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If baby babble is music to a mother's ear, then full sentences are enough to send her screaming from a mountain top, especially if the tot is declaring his love for her. There are a few things that will render a mother speechless, breathless and often teary, too. Check out these phrases that will have mommy swooning.

• I missed you. - Even if she's only gone for a couple of hours, it's still heartwarming for mommy to hear how much she's been missed during her excursion.
• Thank You - Wee ones learn early on that their mommy has been caring for them non-stop since they arrived in this world. It is a wonderful thing to hear them verbalize their appreciation though their actions have certainly shown their gratitude much earlier.
• I'm sorry. - ...
• I love my family. - Parents can hope that their children will get along with their siblings but it's wonderful when they declare their affection for the rest of the clan.
• I love school. - Parents worry

Chitchat about mucous plugs and episiotomies doesn't make most moms squeamish, but as a lady near the end of my third pregnancy, I just reached my limit in learning about the placenta teddy bear! Our friends over at Inhabitots are polling their green readers as to whether the toy made from the disposable organ to commemorate the birth is cute or creepy.

While some women believe in lotus birth and create a pouch in which to store the placenta until their child naturally separates from it, others like Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves follow the Aboriginal tradition of planting their babe's placenta in an orchard. Then, there are parents who indulge in placentophagia, the eating of the placenta, which is rumored to curb postpartum depression and hemorrhage. Preoccupied with my new bundles of joy, I don't even remember delivering the afterbirth and never gave any thought to taking it home, perhaps because at the time, I was ignorant of all these options. Were you?

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Even women who experience nine months of bliss, may get a few minor aches, pains or ailments at the very end of their pregnancies. While the best remedy is the anticipation of meeting their soon-to-be bundles of joy, here are some tips for ways to ease everything from heartburn to water retention. They aren't scientific, just from one mama to another.

• The Final Stretch - Just when you think your stomach can't possibly get bigger, it does. To keep any itching or burning sensation at bay, I am generous with my favorite belly balm and slather the rich lotions and oils on.
• Heartburn - I never had heartburn before I was pregnant. During the third trimester, even missing a meal or eating foods as bland as toast can bring it on. To get through the night without feeling nauseous, I tuck an extra pillow under my head and sleep at an angle.
• Swollen Hands and Pudgy Fingers - Waking up with fingers the size of sausages can affect more than your wedding rings. To help this

Step away from the bump! Unless a mama-to-be has given someone permission to rub the belly, people should keep their hands to themselves. Though many ladies don't mind a tummy pat, it may leave others feeling violated. To ward off stomach rubbers, expectant ladies might consider sporting one of these cheeky tees.

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Video cameras used to be a coveted commodity amongst the elite. Practically priced and small enough to fit in a pocket, almost everyone can have one now. While capturing still moments is important, there are some times in our lives where a moving picture is worth millions of words. See which ones we think are Flip worthy.

• Baby's Bubble Bath -When it comes to bath time, safety comes first. If mama has an extra set of hands to help, she should get an action shot of the tot splashing around in the bubbles.
• First Spin on the Bike - When the training wheels come off, mom or pop better be there to spot the genuine surprise and elation children will experience when they realize they're riding free all on their own.
• Welcoming Baby to the World - A once in a lifetime experience, it is breathtaking to watch a newborn enter the world and meet his family for the first time.
• First Birthday - She may not have a clue what is going on around her but she's almost

Stairs are enticing for lil ones who aren't supposed to play on them. Though several LilSugar readers told us they didn't do much in the way of babyproofing their homes, safety gates are a staple for many families with steep staircases. Consumer Reports recommends using the baby gates until a child

Motherhood is hot and television will be cashing in on it this Fall when a bunch of new shows focused on matriarchs hit the small screen. We've discussed TV producers' inability to capture parenthood in the past, but this season's crop of sitcoms and dramas looks promising. Take a look at what the networks are putting together and tell us which ones you will watch.

• Accidentally on Purpose - Starring Jenna Elfman and Grant Show, the series is based on the text of the same name by Mary Pols. The story of a film critic who becomes pregnant after a one-night stand, the comedy will focus on her relationship with the baby's dad while expecting and juggling work.
• The Middle - Starring Patricia Heaton, The Middle is about a stressed-out mom of three raising her middle-class family in the Midwest. Already being compared to Malcolm in the Middle, the series is told from the mother's perspective.
• Cougar Town - Starring Courteney Cox, Cougar Town is about a forty-year-old

When to get pregnant is a women's choice. Science allows girls the freedom to procreate after she gets her first period until she goes through menopause. In 1970, the average American age of a woman becoming a mother was 21.7 and in 2006 it was 25. A recent report said that the statistic for the United States is still much younger than that of other countries like Britain and Switzerland where women are 30. Medical advancements in fertility have made putting off motherhood an option for many ladies. But, stories like that of Maria del Carmen Bousada who became the world's oldest mom at 66 when she got pregnant via in-vitro fertilization leave some people bewildered. She died last month leaving her 2-year-old twins, Pau and Christian behind. Do you think there should be a law discerning when a woman is too old to have kids? Share your thoughts in the comments below or take our poll here.

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