1. Tervis Tumbler: The Hubs calls this my "sippy cup," and it is never more than a few feet from me at all times. Because you have to drink about 9 gallons of water a day, it's nice having a cup or mug or whatever that keeps ice and water cold for a long time. Tervis tumblers are especially nice because there are a zillion designs (I am partial to the Gator patch, of course) and they are easy to find.
2. Edy's Strawberry Fruit Bars: Of course, in my third trimester, my obsession with strawberries has been no secret, but in my first trimester, these fruit bars were pretty much my only source of fruit. They're nice and sweet and have big chunks of strawberries. So if you are on an all bread diet in your first trimester, these are a refreshing, kinda healthy (and non-pukey) treat.
3. Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter: This stuff is the shit! For those of us who are worried about stretch marks but are also grossed out by the scent of cocoa butter, this is the best alternative. It has shea butter and vitamin e and makes your belly so soft. The best part, no fragrance (well, the BEST part is that my belly is stretch mark free). And if you'd prefer to spend your money on cute outfits for your little darling, it's also more affordable than Mustella lotions (which have been highly recommended by a friend of mine).
4. Breathe Right: If you suffer from allergies, or get that pregnancy congestion, this is a life saver! I use one every night, which isn't cute (and leaves a slight red mark on my nose when I take it off), but I can breathe. . . and that's all that matters!
5. Honey Nut and Chocolate Cheerios: OB-sessed! I usually eat both every day, one for breakfast and one for a snack.
6. Life Savers Pep-o-Mints: Another flavor obsession for my entire pregnancy has been peppermint. For me, these really helped with my nausea in the first four months, but have continued to be a favorite. I keep a stash in my purse at all times.
7. Gap Sweatpants: Most of my maternity clothes have come from the Gap and Old Navy (always a great sale going on!!), but these sweatpants are my uniform! They are not maternity, but are low rise, so they fit nicely under the belly. They also come in lots of colors and are super comfy!
8. Body Shop Tea Tree products: When I found out I was expecting, my doctor asked me to stop using Proactiv because of the benzoyl peroxide it contains. I was crushed, cuz that stuff saved my skin after I went off birth control and turned into a pizza face. I went back to using these products from the Body Shop and have been pleased with the results. I still get the occasional pregnancy pimple, but overall, my skin has looked great.
One more Must Have that didn't make it in the collage above is this DVD: 10 Minute Solution: Prenatal Pilates. I love it! There are six or seven different 10 minute segments, so you can work out for 10 minutes, or put three together for a 30 minute workout. The instructor is something like 35 weeks pregnant herself, so you know it is gentle. If you've done pilates before, you will enjoy!
