The hostess should have the baby shower games ready in a certain area with the prizes so she can bring it all out together quickly. Games should be limited to 3-5, with each game lasting 5-15 minutes, and lasting no longer than 30 minutes total. Keep in mind: some games last much longer than others, so try to have a short game (5 minutes), a long game (15 minutes), a medium length game (10 minutes), and maybe another short game.

Be sure that the name you select sounds good when combined with your last name. Try to avoid a first name that ends with the same consonant as first letter of your last name. It can be hard to pronounce properly and could create a never ending barrage of rhyming jokes from peers.

Overheating your body for an extended period of time may be harmful to the fetus. Remember that your internal thermometer will let you know when you've had enough. Cold flashes or clammy hands means you body is having a hard time regulating its temperature, and you should stop and cool down.

Spicey and fried foods are hard on your stomach when it isn't pregnant, when it is, they are much worse! Try to avoid spicey foods until you are looking to start labor (just a myth)! Stay away from fried foods completely if you can.