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Whitney’s Garden Theme Baby Shower – A baby is BLOOMING – Beautiful preggo mama, Whitney is expecting a mini-me. This exquisitely planned garden themed baby shower was a superb celebration to welcome her sweet little girl.
So plush and elegant looking. The pink, gold, and floral scheme was such a perfect color combo.
Entertaining guests with games like Baby A-Z, Diaper Raffle, Guess the Baby Food and What’s in the Diaper. The games created a party atmosphere that allowed guests to mingle and chat. So it became very easy to connect with each other.
The beautiful mom-to-be enjoyed the game What’s in the Diaper. I love a chocolate bar of candy she said.
Menu:
The mains comprised of Fried Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Veggies, Baked Ziti, Meatballs, and Spanish Rice
The dessert table was made up of Salad, Raspberry, Buttercream Cake, Oreo Cake, Mini Cupcakes, Cookies, and Rice Krispy treats.
The menu also featured a mom-osa bar which included Peach Juice, Strawberry Juice, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Welches sparkling rose with pineapples, Watermelon, and strawberry fruit
The gorgeous mommy-to-be was glad to see so many old faces again. “The highlight of my day was seeing friends I haven’t seen in years,” she said.
She told PregnancyBeyond “I am looking forward to having a special bond between me and my baby girl. I can not wait for us to wear matching outfits, gets our nails done, vacation together, and become best friends!”
Thank you, Whitney, and congratulations to you and your family on your sweet little girl! 
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Fab Mom-to-be: Whitney
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It’s no question that it’s a little princess on the way! And, to royally welcome her, glowing mother-to-be Jazmine, created a magical Princess Zion themed baby shower.
With accents in pink, gold, and nude, and a dash of sophistication. You would love everything about this baby shower befitting for a regal little princess.
Take a look!
Decor
Baby Shower Games
Games entertained guests. They played The Pacifier Toss and The Tissue Belly. Further, the mom enjoyed playing the pacifier toss. Guests had to stand in a circle and take turns tossing the pacifier to each other. The person who catches it has 10 seconds to name a baby item. Without repeating one that’s already been said. The last person standing wins a door prize.
Favors & Treats
Flaunting her baby bump with utmost grace, the elegant mom-to-be had this to say “I’m so happy to have such great friends in life that are true and real and honest friends. I enjoyed opening gifts from all my friends, and this was the highlight of my day”. “Being a first-time mom, I’m just ready to see my little princess’ face and kiss her” she added.
Congratulations Jazmine, sending best wishes your way.
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My ICP Story: ‘A Very Serious and Potentially A Deadly Condition’, By Crystal Abram (ICP Care).
In general, June is ICP (Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy) Awareness Month. ICP is a medical condition where women experience very severe itching during pregnancy. For instance, PregnancyBeyond has teamed up with ICP Care to raise awareness of this liver disorder. That develops during pregnancy. Particularly, in which bile flow is impaired within the liver itself. Also, this condition has been shown to pose a serious risk to the unborn baby.
In today’s post, one heartbroken mom shares her story.
Oh, that infamous ‘itch’ that some proclaimed to be normal while pregnant. 2016 was a very exciting time for my husband and me. As we found out we were going to have a precious baby girl. Around 15 weeks, I had very intense itching that went on for weeks, and all I was told, was ‘oh it’s part of pregnancy’. Weeks went on and I continued to believe it was part of pregnancy.
Three weeks went by and the itch was worse. I looked up online intense itching while pregnant, and that’s when I learned about Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). This was foreign to me, I had never heard of this. I had a 2-year son at home, and I never had this condition with him. That same day I called my doctor’s office and begged to get tested. Because based on what I read about this high-risk pregnancy condition. It was a very serious and potentially deadly condition for my unborn daughter.
