When you go into the hospital go give birth, you want to look your best.  We all know the traditional hospital gowns you have to put on when you’re admitted leave a lot to be desired in the fashion department.  There are other options these days.  In fact, there are even cute outfits for the guys to wear into labor and delivery.

There’s a photo that shows off my entire extended family (and me) of my cousin’s wedding in an album at my mom’s house. I’d like to burn it.  Everyone else looks nice enough, but I’m as big as a football field, eight months pregnant, wearing a maternity dress that looks a whole lot like a mumu.  I had nothing fancy to wear and didn’t see the point in splurging on an expensive outfit for one night, so I borrowed this from a so-called friend.  Looking back, I am mortified.  It’s horrible. 

You have no idea how I wish that Fashion Forward Maternity existed then.  The company lets you rent the latest designer fashions at a fraction of the cost of buying the same item. 

Dads-to-be aren't always the first to sign up for birthing classes, or buy books to educate themselves on what's expected in their new role. Kindred Howard, author of Cavemen in Babyland, figured that out fast, and geared his book toward women.

The Atlanta Baby & Child Expo was a huge hit for expectant and new parents and their friends and family!  Celebrating Pregnancy Awareness Month, the attendees were treated to goody bags, roses, sweets and more.  We have a video wrap up of the event to share and want you to know we’ve already booked the event for next year (save the date—May 12, 2012!).  Thanks for being part of it and send us photos to our Facebook page when your baby arrives! All the best! The Bottles to Britches Gang

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