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Scrapping Your Nine-Month Journey to Parenthood

My pregnancy went by in a flash. I was so busy working 14-hour days that I didn’t have time to fret over the little things. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to relish the special moments either. If I had the time I would have made more of an effort to document my journey to parenthood. I wish I would have jotted down some of the ups and downs related to my pregnancy, so I could share them with my daughter. For many, the main focus of a pre-baby scrapbook is the pictures that chronicle your body’s changes from conception to labor … Continue reading →

What To Include In Your Pregnancy Journal

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Pregnancy is a fun topic to write about in a journal. This time in your life is so new and different from any other stage in life. So much is packed into nine months; if you don’t write it down, you’re bound to forget some of it. It can be really entertaining to look back at your pregnancy journal and relive some of the memories (or be grateful that some of them have passed, like morning sickness). Writing about your pregnancy might come naturally for some, but if you’re suffering writer’s block, here are some ideas for what kinds of … Continue reading →

How to Include Your (Soon-to-be-Born) Baby at Christmas

There are lots of fun ways to include your soon-to-be born baby at Christmas. Who cares if they don’t know what is going on? For the mother-to-be, this “first” Christmas is just as special as all the Christmases to come. Christmas can almost begin to feel like a baby shower for a pregnant woman. Family members may have gifts for the new baby, such as clothes or toys, and will enjoy watching the new mother open them “for the baby.” Hanging a stocking for the expected baby is a cute way to give small gifts like teething rings, pacifiers or … Continue reading →

The Let’s Talk Pregnancy Blog in the New Year

In closing my very first month as a Pregnancy Blogger, I am closing out a year as well. I would like to say thank you to those of you that have read my entries so far. I’m having a wonderful time writing about a topic that is very near and dear to me. I hope you all are enjoying reading as much as I am writing. Here is a look-back on December 2006 and a look forward to the things I will touch on in the New Year: I talked about a lot of things that relate to the first … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Journaling Your Pregnancy

This is an exciting time in your life, and if it’s your first pregnancy it may be the most memorable time you’ll ever experience. A lot of women keep journals or diaries on a regular basis, and if you don’t, this is the best time to start. The journal will be a keepsake for you and for your unborn child, as well as a means of therapy through writing. There are a lot of pregnancy journal options out there, but I’ve found the best to be a good hard-bound lined journal. I believe that the journals on the market that … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Dreams During Pregnancy

Pregnant women have been known to dream of delivery and impending motherhood throughout the three trimesters, and dreams have the tendency to be quite vivid. Here are some helpful links for learning more about how your dreams can affect your waking life, and vice versa: Do dreams really mean anything? Members talk (thread) Dreams of miscarrying (thread) Try interpreting your dreams with the help of a dream dictionary. Perhaps journaling your dreams will allow you unique insight to your baby-to-be. Interpreting a dream about pregnancy or childbirth when you are already aware of the pregnancy doesn’t take a lot of … Continue reading →

The Merry Month of May

I don’t remember Easter ever taking place so late in the year. May is just around the corner. In just a short period of time we’ll be celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, all scrap worthy occasions. If you are looking to create a scrapbook as a Mother’s Day gift, then you need to get started right away. Select a theme for your book and round up some photos and embellishments. For example, if you are designing a Mother’s Day layout that showcases all of the gifts your special mom got, then consider creating a flip-open present … Continue reading →

It’s Called Faithbooking!

Many women are using scrapbooking as an expression of their faith. They either want to leave a legacy for simply want to use this as a means of worship. This new idea in scrapbooking is catching on with women of faith who want to express themselves creatively. Faithbooking is simply scrapping about your faith. You do not need to be artistic or a scrapbooking maven. You simply need the desire to express your faith through a scrapbooking format. What do you need? Scrapbook Scrapbook pages Scissors Adhesive Scrapbooking pens or simply type up your thoughts. Embellishments, optional Photos Ideas for … Continue reading →

Scrap Before the Baby Arrives

I remember trying to design scrapbook layouts during my newborn’s naps—FAILURE! Woe is the new mom trying to piecemeal a pregnancy scrapbook in the early days after giving birth. Unless you have a night nurse or a fantastic husband, who will manage the baby while you get your beauty rest, I would highly suggest spending as much time crafting your pregnancy scrapbook before the baby arrives. A lot happens in the nine months between conception and delivery. Between doctor visits, decorating the nursery, and choosing a baby name, you may feel like you haven’t got a moment to spare. However, … Continue reading →

Unusual (but Good!) Advice for Pregnant Women

I picked up a few good pieces of advice here and there when I was pregnant, and now I’ll share them with you! From cooking to posture to underwear, pregnancy requires a little modification to your usual routine. Cooking Safety Watch your tummy when you’re cooking dinner, especially if you have a gas range. It’s easy to get too close to the flame when you’re not used to how big your belly is. If you’re baking, keep your shirt clean by wearing an apron to prevent your belly from picking up ingredients like flour off the counter top. Posture Avoid … Continue reading →