Invitations should be mailed about four weeks prior to the shower. This way, it is not so soon that people forget about it, but yet gives people enough time to make room in their calendar and to RSVP. Guests should RSVP no later than two weeks before the shower. People who are organized will open the card, check their schedule, and call right then, so it is important to have voice mail or an answering machine so they can respond immediately.

If you are determined to go with a family name, but there are none that you like, combine the letters into a different name (Jerry and Linda called their daughter Jerilynn).

When you exercise while pregnant, pay attention to your body and how you feel. If you become light-headed, nauseous,

Prenatal vitamins have been blamed for causing morning sickness because of the very high content of suppliments to which your body is unaccustomed. Don't stop taking them, but do take them later in the day or with food.