So you got knocked up?!
So you probably were referred here by a search engine or a friend.
I made this for young Moms, Marine Wives, and civilian alike.
Chances are you learned the hard way that withdrawal is not an effective form of birth control. Hopefully you've decided to continue with the pregnancy and enter into a wonderful, crazy, puke filled thing called, "Motherhood," if not then you can just stop reading.
I am a Marine Wife. I went through most of my pregnancy and raised my daughter for the first three months by myself while my husband was overseas. It's not a cake walk. But its worth every minute of it. If you find yourself scared of Motherhood that's normal.
If you feel like this isn't for you and you don't want children, you should have thought about that before you spread your legs and had sex, and hopefully you'll think twice about procreating after you are sleep deprived for a week.
Hopefully you'll find some helpful things in this lens without becoming too offended by what I have to say.
Contents at a Glance
Cool Stuff
for the babies
Devil Pup Infant Bodysuit
Is your baby a future Marine? Is his Daddy or Mommy a Marine?
Price: 11.99 
Finding Out...
There has to be some mistake...
I CAN'T BE PREGNANT! Oh but you are!I found out at my Dr's office. I was almost 12 weeks. Yes, that's going on three missed periods. I know, I know, I just thought maybe I was too stressed with work and college. The last thing on my mind was that night 10 weeks ago...
I had to have a proof negative of pregnancy for my nursing school so I could do certain things...needless to say I got the shock of my life...and on top of that, guess what else my Doc put on the form, "severe acne," isn't that just lovely!?
Needless to say I got all the crap work during school...literally. While people admired my courage and perseverance for "keeping the baby" despite the fact my husband would be gone for most of the pregnancy and being alone 3 months after the birth, it was a no brainer, I may have been just 18, and only married for 7 months, but even I know that a baby isn't something you can just ctrl+alt+delete! I had the gift of life in me, how could I destroy something God gave me and my husband.
Slings
Got to have one!
Every mom needs a sling! It will come in handy! Newborn-Toddler. You will need to make sure you purchase the right size though, so double check. :)
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Birth Control
Plan Ahead
If the pill doesn't work, maybe an implant will, if an implant does work, maybe a ring will, YOU HAVE OPTIONS. Of course if you want your children close together these links are useless.
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen-Pill
- -A pill taken every day
-clinically proven to help skin look better
-99.9% effective when used properly - Yaz-Pill
- YAZ is unlike other birth control pills because:
It's the only birth control pill that's also approved by the FDA to treat emotional and physical premenstrual symptoms that are severe enough to impact the lives of women (also known as PMDD) who choose the Pill for contraception. It's also proven to help treat moderate acne. - Nuva Ring
- -Once a month
-Inserted Vaginally
-effective as "The Pill" - Mirena-IUC
- -estrogen-free
-intrauterine contraceptive
-99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy for up to 5 years (or less, if you choose)
-Won't cause significant weight gain (doesn't mean you can eat like you're still pregnant) ;)
-Once in place, Mirena® works completely on its own. - Free Trojan Sample
- You can also access their website from here. Condoms are also effective against STDs.
- Free Condom Sample
- You can also access their website from here. Condoms are also effective against STDs.
- Latex Free Sample
- You can also access their website from here. Condoms are also effective against STDs.
All Worth While
Breast Feeding
Your Plans...You Did
Just getting a feel for everyone's thoughts...
Select the one you plan on, or did
breastfeeding for the poll includes pumping and actually at the breast feeding.
Stuff I Could Not Live Without
Make Parenting Easier
These made parenting easier than I ever thought, check out these items, and remember every baby is different, this is what worked for me. Please feel free to share what worked or didn't work for you in the comment section at the end, feed back is appreciated.
Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper
I wouldn't have any hair left if it wasn't for this thing. Scarlett LOVES her bouncer! She loves playing in it in the kitchen while I cook, clean, etc.
Amazon Price: $69.00 (as of 01/04/2010)
Graco Compact Infant Swing in Patchwork Cow
Fussy baby? You must try a swing. Babies love swings, great for nap time...or "Mommy & Daddy Time!"
Amazon Price: (as of 01/04/2010)
Wonder Pets - Save the Wonder Pets
At 12 weeks Scarlett saw this on TV, by accident, and has been obsessed ever since. It would distract her long enough when she was 3 months old for me to get nap on the sofa. Want a longer break, pair this DVD and the bouncer, I still get a good hour!
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 01/04/2010)
Bumbo Baby Sitter Yellow
Great for babies! She loves hers still. When babies can't sit up by themselves this helps out. Feeding, Play Time, and Bath Time. This thing floats, however I stick her in it, she can't go anywhere and I take a shower while she "plays in the rain," great for when you have a clingy baby and you need to use the bathroom, let her go with you, she won't care if you fart really loud. :)
Amazon Price: $44.99 (as of 01/04/2010)
Graco Pack 'n Play Playard with Bassinet & Changer in Margo
I always slept close to my baby. When my husband came home I use the pack 'n' play in our room. I left the top part in, so I could get to her quickly and breast feed easier. Changing table came in handy, mobile...worked a few times. We now use the play yard part, GREAT for the beach, we put a blanket over the top, but the mesh lets air in and you can still see each other without her getting burnt!
Amazon Price: (as of 01/04/2010)
Baby Links
Shopping for baby
- Baby Checklist
- A checklist, personal shopping assistant, gear, furniture, bedding, feeding, decor, bath & body, toys, gifts, etc. Great website to educate AND shop.
- Cute Baby Contest
- Have the Cutest Kid?
We've all heard the "Your kid is sooo cute" line.
Well, we've put together a panel of talent judges to let you know if your kid really has IT!
Enter to win. Monthly prizes of savings bonds, gift cards, etc. Yearly prize of 25,000$. - Baby Earth
- BabyEarth, a baby products retailer and specialty store with an eco-friendly flair, sells everything for baby's world under one roof. Offering the perfect combination of tried-and-true favorites and hard-to-find innovative breakthroughs, BabyEarth is dedicated to simplifying parents' lives and ensuring baby's health, happiness and safety. BabyEarth demonstrates its commitment to making baby's world a safer place by offering one of the largest selections of organic products in the market today.
- Baby Center
- BabyCenter is the most popular and trusted web site for new and expectant parents. The BabyCenter Store is a one-stop shop for everything along the baby journey. From preconception and pregnancy through baby, toddler and preschooler stages BabyCenter Store features products to fit every need with extensive reviews from experienced parents and helpful buying guides.
Great checklists, guides, and cost calculator. - MyStrollers
- They promise to be any advertised price on their products, check them out!
Comments? Suggestions? Funny Mommy Stories?
I would love to hear from you.
Hey! I'd love to hear from you. Hopefully you appreciate my sense of humor and bluntness about the topic, but probably not.
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