Featured Sponsor: Cariboo
Don't
you love those moments when you are so wrapped up in staring at
your
sleeping newborn that nothing else matters? It's such a lovely
picture—the elegant design of your Cariboo bassinet with
your adorable
little one inside, sighing as they sleep. Every mom deserves
that moment.
And Cariboo celebrates that precious time with a bassinet for
every need—the
sophisticated Classic, the convenient Folding and the innovative
Gentle
Motions, just perfect for new moms. Welcome your baby with style!
Bellybar Nutrition Tip
Ever
wish that someone would make a Cariboo bassinet for adults? We
do! As a close second, we’ll settle for a cozy blanket, a
comfy couch and a moment of quiet. And it’s usually at
that
moment of peace where we realize that we haven’t eaten a
thing
in hours! Don’t fret—grab a Mellow Oat Bellybar and
take a moment for you. And it’s the perfect, light snack
after all that leftover Halloween candy! Mellow out.
Click here to buy Bellybars from BabyCenter.com
Dealing with Insomnia
Insomnia in late pregnancy is caused by a combination of general
discomfort,
difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position, the baby's
pressure
on the bladder requiring frequent urination, and the body's
natural tendency
to disrupt sleep in late pregnancy (in an attempt to prepare for
baby's
two-hour feeing cycles).
How to get to sleep:
- At bedtime, turn off the lights and television
- Try a turkey dinner or a glass of milk. (Tryptophan, the amino acid found in milk and turkey has been found to be an extremely effective sleep aid.)
- Avoid chocolate and cocoa, as these contain caffiene.
- Try music. Many couples find that music lulls their baby to sleep.
- Take naps during the day or early evening. The key is to get sleep whenever possible.
Some pregnant women wake up at night with heart palpatations, heavy prespiration and a concerned feeling. What causes this? You may have simplly changed position in your sleep and ended up flat on your back. When pregnant women lie flat on their back, blood flow decreases to the baby and to the mother's brain. The decreased blood flow wakes her up so she changes position. This natural phenomenon is the reason pregnant women need not be concerned about accidentally shifting to a flat position as they sleep.
When to get more help? If you can't sleep for three nights in a row, discuss this condition with your physician.
Win These Prizes
This week, we're giving away the following prizes. If you haven't=20 entered our sweepstakes, do it already!
(NOTE: If you've already entered, you're automatically eligible for every bimonthly giveaway.)
Bassinet from Cariboo.
Retail value: $350.
Subscription
to FitPregnancy magazine.
Retail value: $12.97.
DVD
box set from Laugh and Learn.
Retail value: $90.
How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy from Chronicle
Books. Retail value: $14.95.
A box of 12 Bellybars. Retail
value $30.
Congratulations to Jennifer Mirenda of Franklin, Wisc.! Jennifer won our third collection of prizes (including a $200 layette set from Tea Collection)!
Every two weeks, we're giving away high-end prizes for pregnant women and new mothers. If you've already entered the sweepstakes, you're automatically eligible for each bimonthly giveaway. A new winner will be announced every two weeks until January 2007 in this e-newsletter—so spread the word and invite other expecting or new moms to join in!
Additionally,
every two weeks, you’ll receive Bellybytes®,
this parenting e-newsletter, filled with helpful tips on
parenting, nutrition
and pregnancy and special information about our featured
prizes.
No purchase necessary—a purchase won't increase odds of winning. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
Take a Power Nap
Along with a stronger stomach for yucky stuff, being a mom gives you the ability (and excuse) to take power naps: 20-minute bursts of pure, de-stressing sleep. As long as you are not behind the wheel of a moving vehicle, nor in sole command of an infant while in an upright position, almost any time and place can provide a power-napping opportunity.
Try it sitting in the glider as you rock your baby to sleep, while breastfeeding on the sofa, or while breastfeeding in bed!
