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By Arlene PellicaneJun 8, 20081 topic

How To Look Beautiful For Your Husband Even After Baby

Is it unreasonable for your husband to want a sexy wife? What if you just had a baby and it seems like an impossible task to lose that baby belly? The stress of being a new mom can be overwhelming without thinking about losing weight and counting calories. You may be thinking, âHe should love me just as I am!â nnOn one of my Losing Weight After Baby podcasts, I talked about the husbandâs need for an attractive wife. Men are visually stimulated and itâs very important

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Arlene PellicaneNov 14, 20081 topic

Advice From An OB/GYN Doctor About Life After Baby

Sheâs delivered more than 1500 babies, but until recently she never had one to call her own. It only takes a moment to see that mommyhood agrees with this San Diego OB/GYN, Dr. Kim Goodwin. She describes life before baby like living in black and white. When her daughter came on the scene, life became Technicolor. nnDr. Goodwin is very special to me because she delivered my first son and helped me travel down the road of infertility and treatment to have children of my own.

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneFeb 19, 20081 topic

Attention New Moms: Overcoming A Negative Body Image In Bed

Carson Kressley has hit a nerve. Maybe thatâs why his Lifetime television program, How to Look Good Naked, is one of the most popular reality shows on television. Most women are terribly insecure with their bodies in bathing suits, let alone naked. nnWhile I watched his interview on Oprah, I couldnât help but think of new moms. Staring at oneâs baby pooch can be flat out depressing, squelching any kind of desire to get naked with oneâs husband. Yet itâs still import

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneMay 5, 20081 topic

Ten Ways To Treat Your Wife Right This Motherâs Day

Motherâs Day is approaching and you want to do something special for your wife. You know flowers and a meal at a nice restaurant are always welcome, but what else can you do to show your appreciation? Here are ten unique gift ideas to say âI love youâ to your wife, most of which are absolutely free! nn1. See all that laundry piled up in the basket? Surprise your spouse by doing the laundry and putting it away. Remember to separate the darks and maybe even set the washer

Primary topic: Family

Family

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By Arlene PellicaneFeb 19, 20081 topic

Date Your Mate: Ten Ideas That Work For New Moms

When baby makes three, someone is often left out. Can you guess who? Where does the new father, former star of his home, fit into this new world of round the clock feedings, diapers, and laundry? nnMothers can be very baby centered and for good reason. After all, when God creates little babies, He makes them irresistible, maybe so mothers will endure the rigors of taking care of them. nnYet even during the first months of life with baby, itâs important to nurture your marri

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneFeb 7, 20081 topic

Sex And The New Mom: How To Get In The Mood When You're Not

You have been awake since 5 am. Feedings, diapers, laundry, meals, emails, feedings and more feedings. You plop into bed exhausted at 11 pm, praying your baby will sleep for five hours in a row. You glance over at your husband who has that little gleam in his eye. âSex now? No way! Roll over and go to sleep dear!â nnItâs a familiar scene for families with young children. As a mom, you are too tired for any kind of sex, let alone great sex. But you know a physical relati

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneMar 10, 20081 topic

Totally New Moms: Sleepless And Lovinâ It

For weeks, youâve gone to the bathroom three times every night, slept faithfully on your side instead of your back, and snacked in the wee hours of the morning. Making a baby is hard work, even when youâre trying to sleep. And once your prince or princess is born, the string of sleepless nights is just beginning. nnA forty-something friend has been trying unsuccessfully to have a baby for many years. Last week, she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. When she talks about

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneMay 12, 20081 topic

Save Cash By Losing Weight After Baby

Did you know that losing weight doesnât just affect your waistline? It affects your bottom line! You will actually save cold hard cash by shedding your pregnancy pounds. How? Consider these three economic motivations for losing weight after baby: nn1. Health care costs. I have a friend who has terrible knee problems because sheâs carrying extra weight. Another with diabetes. The costs of rising health insurance, prescription medicine and doctor bills add up quickly. Inste

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneApr 1, 20081 topic

Lose Your Baby Weight Without Losing Your Mind

Youâre walking in a clothing store, pushing your stroller. You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and cringe. How did you gain so much weight and how in the world are you going to lose it? You feel overwhelmed with your relentless schedule with baby. Finding time to exercise is an utterly depressing thought. How do you lose your baby weight without losing your mind? nnTake a deep breath mom and relax. You didnât gain those pregnancy pounds overnight and you wonât

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneJul 2, 20081 topic

How A New Mom Can Beat The Summertime Blues

Your baby is keeping you up at night. The days are a bit of a blur. Youâre going through the motions of caring for your child but you feel out of it. Or maybe youâre having a terrible week at work or at home. Whether youâre going through a tough transition or just feel blasÃ© about your life â youâve got a case of the summertime blues. nnWhen you feel down, itâs easy to turn to food for comfort. But then of course, thereâs the vicious cycle of gaining even more

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneMar 10, 20081 topic

Beating The Postpartum Weight Loss Blues Part 2

Get the help you need to stop wallowing and start winning when it comes to losing weight. nWhen moms were asked what the most frustrating things are about losing weight after baby, they responded: nnThe lack of time and energy for working out nnHow long it takes to lose the weightnnHow much weight is still left after baby is bornnnThe body changes that take place after pregnancy nnDo these frustrations sound familiar? Facing reality of body after baby can be flat out depressi

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneFeb 19, 20081 topic

Beating The Postpartum Weight Loss Blues Part 1

The frustrations of weight loss after babyâ¦where to begin? You want to exercise. Not likely youâll do it before your babyâs 5 am feeding or after the 11 pm feeding. You need to eat healthier but donât have the time to cook nutritious meals. Youâre trying to diet but the scale is not budging. nnOn the bumpy road of losing weight after baby, there are lots of postpartum potholes. Youâve been tempted more than once to just give up! But before you pull over and call i

Primary topic: Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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By Arlene PellicaneJun 8, 20081 topic

My Husband: The Super Champ Oof Dads

I have to admit it. As a mom, I hide in the bathroom to get a few quiet minutes away from my toddler and baby. But my husband has never hid in the bathroom or anywhere else for that matter. When it comes to parenting, heâs fully engaged and relentless. nnWhen we were dating and starry-eyed, I could already see that James would be a great father. One day, we were picnicking and he asked me what I thought about having a dozen kids. I thought for sure he was joking, but he pre

Primary topic: Parenting

Parenting

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By Arlene PellicaneMay 12, 20081 topic

Skinny Europeans: One Thing American Moms Can Learn from Them

While vacationing in Yosemite National Park, I was in a long, slow moving line for the bathroom near one of the waterfalls. While waiting, I noticed a group of women ahead of me. It didnât take long to notice two things about them: they were from Europe and they were skinny. They looked fit, healthy and vibrant. What do the Europeans know that Americans donât? Maybe one of their secrets could be found in one of the ladiesâ hands. She was holding a raw carrot stick. nnNo

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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