Pregnant Pauses Blog
Having Fun on New Year’s When You Are Pregnant
What do weddings, parties, holidays, and New Year’s Eve have in common? They all stink when you’re pregnant! But, don’t let the lack of adult beverages and soft-cheese snacks ruin your time or your spirits. You can be all smiles when you ring in the New Year this upcoming holiday. Here are several tips that […]
Stress, The Holidays and the Unborn Fetus
The holiday season can be such a magical time of year, full of lights, laughter, and merriment as we get together and celebrate with family and friends. This season, the promise of a new baby arriving in the next few months brings an extra layer of joy to the festivities for you and your family. […]
Home for the Holiday
Keeping loved ones involved that live in an Assisted Living Facility. From a nurse’s perspective there are a few things sadder than a person that is relegated to a facility during the holidays, any holiday really, and their family does not come to see them. It’s a sad reality for many older Americans.
Feeling Unwell During the Holidays
Feeling unwell during the holidays can be taxing on anyone. However, when you are pregnant, it is especially exhausting. Your little one has been stamping on your uterus for nearly nine months, your feet are swollen and your mood is about as reliable as the weatherman. First, it’s okay to admit it. We have all […]
Creating Family Holiday Traditions
You may think it is too early to create holiday traditions, however, even though your little one may still be in your belly, this is her first Thanksgiving and Christmas. Next year, you’ll have your little bundle in your arms while you enjoy the glow of your Christmas tree.
Have a Holiday Swap
This is a fantastic time of year to host get-togethers with friends and family. You’ve probably done the same events year after year. Either Secret Santa or White Elephant, where everyone draws names or brings a cheap gift to exchange. Those can be fun, but why not try something new? Why not try a holiday […]
Ideas to Recycle Halloween Costumes
What do you do with those adorable Halloween costumes that you only use once? Here are some ideas to get your philanthropic juices going. It is the season of giving after all. So let’s give a little and recycle a little. 1. Donate them to a women’s shelter. In honor of #DomesticViolence month, giving gently […]
Why Fathers Are Important
Fathers Day is this weekend and we want to take some time to appreciate all the dads out there. This year more than $23 billion was spent on Mother’s Day, compared to only $15 billion on Father’s Day. Dad, we want you to know that you’re important, too. Little ones need their fathers just as […]
Five Apps to Help Make Parenting Easier for First-Timers
Becoming a parent for the first time can be an exciting time, but, as The Child Whisperer notes, most new parents often also feel overwhelmed, thinking about how they’ll juggle the many new aspects of parenting alongside all their other responsibilities. Fortunately, Pregnant Pauses explains that there are numerous apps that can help make the […]
Spring Cleaning: A “Nesting” Mommy’s Dream
It is springtime almost! There’s just something about spring that makes an expecting mommy want to jump up and clean (and clean, and clean), especially when it’s Spring Cleaning time. The weather is warming; the air is fresh and crisp; so it’s a great time to prep your home for your little bundle of joy. […]