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Lorrie Palmer, of Lorrie Ann Photography, captured this beautiful maternity shoot that shows the beauty of unconditional love spanning three generations. “Denise, Heather, and Chris have a tight-knit bond that will forever give them something unique for which to love each other,” Palmer tells CafeMom. “They are a blessing to each other, and since I have learned their story, they have been a blessing to me.” More from CafeMom: 11 Surrogate Birth Photos That Illustrate a True Labor of Love Take a journey with us a we learn more about this amazing family, told through Lorrie’s maternity and newborn photos — their ups and downs, and the joy they have for baby Addison, who changed this family’s life and united them forever....

This year — the competition’s third year in existence — the association received 218 entries from their 1,080 members worldwide. And the results are absolutely breathtaking! One look at the winners may very well convince you to relieve your husband of picture-snapping duties and hand them to a trained professional. Did you hire a professional birth photographer or not — and why? Image via Emily Robinson Photography More from The Stir: Incredible C-Section Photos Show Beauty of Every Type of Childbirth More from The Stir: Incredible Images of Babies Being Born Give Us a Look at the Miracle of Birth...

Victoria Beckham is no stranger to the world of fashion, so you’d think she’d pick out the priciest silk pajamas she could find to get her zzz’s at night after the kids are in bed. But she actually keeps things pretty cheap when it comes to her overnight attire. Yep, you guessed it — Posh Spice sleeps in the nude! And her reason for going to bed in the buff each night makes complete sense — it’s because of her hunk of a husband, David Beckham....

… which can zap your energy, distract you from your REAL life, and leave you a bundle of raw nerves. Certain things can help anxiety, though. Exercise for one. Getting enough rest. And of course, talking with a therapist. But the food you can eat can give you relief, too. We’re not talking about emotional eating, FYI. But certain nutrients can affect your brain chemistry and help you climb off that anxiety coaster....

Still, there were things that freaked me out about giving birth. My husband, who told me beforehand that he was scared of feeling powerless during birth, was not at all shocked or insulted when I presented to him a list of rules — we had a discussion about this, I didn’t actually give him a handwritten list — for what he could and could not do during labor and delivery....

(Even though it’s kind of unpleasant. Then again, if you’re a mom, you’ve got a pretty high tolerance for “unpleasant,” so I guess we’re cool.) Julian, my son, gets wicked seasonal allergies this time of year; springtime, to him, means a stuffy nose, headaches, and — worst of all — itchy eyes. Which, of course, he can’t stop rubbing … which, of course, makes them even more red and itchy and swollen and, well, it’s just not a good time for anybody....

I’ve put together 6 more anything-but-ordinary coops below. Click through for a little egg-happy inspiration! This moody coop is in no way run-of-the-mill! I especially like that it’s completely self-contained. And the paver stones add a nice touch, don’t you think? You can find the whole breakdown on this cute coop here! Wow, this coop was made from the ruins of an old shed. What a fabulous and functional transformation!...

The vast majority of miscarriages occur in the first trimester. In most cases, it’s unavoidable — due to genetic anomalies in the developing embryo — so you shouldn’t put the blame on yourself. The tricky part: “Most of the signs of a miscarriage can also be present in normal pregnancy,” according to Dr. Wagner. “Also, many pregnancies that miscarry do not have any signs.” That means, that while it helps to be aware of the signs of miscarriage, they aren’t conclusive....

More from CafeMom: 15 Unusual Baby Boy Names That Pay Homage to Autumn Whether you’re a mom whose due date falls in this window or you celebrate your own birthday in autumn yourself, take a look at this scientifically backed trivia about what this may mean in terms of your health, athletic abilities, how long you’ll live, and more. More from CafeMom: 100 Best Fall Baby Names The facts might just be surprising....

