MY PREGNANCY MUST HAVES – The Love Notes Blog

Here’s a list of my favorite things I used during

my first pregnancy. Some of the things on the list

aren’t “pregnancy products” but they definitely were

useful in my 9 month journey to motherhood! (:

Vitafusion Chewable Prenatal Vitamins

Where I got them: Target

With my gag reflexes & nausea in full force, I

could not for the life of me swallow prenatal vitamins.

I got so frustrated! My doctor suggested chewables.

I tried one that looked like sweet tarts but they were

GROSS, smelled bad & got stuck in my teeth. These

were my favorite & they taste like candy (: I took the fiber + calcium supplement in addition to the

regular chewable prenatal vitamins.

Mama Mio Tummy Rub

Where I got mine: Mamamio.com

I wasn’t sold on any of the creams that claimed to prevent

stretch marks, but this one got such good reviews I was

really curious to try it out. It was really expensive!! But I also don’t have stretch marks (: Not sure if I just got

lucky or if this cream really helped? Idk but I like it (:

Blanqi “Body Styler” in Long

Where I got mine: Nordstrom & Blanqi.com

I don’t know what I’d do without these! I have back

problems & this extra support was amazing, especially when

I had to be on my feet for a while. I got one in white from

Nordstrom. I loved it so much that I got a second one in black.

I got it on Cyber Monday when Blanqi.com was having a sale.

It’s a little pricey, but so well made & totally worth it!!

Witch Hazel

Where I got mine: Walgreens

I was waiting for my beautiful pregnancy

“glow” & instead I got horrible acne.

Awesome.

I started using this as a spot treatment to

dry out blemishes & it really helped!
There’s no harmful ingredients (:

Organic Coconut Oil

Where I got mine: Grocery Store

I put this all over my face after I used Witch Hazel. It hydrates & has natural antibacterial properties.

I love how my skin feels when I use this!

Kashi Bars or Raw Almonds Where I got mine: TargetI keep these in my purse in case I’m out & suddenly I need something to eat NOW. (Which is basically every time I’m out..) It’s a quick snack, perfect for on the go. My favorite Kashi bars are the Trail Mix flavor, but if I’m craving some chocolate the Dark Mocha Almond is amaaazing. I also love

the raw, unsalted almonds from Archer Farms.

Camelbak Where I got mine: Target & Dick’s Sporting GoodsI carry my Camelbak with me everywhere anyway, but I love it even more now that I’m pregnant. It’s my savior if I suddenly feel nauseous or hot. & we

all know how important it is to stay hydrated, too!

Havaianas- Gray Slim Where I got mine: NordstromI LOVE HAVAIANAS. They’re comfortable &

I literally wear them everywhere. I’m so glad I live

in Florida again & I can wear them year round (: I also got a pair while I was in Hawaii. Hot pink with chili peppers on the soles… Those are for

when I’m feeling wild & sassy. Hahaha.

Tums- Assorted Fruit Where I got mine: Grocery StoreThese saved me so many times! I get horrible heart burn. They say heart burn means baby

will have lots of hair.. we’ll see! (:

What To Expect App for iPhoneThis is a great app that keeps track of how far along you are, informs you about what’s going on in your body each week

& lets you know how baby is growing (:

Baby Oh Baby Herbal Scented Body Wash
Where I got mine: AmazonNow that I’m at the end of my pregnancy I’ve been having pain in my back & pelvis. I love taking baths to alleviate the pressure & this body wash is so

so relaxing & smells so good! Yes, it’s baby wash, haha.

Congrats on your pregnancy!!! Or if you aren’t pregnant & just curious, thanks for stopping by! (: