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Pregnancy

Get tips to help you through your pregnancy. Know how to help with morning sickness, pain, and how best to prep for your new baby!

Thank You to My Husband

August 8, 2022August 17, 2012 by valplowman

  I have mentioned throughout this pregnancy how incredibly helpful my husband was during the pregnancy. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank him for all he did in …

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Categories BabywiseMom, Pregnancy Tags husbands Leave a comment

You Are Pregnant! Time to Cut Back on Things

July 18, 2022August 3, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant belly

Congrats on your pregnancy! Time to cut back on what is not necessary in life. Get tips for how to evaluate what is best. You are pregnant! Congrats! Now it …

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Categories Pregnancy 4 Comments

Necessary Newborn Items

July 18, 2022August 2, 2012 by valplowman
Necessary Newborn Items. What baby layette items are actually necessary and what are just nice to have. Know which items to put on your baby registry. 

Necessary Newborn Items. What baby layette items are actually necessary and what are just nice to have. Know which items to put on your baby registry. There are so, so, …

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Categories Baby, Pregnancy Tags baby prep, baby stuff I love, newborns 7 Comments

Must-Read Posts to Prep for Baby

July 18, 2022August 1, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant Valerie

Must-Read Posts to Prep for Baby. 33 posts to help you read while you are pregnant to prepare to welcome your new baby. My assumption is that the vast majority …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags baby prep, newborns 6 Comments

How to Prep Siblings For a New Baby

June 6, 2022July 31, 2012 by valplowman
How to Prep Siblings For a New Baby

How to Prepare for a New Baby: Establish Independence in Children. How to get siblings prepared for a new baby. I think a concern we have as we bring a …

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Categories Pregnancy, Siblings Tags baby prep 5 Comments

How to Overcome Mom Guilt When Pregnant

June 27, 2022July 9, 2012 by valplowman
How to Overcome Mom Guilt When Pregnant. Tips for accepting life as is when you are pregnant and have other children to take care of and not taking on more than you can.

How to Overcome Mom Guilt When Pregnant. Tips for accepting life as is when you are pregnant and have other children to take care of and not taking on more than you …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags perspective 19 Comments

Pregnancy News Flash: Pain is Not a Requirement

September 11, 2024May 11, 2012 by valplowman
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If you are pregnant and in pain, there are things you can do to help that pain go away! Do not suffer through. Find out what to do here. Pregnancy pain relief and tips!

Categories Parenting, Pregnancy 5 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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