A great way to remind our kids how special they are to us is to pull off a fun surprise for them before, during, or after school to brighten their day and absolutely delight them. Here are seven awesome ways to give your kiddos a thrill they’ll never forget on an otherwise “regular” school day. Have you ever pulled off a fun surprise for your kids? Image ©iStock.com/SolStock title: “7 Ways To Surprise Your Kids Make An Ordinary School Day Extraordinary” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-25” author: “Carmen Vaughn” A great way to remind our kids how special they are to us is to pull off a fun surprise for them before, during, or after school to brighten their day and absolutely delight them....

More from CafeMom: The Sexual Bucket List: 50 Things to Do Sexually Before You Die “There’s no magic way to get the sperm and the egg together and to ensure that happening,” says infertility specialist Joshua Hurwitz, MD, OB/GYN with Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT). “There are a lot of urban legends floating around out there that do a disservice to couples, because they feel like they’re not doing it right, and that’s why they’re not getting pregnant....

My son, on the other hand, well, he is more of a mystery. I adore my son. Don’t get me wrong. But sometimes I worry I adore him a little too much. I regularly see things (like daredevil Mustang Wanted’s terrifying photo series) that make me think: oh please God never let my son do that! But am I worrying too much? (Don’t answer that.) Am I raising a dreaded “mama’s boy”?...

Click on to read about marriage after the affair from eight real women (names changed to protect their privacy) who share the complicated, messy and even sometimes inspiring truth about their marriage now. You won’t believe what really goes on behind some of these closed doors! Would you stay married if your husband cheated? “I haven’t because my husband is so hugely trusting and I love that about him and I don’t want to mess that up....

How do you juggle everything on your to-do list? title: “9 Effortless Effective Multitasking Tricks For New Moms” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-09” author: “Joseph Mcclary” How do you juggle everything on your to-do list? title: “9 Effortless Effective Multitasking Tricks For New Moms” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-21” author: “Duane Simpson” How do you juggle everything on your to-do list?

If, for whatever reason, you have no idea what to buy the amazing Black girls in your life, let this comprehensive 2016 holiday gift guide lead you to the promised land. From Spike Lee-inspired earrings to candles that reek of white tears, these 17 magical gifts will surely will be welcomed with a smile. Best of all, every single item in this gift guide was created by Black women. You’re welcome....

You can probably guess at least five out of the top ten most popular doggies, if not every single one, because, uh, they’re super popular and you probably own one. But you’ll never guess the new breeds they added. There are some serious tongue twisters in there. And some seriously weird toes. The new breeds are by far the coolest part of the announcement. They are a trip! Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a cutie from the Swiss Alps....

On his new show Anderson he has staged an intervention on himself, the ultimate picky eater. How picky? He eats the same exact lunch every single day. He won’t eat vegetables. He picks the green things out of his food. He thinks drizzling honey over peanut butter is “weird.” He “doesn’t get the point” of couscous when there’s already rice. Texture scares him. And when he goes out noshing with pal Jerry Seinfeld, he confesses something truly shocking: He has never even eaten a waffle....

And so it went a few weeks ago when we were in the parking lot at Rite Aid and Teen Child made a passing comment about a certain all-girls’ high school she intends to apply to. “Hmph. Those girls will turn her out,” sniffed the passerby who invited herself into our chat. “She’ll be diggin’ girls in no time,” she added, nodding at my kid. There are a couple of reasons that comment made me take pause....

Liythia recommends removing makeup first. She uses baby wipes and CafeMoms have a lot of other great suggestions on good makeup removers. To make the milk cleanser, you will need: 1 tablespoon of powdered milk Water from sink Follow these steps: Liythia says that her complexion looks radiant now that she’s been using this milk cleanser. She used to get the occasional blemish, but now her skin is much better....

Thankfully, aromatherapy is an unsung hero that can offer various benefits for expectant moms, from pure stress relief to keeping issues like nausea or backaches at bay. But a word of warning: “When considering plant oils in pregnancy, one should approach them in the same way as any other medication,” says reproductive endocrinologist Anate Aelion Brauer, M.D., OB/GYN with Greenwich Fertility & IVF Center in Connecticut. “Although essential oils are natural, it is important to use caution, as many effects in pregnancy are unknown....