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Pregnancy Posse: Glam Mama-to-Be at 22.5 Weeks

LilSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:44 -0800

This story was submitted from member JamieUK in our The Pregancy Posse group.

It seems like my belly just kind of popped overnight. This was taken just after the Rihanna concert at 22.5 weeks.

Want to talk pregnancy with other expectant mamas? Join The Pregnancy Posse over in our LilSugar Community and share your stories, recipes and photos! If you have a post you want to see featured on LilSugar private message me here to pitch your ideas. I can't wait to hear them.

The Pregnancy Posse: Mama-to-Be at 24 Weeks

Lil Community — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:53 -0800

This story was submitted from member KWM in our The Pregancy Posse group.

My husband and I took a little "babymoon" to Hawaii last week for some quality time before our lives change forever in February. It was really nice to relax together and gave me a chance to show off my baby bump on the beach! Anybody else have bumps to share?

Mamas-to-Be Have Your Back at The Pregnancy Posse

LilSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:32 -0800

Bump bellies with the best of 'em! Feel like talking fundal height, stretch mark prevention and the best bras to harness your ballooning boobs? Join The Pregnancy Posse over at the LilSugar Community where no topic is too personal! Offering tips for fathers-to-be like The Guy's Guide to the delivery room to big belly issues like botched circumcision, everyone is welcome to weigh in with their opinions! It's also a great place to meet up and gab with other women who are in the same stage of pregnancy!

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Did You Have a Gut Feeling About Your Baby's Sex?

LilSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:16 -0800

Expectant women are full of anticipation before meeting their wee ones. One of the most suspenseful moments is when the gender is revealed - be it in the delivery room or the ultrasound. Before that moment arrives, some women believe they already know if their child is going to be a boy or girl. Be it mother's intuition, a gut feeling, or old wives' tales about gender, some mamas-to-be have a sixth sense when it comes to their babe. Do tell, did you guess your baby's gender correctly before you saw the evidence?

BellaSugar's Gift Guide: The Magnificent Mum-To-Be

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

If you have a yummy mummy-to-be in your life, now's your chance to spoil her rotten, because after her little bundle of joy arrives, all of her time and attention will go to baby. This is an exciting time for everybody involved whether you're going to be an aunt, partner, cousin, guardian or even just a friend, as a brand new life is about to join your circle!

I've heard that a quality stretch mark product is essential to help mum's belly grow more comfortably. Plus, it does wonders for itchy skin. When I asked you if you've ever used stretch mark creams, 22% of you said that you swear by them, and 59% have never tried them. Maybe this will change your mind.

After polling many pregnant ladies, I've heard rave reviews about Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil (£22.50). Apparently it has a light, non-irritating scent, it absorbs quickly and spreads easily. Mum's claim to use it even well after baby arrives because of its soothing effects. Shop these marvelous maternity-inspired beauty gifts for even more ideas!

Mother to Be Treatment Masque by Louise Galvin - £26.00	EXCLUSIVE! Mother-to-be Collection - £35.00
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks - £5.25	Korres Pregnancy Leg Relief Cream - £12.00
Cowshed Moody Cow Balancing Bath & Shower Gel, 300ml - £16.00	Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter - £14.99
Little me Mum to Be Organics Luxury Bath Soak - £4.99	Philosophy Microdelivery Peel Kit - £56.00
Decléor Perfect Sculpt Stretch Mark Restructuring Gel Cream, 150ml - £34.50	Benefit eye bright - £13.50
Mediterranean Maternity Massage Butter - - £4.99	Mama Mio Congratulations Kit - £44.50
Shiseido 75ml the skincare night moisture recharge light - £42.00	Pixi Eye Bright Kit - £23.50
Survive Kit by This Works - £26.00	La Therapie Glycolic Clarité Renew Peaux Neuves - Glycolic Clarifying Lotion for skin resurfacing - £30.50
Derma Mum Stretch Mark Cream - £11.99

Things I Wish I Knew Before Having My First Child

LilSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:30:33 -0800

The entrance into parenthood is a mixed bag - excitement, love, adrenaline and anxiety are just a few of the emotions most parents will experience. New moms are driven by the unknown and typically want to do everything right but when the second baby comes along, many a mom admits to asking, "What was I thinking?" Here are a few things that I wish I would have known before having my first child.

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Which Practice Helped You Get Pregnant?

LilSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:14 -0800

A woman wishing to get pregnant often expects it to happen as soon as she starts trying, but that's not always how it happens. To boost fertility, hopeful parents-to-be may turn to various types of medicine. Alternative and traditional medical practices each have their pros and cons, and it's no doubt that both have worked wonders for many a mama looking to put a bun in her oven. Which method, if any, did you choose to aid in getting pregnant?

10 Ways TV Shows Bared or Covered Pregnant Bellies

LilSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:30:06 -0800

Try as they might, it is not easy for a celeb to hide pregnancy after the 20 week mark. Actresses may show off their bumps to much fanfare offscreen, but on-screen it depends on the storyline. While some television writers are willing to make a character pregnant, others use creative means to hide their stars' growing midsections or joke about weight gain. Ellen Pompeo will be disguising her belly as Meredith on the upcoming season of Grey's Anatomy and that inspired us to take a look at how other shows handled pregnancy.

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Pregnancy Myths Uncovered

LilSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:04 -0800

Navigating through all the things moms-to-be can and can't do while expecting is one of the toughest parts of being pregnant. Since facts often get mixed with fiction, we're clearing the air on a few of the myths that may be keeping mama up at night.

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Helpful Hints That Could Boost Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

LilSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:08 -0800

It seems that some women can get pregnant by merely looking at their partner, while for others it takes much more time and effort and it's not always clear as to why. The one thing for sure is that when a woman decides she wants to become pregnant, it's on her mind 24/7. They may not work for everyone, but here are a few things a hopeful mama-to-be can do to increase her chances of adding a baby into her future sooner.

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