What to do first when you find out you're pregnant
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A light look at what to do in those first few minutes...
OMG! You're pregnant! Now what?
Learning you're going to be a mom or dad can be an experience which ranges from anticipated to a complete surprise. No matter which category you fall into here, the fact remains you have some work to do! There's the telling part: family, friends, your boss. There's the learning part: what to expect and when. There's the buying part: a crib is just the beginning.
This lens was built for and is dedicated to Kate and Elvis, who after much anticipation had Grace, who is now already four!
Learning you're going to be a mom or dad can be an experience which ranges from anticipated to a complete surprise. No matter which category you fall into here, the fact remains you have some work to do! There's the telling part: family, friends, your boss. There's the learning part: what to expect and when. There's the buying part: a crib is just the beginning.
This lens was built for and is dedicated to Kate and Elvis, who after much anticipation had Grace, who is now already four!
OMG! How do I tell people I'm pregnant?
Sure, they make it look easy on TV, but it's not quite that simple.
- How to Tell Your Family You're Pregnant
- Includes some really funny and creative ideas!
- How to Tell Your Boss You're Pregnant
- This is always a challenge.
- How to Tell the Father You're Pregnant
- You might want to do that!!
Top Ten Things to Do When You Find Out You're Pregnant
A fun little list I made up. ;)
- Stare at the stick for an hour and contemplate accusing your husband of doctoring it with a marker so he can get a day off.
- Call your best friend sixteen times, finally reaching her while she's shopping for fire ant bait at the local hardware store. Tell her she's going to be an aunt and let THAT sink in... (Can you tell I was shocked? As was the rest of the gardening aisle...)
- Call your dad and tell him he's going to be a grandfather. Act disgusted when he asks what breed it is and what you're going to name it.
- Collect all the baby books you got for Christmas. Sit on the living room floor, reading them and getting a head start on that pint of ice cream.
- Calculate the due date and decide to rebook your annual spring cruise.
- Start making lists of baby names you like and family names you feel obligated to keep.
- Go garage sale-ing for comfy clothes and cute baby accessories. Pick paint colors for nursery and make mental lists of cribs you like at Wal-Mart.
- Admire your profile in the mirror with varying degrees of pillow-pregnancy.
- Lug out the datebook and clear your schedule for all those prenatal visits.
- Cry. Then scream. Then cry some more. Then collapse in bed exhausted. Sleep well, you're going to need it. You're going to be a mommy!
Pregnancy Websites
Get the 411 on the next nine months.
- Pregnancy.org
- Preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood. It's what they do best.
- Pregnancy.About.com
- All about the first nine months from your About.com Guide.
- Parenting.iVillage.com
- Pregnancy and parenting for today's moms.
- I'm Pregnant Magazine
- The magazine dedicated to pregnancy info.
Books on Pregnancy that Every Girl Needs
The facts and funnies about being pregnant and what happens during those loooooong nine months.
Sassy Maternity Shirts
These great pregnancy designs are available in MEN's sizes too, for your pre-baby comfort.
Find more designs here.
Find more designs here.
Gifts for Fathers-to-Be
You da man!
Guides for Fathers-To-Be
Mom's-to-be aren't the only ones who go through pregnancy. Here are some books for dads too.
Cool and Unique Pregnancy Finds
You never know what you'll find on eBay.
You can still Exercise Throughout your Pregnancy!
Record your Pregnancy with Fabulous Baby Journals
Baby Journal Blue
Price: $14.99 
Baby Journal Pink
Price: $14.99
Baby Journal Yellow
Price: $14.99
Baby Journal Purple
Price: $14.99
Calendars to Keep Track of Special Pregnancy Moments
Maybe once you're done incubating you'll look back at your days of heartburn, morning sickness, and water retention and smile. Or not.
I'm due in Spring Calendar Print
Price: $5.99
Baby Due in June Calendar Print
Price: $7.99
due in... Calendar Print
Price: $8.99
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Magazines to Help you with Baby!
Get Ready to be a Parent!
These are some of the great lenses you can find on Squidoo that will help you get the rest of your life in order.
- Creating a Unique and Delightful Nursery
- Preparing the nursery doesn't have to be overwhelming. Author Kelly Rightsell has some cute and practical ideas.
- Cool Baby Clothes
- After all, the kid has to have clothes! Dress your little munchkin in style.
- Baby Gifts they're Guaranteed to Love
- Direct your baby shower shoppers here with some ideas on what you're looking for.
Talk about Baby!
Especially if you're a first time parent, many people find it consoling to talk to other parents about their pregnancy, preparation, and early childhood issues. Find the right group of people with this list of forums.
- Pregnancy Forum
- Choose from a few dozen categories of forums.
- Pregnancy and Birth Forums
- Talk about your pregnancy, ask questions, and share stories.
- Pregnant Connection
- PHPBB forums covering all areas of pregnancy and motherhood.
- INCIID
- Chat about fertility issues and pregnancy after treatments.
- American Pregnancy
- Support from conception through birth.
What did YOU do when you first found out?
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hamshi5433
Jun 16, 2011 @ 5:32 pm | delete
- Am planning on becoming pregnant soon..So these stuff are definitely going to be useful for me later..Very cute lens.
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promotional-coupons-codes
May 20, 2011 @ 12:35 am | delete
- Great lens and thanks for the information
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MirandaBrooks Jan 7, 2011 @ 2:38 pm | delete
- This is some great information, Thank you, and those t-shirts are hallarious!
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goldilocks70
May 27, 2010 @ 10:21 pm | delete
- Awesome lens! Congratulations on becoming an aunt!!
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MindMart
Dec 28, 2009 @ 3:15 pm | delete
- Great info. Lensrolled you.
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