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I found skirts to be much more comfortable than pants, but now with the cold weather coming I tried adding some maternity tights from Pea in the Pod and they were terrible! There was nothing "maternity" about them and they really didn't fit my belly at all. So don't get those!
I'm about a month ahead of you...I love my BellaBand (like your tummy sleeve), but make sure to go Maternity shopping NOW! Your tummy sleeve also helps hold up pants/clothes that are too BIG as well as too small, & I graduated into the "need maternity clothes because my regular clothes, even open got too tight" FAST. Now I fell like I waited too long to shop & may spend too much on something for RIGHT NOW instead of something that I'll like/use again in, God-willing, our second pregnancy.
If you have family members/friends who have been preggers before you, ask for their go-to products. Some that I've tried:
Some I'm going to get SOON:
@dnmcdowell thanks for the tip! I wish I could wear wrap dresses/skirts but it is already cold(ish) here! :(
@mspascua
great advice! what maternity clothes have you gotten and liked? and what is the belly basics survival kit?
also, I need to go buy tums! My mother suggested that last night...my heart burn is becoming an everyday occurance :(
@Sulli301: Check out http://www.bellybasics.com/index.cfm . I'm looking into the Survival kit (the one with the Redhead model). Hubs has suggested checking out Target first, since it's cheaper (and really, you're only going to be wearing this for roughly 6 months; maybe double if you get preggers again in the near future) & I could get 4-6 things there for the same price or less.
Also on the lookout for a new bra, since I've noticed that I've finally outgrown my push-up sans pads. I'll let you know what I get today! (shopping after work...woo hoo!)
@ms.pascua cute :) You're lucky to be in LA...I'm in Michigan (NORTHERN, MI!) so it's already getting cold and I think it'll be hard since I can't wear wrap dresses, etc :(
I'm already going to have to go get a new bra soon! I think first I'll buy a regular bra (just a cup size and band size bigger probably, I'll have to test them out) and then when I'm further along look into maternity bras.
@Sulli301: Check out Target's online store, too! They have some cute coats & sweaters...almost jealous that you get to wear those!
@Ms.pascua
thanks! I'm on the website right now! :)
@Naiexoxo yep, I've been on prenatals (RX ones now but before that the drugstore version off the shelf)
Hi! If you find your heartburn is more acid-refluxy, a liquid antacid like Gaviscon can be amazing. I hate the taste of it, but it works better than any other antacid I've ever taken. My doc prefers that I take liquid antacids over chewable ones.
I definitely prefer stretchy dresses to any other clothing, and have since my second trimester. I feel cute, they look great, and they don't restrict anything.
This isn't a product but if you sign up on Amazon.com for AmazonMom, you'll get Amazonprime's free 2 day shipping (I think it's a $79 value) and an email for a 10% promo code off an item you add to your online registry. Also, I already completed my BabiesRUs registry but I got a mailer that had $10 off if you start a new registry with them. I think it's too late for me but maybe not for you. They always have 15% or 20% off a baby item deals so save big items for your coupon.
And both have maternity items available, not just baby stuff.
@Sulli301: I'm just starting my third trimester and could not have lived without my pregnancy body pillow. It's just a cheap big, long pillow but it helps me sleep and it makes the bed more comfy! Early on in my first trimester when I had bad morning sickness, I ate alot of dried apricots - when I felt sick I just sucked on them. I didn't want sweet things so lollipops were out of the picture.
I only have 3 more weeks to go befor my due date & i can tell you that Vitamin E Oil is great to keep stretch marks away (its easier to keep them away then to try to get rid of them later).
also invest in a pregnancy pillow. i made the mistake of not doing so & belive me sleeping on only your sides will make your hips hurt to the point of crying.
@Mercutio-xo: Thanks for the info, did you ingest the vitamin E supplements or place the oil directly on your skin?
Also, is a pregnancy pillow much different than a normal body pillow? We already have a body pillow so was just wondering if that could work.
