GOING WITH YOUR INSTINCTS
Some women just seem so natural when they start their journey into motherhood.  It just seems like they have it all together.  Some others of us just feel a bit clueless—perhaps we overthink the process instead of going with our gut.  Here’s a perspective on the importance of going with your instincts from iVillage.com.
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PLANNING YOUR CHILD’S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY
Congratulations---You survived your first year as a new parent.  Its time to throw a party to celebrate.  Here’s some suggestions for the big baby birthday bash…HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!
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HEALTHY FITNESS POST PREGNANCY
Once your physician gives you the green light, its important that you ease your body back into exercising.  Here are 10 little ways to increase your activity level.  They’re so sneaky, you may not even realize your doing your body good!
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CHOOSING A PEDIATRITION
Remember how hard it was to find a good OB?  Seemed like a pretty big decision.  Now its time to find a doctor for your little one, which means more unchartered territory.  Asking your mommy friends is always a great place to start, but did you consider calling nurses in the pediatric ward of local hospitals?  They see a doctor’s bedside manner in multiple perspectives, making them a great, unbiased reference. We’ve found more advice for you from BabyZone.com on just how to pick the ideal doc. 
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HELPING THE FOUR-LEGGED MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY (“FIDO”) ADJUST TO YOUR NEW BABY
It's gonna be an adjustment for little Fido. This pup has grown up getting your undivided attention.  Now enter baby stage left.  Vets weigh in on the best way to help your pet adjust to your baby, with tips on how to start your dog and child’s relationship on the right foot…I mean “paw.”
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DIAPER BAG CHECK-LIST
Thanks to MomAdvice.com for this excellent check list for those of us who don’t know what to anticipate when we take our new babies out of the house.  Here’s a great list of the essentials for our newest bag!
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HOW TO BE A RELAXED PARENT:
If the above statement seems like an impossible wish, know that its now.  Sometimes you just need to stop perfectly adhering to EVERY bit of advice you get and be yourself.  Here’s some suggestions on not stressing out as a new parent:
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SHOPPING ALERT:  COOL GEAR FOR BABY
We’d be doing everyone a disservice if we didn’t tell you about this cool site:  LetsGoStrolling.com

Check it out—fun traveling strollers, neat carriers, diaper bags galore.  You may be home with baby now and maybe we missed the big shower, but you’ll have to check this site out b/c its got some good stuff.

MEET YOUR NEW SISTER...OR BROTHER
Just how to you ease the transition of single child to older sibling?  This book excerpt from “What to expect When the New Baby Comes Home” offers some tips for helping older siblings adjust to another baby in their family.
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COMFORTING A CRYING BABY
You’ll do just about anything to keep your little bundle of love happy.  Sometimes its tough to know exactly what is making them cry.  Relax.  You’ll learn to understand the differences in your newborn’s cries.  This article from iVillage.com helps you decode the cries…and find ways to fix their fussiness.
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SEEING DOUBLE:  MEET YOUR NEW BABIES…PLURAL!  OH MY, ITS TWINS!
"And baby makes 4!”  Congratulations on your twins!  You have a “Can-Do-It Attitude” and this will help you be a great parent to your TWO newborns.  Here are some helpful tips from moms who’ve been exactly where you are.  Most importantly, don’t forget to ask for help…seriously!  That’s just one of the “8 Survival Strategies” we found on iVillage for new parents of twins.
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