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MamaElan Guest Writer: Ella from aboutBaby

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Oh the joys of being prego!!!  I do miss it so very much, I’m sure the Blakes with pop out a 4th at some point in time {don’t tell my husband I said that}!  I had easy, beautiful pregnancies…no really, I did!!  BUT, I SO agree with Ella below!  I’m sure you’ve been in this situation before, it’s fun seeing it from another mother’s point of view!  Ella is co-owner of aboutBaby {offering the aboutBaby.bibby we recently bragged about}, read more about Ella and her bibby here and her story below; enjoy your weekend all!

“I remember, the first time when I was pregnant in my late twenties. I felt ecstatic, overjoyed, happy, happy, happy. I told everyone I met, at the supermarket, in an elevator; at the movies, in the park, let’s just say if you were within hearing range, you knew I was pregnant. I literally told EVERYONE.
It didn’t matter that I didn’t show or that I myself just found out I was pregnant. I just wanted to share the biggest news of my life with one and all. But it seemed that my audience wanted to share as well. They wanted it seemed to connect to my news somehow…and this somehow translated into a physical gesture in response to my great announcement. Almost all reached out to touch me…I mean my belly. And that folks is not nice. The cold or the clammy hands would reach out and actually “feel” for the baby. “Yes, I feel the baby!”, the person would exclaim.
“No”, I would think to myself “you don’t feel a thing EXCEPT my stomach”. I didn’t appreciate such a gesture. It’s not nice. The first time it happened, a co-worker reached out and grabbed my belly with both hands and exclaimed “I think I felt a kick”. Well that’s personal isn’t it? I mean it’s my body, my baby and here is a stranger touching me. I was disturbed. I told my friends and they said that I was overreacting. I thought that maybe the hormones were playing kooky with me.
I was also pregnant in my mid-thirties. I was just as happy as the first time and shared the news with everyone …well perhaps I skipped the service people where I worked figuring they’ll soon “see” for themselves. And then the touching began again. It bothered me this time as much as the first time. But this time I said something. Something along the lines of “Oh, I am not comfortable with that gesture”. This was fine but I would say after the “touch of my belly” and that really didn’t help the situation any…i.e. me. I couldn’t just duck to escape. Could I?? I was beginning to wonder, what is the proper etiquette on the topic of “touching the belly of a pregnant woman”. Was it considered a good luck gesture in our culture? I was dumbfounded.
Surprise!! I was in my early forties when I was expecting once again. Nothing has changed …the hands tried to still reach out and touch….but this time before breaking the news to everyone I would announce the “please don’t touch” rule.”



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The Sophie {FREE SHIPPING & 15% DISCOUNT}

Monday, January 25th, 2010

 Hi my pregnant friends :-)   How are you feeling today?  All pregnancies are different, some are glorious the entire 9 months others can start off lousy but end up wonderful.  Regardless of how many weeks you are pregnant you might be experiencing back pain, 70% of pregnant women has lower back pain during their pregnancy.   Well ladies, there’s no need to be any more uncomfortable than you absolutely have to be :-)  

Mommy Love is a unique company that offers you a real product to help relieve lower back pain.  I’ve looked around, the pillow options for pregnant women are really non existent.  There are BIG pillows that are boomerang shaped and nice to sleep with on your side but that isn’t helping your lower back pain.  There is this one really foreign looking prone(on your belly)  position cushion that is almost $300.00 and looks plastic, hard and very constraining. 

So I’ve found you, The Sophie Prone Pregnancy Cushion ! Curious?  This innovative cushion is great for any trimester! It has many uses that include Napping, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Transition for Stomach Sleepers, Resting, & More. The unique design allows pregnant women to lie safely and comfortably, by utilizing the support blocks that come with every Sophie.

