tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18713003803916274292024-03-21T10:17:53.805-04:00Expecting Inside The BeltwayAn online resource for new and expecting moms in the DC Metro areaCarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-59356867402794154942011-03-01T11:41:00.000-05:002011-03-01T11:41:38.101-05:00Baby Boot Camp<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Live near Potomac, Rockville, Bethesda, or Arlington and looking for something to jump start your exercise routine post-baby? Check out this Certifikid deal</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">$46 for 6 Baby Boot Camp Classes & Equipment</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Not into stroller exercise? Check out Fitness First -- currently only $19.95 a month and their gyms have childcare for a nominal cost </span><a href="http://www.fitnessfirstclubs.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.fitnessfirstclubs.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">)</span>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-67538446786788983002011-02-11T15:14:00.000-05:002011-02-11T15:14:23.327-05:00Summer Infant Monitor Recall<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have two of these monitors and can confirm that the power cords are wayyyy too long. They're recalling some 1.5 million of them--but I think they are basically just going to provide new labeling and usage instructions. I do not think they are going to replace them. They should, um, probably consider shortening the cord and/or provide new cords to people impacted by the recall. In my humble opinion, this isn't really a "recall" -- it's more like a public service announcement so they don't get sued anymore.</span><br />
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<b>Mamapedia</b> - $5 for a year subscription to <u>Parents </u>magazine (or $8 for 2 years)<br />
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(if that doesn't work try this: <a href="http://deals.mamapedia.com/deals/parents-magazine">http://deals.mamapedia.com/deals/parents-magazine</a>)<br />
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<b>Zulily</b> - Halo Sleepsacks for $10 (regularly $20-$25) <br />
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Crud sorry I didn't get this one out earlier-it looks like they've sold out of a lot)<br />
Check out the Wee Squeak shoes too - so cute!<br />
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<b>Certifikid</b> - $58 for a 60-minute in home massage from Pampered Perfect<br />
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You're probably wondering when I am going to write something useful again. That's a fair question. I'm wondering the same thing. Winter illness + sleep deprivation = mush brain. <br />
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I have a good giveaway (6 pack of similac) coming soon!Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-26709864000608533422011-01-05T12:16:00.002-05:002011-01-05T12:25:35.714-05:00Oh you are so gonna thank me for passing this one on...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"></span><br />
<h1 style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; line-height: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> Today's Certifikid deal is:</span></span></span></span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; line-height: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.certifikid.com/deal/280/50-for-1-hour-infant-sleep-consultation-50-off---100-value" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">$50 for 1 Hour Infant/Toddler Sleep Consultation from Let Mommy Sleep (67% off - $150 value)</span></span></span></a></span></span></span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; line-height: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This can be used toward a sleep consultation OR towards overnight newborn/infant care!</span></span></span></h1><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Check out the details of the deal here: <a href="http://www.certifikid.com/">http://www.certifikid.com/</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For more info on Let Mommy Sleep: <a href="http://www.letmommysleep.com/">http://www.letmommysleep.com/</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(BTW Let Mommy Sleep has a "Sleep Registry". Basically your friends and family can put $ towards a gift certificate for night nanny services--something you might want to consider seriously if your family lives far away or if you have to return to work quickly!)</span></span></div>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-6632028398817828212010-12-28T08:42:00.000-05:002010-12-28T08:42:00.171-05:00Hey New Moms Check Out Today's Certifikid Deal: Onesies DC<h1><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Today's Deal:</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.certifikid.com/deal/318/110-for-series-of-mom-and-baby-classes-with-onesi">$110 for Series of Mom and Baby Classes with Onesies DC (MD, DC, and N. VA locations) (50% off - $220 value) </a></span></span></h1><br />
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<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40678788/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40678788/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/</a>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-65284077227795272422010-12-14T14:28:00.001-05:002010-12-15T08:56:13.894-05:00Don't let the weather bring you down! Get out and about with baby!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's not officially winter yet, but it certainly feels like winter outside. If you've just had a baby or are due in the next few months, there's a good chance the short days and the weather will have an impact on you...and not in a good way. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As if having a newborn to take care of isn't tiring enough -- the weather and the lack of sunlight can really bring you down when you are home. I'm telling you from experience--as soon as you are physically able--get out and about with your little one or you are going to be miserable. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How? Here are a few ideas:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Find your local MOMs Club (<a href="http://www.momsclub.org/links.html#Virginia">http://www.momsclub.org/links.html#Virginia</a>), get exercising with your little one (Stroller Strides/ Mommy and Baby Pilates). Sign up at one of the baby gyms in the area (Gymboree, Little Gym, My Gym, JW Tumbles -- are all located throughout the area and offer relatively similar classes for 3 month olds). Both Arlington and Alexandria Library systems offer free baby/children's programs each week.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Finding a MOMs Club is probably the first thing I'd recommend. The dues are usually low (about $25/year) and it gives you access to mom and baby events in your area. The other groups/activities almost all require a membership fee + monthly tuition...so you'll want to make sure you find the one that's right for you. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One local mom started putting together "sampler" programs for new moms. Robin Churilla started <a href="http://www.churilla.net/onesiesdc/index.php">Onesies DC </a>to help moms learn about different programs in the area for mommy and baby. For around $200 you get 6 weeks of classes for you and your baby. Each week it's a different class. For example, one week you might do Stroller Strides, another you do Baby and Me Yoga, and another you may do a music and rhythm class. At the end of the six weeks you then have a new group of friends and a better idea of what activities you'd like to do in the future. I just thought it was an interesting idea that new moms might want to check out...especially if you are new to the area.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.churilla.net/onesiesdc/index.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">OnesiesDC </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> (locations in MD and VA) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Stay warm.</span>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-62955722014907569982010-12-12T18:10:00.000-05:002010-12-12T18:10:01.355-05:00Cancelled - Mommy's Morning Out/Planet Jill Holiday Party - Mon Dec 13 10-12<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sick kids. Will reschedule in new year. If you want to order something from planet jill for the holidays contact Sheree at dinkelsheree@yahoo.com</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is just a reminder that I am hosting a Holiday Mom's Morning / Planet Jill party in Alexandria on Monday December 13th. If you decide to order a piece of jewelry from Sheree you'll get 15% off your order. If you are interested in attending please contact me at momblogva@gmail.com. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>New Moms:</b> Can't make it, but interested in purchasing something from Planet Jill? You can still get 15% off! </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Moms-to-be:</b> Love a necklace, but preggers and (obviously) don't have a picture of little one yet? Buy a gift card at 15% off (and when you order you can get an additional 15% off!)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u>B</u><u>ut you must place your order by December 20th</u>. Contact Sheree at <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">dinkelsheree@yahoo.com to order!</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
Check out Planet Jill's products at:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.planetjill.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.planetjill.com </span></span></a></div><br />
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Also 529 will have their clothes at Telegraph Station on Friday Dec 10 from 10:30-12<br />
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<a href="http://www.529kidsconsign.com/">www.529kidsconsign.com</a>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-14050174337665439852010-12-08T14:34:00.000-05:002010-12-08T14:34:31.044-05:00Need something a bit dressy for the holiday? Olian maternity sale on TotsyHey all,<br />
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Should you need something to spice up your maternity wardrobe for the holidays--Check out the Olian maternity sale on Totsy.com. There are some really pretty pieces on sale for way way less than retail. Sale ends Thursday am.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hi Ladies,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Long time, huh? So, in case you haven't noticed by my absence, I still don't have the juggling two kid thing down. Also, remember when I was gloating about how great it was that Sophie was in school 3 days a week? All the free time I'd have? HAHAHAHAHA -- that's when she actually goes. She is currently in what I call the "building up her immune system" stage. She's pretty much been sick 1-2 weeks every month since September. Our most recent incident was by far the worst. The small wonder brought a wicked stomach virus home. You think you are in poop and puke hell now new moms? Just wait till their first real illness! It's gut wrenching (to see your kid in pain) and at the same time truly, truly disgusting. One of the most disgusting things I've ever had to deal with. That little bug made its way through the whole family, save for Olivia (thank God). She even got my parents sick. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Soo how was your November?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On a happier note I wanted to invite you to a play date/ mommy morning out event I am hosting in Alexandria on Monday December 13th from 10am -12pm. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My friend, Sheree, is a Planet Jill representative. Planet Jill (www.planetjill.com) makes unique photo jewelry and gifts. Their photo necklaces and accessories are gorgeous and make great mom, mom-to-be, and grandparent gifts. Sheree will have samples of the jewelry and accessories for you to peruse. If you see something you like and want to order - you'll receive 15% off your purchase. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have spoken with a number of you via e-mail or via posts on the blog, but have only met a few of you. I wanted to have this little morning event to say thank you for humoring me and reading along. There's no pressure to buy anything, you can just come and meet new moms and other moms to be, chat and enjoy some pasteries.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Kids are welcome-but you must rsvp! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If I get enough responses the girls from 529KidsConsign.com will set up maternity and kids clothing rack!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Oh there will be a few giveaways - an adorable Red Envelope baby robe, two handknit baby blankets and possibly more!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In need of a nursing cover? Check out Uddercovers.com. For a limited time you can get one of their $32 nursing covers for free (well, for $9.95- you still have to pay shipping)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Enter "Thanksgiving" in the promo box on the checkout page.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you too are currently in the pain cave and desperate to gain more energy during the day, check out this article and video from CBS news. The editor of American Baby, Laura Kalehoff (a fellow Strath Haven alum), provides some great tips! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Haven't been there yet, and looking for a local, affordable massage? <b>Mention EITB when you book and get $10 off a 60 minute massage (reg price: $90)</b>. Also, please note that their prices have increased by $5 over the prices in my original post</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Check out their website: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.bodymindandsole.net/" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">www.bodymindandsole.net</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Having two kids (as in managing/juggling) is a bit trickier... evidently there's quite a bit of a learning curve. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. I love the nurses, doctors, and staff at INOVA Alexandria. I remember being a total snob about the hospital when I first saw it a few years ago, I thought "how could this little neighborhood hospital be any good?" (I was used to University of Pennsylvania Hospital...if you've ever been you'd know what I mean--INOVA Alexandria is the size of one floor at HUP). I digress, the point is -- I was wrong. I loved my experience at INOVA and would totally recommend it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">That said, if you encounter a nurse whose name is very prominent in the play/novel "A Street Car Named Desire," ask for a new nurse. She who will not be named so desperately wanted to pass me off to the next shift that she tried to send me for a walk around the hospital when my contractions were 3-4 minutes apart, 100% effaced and 5 cen dilated. That was the one and only issue and my doctor walked in the room and resolved that immediately.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. I am blessed that my husband is a calm man with a sense of humor. He can settle a house of fussy women in record time. He also takes the late night feeding. For that he is my hero.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. Wondering why I was able to get posts out so soon after baby, but not over the past two weeks? My mom was here for a few weeks. I have ceased to function since she left. No family local and no babysitter have made things a little too real. I am tired, not to mention, dirty. I honestly don't know when I last washed my hair. Seriously I went to visit my parents for a week just so I could get some free time and bathe more regularly, if only for a week!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. I have an amazing group of friends here and in PA; they've kept me sane and even fed these first two months. I am so grateful to them for their support.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. My garbage men must think I am running a daycare out of my home. My girls seem to poop way more than any 5 kids I know. It's embarrassing. I never thought my life would be so consumed by poop and conversations about poop.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">8. While much better than the first time around, I still hate when it gets dark. Both of my kids get/got fussy at night. Nights were really bad with Sophie. So much so, that we called her the Vietcong and a verse from Billy Joel's "Good Night Saigon" was on a loop in my head for months:</span><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">9. A couple of lifesavers: 1) Medela Tender Care Lanolin. Sooo much better/gentler than the Lansinoh kind--but it stains. I now have 3 tee shirts with some big ass stains on the boobies--needless to say I don't wear those outside anymore...although I answered the door in one the other day. lol! 2)Hands free pumping bra. Yeah it looks like some f'd up KKK hood but it is glorious to be able to have your hands free when pumping. 3)FP Rock and Play Sleeper. It's like $40 and they can sleep in it at night. My lil darling has ear issues and needs to be on an angle--this has been a god send.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;">10. I was worried that I couldn't possibly love another child as much as I loved Sophie. It really concerned me that I felt this way. That went away as soon as I saw Olivia. My cold, sarcastic heart swelled with love for this lil sweetie the minute I held her. I know it sounds cliche, but I don't say sappy crap unless I really mean it. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;">Best,</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;">Cara</span></span></div>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-57659962949860121072010-10-07T08:50:00.001-04:002010-10-07T11:12:09.865-04:00Sometimes Things Get Complicated: Preeclampsia<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">While I'd like to only talk about the fun parts of pregnancy, the reality is that sometimes things go wrong. That said, I'm occasionally going to have guest posts from women in the area that have experienced complications during pregnancy. These aren't meant to scare you -- but to illuminate and educate you about things that could happen (regardless of how well you take care of yourself) and give you the signs to look for. As GI Joe used to say: "Knowing is half the battle." </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was pregnant with our first child in the fall of 07/spring of 08. Never threw up, didn’t feel too big, was very happy with the whole experience. When we got back from Christmas with my family, the midwife said I put on 6 pounds in two weeks and need to slow down. I thought maybe I had had too many cupcakes and vowed to do better. A couple of weeks later on a Monday (32 weeks pregnant) my blood pressure at my exam was 140/90. My doctor, at Physician and Midwives in Alexandria, asked me to come back in a couple of days to recheck. That Thursday, my pressure was 170/110. The doctor told me to drive straight to the hospital. At Alexandria Inova hospital the perinatologist confirmed our fears– I had preeclampsia, my placenta was failing and our baby was suffering – he was measuring 3 weeks behind. They immediately gave me steroid shots to help mature our son’s lungs and hoped on hospital bedrest to get me to 34 weeks. That was not to be. By Saturday evening, m</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">y lungs were filling up with fluid and after several failed breathing treatments, I had an emergency c-section at 2:50 am Sunday morning, just as I became 33 weeks pregnant.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our son Avery was born at 3 lb 5 oz and was quickly whisked off to the NICU. I continued to have very high pressures for about 12 weeks post-birth and did not get to meet him until that afternoon. Avery received breathing help for a couple of hours, but was only on supplemental oxygen when I first saw him. He had leads all over his body, an IV in his forehead and an NG tube threaded up his nose and down to his belly. He was stripped to a diaper and a face mask, lying in an incubator under a blue billirubin light. I first held him when he was three days old. In retrospect, we were lucky. Avery never developed any of the common preemie ailments such as vision problems, cerebral palsy, brain hemorrhages, or NEC, where parts of their intestines die and become necrotic. He lived in the NICU for the first 24 days of his life, growing, getting stronger and learning how to eat by mouth.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Needless to say, those 24 days were the hardest of our lives. I pumped every 3 hours, 24 hours a day to keep my milk supply up and to provide the NICU with breastmilk that was pumped into his belly. My husband drove to the NICU every day at 5:30 to see him before catching the bus at 7 to go to work. He said he would cry in the elevator at work because it was the only time he was alone and could break down.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We are now parents to a wild, ornery, loquacious and cheerful two and a half year old. Aside from being skinny and a little short for his age, you would not know he was a preemie. We’re actually pregnant again and hoping to avoid preeclampsia this time. We have decided to stay with the same practice and hospital. I’ve learned from the preeclampsia message boards that many people’s doctors miss catching this disease early, but my practice (Physicians and Midwives) was on the ball. Also Inova Alexandria has a level III NICU (the highest level) so our son would have been able to receive all of the care he might have needed without a transfer and the NICU has less than 20 beds so we received personalized care from nurses that got to know us.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Although preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal death, most people have never heard of the disease or are familiar with its symptoms. Please call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while pregnant or within six weeks of giving birth:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* High blood pressure, especially anything 140/90 or higher;</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* Swelling in your feet that doesn’t go away, or swelling in your hands/face;</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* A sudden, unexplained weight gain of more than 2 pounds a week;</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* A dull, throbbing headache that won’t go away;</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* Nausea or vomiting;</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* Changes in vision;</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* Right shoulder pain;</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* Or a gut feeling that something just isn’t right.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We know very little about preeclampsia, its causes, how it works or why it happens. Currently, the only cure is delivery of the baby, and it’s unclear how effective current treatments such as bed rest are. It’s truly a very scary disease that is largely a medical mystery. Hopefully, future research will be able to provide additional insight into this disease, preventing thousands of deaths, premature births and poor child outcomes. For more information about this disease, please visit <a href="http://www.preeclampsia.org/">www.preeclampsia.org</a>.</span>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-40951299980759750032010-10-04T18:06:00.000-04:002010-10-04T18:06:49.973-04:00New Parents Event Tonight 10/4 in Arlington<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sorry I didn't catch this sooner. This event is happening tonight.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There will be talks with local resources like </span></span><a href="http://www.postpartumva.org/" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Postpartum Support Virginia</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, and the arl/alx</span></span><a href="http://holisticmomsarlalex.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> chapter of Holistic Moms Network</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> will be exhibiting.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Oh and I'd put all this in the Preggiepon section--but it's all jacked right now.