I went in for labs, and two days later I received my blood test results confirming the diagnosis of ICP. My bile acid blood test results were 72, and I prescribed the medicine to help reduce the bile acids. I started taking 500 mg of Ursodiol one time a day. I went in for follow up appointments over the next few weeks and for a routine ultrasound at 28 weeks. Unfortunately, that’s when it was discovered my precious daughter, Victoria didn’t have a heartbeat. I felt like I was in a dream, and that I was desperately wanting to wake up from. As I sat in the doctor’s office, I was avoiding the phone call I had to make to my husband while he 
was at work that morning. I called my sister-in-law first with the bad news, and once she arrived, we called my husband and told him. I waited there at the doctor’s office until my husband arrived. On Friday, May 13th, 2016, we went in to have our daughter. I never thought in a million years, that instead of leaving the hospital with our daughter in a car seat, I left with a box of pictures of her being stillborn.
The doctors initially didn’t want to test me for this because based on the statics this condition is typically seen or diagnosed during the last trimester. I was told that the next time I get pregnant they will test me for ICP asap and not wait. In August 2017, we found out we were expecting again, and at the doctor’s office, I was immediately tested for ICP at 6 weeks pregnant. My bile acids were already at 14. I was immediately started on the correct dosage of Ursodiol, at 900 mg a day, and referred to Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
These high-risk pregnancy specialists have experience in the proper treatment and management of Cholestasis of Pregnancy. With this pregnancy, there was a much better game plan set. I had scheduled Non-Stress Tests- (NST) and Bio Physical Profiles (BPP) done throughout the pregnancy, and the plan delivers by 37 weeks, due to my previous stillborn daughter. The highest my bile acid got with this pregnancy was 20, and my medication was increased to 1200 mg a day. The doctors continued to monitor and watch our son, and I delivered a healthy baby boy Aydan at 36 weeks and 3 days weighing 5 pounds and 1 ounce.
My hopes are with more research there will be a cure in the future for ICP. My experience is one that no Mother wants to only have pictures of a memory of their child. I would advise any expectant mom to continue to fight to be tested, and don’t let anyone say ‘Oh it’s normal to itch intensely while you’re pregnant’. Please always advocate for yourself and your unborn child! (Find more info. on ICP here)
About The ICP Care:
ICP Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit determined to help pregnant mothers who experience Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and to deliver healthy babies. ICP Care’s mission is to provide patient support and education. Raise public awareness, support the advancement of research, and improve health care practices. ICP Care helps to connect, support, educate, and empower those affected by ICP – Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy.
We do this by raising awareness of the condition, distributing educational materials for patients and medical professionals, and creating a supportive community for friends and families of anyone affected by ICP. We hope that one day, all medical professionals and staff will know the proper protocol for treating Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, resulting in less suffering and healthier ICP babies. Find them on Facebook and at www.icpcare.org
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Ozodimma’s Twins Baby Shower – “Table for Two”
Blessed with Two! Beautiful expecting mommy, Ozodimma Nwankwo, is expecting one of each sex. To celebrate each baby, the mommy-to-be threw a his-and-hers baby shower to welcome her twins in style!
The theme of the baby shower was “Table for Two”. The mommy-to-be did a good job planning this with her sister and sisters-in-law.
Decor
The decor was not only adorable, but it also served as a gender reveal. The colors were blue, pink with gorgeous gold and white accents.
Baby Shower Games:
The baby shower was double the fun, guest played ‘guess the mother-to-be waist size’, ‘blindfolded diaper change’, ‘alcohol bottle race’, ‘baby bingo’, and ‘word scramble’. The mommy enjoyed playing the blindfolded diaper change. It was hilarious to watch everyone diaper the doll she said.
This celebration was just perfect for heralding the upcoming arrival of the twins. Also, it sure did reflect the mom-to-be modern style.
Congratulations Ozodimma, sending you beautiful bundles of wishes for your cute little bundles of joy!
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Nadia’s Royal Baby Shower – Awe-Inspiring! This baby shower befitting for a princess is almost too pretty to believe! Gorgeous mommy-to-be Nadia Matovu is celebrating the upcoming birth of her daughter and this luxe shower which she planned all by herself was elegance exemplified.
