo-worthy outfit and hat for your baby. Don't forget the camera and lots of film! Most importantly, you will need to have your infant car seat in place and be familiar with how it operates. Car safety should begin with your baby's very first ride home. Click here to read more about things to take to the hospital. |
| This Week's E-Poll Are you planning to save your baby's umbilical cord blood? |
| Until next week... Catherine  |