I had a fairly easy pregnancy with Abe.
Yes, I was terribly morning sick from weeks 5-15, and I lost 7 pounds.
But I didn’t have to spend my day by the toilet, or go to the hospital to have fluids pumped into me because I was dehydrated.
And yes, I had backaches, and headaches, and pain in my pelvis, and was just all around uncomfortable for the majority of my pregnancy…
But I didn’t have to use crutches, or take medication, or go on bedrest.
That said, here are some of my must-haves from pregnancy.
I hope they help make your pregnancy a little happier!
I was thirsty ALL THE TIME when I was pregnant.
Having a cup I could take with me everywhere I went really helped me to quench my thirst and stay hydrated. I think
I drank more water while I was pregnant than I had in my previous 24 years of life.
I drank more water while I was pregnant than I had in my previous 24 years of life.
2) Pillows.
I don’t care if you have a pregnancy pillow (I had a Snoogle Mini), or if you just use regular pillows, but you will want them. When I wasn’t using my Snoogle, I had a regular pillow under my head, under my belly, behind my back, and between my legs.
My poor husband was relegated to a tiny portion of our queen sized bed.
My poor husband was relegated to a tiny portion of our queen sized bed.
3) Maternity leggings.
I bought myself some fleece lined maternity leggings from Ross when I was about 20 weeks along. (I was pregnant in the winter, hence
the fleece lining.) They were my saving grace. No matter how comfortable your maternity jeans are – these are better. I lived in them.
the fleece lining.) They were my saving grace. No matter how comfortable your maternity jeans are – these are better. I lived in them.
4) Maxi skirts.
I am so grateful that the maxi skirt craze was happening while I was pregnant. As my belly grew, so did my waistline, and that meant
that I couldn’t fit into most of my skirts anymore. Most maxi skirts have a fold-over waistband that comfortably fit a growing belly.
that I couldn’t fit into most of my skirts anymore. Most maxi skirts have a fold-over waistband that comfortably fit a growing belly.
6) Snacks.
Of course each pregnant woman has a different taste, so what worked for me might not work for you. But I loved saltines, mints, and smoothies in the first trimester. The second and third trimesters I went on a Greek yogurt kick and
tried nearly every kind Walmart has to offer.
tried nearly every kind Walmart has to offer.
No matter what snacks you like, I would highly recommend getting some kind that are easily portable so you can keep
something in your stomach at all times.
something in your stomach at all times.
Do you have anything to add? What was a must-have for you in your pregnancy?