The event which was held at The Dorchester, London United Kingdom featured a throne and a crown, a fresh flower wall of roses, and a custom Snapchat filter, you will love all the details and pictures from this baby shower occasion. Take a look!
Decor
The colors for the shower were red and gold combo. The decor featured a fresh flower wall of red roses, red rose centerpieces, red and gold B-A-B-Y blocks.
Menu
The menu was a 3-course sit-down meal and it included:
Starters:
Baby squid stuffed with feta cheese and chorizo
Sweet English peas and lemongrass emulsion.
Main Course:
Casterbridge rib-eye steak,
Bone marrow flan,
Hand-cut chips,
Sauce choron,
Saddle of wild rabbit with rabbit Tortelli,
Black trompette, salsify,
Ballotine of guinea fowl stuffed with herbs and truffle and fondant potato.
Dessert: Caramelised chocolate mousse with caramel crisp and granny smith sorbet
Sweet table
Treats on the sweet table included cupcakes and Ferrero Rocher towers, and a two-tier princess rosette cake with large monogram “M” which stands for Baby Matovu.
Baby Shower Games
Guest got entertained with games such as sing-along-baby-song and draw a baby on your head which the mommy-to-be found hilariously competitive “I enjoyed the “draw the baby on your head” game the most because everyone’s faces of concentration were hilarious even though the drawing results were a disaster LOL.” she said.
The fabulous mommy-to-be was happy to see all friends come together and here’s what she had to say “The main highlight for me was getting advice from my friends- they did not sugar coat anything and mentally prepared me for childbirth and motherhood. Opening gifts was another highlight, but it was the cards I loved the most- each card had heartfelt messages that made me cry.” She continued to say “This is my husband and I’s first child and we are so excited. I am so blessed to know so many positive women that my daughter will be fortunate enough to have as Aunties.”
“I’m looking forward to raising a strong black queen, and dressing her up as a doll along the way. Although our daughter will be Daddy’s Little Princess, I want to raise her to be a queen-an ambitious, intelligent, positive, black queen.”
Congratulations Nadia, sending royally sweet wishes your way!
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It’s no question that it’s a little gentleman on the way! Gorgeous mommy-to-be Gabrielle Dadzie is expecting a cute baby boy and to celebrate his arrival, friends and family all gathered to surprise the expectant mom.
The color palatte were in different shades of blue : baby blue, azura and cobalt blues. The décor consisted of white and blue balloons, baby socks and dummies, and floral arrangement on every table.
Read on to see photo and watch the video from this unique and simple baby shower celebration.
Baby Shower Games
Guests had a good time and played fun games such as “Guess What’s In The Bag” where people were blindfolded and had to place their hands in a bag full of baby items and guess what it was. The mom-to-be really had fun playing “Taste The Baby Food” where people were blindfolded and had to taste baby food and guess what it was “it was so funny seeing people’s facial expressions while eating the food and hearing the radical answers they come up with” she said.
The fabulous mommy-to-be was happy to see everyone come around and here’s what she had to say “the highlight of my day was seeing all the guests saying something nice about me and giving me advice on how to be a mother. I just can’t to be a mum and start a family with the love of my life! I can’t wait to see what my baby looks like and just see him grow into a man”
Congratulations Gabrielle, sending sweet wishes your way.
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How cute is this Royal Unicorn Baby shower? ! Gorgeous mommy-to-be Mary Seats is expecting a little princess and to welcome baby Zoey, friends and family gathered to celebrate the sweet new arrival.
The venue was styled with fabulous hot pink, white and gold color palette and accented with giant unicorns.The Pink lighting set the ambiance off perfectly and the dash of gold certainly added a touch of glamor to the decor . Each table had a lovely unicorn center piece and the flower photo booth backdrop was just the perfect accessory for the photo booth area.
Read on the see lovely photos from this sweet, sparkly and sophisticated baby shower celebration.
