I’m pregnant! WHERE DO I BEGIN?!

When the excitement (and sometimes shock) of finding out you’re pregnant begins to fade just a bit, the feeling of WHERE DO I BEGIN can become super overwhelming. We hope you find this info helpful as you begin your journey of being a Mama!

Week 8 until delivery– start something like Palmer’s Tummy Butter NOW! Buy a couple tins at a time or else you will be running to the store constantly. I probably used 20-30 tins during my pregnancy. You can’t put a price on having little or no stretch marks.

Men’s undershirts– you will eventually get so big that you can barely fit in much. The belly butter is super greasy and you will only want to wear old shirts or ones you can throw away after delivery. I found buying packs of men’s undershirts was a great option (I got a size XL) and I threw them all away when I was done with my pregnancy.

Week 16 until delivery– Start using a Doppler to see if you can hear your little peanut! Rubbing baby oil on your tummy before you use the Doppler will help it move around!

Sleep issues? I highly recommend the Boppy Pregnancy Pillow. It helped me sleep and my back!

Week 34 until delivery– Start Lansinoh nipple cream . Your boobies will thank you when you have a little person stuck to them 24/7.

Week 35– pack your hospital bags and instal your infant car seat.

Week 36/38– get your hair did!

MATERNITY CLOTHES FAVS:

Target: Their maternity section is amazing!

Old Navy: Jeans & black over the tummy workout pants

Ross: Super deals on cotton short sleeve and long sleeve tops and you never know what else you will find in their small maternity section!