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One of my favorite maternity tees was a black tank that I picked up online. It was simple, stretchy and had one sentence across the top in a cursive font which had been 'bedazzled' with rhinestones "Daddy Did It." Yes, it was tongue-in-cheek but I loved it. Pregnancy tees are fun because they do the talking for you. You can make your own pretty easily using a plain maternity tank or tee and some fabric paint or iron-on decals, or you can purchase them ready-made. Although I would love to become the crafty kind, I have yet to reach that point so I purchase them online. There are a ton of adorable tops available, but these are my top 7 favorites to get you started. - By Nadia Carriere

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You know that friend you have who seems to accomplish more in a day than you do in a week? Yeah, me too. Well, almost two years ago, that friend of mine -Melissa, of Tales of the Anti-Preemie - gave birth to a 24-week-old baby boy. As someone who was used to "doing it all," asking for help didn't come naturally to her. Luckily she didn't have to ask. Family and friends stepped up and she now knows she couldn't have gotten through her son's first few months without their help. Now, almost two years later, Melissa's enjoying time with her thriving "anti-preemie" and she gave me some pointers on how to be a good friend to someone in her shoes. Here are 7 ways you can help the parent of a preemie.- By Amy Heinz

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5 Baby Shower Games Older Kids Can EnjoyBaby showers are lots of fun and I bet one of the things loved by most are those baby shower games! It's fun to act silly as adults, all for the sake of the parents-to-be, isn't it? There are plenty of baby shower games out there, from the very innocent, to those that are probably best saved for adult-only baby showers. But, if you already have kids, and are having a second baby shower (or third, fourth, etc.), then more than likely your kids will be attending the baby shower with you. So, how can kids get in on the fun of baby shower games?

Including kids in the baby shower festivities is especially important for older siblings that are welcoming a new baby brother or sister to the family. As parents, I know that we want to involve our children in all aspects of a pregnancy and make them feel important. Making sure that siblings can play baby shower games is a great way to ensure they enjoy the fun of a baby shower!

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For a while after our daughter was born, we were convinced she was going to be an only child. Despite pressure from friends and family to have another child, we just weren't sure. After all, we thought, it won't be so bad if she has no brothers or sisters - plenty of people grow up as an only child! Though we did end up having a second child and our baby girl now has a little brother who she adores, we know that for one reason or another, plenty of families decide to stick with one child. Here are 7 mom's answers to the question "the best thing about having an only child is..." - By Melanie Edwards

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When I think back to my baby shower a few short years ago, of course I have fond memories. We had a book theme and our guests brought their favorite new or used children's books in lieu of cards. It was a fun theme and a great way to get our son's library off to a good start. Unfortunately, this was before I knew about party-planning and parenting blogs, and long before Pinterest existed. So now having searched around, I have some major why didn't I think of that? regrets. Lucky for you, I am not going to let all my new knowledge go to waste! From decor to themes to games and giveaways, I've rounded up 10 amazing ideas for a beautiful, book-themed baby shower. - By Michelle Horton

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It took us a while to decide if we wanted to have a second child. We went back and forth a lot on why we should or shouldn't. Of course, now that our youngest is nearly two, it's hard to remember the days when we didn't have two children. Our family feels right as a family of four and it feels like our baby boy has always been around. One of the things I love about seeing my children together is how much they love each other unconditionally and how they protect each other even at such a young age. Since I am constantly finding new things to love about being a mom to multiples, I was curious to see what other moms liked most about having more than one child. Here, 7 moms finish the sentence, "the best thing about having more than one child is..." - By Melanie Edwards

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When it comes to decorating the nursery, one important decision is lighting! Will you have task lighting, dim lighting, bright lighting? Will your lamps be simple and functional, chosen to fit into a theme, or will they be a focal point of the room? What will you use for the middle of the night feedings or to keep baby feeling unafraid of the dark? Planning lighting for a girl's nursery can be fun but overwhelming - there are so many beautiful options! Lucky for you we've already done some digging narrowed it down to 7 lovely and unique lighting ideas for your baby girl's nursery - here are our top picks!- By Arianne Segerman

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5 When I found out I was pregnant I started a mental list of the things I saw other people do, or that I just assumed new moms did, that I was never going to do. From the seemingly insignificant to the slightly controversial, I had decided that I was never going to let myself slip. Till our son came that is, and I realized that sometimes you've just got to give yourself a break. Here are the top 5 things I swore I'd never do as a new mom, but that I do anyway…

1. I won't let blue overrun his things just because he's a boy
I tried, really I did. And when it comes to his wardrobe, we've got a pretty varied spectrum of colors. But blankets, toys, pacifiers, and baby accessories seem to only come in blues or pinks. Oh well.

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2. I won't buy premade baby food
I had every intention of making all our baby's food from scratch. But as a work from home and stay at home mom, this was one of the things that I quickly