Baby Names

Top 10 most popular girls and boys names of 2009. For inspiration... My personal favs, Emma and Jackson. For more inspiration check out thebump.com

Girls

Isabella

Sofia

Emma

Olivia

Ava

Madison

Madelyn

Lily

Chloe

Addison

Boys

Aiden

Ethan

Jackson

Jayden

Jacob

Noah

Caden

Logan

Lucas

Jack

Pregnancy Diet, What's Safe and What Isn't?

10 Things you should be aware of, I didn't know all of these. From American Baby:

1) Stay away from soft cheeses. They often contain listeria which can be harmful to your pregnancy. Check for the word pasteurized, if it's not then skip it.
2) Avoid deli meat from the counter, but you can eat it if it is heated up. It too might contain bacteria (listeria.)
3) Watch out for high mercury fish like swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel, orange roughy, grouper, tuna steaks, saltwater bass, and canned solid white albacore tuna. But don't steer clear completely "many varieties, like salmon, herring, and sardines, contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids including DHA, which research shows may boost fetal brain development."
4) Watch out for sushi, it might contain bacteria. Fully cooked fish not on the "do not" list is ok.
5) Make sure your eggs aren't runny or raw. Salmonella can be in runny or raw eggs.
6) Steer clear of too much caffeine. It can increase risk of miscarriage. You son't have to cut it out, just limit your intake.
7) No Sweet'N Low, but you can have artificial sweeteners, in moderation, you don't want saccharine.
8) Check your herbal tea ingredients and ask your doctor if there's anything in it you should avoid. Some herbs act like drugs, not all.
9) Watch out for spicy food, it can cause major heartburn, especially during pregnancy.
10) Alcohol (obviously) is unsafe for pregnant women, don't risk it.


Photo from dietsinreview.com; info from AmericanBaby.com

Best Foods for Morning Sickness

Best foods for morning sickness from American Baby:

• Anything ginger
• Carbonated drinks (without artificial sweeteners)
• Crackers
• Hard candies
• Herbal teas (red raspberry, lemon, spearmint, peppermint, peach, or chamomile)
• Lemon
• Potato chips
• Pretzels
• Protein bars
• Toast
• Yogurt

 So when the morning sickness hits reach for these, go back to bed and rest; it will pass.


art from parenting.leehansen.com

Find: Baby Shower Favors

I love these baby shower favors from Kate Aspen. These are perfect as favors for your shower guests.

We sell these and they are so cute.

1) Sweet as can be honey pot; 2) L'il Saver Piggy Bank; 3) The Nest Egg soap; 4)  Baby is born plantable Seed packets. 
All photos from Kate Aspen

Yoga and Pregnancy

Wondering what exercise might be best during pregnancy? Yoga can be a great thing for pregnant women. Yoga concentrates on breathing and relaxation, which can help you with the physical demands of pregnancy, labor and after. It helps you relax and helps with stress during pregnancy. Consider taking a prenatal yoga class, this is geared toward the pregnant woman, and is safe for you to do. Another benefit of prenatal yoga, it helps you stay in shape during your pregnancy making it easier to bounce back after birth.
Baby Center has great info on yoga and pregnancy.
picture from pregnantandinshape.com

Convertible Cribs

Considering what crib to buy for baby? Well these cribs will last long into their teens. Convertible cribs transition with baby into the toddler, child, and teen stages. All you will have to buy later on is a mattress. Depending on brand, prices vary from $250 up. This Oeuf (Bottom) crib is also eco friendly.

Pictured Top: Bonavita's Metro Lifestyle Crib; Bottom: Oeuf's Lifestyle Crib

You can find convertible cribs here: Convertible Cribs, and Amazon
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Pregnancy Books

Here are a few of the top selling pregnancy books to check out. You can read about them all online at Amazon. Check these out, they have great reviews and sales.

 What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel

Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy

The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition by Armin A. Brott

40 Weeks +: The Essential Pregnancy Organizer by Dani Rasmussen and Antoinette Perez

The Working Womans Pregnancy Book by Marjorie Greenfield 

Art from FotoSearch 

Welcome

Hi, We are Sharp Weddings and Events.
We have started this blog to help past brides now that they are expecting!

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I'm Mason, and I handle all of the blogging, Facebook and Twitter for Sharp Weddings and Events. I am also an Invitation Specialist for DragonFly Invitations (a division of Sharp Weddings)

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