It’s crazy to think I’m entering my 24th week of pregnancy with my second child! Where does the time go? With our ever changing world and dealing with the everyday struggles of living through a pandemic, I realize I haven’t updated you guys much on my pregnancy. The above photo was taken on day one of my 23rd week and I am feeling so amazing. I have tons of energy and Cash (who just turned 3) keeps me extremely busy. No time for naps or down time for this mama.
This pregnancy has definitely been a little more stressful than Cash’s due to the fact that we are in the middle of building a new home (which I’m so grateful for) during a pandemic. We received news that our home may not be done before our baby boy gets here and it weighs on my mind every single day. Mostly because I want Cash to be settled before we introduce a new baby and even more changes to his life. But life is a wild ride and nothing is ever 100% predictable so we are rollin with it right now and counting our blessings everywhere else.
With all that being said- here are few things that have helped me through this pregnancy and my ultimate MUST HAVES. Being pregnant during a pandemic means stocking up on all the cozies and some self care items to make you feel your best everyday.
- AERIE LEGGINGS//AERIE DISTRESSED TSHIRT: I live in ALL aerie clothes while pregnant but my tfavorites are definitely these leggings that work both with a small or larger bump and feel buttery soft. And also this t-shirt that can grow with your bump. I size up one for leggings because of the bump and stay TTS for the t-shirt.
- TARGET PAJAMA SHIRT// TARGET PAJAMA SHORTS: these pajamas are everything and SO soft and affordable. I sized up one size and they fit perfect.
- Amazon Tumbler: having a cute water bottle is crucial to drinking lots of water and staying hydrated during pregnancy. Staying hydrated will help you with staying healthy and mostly ENERGIZED. Tumbler comes in tons of colors.
- New Balance Sneakers: I wear these sneakers more than I ever anticipated. they are so comfortable and I love the pop of leopard not he heel. Makes wearing them with anything effortless and cute. I sized up 1/2 size for my progeny feet.
- Amazon Slippers: I actually don’t own this yet but they are a best seller and I just threw my old ones away to force me to purchase these. Slippers during quarantine and pregnancy are just a must!
- Pregnancy Pillow: pregnancy pillows are a must once you hit your second and third trimester! This one is comfortable and affordable!
- Self Tanner: tanning lotion is one of those feel good products during pregnancy. On the days you wake up and just feel blah from your growing bump and not yourself, tan yourself! I guarantee you’ll start feeling better in a few hours with a tan. I just recently started using this and it’s amazing!
- Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Lotion: this stuff worked so good with both of my pregnancies. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a good belly butter! This is available at target for under $6!!
- Prenatal Vitamins: to be honest, I used these prenatals with Cash and they never upset my stomach so I used them again with this pregnancy. Its important to make sure you prenatal has DHA for brain development for your baby.
- Aveda Leave In Conditioner: pregnancy hair is real and especially when you add blonde to your hair! I started using this a couple months into my pregnancy and it makes my hair feel SO nourished!
- TULA beauty sleep face cream: this beauty sleep cream has helped SO much with acne scars developed earlier from pregnancy acne. Its also great for a brighter skin in general and is such a great moisturizer.
- Chewable TUMS: I mean these are just a given, right!? Heartburn is fierce right now and these chewable have been working so good and taste great.
Hope this helps all you pregnant/planning to get pregnant mamas! XOXO