Affordable Maternity Clothing
The online store with truly affordable maternity clothing and lingerie. I bought a pair of blouse and trousers for less than 15 pounds (including Postage & Pakcaging). They have big brands like Jojo Maman Bebe, Mothercare and M&S in store with ASDA-like prices ;).
They also cater all sort of sizes from petit-likes ranging from 8 to Plus Sizes. So if you're thinking about something nice and affordable to wear and free from sizing troubles, have a look at affordablematernity.co.uk :)
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Parenting begins
Who says parenting begins the minute you meet your newborn baby? That will be a bit too late for moms and dads to prepare and equip themselves for a challenging responsibility. Parenting begins as early as conception and even earlier, when you decide to have those lovely little beings. I would suggest that you give Dr Stoppard's collection of childcare and parenting books a read as they are very helpful indeed. I like her motherly style and insights that made her ideas different from others. You do want a sound guide and not a scientific blabber, therefore I find it best to read an authoritative publication written by a doctor that speaks in a language normal mothers could embrace. I do have some issues with her opinions though, resulting from the difference in faith culture I suppose. But all in all, I find her books one of the best you can find from stores.
To Muslim parents or interested in Islamic parenting, Dr. Abdullah Nasih Ulwan's writings are a must read! To my knowledge, his Tarbiyatul Aulad (Bringing Up Children in Islam) are already available in Arabic, English and Malay. I'm curently interested in the works of the Beshirs from the U.S but have yet to grab one. Reviews on them at Amazon.com sound promising.
If you've read any of theirs and other interesting authors on parenting, let us hear your thoughts about them. Comment please :)
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Tips for buying a good bra
Comfortable and supportive bras are essential not only during pregnancy and feeding but a must all the time. Here are some tips on choosing a good bra by my favourite family GP:
- Choose the correct size for you. If you never tried measuring yourself, this link would be helpful.
- Bras with large bands under the busts and sports-like straps are best as they provide better support than others.
- Ensure that there's a good partition between the cups, you don't want any discomfort having your "ladies" together.
- Avoid wired bras. They are usually stylish but they do no good to your breasts and they are less comfortable than non-wired ones. There are lovely non-wired bras around, you might need to take some time searching. Check my previous entry for some help with shopping.
Any other tips up your sleeves? Share it with other mommies here please :)
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Labels: Maternity Lingerie
Practical Lingerie for Mommies!
When I first searched for maternity lingerie, I noticed that there are two common features about them.
ONE: They are usually expensive! And TWO: They are soooooo un-interesting! (meaning: white, plain and dull) Especially when you're searching for something in a cheaper and affordable range.
Hence, I think I'd share with you some helpful shopping areas on the net for practical and comfortable underwears for pregnancy and nursing.
Ebay. One of the best place to find what you need and what you want. Some of the shops you might want to check out:
- Peachy Pear for Women
- Feel Right Lingerie
- Belle Lingerie
H & M Stores. I didn't find anything interesting when I was at their maternity section but when I went up to their lingerie department I found a beautiful laced nursing bra with a very nice price!
ASDA. They've got nice support bras for maternity.
If you don't mind investing in good quality, long lasting products you should give Amazon's Maternity Lingerie
And if you're in Malaysia, I suggest that you check out Babyland PJ's maternity lingerie section. They have a range of affordable support and nursing bras, and briefs too, though in limited colours and styles. You can also try TESCO's. They are about the same in quality and style. But I could assure you that they have better ones than those in general superstores lingerie departments, unless you'd like to spend some more money and time at the designers' boutique/departments.
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Mommies are just as important!
Pregnancy is the time most women will be the very special someone to the people around them. They are given extra attention, love and care for enduring one of the greatest task in life and carrying one of the best gift life has to offer. But sometimes, the endless attention goes straight for the baby, making some of us feel unimportant, or not as important. You've to do this and that, for the baby. You shouldn't do this and that, for the baby. The baby tops the chart of everyone's heart, sometimes, it seems.
But mommies are just as important!
After all, a happy, healthy and ready-to-be mother is just as important as a happy and healthy baby. What more is the mommy will determine the well-being of the latter. If you're unwell emotionally and physically, your baby won't be fine either. The baby in you needs you to be healthy and happy just as much as you want him/her to be. A first time experience will be the most challenging. The second and third one might be either, especially when there's a lot to be done and taking good care of your emotions and health means ensuring youself to make time for it.
The first trimester with the all-day nauseous feeling, vomitting, loss of appetite, restless nights and days and whatever not is surely depressing. Most women usually have a better 2nd trimester but the final stage won't be as easy nor easier. Sleepless nights due to the heavy load you're carrying and the toiletting you need to do, might be filling your days with negative emotions. Sometimes you'll just feel like not doing anything. I'll just entertain my sickness and let the dark clouds swallow me! But that wouldn't certainly help. I spent my first pregnancy feeling very sick, unhappy and not wanting anything only to find myself feeling more distress and fatigue. Now, having another baby, I've realised that I didn't take good care of myself properly through those beautiful times though everyone else is. Putting your own well-being into priority is a must, being pregnant doesn't mean you shouldn't be happy and exciting!
Get some friends to come over or have a nice evening walk around the park with your partner. Once in a while treat yourself with yummy chocolate and ice-creams, put on something nice and dress up! It's not time to get ugly, it's time to be creative. Start a new hobby or join the blogging mommies community. Share your feelings and thoughts about pregnancy with others and believe me, you're not alone in the world of moms to be! Travelling will be a great idea too, it might be time for another honeymoon? ;)
* You might want to have some fun time reading The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
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Anxious Mommy
Pregnancy might be one of the most wonderful thing a woman could experience in life. It's all about unleashing your true talents in love and motherhood. The minute conception is made known to a woman, her heart blossoms with love, hopeful of God's gracious gift.
For a first time mom, conceiving will be a period of anxiety. Inexperience might lead to extreme anxiousness of how things are and will be. What's happening in your tummy? Is the little one ok? Am I eating the right food? Should I put on some more weight? WOuld I be strong enough to deliver the baby? Would he be ok if I'm active? What If I bleed or fall sick? What, where, how and when. 1001 questions vould be popping out of your mind every now and then.
But not to worry. Not too much at least :). Thanks to the development of science and technology and those beautiful mommies whom love sharing their helpful guides towards maternity, people like us can benefit a lot from their experience and knowledge. Pregnancy is the time to relax, and if you haven't noticed, it's also the time to READ!
Check my favourite site, babycentre.co.uk and you'll find useful information in everything you'll need to know about childbirth and pregnancy.
Need a book to read? I recommend these:
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