Q: I'm going back to work in a few weeks and am trying to make the transition for baby go as smoothly as possible. How can I prepare? Maternity leave fading fast? Cut down on the back-to-work chaos with these helpful tips. Step 1: Set the date If your return date is flexible, you might be tempted to put off the decision as long as possible. Resist! The delay is nothing but unnecessary stress. Take the reigns and move toward a decision. "The worst thing you can do is feel powerless," warns Bump expert

Posted to 0-6 Months Q & A (Weblog) by Nest Kaitlin on July 28, 2008
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Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller are the founding partners of The Baby Planners™, a nationwide baby concierge and consulting service that caters to the needs of expectant parents. Their company was developed to guide clients, whether pregnancy, adopting or using a surrogate, through the overwhelming amount of baby products and services in the marketplace. Ellie and Melissa, proud moms of Tyler, Ben and Sophie, created this innovative service to provide parents-to-be with the research, recommendations

Posted to 3rd Trimester Q & A (Weblog) by Nest Kaitlin on April 4, 2008
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