As I'm nearing the end of my pregnancy, I thought I would share some of my favorite things that got me through the past nine months!
1. Heating Pad I practically lived with this thing on at work. I LOVED having a heating pad in my office chair. I got mine at Wal-Mart but you could get one at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond or on Amazon.
2. Yoga Ball Besides receiving regular adjustments at the chiropractor, this baby was a life saver. I would lay on it while I watched tv and it gave my back so much relief. It's also nice for relieving hip pain.
3. Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Products The Lavender Chamomile scent is so wonderful! I used the body wash, massage oil, lotion and pillow mist. It's safe to say I'm obsessed. There is something about this product that is so relaxing. I could soak in a bubble bath for hours....if I had the time.
4. Palmer's Cocoa Butter I tried a few different lotions on my growing belly, and this was the best. It keeps your skin moisturized all day and I never got stretch marks. Now, I will say that my mom never got stretch marks either and they say it's hereditary so I may have just been really lucky. Either way, I loved the way this made my skin feel. You can buy it at Target, Wal-Mart or Amazon.
5. A&W Root Beer Ahhh my guilty pleasure. I didn't realize it at first, but one of my (pregnant) girlfriends reminded me that root beer is caffeine free! So, for those days that you've maxed out your caffeine limit but need a sugary pick-me-up, root beer is liquid gold.
6. Maternity Support Belt This was a lifesaver while I was at work. You can buy them a maternity clothing stores, but I found the best price at Babies 'R Us. You can purchase one here.
7. Gap Maternity Jeans I'm a little ashamed (but not really) to admit that I wear these about three times before I wash them. I love the way they hug your curves and don't look like mama jeans. An extra plus, they don't stretch out (hence me getting multiple wears before washing)! The Gap has so many styles to choose from, but the 1969 full panel long & lean in particular were my favorite. Buy them here!