Menu
The guests surely had a lot to gobble up. The menu comprised of chicken and waffles, chicken wings, shrimp and grits, caesar salad, shrimp scampi pasta, mac and cheese, fruit kabob and parmesan corn on cob. The menu also featured a dessert bar with all kinds of exquisite fancy desserts.
Sweet Table:
For a sweet finish to the lovely soiree, guests were treated to delicious cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, marshmallows, banana pudding shooters, chocolate covered strawberries and a stunning two-tiered pink and gold sequin cake that was befitting to welcome a princess.
Baby Shower Games
The fun games certainly kept everyone entertained! Games that were played included: Measure the stomach, Who’s your baby daddy which the mom-to-be found extremely amusing “I was blindfolded and had to feel every guys hands in the room to figure out which one was mine. Luckily I knew his hands by his manicure”. The ladies really enjoyed playing Deliver the balloon where they had to put a balloon in their shirts and danced till it came out. “It was much harder than they thought”. ‘Men with balloons, tie your shoes’ was quite hilarious and it was a fun way to get the men involved.
The fab mom-to-be was grateful for how the event turned out “I had a great team of party professions she said “me and my guests just had to show up and enjoy!” . “The decor actually took me by surprise and the photobooth was a great accent to have”
What a wonderful time everyone had, the gorgeous mommy-to-be included and here is what she had to say, “I loved having everyone around me and I am most looking forward to just having a little mini me. I am also so excited at my first attempt to be a great mom”.
Congratulations Mary, sending cute good wishes to you and your family.
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Credits : Fab Mom-to-be : Mary ‘Mz Skittlez’ Seats ; Photoboot :Prosnapbooth
Event coordinator/ Invitation Designer: Amoureevents
Visual team : Yoatlanta and Stillgoingdesigns ; Decor Designer: Eventsbyregina ; Host : Shereeta Lacy
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Esther Junaid’s Baby Shower “A Princely Arrival”
A sweet little prince is on his way and to royally welcome him, beautiful expecting mama Esther Junaid celebrated with this super stylish ladies-only baby shower. The party was held at BelAir House in West Dulwich, London and the theme of the baby shower was A Princely Arrival.
Every royal celebration involves gold, and this baby shower does not disappoint! The color scheme was a combination of muted mint green, gold and white color palette. The decor featured beautiful custom signage, elegant centerpieces, pretty golden balloons and LED marquee sign letters which spelt out b-a-b-y. The beautiful design definitely created a beautiful ambiance to welcome the little bundle of joy. Oh and lets not forget the custom Snapchat filter! Read on to see photos from this luxe baby shower celebration.
Mom’s Gorgeous Outfit
The gorgeous expectant mom was glowing in a grey colored high low layered ruffle dress by a British designer Gbemi Okunlola. Her dress was paired with a personalized handheld clutch and Aquazzura shoes . Her outfit perfectly complemented her pregnancy curves!
Menu
Guests enjoyed a delectable three course meal which was accompanied by a champagne and canapé reception.
The main menu comprised of:
Starters:
Fried salt fish fritters with a mango and chilli salsa
Tomato, mozzarella and avocado salad with a balsamic glaze
Mains:
Jollof rice (a classic tomato based rice infused with herbs)
Nigerian fried rice (vegetable variety rice with prawns)
Stewed chicken (peppered chicken in a tomato based sauce)
Dessert:
Dark chocolate and coffee mousse
Fresh fruit jelly with ice cream
Sweet table:
The sweet table was absolutely enchanting. It featured red velvet iced cupcakes and assorted candy in the color palette (mints, chews, sweets, individually wrapped chocolates balls, mint colored marshmallows) as well as paper bags and gold serving scoops.
Also featured was a two-tier cake with the custom “Oh Baby” gold cake topper. Each tier of the cake was a different flavor; the top tier was strawberry and vanilla sponge cake with a buttercream and strawberry jam filling and the bottom tier was a chocolate cake with a chocolate fudge filling.