The Sophie allows expecting Moms to ease back pain by pulling pressure away from your back, encourages the baby to change positions helping the baby develop, and most importantly, relieving pressure on the spine! The first COST EFFECTIVE patented product that allows expecting moms to get back on their stomachs, get massaged, and get the extra relief they need by being in the prone (on your belly) position. Now included with covers at no additional charge! The Sophie is the only clinically accepted pregnancy cushion on the market that relieves lower back pain. The complete pregnancy cushion for every expecting mom! 

Since I am not pregnant my good friend reviewed this product as a guest editor for us at BabyLuxe Daily.  Here is what she had to say, “  I used the Sophie cushion often until my belly got in the way of my comfort with the pillow.  It is a unique contraption for sure with the comfort of mommy in mind ” :-)

THE SOPHIE WITH BLOCKS

THE SOPHIE WITH BLOCKS

The Sophie product come with one cover of your choice, support cushion, two side support blocks, and one head cushion. The support blocks, in combination with The Sophie, can add needed support as the uterus expands during each trimester of pregnancy. Each one of these blocks can be used for various positions during pregnancy. The head cushion, and side support blocks, can be used as a side wedge, leg support, and lower back support while sitting in a chair, or any other position you feel these blocks can be utilized for support.

Another really fantastic feature of the cushion is that you can definitely use it after delivery when your stomach is still big.  You might be craving to sleep on your belly but it might not feel so wonderful right after giving birth :-)   So use the cushion as a transition back to your flat bed.   Nice!   And at this price you can afford to be comfortable.  Get some sleep mom :-)

 

The Sophie  will be featured at  The Baby Kid Expo in April in Saint Louis.  A clinical version of The Sophie  is coming out this week. It is specifically designed for Massage therapy, Physical Therapy, and Chiropractors.  The Sophie will be featured in the April issue of Pregnancy & newborn.

ALERT!    USE CODE babyluxe WHEN CHECKING OUT TO RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT ON YOUR VERY OWN SOPHIE!  FREE SHIPPING TOO! ENJOY

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Green Gifts From our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide! {DISCOUNTS}

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Here’s our final category from this year’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide!  I hope you all got a ton of fabulous gifts from our guide this year and keep all the companies in mind for baby showers and birthday gifts throughout 2010!  Happy Holidays and if you are not done shopping yet, you better get on it!!

These are by far the most adorable socks you will find for babies on up to 12 months old {and beyond, as these still fit my 18 month old son}!  For keeping warm in the chilly months to being hip in the Spring time, Hank & JoJo socks are trendy and hip yet ultra comfortable as they are made from super soft bamboo!  These unisex socks come in the best packaging too; the little retro tin lunchbox you see pictured…perfect for use for years to come to hold barrettes, marbles, snacks, Hot Wheels, whatever their little hearts desire!

From our beloved founder Sarah, Lullaboards are your “green” way to track baby’s day!  Write.Read.Wipe.Repeat; no more wasted paper day after day from your nanny or childcare provider, simply leave a Lullaboard for them to complete or slip it in baby’s daycare bag for their teacher to use and send home {daily}.  Save the trees and your sanity {Sanity since as a new mom you could highly benefit from tracking your feedings and such on a newborn Lullaboard}  Always with FREE Personalization, these are the modern, must have shower gifts so stock up now!  Take 15% off your order with the code BABYLUXE!

Oh My…did my OnTray save me this week while gift shopping…OH YES IT DID!!  My youngest was throwing a fit during our second hour of Christmas Shopping and I was digging through my purse and my reusable bags to find something for him to do; my OnTray was in the reusable bags still full with crackers {yep, they were still fresh since they were sealed in there nice and snug}!  Little man was so happy and the screaming stopped!  Needless to say, you need an OnTray for EVERY shopping trip whether it be to hold snacks and toys or mamas coupons, it’s a sanity-saver!  And they are so affordable, making for perfect stocking stuffers and gifts for all occassions!

