Genie Rubs...

December is right around the corner and so begins holiday parties for work, church, and family gathering. If your baby bump is starting to show and this is your first big get together since you've been pregnant get ready for lots of attention and possible "genie rubs". Genie rubs are what I call it when family, friends, and strangers come up and ask (or not) to rub that cute baby bump. 

I always found it humorous when anyone would rub my belly, because it was if they were secretly making a wish. When I was pregnant with my first (11 years ago) that’s when I started calling anyone who rubbed my belly a “genie rub.”

Is there some wives’ tale, that I’m not aware of, that suggests it brings good luck or something to rub a pregnant women’s belly? I would get complete strangers coming up asking (or not) if they could “touch” my belly. It didn't bother me, because I knew they wanted whatever good luck they could get. They would rub my belly as they asked me questions about my pregnancy and the whole while I’m just thinking, ‘okay, does this person think they’re going to pull the lucky lotto numbers today?’  

So, you have been warned! If the idea of anyone touching your belly freaks you out, no worries, there are always simple solutions to preventing too much of the genie rubbing this Holiday season or anytime. You could come up with some witty excuse as to why they wouldn't want to touch your belly. “Ooo, I wouldn't do that if I were you, didn't you know it’s bad luck?” Or find a cute maternity shirt that reads something like, “Please don’t touch precious cargo growing inside.”

But, if you're like me and it doesn't bother you to have people rubbing your belly or if you thing maybe it will bring good luck to you and your baby, than go with the flow, enjoy all the attention and genie rubs you’ll be getting while pregnant and especially during the holidays.

Annee Matthew Maternity & Nursing Apparel

Take 20% off, online at The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store, when you purchase any item from our Annee Matthew Collection! Use coupon code AM20 at checkout. Visit The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store and see the large selection of  winter maternity & nursing dresses, tops and attire available for your Holiday parties. 

Holiday Maternity Wardrobe

Starry Night Maternity Top

This is a wonderful time of year and being pregnant makes the wonder of the holiday season all that much more exciting as you anticipate the birth of your little one.  December brings opportunity of attending functions at your work, your husbands work, church or gatherings with family and friends. It is not uncommon to be invited to some type of event for the holidays, weather it be a holiday party, wedding or some other special occasion. What better way to flaunt that new body than at one of the many holiday affairs that will be happening this season!

Now, as the time draws near you may find yourself in need of a new holiday maternity wardrobe. Searching for the perfect festive maternity attire that will be comfortable and fit properly on the day of your Christmas party, family gathering, wedding, or other special occasion doesn't have to be overwhelming. We all know how hard it is to find the perfect outfit when you’re not  pregnant and when you are expecting, it’s an even bigger challenge. So here are some key points to keep in mind when shopping for the perfect maternity outfit this season.

Kimono Maternity Dress

First, no matter how far along you might be, the key to enjoying yourself on the night or day of the event is to be comfortable in whatever outfit you have chosen to wear.

Second, you will want to purchase a maternity dress or outfit that will fit properly for your changing body and is designed especially with you, the pregnant mom-to-be in mind.

Finally, don’t forget your personality. Events are the perfect place to let your personality shine. The maternity dress or outfit you choose to wear can and will say a lot about you and your personality.

Emerald Maternity Top

When shopping for maternity dresses that will fit properly and be comfortable throughout the event, find designers that specialize in maternity wear. Don’t settle for women’s maternity wear that is cheap and uncomfortable. This may be a once in a life time memorable event, so take the time to shop and find the dress, top, or pants just perfect for you. Buy a maternity outfit that will be fit you properly and allow you to show off that baby bump and your unique personality.  

Red Lace Maternity Gown

The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store carries a large selection of comfortable maternity clothes. We specialize in maternity wear all occasions during pregnancy! Weather your event is casual, semi-formal, or formal we are confident you will find a maternity dress, top, or pants that will be comfortable, fit you properly, and allow you to flaunt your unique style this holiday season at your special event.  

Maternity Jeans

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New Maternity Dresses & Nursing Apparel!

Over the next week The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store will be adding new maternity products from designers Nicole Maternity, Lilly B Brand and Annee Matthew. We are so excited to introduce our new designers to our store. Keep a look out for frequent updates of new maternity dresses, nursing bras, tops and dresses to be added to our inventory.