Here are a few of my favorite pregnancy related things so far:
Favorite Foods and Drinks: I pretty much stay hungry or at least in a pretty constant state of "I could eat." That doesn't mean I eat constantly...but I do eat often. Some of my favorite things to eat are steamed broccoli, cheese, Honey Nut Cheerios, Target brand strawberry fruit bars, Annie's brand spaghettio's, and things dipped in BBQ sauce. I also really like to eat a whole wheat tortilla with cream cheese and strawberry jam on it. My favorite things to drink are milk and water. That's pretty much all I drink with the occasional glass of orange or prune juice thrown in for good measure. Early in pregnancy, I craved Taco Bell fresco bean burritos, but that craving has gone away...although I do still have one from time to time. I don't want to jinx myself, but my stomach has behaved itself since early November. Of course, I like to eat out. I really like veggie Chinese food (always! Richardson is blessed with two vegan Chinese places: both on Arapaho) and veggie bowls from Chipotle. Genroku is one of my favorite restaurants to go to for the veggie bento box. I am sticking to my vegetarian ways and I still manage to get 80-90 grams of protein a day ( I do eat dairy and organic eggs).
Favorite Maternity Clothes: I admit I have a basic maternity wardrobe. I wear everything I have, so there is no riff raff. I got a giftcard to Motherhood Maternity for Christmas, and was able to get a few things. Here is a link to my favorite maternity shirt (I have two of them and I wish I had more).
3/4 Sleeve Scoop Neck Top
My favorite maternity jeans came from Kohl's and they were on sale. I think these are them. All I know is they were less than $20 when I bought them!
Maternity Jeans
My favorite black work pants were actually $8 at Burlington Coat Factory. No link for them.
All in all, maternity clothes are comfortable and awesome. I'm totally used to not having a zipper on my pants anymore and it will be strange to go back to that one day. I'm still able to wear some of my non-maternity shirts that are long enough.
Favorite Stretch Mark Remedy: Ok, so I know there's no way to prevent stretch marks. Some people are just prone to get them, and seeing as how I have a few that are at least 7 years old...I am one of those people. So far, though, I only have one new one (as far as I can tell). Go me. I read that coconut oil can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks (lighten them), so I decided to go that route and hopefully curb the appearance of the stretch marks, since I can't prevent them. Therefore, twice a day, I rub organic coconut oil on my belly. I like that it's all natural, it makes my skin soft, and it makes me smell like a giant coconut macaroon.
Favorite Clothes for Liam: These Beatles onesies. Yes, The Beatles are my favorite band, and a baby wearing Beatles clothes is one of the cutest things ever! Therefore, my son will be sporting Beatles gear from time to time. The black one came from Target ( I still love it even though the song "All You Need is Love" is from 1967 and the Beatles pic they chose to use is from the White Album in 1968, so it doesn't match up, but oh well!). The Yellow Submarine one is from Old Navy.
Favorite Place to Buy Books about Parenting: Half Price Books. I got some great deals on Baby 411, a book about feeding my child organically (once he starts eating real food), and I got the Babywise book. A few people have recommended it even though people are pretty evenly divided on whether the system is whack or wonderful. It was cheap, so I will give it a read and possibly try it out once Liam gets here. Any other book suggestions? I still have everything to learn about being a parent.
Favorite Website to Look at Baby Stuff: Oompa I've loved the stuff on this website for years, and have ordered a few baby gifts for other people from there. I created a wishlist on a bored day at a temp job once, and I really hope I'm able to purchase some things from there. I especially like the natural, wooden toys. Locally, Buy Buy Baby has been the only place I've seen all natural, wooden toys. I also love colorful toys...really anything colorful in general.
Favorite Experience: Feeling Liam kick. I'm sure any pregnant lady would say this, but it's so true. I've been able to feel him everyday for about a month now. It's not constant, and the amount of movement varies day to day. Some days he's really active and others I may only feel him a few times. I admit, after he's had a couple of days of kicking a lot and then there's one of those days where I barely feel him at all, I worry some. I know he's always changing positions and some of those positions result in me not being able to feel him. I suppose he also sleeps a lot too. But there is SOME movement everyday, and I figure that's most important. I still have not been able to see or feel his kicks from the outside. Sometimes if he's kicking a lot, I put my hand there to try and feel it, and he immediately stops. Little stinker! But I love all his kicks because it's my little reminder that he's here and growing.
Update: A few minutes ago I was laying down on my left side and Liam was kicking my right. I put my hand where he was kicking and I totally felt my skin move! So I have felt at least one kick from the outside.
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