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1. True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere Body Cream- oh my, this is heavenly. I have used this on my belly almost every single day since finding out I was pregnant. I am currently 30 weeks along with no sign of stretch marks. I have no idea if this body cream has anything to do with that, and honestly that's not even why I use it. It's just super moisturizing and has helped so much with that itchy belly feeling that accompanies pregnancy. And hey, if it does help prevent stretch marks, that's just icing on the cake.
2. Goody Hair Ties- I'm going to be honest here: if I had to narrow this list down to just one thing, it would be a hair tie. Between getting sick multiple times a day every single day for my whole first trimester and the hot flashes that have come during the second and third trimesters, I have never known when I'm going to need to throw my hair up on a whim. These have been a lifesaver.
3. Granola Bars- I can't even begin to tell you how many granola bars I've eaten over the last several months. But these have been the perfect thing to have on hand to snack on whenever I need a little something. Also, they're great to just throw in your purse in case you need a little snack while you're out running around.
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4. Apples- Fuji, Gala, Sweet Tango (have you tried a Sweet Tango? To. Die. For.) doesn't matter what kind really, but apples have been my go-to snack ever since the middle of my second trimester. Sometimes for a little added sweetness I throw in some caramel dip, because hey, why not?
5. Gatorade- I swear Gatorade saved my life during my first trimester. I started noticing that water was a little too harsh on my stomach (please someone tell me how water can make you feel nauseated), and someone suggested I try gatorade instead. I did, and oh how glad I was that it worked. I like to keep one on my nightstand, one in the living room, and about ten backups waiting. (Okay, maybe that's a little excessive. But really, it's all I drank for weeks.)
6. Victoria's Secret PINK Boyfriend Sweats- PINK sweats are just about the only brand of sweats I own and wear. Up until about a month ago, I was able to fit into every style of them that I own. Now that my belly is getting much bigger, the boyfriend style is my go-to. Luckily I already owned about 4 pairs. So comfy. So cozy.
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7. Vick's Vaporub- I don't know if you know this or not, but with pregnancy comes the most uncomfortable nasal congestion you will ever experience in your whole life. And pretty much nothing will help. I have bad sinuses anyway, so this was a huge big-fat-bummer to me. But I will say, this provides a little bit of relief here and there- which is better than nothing.
8. Puff's Ultra Soft & Strong Tissues- My husband is almost positive that Puff's could stay in business solely because of me. If you only had any idea of the number of boxes of tissues I've gone through. But, like I said- pregnancy will mess your nose up, and that's where these come in. And for me, they have to be Puff's brand. That time my husband came home with a 3-pack of Kleenex tissues was one of the worst weeks ever. In my opinion, Puff's are softer and stronger. And when you're using a million tissues a day, those little things can make a huge difference.
9. Vick's Vaporizer- This little gem was recommended to me by an old friend from high school after I had posted something on Facebook about not being able to breathe and how literally nothing was working. At that point, I would've tried anything. Anything, I tell you. And I've tried some crazy stuff to clear up congestion before (like a couple years ago when I ate a spoonful of hot sauce. Thanks a lot, google.) Anyway, this baby was only $15 at Walmart, and after using it for the last few days, I can definitely say it has made a difference.
So there you have it- my top 9 pregnancy essentials.
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