Foreword -- Introduction -- FIRST TRIMESTER. Preparing for pregnancy -- The miracle begins! -- Feeling a little emotional -- Could I be pregnant? -- Keeping my baby safe -- Seeing the world in a whole new way -- Being sick, but staying fit -- Sweet anticipation! -- It's a beautiful world! -- Extra! Extra! -- Sharing the joys and worries -- Taking a personal inventory -- SECOND TRIMESTER. Celebrating the end of the first trimester -- Dealing with unsolicited advice -- Putting baby first -- Making a connection with my baby -- Sharing the bonds of motherhood -- Getting out and about -- Reaching the halfway mark -- My baby, the action hero! -- Getting a good education -- Looking forward to baby, but enjoying pre-baby time -- Getting ready for baby -- Thinking about labor -- Developing a birth plan -- Working with a doula -- THIRD TRIMESTER. I'm well on my way -- Growing a little impatient -- Learning to be a (great!) parent -- Becoming a little absentminded -- Felling showered with love and friendship -- How big will my baby be? -- Baby is preparing for descent -- Packed and ready to go -- Has my baby "dropped"? -- Counting down -- Leaving the old life behind -- Is it time to call the doctor? -- It's my due date! -- Going beyond full-term -- PLANNING FOR BABY. My sonogram -- Baby's footprints -- Questions to ask a healthcare provider -- Medical history questions you will be asked -- Baby gear list -- Gift tracker/baby shower list -- Selecting a name -- My birthing plan -- Packing for the hospital -- People to call -- Labor record -- All about baby! -- What happened on the day my baby was born? -- Questions to ask when leaving the hospital -- Choosing a pediatrician -- Useful addresses and websites -- Baby's first photo.
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