Baby first words? Ga Ga, Goo Goo

Whether it's ice cream or ficticious baby outfits, Lady Gaga is still the "it" thing!

Lady Gaga appeared on Jimmy Kimmel last week and proved that she has a great sense of humor by doing a funny sketch about a line of baby clothing called "Gaga Goo Goo". Fans of the superstar know she doesn't lend her name to real products but kudos to her for having a little fun with it. http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-07-29/gaga-goo-goo/

This is not to be confused with the "Baby Gaga" ice cream that caused such controversy earlier in the year offered by a London based company who incorporated human breast milk into a recipe for an exclusive ice cream. Their ice cream has been on and off the market in the last several months due to city officials seisure and concern over the health and safety of the product. It certainly caused a stir, which is why the company did it no doubt, and even Lady Gaga expressed her irritation at the name of the ice cream. The owner of the company claimed that it wasn't named for the singer, it was named so because "Ga Ga" is a common stereotypical first words of a baby....Funny though, he had his employees dress up like Lady Gaga to serve it.
http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2011/03/01/breast-milk-ice-cream-seized/

Doula or Don't cha?

Will you contemplate having a doula for your pregnancy?  Don't know what that is?  A doula refers to someone who assists the mother before, during and after the pregnancy.  This is not a midwife; doulas do not provide any sort of medical care like a midwife.  Doulas focus solely on the emotional, spiritual, physical or informational needs.  Doulas can help with the birth itself or postpartum issues of the mother providing additional support after the baby comes home.

There is a certification process that a doula can go through; an experienced doula can cost $500 - $900 and usually includes the birth and a few visits either before and/or after the birth.

Do we really need this service? Just sayin'.....where's Dad BTW?  Is he out buying a "push present"?

Push Presents - Latest Trend

Have you heard this term, "Push Presents"?  It's the term used to describe gifts given to the new Mom by the new Dad at the completion of the pregnancy term. Apparently, lot's of people are doing it. Was this started by the celebs and now everyone's doing it or the other way around?  Is this the men feeling guilty about the sacrifice and pain the women go through or more like an "atta girl"? And does this matter to the women who are getting the diamond jewelry in the end?

What do you think?  Snobby trend or rewarding benefit?