Life Update : We are having a BABY!

Posted on by aliciazitka

Hi All, As you can tell from the title of this blog post, we have some very exciting news to share… Dan and I are expecting our first child in August 2022!

Since we found out that I was pregnant, we have been overjoyed sharing our news, preparing for our little one’s arrival and trying our best to enjoy every moment of this special time. Between all of the doctor’s appointments, tests, emotions and preparation, as cliche as it sounds, it really does “fly by”. It is hard to believe that we are more than halfway through our pregnancy!

Our Baby Announcement!

I wanted to share with you some of the essential items that I have been using throughout this pregnancy, so far. These items have helped in so many ways and I hope that they can do the same for you, if you find your self expecting a baby! I ordered most of them on Amazon.

Nutrition

NatureMade Prenatal Vitamins with DHA

Took these until I had a prescribed Prenatal from my ObGyn.

Upspring Stomach Settle Nausea Relief Drops

Helped with nausea and tasted yummy!

Motion Sickness Wrist Bands

I wore these everyday during my first trimester halfway through my second. Helps a great deal with nausea or feelings of motion sickness.

Orgain Organic Protein + Superfoods Powder

Perfect drink to get nutrients in to your diet when you don’t feel like (or can’t) eat a full meal.

Gallon Water Bottle with Straw & Time Marker

This water bottle motivated me to drink more water throughout the day!

Comfort

Pregnancy Pillow

A lifesaver! Helps manage the aches and pains of sleeping while pregnant AND it is made of a cooling material so you can say goodbye to sweaty slumber.

SI Joint Support Hip Belt

I wear this during the day because I have been having pain in my SI joints. This brace is comfortable and supports your back and hips.

Aquaphor

A great all-purpose moisturizer.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Complete Stretch Mark and Pregnancy Skin Care Kit

I have been using all of these products to moisturize and treat my skin and (hopefully) prevent stretch marks.

Etc.

Pregnancy Journal

The perfect place to record your thoughts and pregnancy “milestones”.

We’re Pregnant! The First Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook

As the weeks tick by, my husband loves reading this book! It is a relatable and honest account about pregnancy, how to prepare and how to support your partner throughout.

Those are some of my must-have products

that I have been using throughout the first half of my pregnancy!

Another one that must be mentioned is my cell phone!

…To keep track of appointments, call Doctors and Nurses with (never ending) questions,

and to document the journey with videos and (bump) photos!

Dan and I are so incredible grateful to have a little one on the way.

We also understand that this can be a sensitive topic for many people and we send along our love to everyone on their own journey.