This blog is all about little things I have found that have made my pregnancy a little more tolerable. Let's start....
1. Zantac. 
As reported in a previous blog.... heartburn is a killer. This stuff works amazingly well. However, I have learned that just because you take this magical little pill does not mean you can go out and eat tomato sauce, nachos, and spicy nachos in one day.
As reported in a previous blog.... heartburn is a killer. This stuff works amazingly well. However, I have learned that just because you take this magical little pill does not mean you can go out and eat tomato sauce, nachos, and spicy nachos in one day.2. Snoodle. I just got this wonderful little pillow and it has made my nights so much more 
pleasant. Wait.... pleasant is never the right word for pregnancy sleep.... it is more like, "tolerable." I broke down and bought this $50 pillow though and it has made my nights so much better. I strongly suggest getting this to any pregnant woman, or not pregnant, because it is delightful. The only thing that is not so nice about it is trying to turn over in the middle of the night (already trying to turn a "few" extra pounds with you) and being tangled up in this pillow. Yes, it is true... you get tangled up in a pillow.
pleasant. Wait.... pleasant is never the right word for pregnancy sleep.... it is more like, "tolerable." I broke down and bought this $50 pillow though and it has made my nights so much better. I strongly suggest getting this to any pregnant woman, or not pregnant, because it is delightful. The only thing that is not so nice about it is trying to turn over in the middle of the night (already trying to turn a "few" extra pounds with you) and being tangled up in this pillow. Yes, it is true... you get tangled up in a pillow.3. Switching cars. Austin & I have a Saturn Vue & a Nissan Altima. The Altima is my pride a joy... and still new. I had to give up this little beauty a month or so ago because it was getting too hard for me to get in & out of it. It was really quite sad. The Vue treats me just right. I have noticed that getting in a car that is TOO high can be as hard as a car that is too low, however. Recently we have been "car sitting" for my mother-in-law, who owns an Xterra. This is a great 4 wheel drive vehicle that has come in handy over the past couple snow storms, but it is awful to get in & out of as well.
4. Handicap bathroom stall. This is my most recent discovery. Like I have described in #3, it is hard getting my pregnant butt up when I've been sitting. This goes for the bathroom too. I found that the bathroom stall was amazing by mistake... all the other stalls were taken. Since this event, I will never go back. Try it ladies.... it will make your bathroom experience so much better.
5. Someone to put socks on & off. Austin is amazing at this. He is always a good sport about putting my socks on for me in the morning. I do not usually have to ask him to tie my shoes... because I have learned to keep them tied. Luckily, at work Brittany has been my saving grace when I need a good double knot. These small tasks really do wonders for a pregnant woman.... so gentlemen.... listen to this advice.....
(This woman is OBVIOUSLY a model with a fake tummy on. This position is impossible while pregnant.... or if it IS possible... it would not be "painless" like she is portraying it....)I will keep you all informed if I find new things to help you out as my pregnancy progresses... And if you have any tips for me I would love to hear them!
I once used a handicap stall at school. As I was relaxing in there with all of my space... and handicap guy came in and went into a regular size stall with his walker. He spent about five minutes clanging around trying to get situated before he could even relieve himself. I felt TERRIBLE.
ReplyDeleteJohn C
1) John and I had only been dating a little while when he told me that story. We were sitting on the lawn at school and the handicapped guy came by--it was hard for him to walk because he used those cane things attached to each arm. John said that he had been in the bathroom last week and he was in the handicapped stall and the dude came in and had to use a regular stall. I remember asking him why the handicapped dude didn't just wait for him to finish. John said that he was taking awhile. It was then I realized that men don't use the stalls to urinate. I was more obsessed with the fact that my new boyfriend was pooing in public than the fact that he stole the stall from this poor handicapped boy. Why? I'm not sure.
ReplyDelete2) You're right though. I too have discovered the glories of handicapped stall. Some of those regular stalls are a tight close when I'm skinny---when I'm preggo, FORGET ABOUT IT!