Newly Wed Bride

from Mini-DV

For many new mothers, the experience of childbirth and early motherhood is anything but the perfect picture we imagine every mother experiences. We are led to believe that as soon as a new mother lays eyes on her new baby she will feel an instant connection and all the longing and love she has felt for nine months will finally be realised.

But for many women this never happens. For whatever reason, they don’t have this instant bonding with their baby. Instead, they feel very emotional and sad, are unable to sleep, and cannot connect with their baby. These symptoms can last for just a few hours or at most a week, and then disappear.


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from halophoto

Back from your honeymoon? I understand that most people are broke right after spending on wedding packages, housing renovations and honeymoon.  My husband and me face the same issue too and have our fair share of disagreement.  That’s when the reality steps in.  Money management is a very sensitive issue but is one the most critical issue to address right from the start and make marriage into a success in the long run.

Tip 1 – Every one has different concepts about managing their finance.  Some are spenders and some are savers.  I think that it is very important to come to a compromise on the way money should be managed before merging your finance to prevent unnecessary conflicts.

 

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from ashleys_photos

How do you know if you are ready to start a family?  It is a huge step in anyone’s life to even think about having a baby, and a decision that will change your life forever.  So when is the right time?

There are some women whose internal body clock will tell them they are physically ready for a baby.  My body was screaming this to me before I had my first baby.  But in terms of practicalities and finances, I was still unprepared.

The birth of your first baby should be a joyous event, and probably the highlight of your life (along with your wedding).  You should be able to bring your baby home to a warm, stable environment where everything is prepared for this precious new life.

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from driving in heels

I love sharing the feeling of bliss and happiness whenever I attend any weddings.  However, marrying your love ones does not only mean that you need to be prepared for emotional and personal changes.  There is also a whole new spectrum of financial responsibilities as well and financial planning is so far one of the most tacky issue within the family. 

When doing your financial planning as a family, the most important thing is to take your spouse into consideration.  You probably have taken up home protection insurance for your new house, fire insurance and car insurance but have you protect your love ones from financial loss by insuring yourselves – their most valuable asset of all. 

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from solodog

Failing to fall pregnant after months of trying can be very depressing and disappointing.  I know from my own experience that it can be all consuming and also a very private and emotional time.  But there are ways that you can help yourself, and although somewhat tedious, it is important to follow the steps.

If you are trying to conceive, you need to be a bit proactive and not leave everything to chance.  Just understanding how your body becomes pregnant will put you more in control of the situation.

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from joebendesigns

About 10 years ago, back in Australia, I suddenly decided that I wanted a baby.  No, actually it wasn’t something that I consciously decided; it was more my body telling me it needed to conceive.  It was a physical need, a burning desire, an ache so strong that I could think of little else.

Every baby I saw was the cutest thing in the world and I wanted them all. Fat ones, skinny ones, black, brown, hairy, bald, whatever; they were all gorgeous and every time I saw a woman carrying one it pulled at my heart.

A close friend fell pregnant and I watched as she beamed health and vitality between bouts of nausea and vomiting.  I lapped up every detail, although it was painful to bear as every month I failed to become pregnant.

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