6 Months

It has been 6 months since Miss Addison Anne was born so to celebrate us sisters got together and went to Disneyland!

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On the trip we tried hard not to talk about work stuff and just enjoy each other. I think we did a pretty good job of having fun.

Winners!

It looks like we have some winners for the gown poll!

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Purple Polka Dots and Abstract Blue

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I really was wishing for a purple gown.

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Now it is time to place an order and hopefully get some XXL sizes! Those bellys get big!

Happy Anniversary

In honor of our 1st anniversary of the start up of Laborlooks we are adding 2 new gown fabrics and we need your help. We need your input to find your favorite fabric so please vote on our poll, send us an email, or enter a comment below. You have 2 weeks :)

Lovely Blogs

I love blogs on birth. I recently found this one: http://birthbabieseverythinginbetween.blogspot.com/

So exciting. Especially for us is the posting on hospital gowns.

I like any people who talk about hospital gowns. You know why? Because no one... I repeat... no one likes the regular hospital gowns.

Wear your own clothes, go naked, or bring your own gown. Whatever way you choose, make sure you are comfortable and know that you have options.

What is Lamaze?

When people think of Lamaze they think of "hee hee hoo" breathing, but that isn't all that Lamaze is. Started by Dr. Ferdinand Lamaze this method of patterened breathing and cleansing breaths have been around sine the 1950's to help women have natural childbirth. (or to just help them get through that early labor until they get their epidurals!!)



The first type of breath is the "cleansing breath" and this is used at the beginning and the end of every contraction. It is the slow, deep breath that is meant to signify starting and finishing contractions with peacefulness. The "slow breath" is to help you relax and is usually used in between contractions.



Then there is the famous blowing breathing, the "hee hee hee hoo" which is three quick exhales and then a long exhale. This not only helps mothers to not hyperventillate but helps them to focus on a simple task during contractions.

I do remember during my labor I used focus breathing. However, my breathing was basically sucking in as much air as I could for a fast count to 15 and then blowing it all out really hard for a fast count to 20.

It worked for me. It could work for you. Either way check out Lamaze.org because they have some amazing blogs, stories, evidence based practice articles and more.

I Promised

I promised I would post more often. How come life comes so fast and so busy all the time?? I feel that 5 months ago (when I was wearing a laborlooks gown!) was yesterday.

Anyone else feel this way?

Just in case your pregnancy is flying by way to fast and you aren't sure how to keep everything in order- check out www.thebump.com

Even better check us out on the bump!

End of Summer Sale

I don't think Ashley and I have mentioned how thankful we are to not be pregnant anymore and have these beautiful babies in our arms. They are getting big at 4 and 2 months old!!

I don't know what we are thinking... living in Phoenix it isn't nearly end of summer... but I know in other areas of the country it is almost fall! Wow-o.

To celebrate:

25% off all of our gowns for this week only!!
Just enter "endofsummer" for your coupon code!

Happy babies and birthing!

Send us your birth stories. We would love to post them on the blog!