For me, along with a growing belly comes swollen feet and legs, an achy back and bizarre cravings for lemons and baked goods. I know, right? But, that’s about it. I’m lucky and don’t get the nausea, heartburn or hemorrhoids.
When it comes to pregnancy, I don’t know why I have been so blessed to have such an easy go at it, but I could not go through this experience without sharing a few of my favorite pregnancy items.
Sure, a great support system and caring team of doctors is important, as are prenatal vitamins, a healthy, well-balanced diet, equal parts exercise and rest and pretty much a whole new wardrobe are essential, but these are my six must-haves for a successful, more comfortable nine months.
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1. Belly cream. My favorite is Bella B Tummy Honey Stretchmark Prevention Butter. It smells delish, feels luxurious and helps prevent stretch marks and itching. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
2. Proper fitting undergarments. I have grown a full cup size and then some and my go-to bras are Victoria’s Secret’s Body By Victoria, which offers super full coverage, lots of colors to choose from and are available in both under-wire and wireless. Totally worth the price tag.
3. Cheese. Better known as the Babies R Us Pregnancy Wedge Cushion Pillow. If you’re not ready or willing to spend $80+ on a full body pillow, this is the perfect alternative for that extra belly, legs, and hip support you need in order to get a better night’s sleep.
4. My iPhone. I use it to keep track of what my body and baby are doing with awesome apps like Baby Bump and What To Expect: Pregnancy and to pass the time while waiting and waiting and waiting in doctors offices.
5. Compression socks. One yucky side effect I have been experiencing is a lot of pressure in my legs and some minor blood clotting at the end of the day and although they are ugly as sin, Futuro Energizing Ultra Sheer Knee Highs do help.
6. Pampering. Once a month (sometimes more) I get mani/pedis and prenatal massages. Anything that makes me stop and forces me to relax is a very good thing.
What helped you get through your pregnancy?
None of the companies mentioned above endorsed this blog post in any way, I received no free swag for writing this and all opinions expressed are 100% my own, but if Victoria’s Secret picks up on this, I would not turn down a gift card!
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Day 12: Today I am grateful for a good night’s rest. I spent half of last night coughing my lungs out and with a newborn baby on the way, severe sleep deprivation is too and it helps me appreciate the value and luxury of a full eight hours of sleep, glorious sleep. Are you getting enough Zzzzz’s? #30daysofgratitude
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Great items Tonya! The following items have definitely helped me over the past 9 months:
-Mama Mio Tummy Rub-helps sooth and keep the stretch marks away
-Mama Mio Boob Tube-sooths and keeps things in place above the belly and below the chin
-Gap Maternity clothes
-What to Expect: Pregnancy-The “Due in Nov” community. This is great to read, ask, and share stories with other women in the same position as you
-Dark chocolate and gummy bears when I need something sweet!
Oh yes, I love the forums too and would seriously be lost without Gap maternity clothes!
Hope you’re enjoying that new little bundle of joy.
Great list, Tonya!
What got me through both pregnancies? Stretchy maternity pants 🙂
For sure!! I wish I could wear those post pregnancy too.
I had some great clothes that also looked a little bit stylish for when I went out. I loved that way they made me feel comfy while just a little bit dressed up.
I love that. Finding the right balance between comfort and stye is key when pregnant.
I think No. 6 should be mandatory all the time 🙂
Relaxing massages? Mani/pedi? YES!
Me too!! They are the best.
With Eddie my must have was jelly bellys.
With Charlie it was OJ and Lemonade.
With both it was HUGE jammy pants 🙂
Huge jammy pants are the best pre durning and post!! Love love love!!
AMEN to the pampering & that wedge pillow! I don’t know how I’d have survived without mine.
And I have to say, I’m a little jealous you didn’t get the *fun* other stuff like nausea and hemorrhoids. My heartburn also got so bad my doc had to write me a prescription! blerg!
Great list! Thanks for sharing, b/c also great reminders for when I need to get gifts for new mamas!
I’ve heard awful stories about the not so fun stuff, sorry you had to deal with them.
Never thought of my favorites as potential gift items, but thanks for thinking so! If they work for me, they’ll certainly work for others, right?
I love all of these things. I have a VERY similar list- but some slightly different brands. Isn’t it funny what we really, really need? (And yes, the pampering is totally on the list.)
Pampering is a MUST! Pregnant or not. Am I right?!
Good to know for one day! 🙂