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 things you might want to check out.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. <b>Similac Ready to Feed Formula (Sensitive) 8 bottle case on sale for $30 at BJ's</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you are planning on formula feeding your baby at some point and prefer the ready to feed liquid formula you should totally go to BJ's to get your formula. I was there (Alexandria location) on Sunday and a case of Similac (8 32 fl oz bottles) was on sale for $30. It usually costs $40. It's already a decent deal at $40 since most other places BBB and BRU etc sell 6 bottle cases for around $36. However 8 bottles for $30--that's less than $4 a bottle-- I'm pretty sure that's the best unit price around. (The lowest Target will sell a bottle for is $5 on sale I believe). The sale goes through December. I'm guessing Similac did this to retain it's customer base after the recent recall. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. <b>Free Baby Sling from Sevenslings.com</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Go to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.sevenslings.com/">www.sevenslings.com</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> , click on “Shop Now”, and select the correct size sling or gift set you would like (be sure to visit the sizing page for instructions on how to select the right size sling for you). Once you have selected the sling or gift set you would like, enter "onefree" into the promo code box and click “Apply Code”. This will bring your product total from $39.00 to $0 for one of the pouch slings or from $44.00 to only $5 for our gift sets - all you are required to pay is the shipping & processing!<br style="line-height: 20px;" />*I checked this out and it's real, but many of the slings are on backorder--but if you have a little patience or aren't due for a few months this shouldn't be a deal breaker!</span></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br style="line-height: 20px;" />From SevenSlings.com : You may have heard about the Infantino™ “bag sling” recall. The recalled Infantino™ slings are not the same type of baby sling found at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://sevenslings.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"></a></span></span><a href="http://sevenslings.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">sevenslings.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. The recalled slings were “bag slings” and were similar to an elastic closure purse where the baby sits closer to your thighs than your chest. Our slings are fitted, non-adjustable “pouch slings” and hold your baby right up close to you on your chest where you can see and kiss your child. There has not been a recall associated with “pouch style slings”.</span></span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">3. <b>Certifikids Deal of the Day - Mindfulness Center (Bethesda) </b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><h1 style="font-weight: 100; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">$80 for Fall Session of Prenatal, Mommy & Me, Kids & Adult Yoga and Meditation (8 Classes) at Mindfulness Center (50% off - $160 value)</span></span></h1><div><a href="http://certifikid.com/area/washington-dc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none;">http://certifikid.com/area/washington-dc</span></span></a></div></b></span>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-40776871712055406792010-09-27T10:53:00.001-04:002010-09-27T10:54:03.141-04:0025% off at Carters through Sept 29th<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hey All,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Carter's sent out a 25% off coupon valid through Sept 29th. No minimum purchase.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here is a link to the in store coupon: </span><a href="http://image.e.carters.com/lib/fefe1671706100/m/1/Carters_092710_email_12.jpg?cm_mmc=ETCarters-_-Retail%20Weekly-_-Retail+Weekly+Two+Active+Engaged+2010+09+25-_-Shop+Twenty+Five+Percent+Off+Your+Entire+Purchase"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://image.e.carters.com/lib/fefe1671706100/m/1/Carters_092710_email_12.jpg?cm_mmc=ETCarters-_-Retail%20Weekly-_-Retail+Weekly+Two+Active+Engaged+2010+09+25-_-Shop+Twenty+Five+Percent+Off+Your+Entire+Purchase</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you are purchasing online the online promo code is: <strong>Friends</strong></span>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-35504180234005863182010-09-24T14:00:00.000-04:002010-09-24T14:00:51.190-04:00And the winner of the $60 gift certificate to DC Baby Love is...<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">...A Blazey Daisy! Congrats</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Please shoot me an e-mail at </span><a href="mailto:momblogva@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">momblogva@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> to discuss details.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Thanks to the whopping 4 of you that played. Man, 300 site visits this week so far and only 4 entries? You're a tough crowd to please! Anyhoo, remember that EITB fans and subscribers get 25% off diapers cakes at DC Baby Love through October 31! </span><a href="http://dcbabylove.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://dcbabylove.com/</span></a>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-61203138073380160282010-09-23T12:32:00.000-04:002010-09-23T12:32:56.492-04:00Similac Recall - Powdered Formula<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So evidently beetles and beetle larvae were found in an area of the Abbott plant in Michigan where Similac powdered formulas are produced. Um, yuck. Abbott labs imediately shut down that area of the plant and issued a voluntary recall of 5 million containers of Similac powdered formula. However not all Similac formula is being recalled. Ready to feed formula iand specialty formulas are not impacted.