I can't believe I am almost to the half way point in my pregnancy...it's crazy to think about how fast it has already gone and how fast the next 20 weeks will go. Especially since I start tax season here soon and will be working really long hours.
Some items that I have found to be very beneficial during the first 20 weeks of my pregnancy...
Some items that I have found to be very beneficial during the first 20 weeks of my pregnancy...
1. Pregnancy Pillow
This thing is AWESOME!!! My Best Friend suggested one to me to get to help sleeping. I am not a 'side' sleeper...I am a back sleeper. So I tried from 13 weeks on to get use to sleeping on my side and hated it. So not comfortable for me. I got this pillow for Christmas from my parents and I love it!!
2. Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
There are a few good pregnancy books out and I got this one because many people recommended it to me. This one gives me all the information I need so I don't feel like getting additional pregnancy book. It talks about what happens weekly and monthly. It has a chapter for 'Dad to be' and even talks about post pregnancy items. I have read most of it already and go back to it all the time!
3. Belly Band
Love this thing! None of my pants fit anymore and I don't want to spend a fortune on maternity clothes. The belly band gives me the option to wear my normal clothes. I have had mixed reviews on this from friends...some hated it, some loved it. I love it and would like to get it in one more color.
This thing is AWESOME!!! My Best Friend suggested one to me to get to help sleeping. I am not a 'side' sleeper...I am a back sleeper. So I tried from 13 weeks on to get use to sleeping on my side and hated it. So not comfortable for me. I got this pillow for Christmas from my parents and I love it!!
2. Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
There are a few good pregnancy books out and I got this one because many people recommended it to me. This one gives me all the information I need so I don't feel like getting additional pregnancy book. It talks about what happens weekly and monthly. It has a chapter for 'Dad to be' and even talks about post pregnancy items. I have read most of it already and go back to it all the time!
3. Belly Band
Love this thing! None of my pants fit anymore and I don't want to spend a fortune on maternity clothes. The belly band gives me the option to wear my normal clothes. I have had mixed reviews on this from friends...some hated it, some loved it. I love it and would like to get it in one more color.
FYI: this is not a picture of me!
4. Tylenol
Only thing you can take for pain relief and headaches. I got so many headaches during the first 14 weeks. I guess instead of 'morning sickness', I received headaches. Not sure which I would rather have but I no longer get them as long or as often as I did then. Taking Tylenol and having a pop really helped.
Only thing you can take for pain relief and headaches. I got so many headaches during the first 14 weeks. I guess instead of 'morning sickness', I received headaches. Not sure which I would rather have but I no longer get them as long or as often as I did then. Taking Tylenol and having a pop really helped.
5. iPhone pregnancy apps
I downloaded the BabyCenter and BabyBump apps. I use them both. I read the daily tid bit every morning on both and BabyBump has a weekly one also. They both have 'chat boards' and pictures. I find these very informational and love that they are right on my phone.
Is there anything you used or someone you know used during pregnancy that you would recommend?
I downloaded the BabyCenter and BabyBump apps. I use them both. I read the daily tid bit every morning on both and BabyBump has a weekly one also. They both have 'chat boards' and pictures. I find these very informational and love that they are right on my phone.
Is there anything you used or someone you know used during pregnancy that you would recommend?
I've heard good things about that pillow. So much that I want one even though I'm not pregnant. Jesse has told me the last three mornings that my snoring has woken him up. I'm not a chronic snorer but I do have a cold so maybe it's from that. Ha! I should tell him to get me that pillow to alleviate snoring. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh and hopefully tax season zoooooms by in no time. And then it will be baby season. :)
DeleteI think it's great you're sticking to the one pregnancy book. I was given several when I was pregnant and read them ALL...and it just gets so overwhelming. I'm not a very 'by the book' kind of person.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm with Lauren - haha!! I think I need that pillow, too.
These are all great items!! :) that pillow looks CRAZY! HAHA
ReplyDeleteI loved the belly band. I also got a sleep bra for at night, especially when you have tenderness- it helps a lot.
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your pregnancy!!
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check out the app "babycenter" it's 4.99 but seriously THE BEST app ever- there is also a physical website too- its a great app to be familiar with for use once baby is here!
ReplyDeletep.s. i LOVED my preg pillow too- do you have a name for yours yet ;)