And, said reusable bags I was talking about above…they are from Neela Bags!  {The Market Pack comes with a carrying pack that holds all 5 folded totes, and the OnTray above slips easily into the pack so I have all my shopping necessities all in one convenient space!}  Neela Bags are stylish and sturdy, they wash brilliantly and make excellent gifts!  I’ve given the Denali Totes out as shower favors and have several Market Packs to give for gifts this Holiday Season!  We love Neela Bags and if you have yet to venture into the reusable tote shopping world, here’s where to start!

NewBorn Mom Boutique is your 100% eco-friendly shopping site for all your baby and mama gift giving needs throughout the year!  From the gorgeous, chemical-free Coco Loungers like the one above to Green To Grow bottles and organic cotton clothing, why not start a registry here for your new baby or pass it on to a friend!  Have an eco-friendly baby shower in the New Year!  Lots of last minute gift ideas for the little ones on your list or for the pregnant moms-to-be too!  FREE GIFT WRAPPING {eco-friendly gift-wrapping of course} until January 5th with the code BLDWRAP!


A tie-dyed organic piece of childhood!  GROOVY!  Noon is so unique, their collections superb and clever!  Clothing for tots or all natural leather bags for mom!  About founders Jane and Marianne:  ” They were feeling powerless in the country’s decision making process back in 2002 and felt the US was largely going to war for oil. They came up with a solution to give people not only personal power, but to integrate renewable solar power into daily life.”  An excellent  company with a concept to stand behind!

The organics collection at Tees For Two provides 100% organic cotton clothing {printed with earth-friendly water-based, phthalate-free ink} for your maternity wardrobe.  Along with their other clothing collections, Tees For Two activewear for babies and mamas will wrap you both in comfort and softness this season {and all us past pregos can tell ya, comfort is key with maternity clothes!!}  Enjoy 20% off your order with the code FALL at checkout!

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Braelyn Bounty Bug {FREE GIFT with purchase}

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

So, I say no more…no more kids, we’re happy and content with our three boys!  BUT, we had our annual Holiday Cookie Exchange Party last night and 2 itty bitty babies were there for me to hold {our little team members Harrison and Layla} and they smelled so good and Layla smiled at me, AHHHH, it made me melt!  SO, don’t tell my husband, but maybe, someday, we’ll try for that girl!!  AND, if we do, I’m going to have the most organized and documented pregnancy ever courteous of the Prego Planner!!

You first saw the Braelyn Boutny Bug Prego Planner on our Grand Holiday Giveaway last week {I can’t wait to see who wins that prize pack, they will LOVE this planner for themselves or a gift}!  You will not find anything like this planner in the book stores or specialty shops, this is truly unique, filled to the brim with pages of essential “checklists” and planning tools!  Since this is a stylish “binder”, not book, the pages can be moved around as you wish, to help organize you day to day and so you can personalize your Prego Planner to your needs.  Here’s just a quick view of what’s inside the remarkable Prego Planner:

* 12-month undated calendar
* Pages to hold critical information such as OBGYN/Midwife contact information, hospital information, insurance information, pharmacy information, test results, questions for the physician and a chart to assist in keeping track of monthly progress
* Interview questions for potential pediatricians
* The ultimate nursery checklist to assist with registering for baby showers and keeping track of what items have been fulfilled and what hasn’t
* An essential “acts of kindness” and gift log
* A unique checklist of things to do before baby arrives
* An area for the birth plan
* A hospital packing list for Mom, Dad and Baby
* Family and friends call list
* Post delivery checklist
* Space for postpartum visit questions
* A handy pocket for paperwork
* Coated and sturdy tabs that make the desired pages readily available
* Easily interchangeable pages… and much more
* Dimensions: 7.5″ x 9″

I mentioned stylish right??  No reason for our BabyLuxe {daily}, hip and modern mamas to be carrying around something dull and boring!  The Prego Planner comes in 3 different designs, the Zebra pattern above is my fav and it’s our sample one so trust me, it’s gorgeous in person!  If you’ve tried other planners and were not happy I’m positive you’ll find what you need with this one!  Not only will this help you {or your gift receipent} through the next 9-10 months, it’s also a gorgeous keepsake to look back on as your child grows.  Show them how much you loved them even before they were born!  Write yourself little notes all throughout the Prego Planner on how you were feeling on specific days, what names you are thinking of, how baby moved, what you talked to baby about or sang to him, etc…  Make this planner work for you in even more ways than it was intended!

