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Quiz: Are You Ready to Have Kids?

Pregnancy Concerns

So, you’ve started toying with the idea of becoming a parent. Exciting! Terrifying! Thought-provoking! To help those of you who may be wondering if you’re ready to have kids, I came up with this handy little quiz, which has been medically and scientifically not proven to actually determine whether or not you should have children, but for the sake of your own entertainment, please go ahead and take it anyway.  What things should I really consider before having a baby? How stable is your relationship? No, we […]

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The Best Harry Potter Baby Gear

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You’re never too young to be introduced to the wonderful world of Harry Potter! From diaper bags to some seriously magical nursery decor, there’s a trunk load of adorable Harry Potter baby gear out there begging to be summoned. The Best Harry Potter Baby Gear Flying Keys Diaper Bag A subtle nod to your obsession with all things Harry Potter, and with enough pockets, you’ll never lose your actual keys. You can find it at JuJuBe Golden Snitch Lamp Catching the golden snitch has never been so […]

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The Best Baby Halloween Costumes

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8.9Kshares It’s a scientifically unproven fact that there is nothing more squeal-inducing than baby Halloween costumes. We asked our readers to share their favorite kiddo costume picks and dang, did they deliver. This roundup of some of the cutest, funniest, and just plain best baby Halloween costumes will have you counting down the days till October 31st. Hand Made Baby Halloween Costumes Fluffy little chickens are everywhere! We love the feathers on this homemade costume. Credit: @bringingupbabe Simple and effective. Look at that cute little squish! Credit: […]

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Being Pregnant in Germany: Anatomy and Pregnancy Terms auf Deutsch

Pregnancy Concerns

As a pregnant woman living in a first world country, I’ve had many visits to the doctor thus far. Every four weeks, to be exact. I’ve been poked and prodded much like I would be in the U.S. except not only are all these prods, tests, and ultrasounds covered by public health insurance (to which I happily contribute from my paycheck), but much like most interactions in Germany, the pregnancy terms have mostly been auf Deutsch, or in German. This has given me the opportunity to learn some new German vocabulary […]

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7 Most Outrageous Pieces of Advice Pregnant Women Get

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The moment you rock a baby bump you suddenly become public property. Complete strangers think they have the right to come up to you in the supermarket and just put their hands on your belly without even saying ‘Hello’. Surely that would be cause for arrest at any other time? It seems personal space no longer applies to moms-to-be. But worse than that is the fact that every single person you meet has a nugget of advice to give you. More often than not it’s false news – […]

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Fun Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy

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Whether you just found out you’re pregnant or you’ve known for a few months, announcing your pregnancy to family and friends can be a lot of fun. Some may want to wait until a certain time during their pregnancy, while others want to call everyone immediately after finding out themselves. Telling The Father Have a romantic dinner for two with candle lights, it may be your last time for a while, between morning sickness and raising your little one. Serve up baby carrots, baby back ribs and […]

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Picking a Name Before Your Pregnancy Ends

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Choosing a name is one of the most important things you’ll have to decide on during your pregnancy. Pick a name that your child is going to love, not something he/she will hate or be made fun of. There are a lot of things to consider when naming your child. Origin The origin of a name can help you pick out what name you like best, this also adds a piece of history to your child. Giving your son/daughter an Italian name because their great grandfather originally […]

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Planning a Baby Shower

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Baby showers are a lot of fun, especially for pregnant mom-to-be. Not only is this something for the baby, but now she doesn’t have to go out and buy. Before you throw a baby shower for someone there are a few things you should do to prepare. The first thing is figure out if this will be a surprise shower or not. There are benefits to both, the first one being if she knows she can help you with a list of people that she would like […]

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