Maternity Must-Haves/ I'm Back!

Hey everyone!

First things first, I'm back! After going through a difficult time in my life, i can say I'm ready to write and get the ball rolling again!

With that said, I'm also announcing I'm pregnant with my second baby!

Woohoo!!!

So, Lets get started!

Pregnancy MUST HAVES!

I'm sure you've all read all the pregnancy must haves on interest and what-not. I have as well, during my first pregnancy i bought all the expensive "must have" items on all the lists.  Most of which were completely unnecessary. I totally didn't need that "stretch mark prevention cream (hefty pricetag included).  Stretch marks will happen no matter what lotions and potions you use, its in your genes. So, this being my second pregnancy, i already know the ins and outs, the "must haves" and the "don't needs". 

1. Body pillow

I'll admit, I invested in the Leachco Back 'N Belly Contoured Body Pillow.

I also, thinking i was only going to have one baby, gave it away sometime after Maddox was born. (BAD MISTAKE) It was the best pillow id ever had.

So unfortunately, i just have a plain old body pillow.

2. Lotion

While no amount of lotion or "stretch mark cream" will get rid of or prevent the stretch marks, a good lotion will keep the itchy belly to a minimum.  Trust me...It gets itchy.

3. Comfy clothes

Get some clothes you find most comfortable, whether it be sweats, yoga pants, or jeans..ha ha..  You're going to get super uncomfortable, super quick.  Even when you're barely showing, you will feel like a huge blimp.  Nothing will fit right, so get some comfy pants and shirts.

4. Bath Supplies

I found myself taking baths to cure all my aches and pains.  Sore back, sciatic nerve pain, restless leg syndrome.  A warm bath cured it all!  Bath bombs, bubble bath, face masks.  A nice arrangement of bath/spa supplies to make yourself feel nice, even when you feel like crap.

5. no-name

This isn't so much as a "must have" as it is a "be prepared".

 I keep extra clothes, and shoes in my car at all times.  Carrying a bladder kicking baby is strenuous, and sometimes, all it takes is that one kick to completely make you lose the contents of your bladder (or a sneeze..or cough...).

 What's worse than being out and about, and having an accident!? its horrid. Be prepared!