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Here is a new book to add to your collection of pregnancy books, right alongside The Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy (Vicki Iovine, Pocket Books). The Real Deal Guide to Pregnancy by Ericka Lenkert gives down-to-earth and practical advice with a twist of whimsy.

The author speaks from her own 9 month journey as well as takes snippets from a pool of 100 women whom she refers to as the “Mommy Menagerie.” The result is a complete guide that covers everything from the best places to buy maternity clothes, a section on nutrition and even “craving recipes” (I love this!), to particulars like what to bring in your hospital bag and what to skip, essential baby products, and even the author’s own birthing story (which I was touched by because it was very similar to mine).

If you’re like me, I soaked up every book on pregnancy I could get my hands on, and often re-read chapters as I was going through or about to go through that particular phase. This book is definitely one that you will constantly be referring to throughout your pregnancy, whether you need a pick-me-up when your pre-pregnancy jeans no longer fit even with them unbuttoned, or whether you want resources on breastfeeding or best baby gear to buy (often with brand names, which I appreciated).

The sprinkling of Mommy Menagerie top lists and topics, such as “The Mommy Menagerie Top 10 List of Creepiest Elements of Pregnancy,” and “The Mommy Menagerie on…Fashion Tips” are interesting tidbits of support when you need info from a pool of pregnant lovelies like yourself, or just knowledge that what you’re feeling is normal. But one of my favorite features are the various “Cheat Sheets” on topics like exercise, weight gain, sex and what to pack for the hospital.

From the perspective of a new mom who went through my own special 9 month pregnancy adventure, I have to commend the author for managing to incorporate *most of the pertinent information that us “real” gals want to know, without any fluff. (*There was no information or Mommy Menagerie weigh-ins on the actual giving birth part.) And it’s a fun read to boot (despite the book’s ridiculously small font size!) The resource guide in the back of the book is an added bonus.

Check out Erika Lenkert’s website at www.therealdealguide.com for more information about the book. Better yet, treat yourself to a copy!

To honor all the beautiful and exhausted moms and moms-to-be out there, we are giving away two fantastic prizes to the most creative mommy photos we receive.     Simply email us your photo (of you and your bump and/or baby) to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and you could receive one of these fabulous gifts on your doorstep… timed to arrived just after the last of your Mother’s Day chocolates have been eaten and flowers wilted!

 24 bottles of Glow Mama  and a gorgeous Earth Mama Angel Baby Pampering Kit (either Pregnancy or Postpartum) wrapped up in a soft and snug fleecy baby blanket made from Eco Spun^TM.  Thats over $100 value!

Glow Mama is packed with the pre and post natal vitamins you need right now, is completely natural, made with real juice, and yet is only 70 calories per bottle.  Turn it into a delicious mocktail or gulp it down straight from the bottle. 

Not so small print:

• Photos we receive will be included (without names or emails) on our Glow Mama Flickr page.
• We never pass on names, emails or photos to 3rd parties.
• We will contact the winners by email to obtain their mailing address
• Yes, photos which include a bottle of Glow Mama are considered extra creative!
• Only one photo entry per mama
• We can only ship prizes to US addresses
• Entries close midnight PST on May 16^th, 2008 so photos taken at your Mother’s day celebration can be included.

Only one week to go to one of THE chic baby events of the year.  It's a weekend long, one -of-a-kind showcase for stylish moms and trendy tots at the Los Angeles Convention Center Saturday April 12 and Sunday April 13.  It's a great chance to be wowed by over 300 exquisite products, services and entertainment options.  

They're selling tickets online at http://www.babycelebrationla.com/ , where, if you are among the first 100 to enter each day, you will receive a Baby Booty Bag filled to the brim with gifted goodies!   At the show they've having a Gymboree Play Area, several mom pampering areas, fashion shows and even a Baby2Baby booth where you can help them donate 48 car seats in 48 hours to families unable to purchase car seats.   They've also got some great giveaways…you might even win a "Babymoon" getaway for two from "Barefoot & Pregnant" in Sausalito California worth $2,000.00…cool!  

While sometimes I think just making it to the end of the day without too many Dora songs, tears, food related tantrums, hubbie frowns, missed call or neglected emails deserves a medal… there are a lot of true supermoms out there who deserve an real award. I was so excited to discover my city honors a new woman each year who “goes beyond the daily responsibilities of parenting and/or grand parenting by becoming extremely active in the lives of citizens in the community”, in fact, this is their 55^th year! How cool is that!?

Follow this link for more info on Oakland’s award, or comment here to tell us about your city’s or organization’s mom award.