Braelyn Bounty Bug also offers Tot Tags!  {BTW, wondering about the name, as I was, meet founder Heather and the story behind the “bug” name here!}  A perfect way to make sure you have all you need before you leave the house with your new baby!  Diaper bags need to be re-stocked on a {daily} basis and you don’t want to forget anything but don’t have enough room in your brain to remember it all {since you’re a new parent and all; Mommy-Brain is a real, true to life, 18 year long disease after all…}, just check your Tot Tag checklist prior to leaving the house and stay organized with a fresh diaper bag {daily}!  Read more about Tot Tags here and check out the designs, keep those designs in mind when you purchase your Prego Planner, see below for your FREE GIFT with purchase!

From Braelyn Bounty Bug:  Receive a FREE Tot Tag with your Prego Planner order by using code: “MAMALUXE”. Be sure to note which style of Tot Tag you prefer. Also become a fan of the Prego Planner on Facebook and get entered to win 1 of 10 Prego Planners that will be given away in the month of December. Makes a great gift for the expecting mother in your life!

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Special Double Feature: Damo Momo & Babyjo Bamboo {DISCOUNT}

Monday, December 7th, 2009

For the maternity wearing mommies-to-be AND for their new babies, here’s a special eco-friendly, bamboo lovin’ double feature for the clothing gifts on your holiday shopping lists!

“Bun in the Oven”; it’s the classic “saying” for commenting on a pregnancy!  Take said classic saying and partner it with a luxurious tee {made from 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton} and you have the most precious maternity shirt to wear from Damo Momo while baking said buns {the real buns I mean, or cupcakes, or cookies, or brownies, or whatever else you are craving right now…}!  Comfort is key while pregnant, for your skin and your mid-section, and all your other growing areas, and Damo Momo will not disappoint in the comfort area!  Super soft against your skin and the perfect fit against your tummy {yep, we have a sample so we know first hand}!!

Look no further for the most luxurious, comfortable maternity dress to carry you through the holidays parties this year!  Just because your pregnant doesn’t mean you get to stay in bed while the holiday parties are going strong!  Grab your Damo Momo gorgeous and ultra comfortable gown and be on your way to a night out!  Damo Momo is completely environmentally friendly so take comfort in that as well!  Whether you are purchasing for yourself or someone else, your maternity and newborn gift giving starts now!  {Read more on the mother-daugther team at Damo Momo here!}

Our little A has mastered the “Kung Fu” kick that his older brothers have taught him; at only 18 months old he runs around screaming “HiYA” and does the arm and leg move!  It’s precious to say the least, even more so when he’s wearing his Babyjo Bamboo Kimono bodysuit PJ set!  I wish I could go into EXTREME detail at how amazing the Babyjo Bamboo line FEELS next to my fingertips, you could just imagine how amazing it feels to wear {I don’t have enough time in my day to express how wonderful these PJs are!}!!  Made from 100% bamboo, this collection screams luxury for baby.  To cuddle up next to A while he wears his Babyjo jammies and relaxes for bed is pure bliss!  You can tell how comfortable he is and how breathable the material is!

Pair the PJ set up with a 2 layer blanket {70% bamboo, 30% organic cotton} and you’ve created a heavenly gift for any new baby or mommy-to-be!  Perfect coming home outfit or Christmas Eve PJ gift, you’ll never put your child down once they are wrapped in the brilliance that is Babyjo Bamboo Wear!  They sell a few gorgeous gift sets too, complete with their own gift box and tag, meaning you do nothing but present the gift to someone you love!  Take 15% off your order with the code Deluxe at checkout!  Find Babyjo Bamboo on Facebook and Twitter too, go say hi!

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