Everyday Randomness

I was talking to my sister today, and she was asking me for pregnancy advice. I laughed because I don’t really think I’m the person to talk to about that. I had a pretty darn easy pregnancy, and I never actually had to deal with the rough part because I didn’t make it that far. Elliana decided to surprise us before things started to get uncomfortable.

I think she’s just wondering what she has to look forward to in the future. She’s due in June, and she’s had a really rough time thus far. I told her I really couldn’t tell her she’ll for sure experience this or that, but it got me to thinking. I decided I’m going to make her a little basket of things that she may find useful throughout her pregnancy.  A friend did the same thing for me, and I ended up using everything she gave me.

I’m going to throw some cute stuff in if I can find it, like maybe some body chocolate she can paint her belly with and take pictures and some baby related items. Then I’m going to add some stuff that most pregnanct women find themselves wanting at some point for those stages we all find uncomfortable and/or icky.

Let’s face it. Pregnancy and hemorrhoid relief go together, so maybe I can throw in some of the stuff my doc recommended to me (although luckily I never experienced that). I found some really good lotion that I loved to use when I was pregnant, so I’ll buy her a tube of that, and some cocoa butter. She’s still dealing with morning sickness, so some Sea Bands might be a good idea and some crackers. Tums might fit in there well, too!

Of course I’ll throw some edible goodies in as well. If anyone has any ideas of what else I should add to the basket feel free to share them. I found a kit to make a belly mold, so I might get her one of those, too.  I want to make it something cute that can take her mind off the bad experiences she’s having while at the same time providing her some relief from some of the typical pregnancy issues. I want to help remind her that pregnancy isn’t exactly comfortable, but it’s well worth it in the end!

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