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here's what included in the recall:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Similac powdered formula in plastic containers: 8 oz.,12.4 oz. and 12.9 oz can</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What to do if you think your formula is included in the recall:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well you can try to check the website </span><a href="http://www.similac.com/recall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">www.similac.com/recall</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> but you mightnot be able to get on--it crashed earlier today from all the traffic. Try this link too <a href="http://abbott.vo.llnwd.net/o18/similac/recall/default.htm">http://abbott.vo.llnwd.net/o18/similac/recall/default.htm</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Anyhoo, try it at an off time during the day or maybe in the middle of the night and you might have better luck. Or call Abbott labs at (800) 986-8850. Abbott is giving full refunds if you have a container that is a part of the recall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you can't get through today -- don't freak out. Improvise, adapt and overcome. Stop using the formula for today -- buy another brand or ready to feed to use for the next few days until the dust settles and then try to get through to Abbott.</span>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-54894704362308132732010-09-22T10:57:00.000-04:002010-09-22T10:57:06.475-04:00National Child Passenger Safety Week - A Post Relevant To All Moms<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ok, I'm a little late posting this but, better late than never, eh?</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 3 out of 4 parents don't properly restrain their child in the car. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Does your child fight you when you try to put him in his car seat or ask you why he has to be in it? Read this post...it might help put it all into perspective.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://blogs.cdc.gov/ncipc/2010/09/21/mom-why-do-i-still-have-to-sit-in-this-baby-car-seat/">http://blogs.cdc.gov/ncipc/2010/09/21/mom-why-do-i-still-have-to-sit-in-this-baby-car-seat/</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The NHTSA is sponsoring a free car seat inspection day this Saturday Sept 25. to find a location near you click here: <a href="http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfm">http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfm</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Can't go this weekend? Click here for a list of car seat inspection locations available year round (look on the right hand side for the inspection location finder): <a href="http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS">http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Oh and one last thing...if you are buying a car seat second hand inspect it well and look on the back for its expiration date! Yes, car seats expire!</span></div>Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871300380391627429.post-23490702354079223032010-09-22T10:38:00.000-04:002010-09-22T10:38:34.184-04:003 Fun Upcoming Events & 1 Serious One You Might Be Interested In<!--StartFragment--> <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><b>The Baby Bargain Celebration Event at Great Beginnings</b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Great Beginnings will be giving away the first 400 Baby Bargain Books FREE!* <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Sponsored By: Great Beginnings, Britax, & <a href="http://www.dcbabyplanners.com/"><span style="color: #4a2284; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">DC Baby Planners</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Times-Roman;"><a href="http://www.greatbeginnings.com/"><span style="color: #001de0; font-family: Georgia; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Great Beginnings</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> (a much cooler version of BRU or BBB- worth the drive)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">18501 N. Frederick Rd. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Gaithersburg, MD 20879 <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">(301) 417-9702 <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Prizes, Raffles, over $10,000 in Giveaways and much more. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Meet & Greet with Reps from many Top Companies Featured in the Baby Bargains Book. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Huge One</span><span style="font-family: Monaco;">‐</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Day Only Exclusive In</span><span style="font-family: Monaco;">‐</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Store Sales Event 20% off!!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Book Signing </span><span style="font-family: Monaco;">‐</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> Alan Fields, Author of the Baby Bargains Book, 10:30 a.m. </span><span style="font-family: Monaco;">‐</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> 1:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Britax Introduces New Car Seat Technology & New, Innovative Stroller Line <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Up To 30% Off All Britax Products <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">*Over 30 Local Vendor Tables, Groups & Booths <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><b>Wednesday September 29th</b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><b>529 Kids Consign -- Consignment Sale & Moms Night Out</b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">5:30-9:30 at Food Matters<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">4906 Brenman Park Drive<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Alexandria, VA 22304<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.529kidsconsign.com/"><span style="color: #001de0; font-family: Georgia; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.529kidsconsign.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><!--EndFragment-->Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084626332312997188noreply@blogger.com0