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.

Common names can be a problem as your child tries to develop their indivuallity as they enter their teen years. It can be hard to feel special and unique when there are 6 other kids with the same name in their classroom.

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.

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.