Maternity Photo Shoot, Pre-Natal Classes, Pregnancy Must-Haves, Win A Free Pure Barre Class, & More!

Hello 35 Weeks!

Maternity Photo Shoot: Yes, please! Thank you to Lauren Ashley Photography for capturing my pregnancy at week 33. Visit her blog to see more of the images from our session: http://www.laurenashleyphotos.com/?p=688

Pre-Natal Classes Worth Taking: 

• Prepared Childbirth - Fast Track (including a tour of the maternity ward): By far the most valuable class we took, this all-day Saturday class taught us the essentials of labor and delivery. 

• Basics of Baby Care: This two-hour evening class provided helpful tips on swaddling, bathing, and bringing home baby. 

• Breastfeeding: I opted not to take this class (although I have heard wonderful things) and am instead waiting to meet with lactation consultants at the hospital and pediatrician’s office after delivery when instruction will be more relevant. 

• Infant and Child CPR: Instead of a more traditional group course, Luke and I met with a Basic Life Support Certification Specialist at Children’s Medical Center for an introductory lesson on the basics of infant and child CPR. 

What I’m Reading Now: Baby 411, written by pediatrician Ari Brown, M.D. and parenting expert Denise Fields, provides expert advice on sleep patterns, first aid, soothing a colicky baby, vaccinations and more. This is an easy and practical guide for any new parent. Chapter 1 is best read before your baby arrives.

Pregnancy Must-Haves: 

• Preggle Comfort Air-Flow Body Pillow 
• Maternity Jeans
• Michael Stars’ Maternity Tees 
• Nursing bras & Hanky Panky Original Rise Thongs 
• Belli Elasticity Belly Oil 

Pregnancy Life-Savers: 

• Eat breakfast
• Pack snacks (string cheese, sliced apples, raisins, and bananas are some of my favorites) 
• Smartwater & Gatorade G2 
• Nap (even 20-30 minutes will work wonders) 
• Frosted Flakes, Honey Nut Cheerios, Raisin Bran, and Rice Krispies

Embrace Being Pregnant: Even when your belly grazes the Pure Barre studio floor during pushups.

Answer the following questions about Baby Boy Jennings. First place, the person with the most correct answers, will receive a free Pure Barre class and second place a 5-pack of Emi-Jay hair ties: 

• How much will Baby Boy Jennings weigh? 
• How long will he be? 
• What color hair will he have? 
• What color eyes? 
• Baby Boy Jennings is due September 25th. He will arrive ______ days early, _____ days late, or right on-time. 

*Post your answers in the form of a response below or under the blog link on the Pure Barre Dallas Facebook Page*