Beautifully arranged alongside were decor items such as fresh flowers and a balloon cascade, a miniature pram, rocking horse and roll top bath, as well as two golden teddy bears.
Baby Shower Games
Guest had an amazing time and played fun games such as Don’t say Baby, Baby Bingo, Guess the size of the Bump, Drink the Baby Bottle Race . The game Drink The Baby Bottle Race had the expecting mommy caught up in laughter “I didn’t realize how many of the ladies were so competitive” she said.
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The fab mommy was so glad to see her vision come to life and here is what she had to say; “The highlight of the day was celebrating the upcoming arrival of our little prince with my sisters, cousins and friends. I was overwhelmed with how much love and excitement there was in expectation of our newest son #APrincelyArrival.”she told Pregnancybeyond.com. “This is baby no.2 for my husband and I, and so I’m most looking forward to witnessing how our family dynamics will adjust with our new arrival, especially how our eldest son will adjust to the role of a big brother”.
Thank you Esther, and congratulations to you and your family on your newest addition.
Credits:
Fab Mama: Esther Junaid
Dress: AloNuko ; Event Planner: Mrs Wedding Planner
Sweet Table: Sugar Tables London ; Cake: Panari Cake
Photographer: Love Exposed Photography ; Videographer: Dan Erman
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Fatimah Aramide Salami’s Secret Garden Themed Baby Shower.
To celebrate the forthcoming arrival of her little man, Fatimah Aramide Salami threw herself this lovely Secret Garden Themed Baby Shower that had all sorts of elegant features that made it a sweet event for everyone!
Keeping her love for flowers, this gorgeous shower was decked out with beautiful floral arrangements, colorful shades of green and plenty of other scrumptious-looking goodies. It is obvious that much thought was put into the dessert table display as it coordinated perfectly with the color scheme and featured four cakes and a host of other sweets.
The menu centered around a brunch, two chefs were present on site which meant there was lots of food, constantly being refilled and kept fresh. The menu contained macaroni & cheese, sweet potatoes, diced brunch potatoes, grits, fried & baked chicken, assorted pastries, and both white and traditional sangria; everyone had plenty to choose from.
It was such a fun shower as guests got entertained with games such as Bobbing for Nipples, My Water Broke, Baby Bingo, Winner Takes All, and Baby Shower Musical Chairs.
“Seeing everything come together after several weeks of planning was an amazing feeling and I felt so blessed to be surrounded by loving and supportive family and friends.” Fatimah said “One of the biggest highlights was the gender reveal of my baby. We revealed the gender by dropping a bath bomb in a container of water. The water started off white and then eventually turned pink or blue; indicating the color for the sex of the baby. Glory be to God we’re having a boy!” (See photos and video below)
The mommy-to-be is looking forward to meeting her baby for the first time. “The anticipation of meeting my son makes these nine months of carrying him worth every minute. I still can’t believe I’m having a son, I’m still getting used to saying that and I look forward to formally meeting him in the next few weeks to come. It’s an amazing feeling to know I’ll be bringing a bundle of immense blessings into this world soon by the special grace of God” she said.
Read on to see photos from this elegant and color-filled baby shower.
Parents-to-be
Guests
Decor
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Gender Reveal
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Urlissa’s Golden Safari Themed Baby Shower.
Celebrating a new baby is always exciting. What better way to celebrate Zion’s arrival than with this incredibly stylish golden safari themed baby shower. The shower designer did an amazing job at showcasing this theme. From invitations and thank you cards to favors, centerpieces and candy buffet supplies, everything in this adorable theme featured a gold, green and white color scheme. Just as the name implies, the gold animal toppers give it that extra special elegant touch.
Read on the see detailed photos from this incredibly stylish baby shower celebration.
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Vendors:
Photography: Sorena A Photography LLC
Event Designer: Elegant Creations 504
Sweets by La Petite Confections
Cake by The Original Sueberry
Venue: King and Queen Reception Hall
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