I need a section on this blog titled “Ms. I have an Opinion About Everything,” because that’s me. I research A LOT before I make purchases, eat food, take medicine, vacation…all of it. It could borderline on some OCD, really. Therefore-naturally, I review things to myself ALL OF THE TIME. I might as well write about it. (Currently in a baby sleep sack/swaddle/sleeping container nightmare…will review all of the products I have loved and returned for my next post.)
So I just gave birth to our newest family member and I’ll get to the point, these are what I think made pregnancy a little more do-able. Remember I research and read reviews for a lot of stuff so when I say a splurge is worth it, respect my mistakes (cheaper is not always better) I made and take the money plunge. Drumroll for the first pregnancy must have…
1.) A GOOD PREGNANCY PILLOW- I tried to be a cheap-skate and prop pillows up around me (5 to be exact), don’t do it. Guys, we bought a new mattress because I complained about sleep so much with my last pregnancy. So with this pregnancy only a few years later, my husband said no new king size mattresses…we compromised and (two trial beds later) we got a new mattress. HA! It was the spare room mattress though so, he was right no new king size mattress. Just a twin. I digress…trying to explain how difficult pregnancy and sleep were for me in both of my pregnancies. Here’s the bread and butter that I used while preggo and post-partum too (hey nobody lets you know sleeping after a c-section sucks). THE QUEEN ROSE pillow off of amazon. The end.
2.) Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter- You know how you become a crazy person reading ingredients that you put in and on your body when you’re with child? Just me? Oh well. I guess it’s nice to know that this is safe AND effective. 4’11’’, 99lbs…stretching to 134lbs in the belly area (oh who am I kidding…my butt too) means OF COURSE stretch marks, right? Wrong baaaaybay. I know it has to do with genetics too (thanks ma) but I’m praising this belly butter for getting me through two pregnancies with no stretchies. The tub is the perfect size for 9 months of use. Leftover lotion use on your feet. It makes your feet as soft as a pedi that you won’t be getting anytime soon…because let’s be real ‘ain’t nobody got time for that’ after you’ve birthed babies.
3.) Billie Razors- YES I am recommending razors. What I do not recommend is the “funny” advice your OB will give you when you have your feet up in the stirrups and you apologize for the horse hair on your legs…and she replies with “oh make your husband help you with that!” Girl you have met my husband. You know the type of massacre that would go down in my bathroom if I allowed that. You need a trustworthy razor for the job…not a trustworthy man.
So anyway, I subscribed to these a while ago. I thought they were great before pregnancy but I have a newfound respect for them after pregnancy. These blades have a ton of conditioner/moistuizer around them, I swear it is HARD to cut yourself when shaving. If you want to go into a grooming session blind as bat (bc yes your belly is in the way of seeing even your toes) and need a razor to trust, this is the one.
4.) GAP maternity clothes- ‘because you’ll be wearing them postpartum too’ haha ok karen shut up I will not. But seriously…you will…and you’ll want them to hold up for you. I found it hard to find good quality and good fitting maternity clothes, but Gap never disappointed. Their clothes can be pricey so shop sales and use points or kohls cash or whatever Gap calls it, Gap cash? I don’t know I have mom-brain.
5.) Simple Modern 32oz Slim Cruiser– You’re supposed to drink a lot of h2o while pregnant. I found it easier to do so when I had a constant supply of it around me. I am lazy and I don’t want to stop what I’m doing 5x a day to fill a little water bottle. The 32oz gives me more time between refills. It also makes it easy to track my intake. I already loved this brand of drinkware (8 products and counting) before being pregnant because their designs are cute and the quality is great. But mostly because I needed the big water jug, without the big mouth opening (like ALL the other bottles this size, I dislike driving or maneuvering a toddler while trying to drink from a bucket opening). The SM tumblers come with a lid and a straw. It is much more lady-like. I’m going to also recommend the SM 12oz tumblers, these need to be the official coffee mug of moms. Once again, cute and stylish, small design is easy to hold and keeps my coffee warm about 10x longer than a regular mug. Also fits beneath the keurig perfectly. Just go buy all SM products…I’m seriously obsessed.
Please don’t make me link up these products. I’m not paid for this, I’m just trying to share some knowledge! Amazon or google! NOW go enjoy that preggo belly of yours…only so many days until you can drink wine again hold your precious bundle!
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