The Joy of Pregnancy Review

I received a copy of The Joy of Pregnancy by Tori Kropp (a labour nurse and childbirth educator as well as owner of www.storksite.net) and this is a book that is one is definitely getting a thumbs up from me.

What I like about The Joy of Pregnancy:

-It is easy to sit down and read from cover to cover. Not only do things fall in logical order but the way the book is laid out makes it an easy read. The book almost anticipates the next question the reader will have with helpful information.

-There's a great pregnancy calculator in the book to help you find out how to calculate your due date based on your last period.

There are chapters broken down by gestation weeks including a chapter for pre-conception as well as a chapter for the first month with a newborn and the chapters cover a myriad of questions and give information about various things a pregnant woman may want and need to know at that particular phase of her pregnancy. The "Tori's Tips" are also especially helpful.

Other Pluses:

I also quite like the fact that each chapter has a 'Dad's Corner' feature so that Dads can read along and get pertinent information addressed specifically to them.

Another aspect about this book that I enjoyed was the number of letters to Tori and her answers. These are sprinkled throughout the book giving people questions and answers based upon scenarios they could be facing at their particular stage of pregnancy. This aspect, in my opinion, gives the book an interactive feel which many pregnancy books lack.

Other great aspect of this book is include an extensive glossary and a selection of loads of lists. A lot of expectant mothers who feel like they're unprepared or who simply love making lists will find this section really helpful. It includes including questions you might ask yourself when preparing for the birth as well as questions to ask medical professionals during particular tests along with other helpful information such as:

• How to survive bedrest


• Choosing a childbirth class


• Twelve ways to survive morning sickness


• The 5-1-1 recipe for knowing when to go to the hospital


• Baby shopping lists


• Medical supplies for baby


• Help with baby shower planning


• Hospital bag lists


• Month by month checklists


• and more...

I highly recommend The Joy Of Pregnancy by Tori Kropp for a mother to be to buy for herself or as a gift to buy someone you know who's expecting or planning a baby.

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How Do You Wear Your Caribbean Hook Bracelet?

In terms of jewelry trends, it’s a lot of fun to keep on top of the latest and greatest in hot accessories. A recent trend like Caribbean hook jewelry is something with fun, style and meaning too. If you’re looking for something unique in a bracelet, this might be right up your alley and due to the increasing popularity of the style, sets with matching earrings, necklaces and rings are also increasing in popularity.

Caribbean hook bracelets are joined with a stylish hook that can be in the form of a simple hook or various designs and embellishments that hooks the jewelry piece together in lieu of a clasp. Hook bracelets have become a hot trend in the islands and while the trend started in St. Croix with a horseshoe design, it’s become sizzling hot all over the Caribbean and is now available in a wide variety of styles.

Wearing Your Bracelet To Send Out Signals

If you’re wearing your hook jewelry out in the Caribbean, it’s important to understand the meaning behind the jewelry so you can wear it accordingly. Not only can these accessories look gorgeous but they can send out a message too. If you’re out at a nightclub and want to make it clear that you’re either taken or not taken, the way you wear your hook jewelry can tell people just where you stand.

When the hook faces your heart this is indicative of the fact that your heart has been “hooked” by someone already so you’re not looking for romance. And when the hook faces away from you, it is taken to mean that you’re unattached and may be looking for love. The jewelry is known for its signature style of hooks and there are many options for bracelets available in silver, gold, platinum and titanium. These bracelets can contain multiple precious metals and precious gems as well.

Many patterns are available such as: hearts, flowers, zodiac symbols and symbols that reveal a bit of your personality as well and hook rings are also gaining in popularity. The bracelets are available in a variety if diameters and you can buy plus sized jewelry as well as hook bracelets for little girls.

Many people buy their hook jewelry when they’re in the islands on holidays but you can buy it online as well. If you’re going away on a Caribbean holiday, you might have people asking you to bring them back some hook style jewels as a souvenir.

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