I'm in my third trimester and the only maternity things I'm still using {aside from vitamins + belly jelly} are clothes! I practically live in my leggings and yoga pants from Motherhood Maternity, and some oversized mat. tees from Old Navy.
I had a Snoogle pillow but it didn't work for me so I just use an extra regular pillow or two.
Oh - and bra extenders! They're great for when you don't need to up your cup size yet but things are getting to tight. I had some on hand from years ago, I'm sure you can find them at a Victoria Secret type store or department store.
@808bride: Thanks so much for the tip, I love Amazon, so I just signed up for it!
I bought a bra extender and it was 1/4 the price of the NOrdstroms one at the local sewing/fabric store. (few dollars) Same thing. It seemed to work well but I lost it after I used it a few times.. I just ended up treating myself to new bras.
@mariavvisa where do you buy it, just a drug store? I may need that soon or tums but that's better then chewables?
@808 thanks, signed up!
@Mercutie what kind of vitamin e? just the liquid gels rubbed on your tummy?
One must-have item for me: FULL panel jeans
I tried the mid-panel first and they were sooo uncomfortable. I'm definitely glad I got the full panel!
Also, for morning sickness I ate Black Raspberry (NOT blackberry) jam on toast. Something my grandma told me to try and it worked for me! I ate it with cashew butter every day in the beginning and I seriously noticed a decrease in my naseau.
For heartburn: I chew gum...all day. That has worked the best for me to prevent it. Otherwise I felt like I was OD-ing on Tums!
Yeah, Gaviscon is available over the counter at any drugstore, in the same area where you'll find Tums. I would get both, because Tums are a heck of a lot more convenient to tote around, but Gaviscon is helpful for acid reflux (which happens for me at night). I forget why my doc prefers liquid antacids to chewable. Yours may have different suggestions.
I adored the maternity sweaters I bought from Motherhood Maternity. SO soft and SO comfy! I also loved my maternity jeans. No zippers, YAY! Since you're in Michigan, I think Uggs (or similar boots) would be easy on your feet too. I wore flip flops all the time but I'm near LA. I never bought anything special to play music to the baby, we just stretched our headphones. MB loved deep velvety cello music (search for "Sad Cello Song" on youtube.)
@Mighty thanks for the advice! I have a pair of uggs but may get some of the slippers too for around the house. And what style/# were the jeans that you liked?
@Sulli301: Unfortunately I'm tall, so I was limited to the "Tall" selection. I bought these:
http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=900540057&MasterCategory_Id=MC6
And wore them darn near everyday. They lasted from my fifth month to well past the birth. They are super stretchy, so no need to buy bigger ones as you grow.
@mighty
thanks! I don't need them (yet!) but plan to buy them soon so I don't wait too long and have no clothes to wear. I'm glad to hear that you had luck with motherhood maternity, I went in there and it was cute and the sales associate was infortmative!
I love their tops. I've purchased more of them and plan to buy all my t-shirts and ribbed tanks from them from now on. I have a long torso, so the length is AWESOME for my body type. Plus I think they're very flattering, and I like soft, comfy clothes.
I am 23 weeks and I would have to suggest slow release iron supplements...babies have the tendency to suck up your iron sometimes (mine made me anemic!)...I love my body pillow and baby does too. I also have a pillow for sitting up (the kind with the arms) for when I am sitting up in bed. I have not had to buy matenity clothes yet but I do own a few things that girlfriends gave me and mom bought me, my suggestion is to go to a thrift store or clothing consignment for maternity clothes to avoid spending a lot of money...
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Hi everyone :)
I'm quickly approaching the end of my first trimester (11.5 weeks!) and am now beginning to wonder what maternity products are the best?
I have bought a tummy sleeve (so I can wear my regular pants longer), burts bees "Mama Bee" belly rub (to help skin stretch, not feel so itchy and tight), Ginger Tea and Preggie Pop Drops (to help with morning sickness).
What worked for you? Pregnancy pillows? Maternity clothes? iPod adaptors so baby could hear music?
Any advice/suggestions or things that DIDN'T work welcome!
thanks bees