| You always hear of those pregnant women who | | | | teacher, their parent. |
| have that "glow" about them. You see the mother's | | | | Secondly, dress to impress! It's important to be |
| that look cute in any top with their cute little basketball | | | | comfortable with what you are wearing. Observe |
| (AKA baby) under their shirts. You hear about those | | | | what other mothers are wearing, watch early morning |
| women that participate in pregnancy yoga, drink | | | | shows, and read magazines to stay up with changing |
| organic drinks, and wake up bright and early just to | | | | trends. |
| see the sunrise, all because it makes them happy. | | | | Thirdly, stay current with changing products. The new |
| I was not one of those women. In fact, I was far from | | | | trend in baby product manufacturing thrives on |
| it. I felt bloated, GIGANTIC, and nauseated most of the | | | | organization. One of my very favorite is the changing |
| time. I didn't feel pretty or glowing, I felt fat and | | | | trend with diaper bags. There are diaper bags that |
| miserable. I didn't wear cute maternity tops with | | | | come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and |
| matching shoes; I wore sweat pants and fuzzy socks. | | | | materials. From eco-friendly diaper bags to diaper |
| I wanted to eat organic foods and drink plenty of | | | | vests the new trend in diaper bags is to stay |
| vitamin water just to ensure my baby was healthy, | | | | organized. These new trendy items not only help |
| only I couldn't keep anything but Oreo cookies and | | | | organize your babies' necessities it helps organize |
| cheeseburgers down. I was not what you would | | | | parent's items as well. New accessories include |
| consider a cute, glowing pregnant woman. However, | | | | compartments that open from both the inside and |
| after pregnancy, everything changed... and I am going | | | | outside of the bag, wipe holders accessible from the |
| to teach you how to be a hot trendy mom that is up | | | | outside, expandable sides, and washable inside's to |
| to date with all of the new trends! | | | | ensure cleanliness. |
| First and foremost, healthy is in! Prepare healthy meals | | | | Lastly, stay in tune to your child's developmental needs. |
| for your family and work exercise into your daily | | | | By seeking out playgroups, musical play dates, |
| routine. Eating smaller portions 6 times a day helps | | | | organizations that host infant, toddler, and preschool |
| your body receive the energy it needs. Think about | | | | events, and by offering new experiences into your |
| what you're eating, where it came from, and how it | | | | child's life everyday will help ensure their growth |
| was cooked. Natural foods, low calorie items, and | | | | academically and socially. |
| proteins are all good to have when living a healthy | | | | Remember, a parent is a child's first and most |
| lifestyle. Exercise with your children, whether it be by | | | | prominent teacher. Living a healthy lifestyle, being |
| taking them on a walk when they are in a stroller or on | | | | current and comfortable with your fashion choices, |
| a bike, whether you choose to participate in a mommy | | | | staying up to date with new products, and by |
| and me yoga class, or whether you are simply running | | | | introducing new activities into your child's day will |
| after each other in your back yard, by including your | | | | ensure a healthy development. I may not have been a |
| children you are showing them how to live a healthier | | | | hot, hip pregnant woman, but I sure am a hot, trendy |
| lifestyle. Drink plenty of water and get enough rest! | | | | mom now! |
| After all, a child's healthy lifestyle starts with their best | | | | |