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.

Military Wife

October 2009, there I was a single mom, 35 years old, two children and my divorce from my first husband was just finalized. I chose to home school my children and attend college full-time, it was a crazy, insane time in my life. Then, to add to my full schedule I boldly decided it was time to start dating again. It wasn't easy, really, I look back and wonder how in the world I was able to squeeze in being a full-time student, study, teach my own children, cook, clean, mow three acres of lawn and date. Ha! Well, I somehow did it and managed to snag me a wonderful new husband, a Major in the United States Marine Corps, in the process. We met in October, November he had proposed to me, and December we were married!

Talk about a whirl-wind romance. But, it just felt right we had so much in common, so much to talk about and share with one another, when he asked me to marry him I knew it was the right choice. We had initially decided to get married in the summer, so we would have plenty of time to get to know each other better and get things ready for our wedding day.

The weekend he proposed to me I had the privilege of attending the annual United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Washington DC. Then, on the Monday after the Birthday Ball, I get a phone call from him. Six days after he asked me to marry him, he tells me that he may have to go to Afghanistan. He informed me that a few months ago he had volunteered to go, but he was told he was no longer needed and that he was to step down. Well, evidently that wasn't really the case and that he was actually suppose to have been in Afghanistan at the beginning of the month, but there was some breakdown of communication and he didn't get the orders.

So, here we are with this dilemma. What do we do? Do we just wait for him to get back and go ahead with our plans? Or do we hurry and try to get married before he leaves?  This was not an easy decision for us to make. Especially, since we both have children from a previous marriage and so many things we had to consider.

Well, we did it. He was to arrive in N. Carolina for training the first week of January, so we decided to get married in December. We got married, celebrated Christmas, moved my things to his house and then in January he was deployed to Afghanistan for six months. There I was a new bride, a military bride, and I had know idea if I was ever going to see my husband again. 

Six months went by slow, but it did come to an end and my husband safely returned home. 

$25 Maternity Clothes Giveaway!

The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store is giving away two $25.00 gift certificates to be used on any purchase of maternity clothes, nursing apparel, support belts and accessories online at http://www.TheMommy2BeClothingStore.com/.

Winners will be selected from the first 500 Facebook fans in a random drawing.
Drawing will take place on or after the day The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store fan page reaches 500 likes. To be automatically entered in for your chance to win one of the two $25.00 gift certificates visit The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TheMommy2BeStore, and like the page. 

The gift certificate is transferable. If you are unable to use the gift certificate for yourself, you can gift it to a family member, friend, use it as a promotional item for your business, or gift it back to The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store and we will randomly select another lucky winner from our Facebook fan page. 

Good luck! 

Maternity Lingerie

Pregnancy is all about you, the mommy-to-be! Now more than ever you want to look and feel beautiful. As you no longer are able to wear your pre-pregnancy apparel and start shopping for maternity clothing your self-confidence and insecurity about how your clothing fits may be a concern for you. You already have a lot on your mind with your pregnancy and knowing that you are still beautiful in your husband’s eyes, is important. So, why not remind him how sexy and gorgeous you still are in elegant maternity intimate apparel that is designed especially for women to wear during pregnancy.

Women’s maternity lingerie is a sure-fire way to help you look and feel attractive during your pregnancy and show him how stunning you still are. Elegant maternity intimate lingerie or an attractive maternity pajama set will be perfect for getting close and cozy with the daddy-to-be. Women’s maternity intimate apparel that is specifically made for pregnancy will ensure proper fit and will be comfortable for your entire nine months and post-partum. Your body will be changing as your due date approaches and if your intimate apparel is pregnancy lingerie or maternity pajamas, than you can feel confident your will be sexy and at ease to show off your pregnancy body behind closed doors.

When shopping for elegant women’s maternity lingerie and pajamas, keep in mind what will be comfortable for you and still be intimate and sexy enough for the man in your life. Don’t buy that skimpy intimate lingerie set, if it’s going to make you feel self-conscious and embarrassed. Your style and comfort are important in order for you to feel sexy and attractive to your husband. Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you have to wear frumpy granny pajamas and clothing that doesn't do anything to ignite the flame in the bedroom. There is plenty to choose from when it comes to women’s intimate maternity clothing apparel. You can play it safe with elegant pajama sets or heat things up with daring pregnancy lingerie. What ever your style is, wear the intimate maternity clothing apparel that will reflect your personality and will be sure to make you feel sexy for your man. You can find women’s intimate maternity clothing lingerie plus pajama sets that will be right for you, no matter what your pregnancy size. Intimate maternity lingerie and pajamas are made for pregnancy and are designed for your changing body plus are available in a variety of colors and styles. Show off your pregnancy body in intimate maternity lingerie or pajamas and remember how sexy and gorgeous your husband knows you are! 

The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store carries a variety of designer women’s intimate maternity lingerie and pajama sets. You will find elegant maternity lingerie and pajamas for size petite/x-small to plus size 2xl in select colors and styles. The selection of intimate maternity clothing apparel includes sexy lingerie and elegant maternity pajamas and pajama sets by designers Nicole Maternity and Sweet Dreams Maternity. Our women’s intimate maternity clothing apparel is attractive and comfortable for any pregnancy figure. Whatever your choice may be; sexy, elegant, flirty or fun, we are confident you will find in our large selection of intimate maternity apparel a lingerie or pajama set right for you. Please visit us online at http://www.TheMommy2BeClothingStore.com/intimates

Fall Maternity Sale!

Looking for the best maternity sale online for this fall? The Mommy 2 Be Clothing Store is having there fall maternity fashion sale on everything in stock. 
Spend $100 and you will receive $5 off your order. Spend $150 and you will receive $10 off your order. Spend $250 and you will receive $25 off your order. Spend $400 and you will receive $50 off your order. Spend $800 and you will receive $100 off your order. No coupon is necessary, discount is taken at checkout and is on every item online, including already marked down maternity sale items. Visit online at www.TheMommy2BeClothingStore.com.