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Tag: Megan Powell

Nine-1/2 Months: Insomnia And The Final Countdown To Baby

May 14, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, childbirth, Megan Powell, pregnancy

A stomach bug, reflux, fatigue, impending childbirth, a half-stocked freezer, a 3-year-old, and excitement to meet Baby Lollipop. I am so full of thoughts and feelings, it’s a wonder there’s room for a baby in here!

By Megan Powell

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Nine-1/2 Months: All I Want For Mother’s Day

May 5, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, Megan Powell, Mother's Day

If I’m not in labour, I want to sleep through breakfast, not have it in bed. And then enjoy some family time, some Me Time, and perhaps some chocolate too, please

By Megan Powell

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Nine-1/2 Months: Finding The Perfect Baby Name

April 30, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, baby names, Megan Powell

We want something original but not bizarre (sorry, Gwyneth; no fruit names here), popular but not ultra-common, and of course we have to like how it sounds. At this point, with nothing nailed down, Lollipop will probably go nameless for a few days

By Megan Powell

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Nine-1/2 Months: 11 Must-Haves For The Second-Time New Mom

April 23, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, Megan Powell, pregnancy

Forget the matchy-match nursery and face cloths. This time round, I have a freezer full of food (and crotchsicles); comfy clothes and nipple cream; a babysitter for my preschooler and a lot of support for my family

By Megan Powell

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Nine-1/2 Months: Girl, Boy or Lollipop?

March 24, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, baby names, Megan Powell, moms-to-be, pregnancy, ultrasound

Why we’re not finding out our baby’s sex ahead of time—or are we? I have a late ultrasound coming up, and I’ll admit I’m just a bit curious this time round

By Megan Powell

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Nine 1/2 Months: Doulas, A Birth Plan, And I Need More Time!

March 17, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, Megan Powell

No one told me how fast a second pregnancy goes by. But now that we’ve found our doula, all I have to do is write out a birth plan, find child care for when I’m in labour, make my “hospital bag” list . . . and all the stuff on the other 9 pages of my to-do list

By Megan Powell

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Nine 1/2 months: What Do You Mean I Can’t Eat Brie?

March 11, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, advice for expectant moms, Megan Powell, nutrition, pregnancy

Seriously, no soft cheese or Caesar salad? I do some digging, and it turns out Canadian grocery-store eggs and pasteurized cheeses are safe when you’re pregnant. Smoked fish? Depends on what kind. Hot dogs? Who cares, because yuck

By Megan Powell

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Nine 1/2 Months: It’s Cloth Diapers For Us

March 2, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, baby basics, cloth diapers, Megan Powell

Cloth diapering has come a long way since our parents’ days of finicky pins and plastic pants. I’m spending next to nothing on dipes for my second baby. Now if I can just get my spouse to commit to taking over the laundry again . . .

By Megan Powell

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Nine 1/2 Months: Nesting And Pinteresting

February 23, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, baby basics, decor, Megan Powell, pregnancy

Did your usually relaxed housekeeping standards tighten right up when you were pregnant? I discovered a novel urge to obliterate dust, decorate a nursery-to-be, and organize my linen closet. Chances are, I’m not alone

By Megan Powell

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Gestatin’ The Facts: How Much Caffeine Is Safe When You’re Pregnant?

February 18, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, Megan Powell, pregnancy, prenatal health

It doesn’t seem fair that just when you need caffeine the most—when pregnancy fatigue, spending the day chasing a preschooler, and a long, cold winter conspire to wipe you out—is when you have to think about cutting it out

By Megan Powell

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How Safe Is Home Birth?

February 10, 2015momstownParentingNo commentschildbirth, health, home, Megan Powell, pregnancy

The number of Canadian women opting to birth their babies at home is on the rise. For many, the entire decision hinges on safety. momstown talks to experts to figure out the pros and cons

By Megan Powell

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