Second Trimester Must Haves
Today I am 25 weeks pregnant! I am well into my second trimester, and I can’t believe that it is almost over. This trimester flew by much quicker than the first, and was definitely a period of growth for me and baby M. My growing bump is no longer easy to conceal and baby is moving like crazy, which is an incredible feeling! Overall, I still feel pretty good, just some of the normal pregnancy discomforts. I thought I would share some of my second trimester must haves that have made this transition a bit easier!
My Second Trimester Must Haves
pregnancy pillow // I will be honest, some days this works better for me than others. There are certain nights when I just simply cannot get comfortable enough to sleep, but this works well most of the time. Specifically, it has worked great for the uneven heaviness I had in my pelvis that made it uncomfortable to sleep. I like that this one has a removable body pillow, which I use for reading in bed!
maeband maternity belly band // this waistband extender has been great at helping me prolong the wear of my non-maternity jeans!
heating pad // recently, I have been having pretty persistent back pain that usually gets worse after sitting for too long (a good reminder to keep moving, though!). A heating pad doesn’t cure it by any means, but it certainly helps to take the edge off.
stretch mark cream // I have been using this twice a day since early on in the first trimester. I have no idea if it works, but so far no stretch marks and the skin on my stomach doesn’t itch!
comfortable bralettes // these have been great for the entire pregnancy so far! They are seamless and don’t cut into your skin at all. I have them in several colors.
tums chewy bites // as baby has grown the past few weeks, I started experiencing reflux for the first time in my life. It sounds crazy, but I tried regular antacids, but one of you suggested the chewy tums and these have worked wonders!
spanx maternity faux leather leggings // I am SO glad I ended up investing in these. If you have been following along on instagram, you know I have been pretty anti-maternity jean. These are a great alternative to my standard black maternity leggings and an item I am hoping to keep for multiple pregnancies!
cooling PJs // many of you suggested these to me when I talked about my experience with night sweats since becoming pregnant. I ended up purchasing a couple of the cool nights pajama shirts from Soma and they are super comfortable to sleep in at night. I find that they are super lightweight and definitely feel cool to the touch, which helps if you are a hot sleeper!
My other second trimester must haves…LOTS of water, daily walks outdoors, and high protein snacks like cliff bars and greek yogurt!
Missed my first trimester content? Read my First Trimester Q&A here!
xo, Kristen
