Pregnancy Must Haves - What You Actually Need To Get Through Your Pregnancy

Hello fellow pregnant ladies! Have you found when researching all things pregnancy (it's ok you can admit it here! You google every. single. Thing about pregnancy.. So do I. So do all of us pregnant ladies) that everything you read about pregnancy is so lovely and heavenly.  As I head closer and closer to labor and delivery I've decided to share a list of things you will not see elsewhere, because Mommy Friends does not sugar coat pregnancy!  We're here to tell you the truth. We're here to tell you everything!

Here is my list of real pregnancy must haves:

Pre-natal Vitamins: Yes this one is super obvious. But I'll admit as my due date gets closer I've gotten less disciplined about taking them. Isn't the baby already cooked?  Big mistake. When I skipped, I noticed my energy dive. so i'm back on them until the finish line. This is my favorite pre-natal vitamin. it has everything you need.  In the first trimester they made me nauseous, so I took these gummy smarty pants prenatal ones until second trimester.

Probiotics - Probiotics are amazing for you throughout pregnancy. I especially needed them because I was super constipated, like nothing I've ever seen. I used this powder probiotics. By the way if constipation is your problem, email me and I'll give you the list of everything I did and ate! 

Glass Bottles - I did tons of research on water in plastic bottles for developing brains. It scared me. I was super neurotic so I drank filtered water and only used glass bottles to carry the water around. These bottles were my favorite. 

Stretchy Comfy Pants - These pants are amazing. Please don't go another pregnant day without them. I live in these.

Bobo Oat Bars - I started eating these bars the day I found out I was pregnant and have eaten them for the past 9 months. They're in my hospital bag already! They're delicious, come in many flavors and easy to pack in my purse in case I find myself suddenly starving >> classic 3rd trimester problem.

Floss - No one warns you about what happens to your gums and teeth during pregnancy. Your teeth get weak and your gums get all messed up. Please floss! Don't be like me who learned the hard way. Three weeks away from birth and my tooth broke.  Take care of your gums and floss.

Bigger Bras - Find a great breast measuring place near you and get bigger bras. My breasts grew like the second I got pregnant.

Slide In shoes - I have asked so many strangers to tie my shoes on the streets of New York City, it's ridiculous. These have saved my life the past month,  so there's no bending and begging for help. 

Dr. Teals Foot Soak - Later in your pregnancy, you get bigger and your feet have to carry more weight. Soak them nightly. And this one has lavender to help relax. Self care is vital in the waning weeks of pregnancy.  

Chocolate Chips - I kept these in bags and drawers, because back off I'm pregnant!

Tennis Balls - Lower back issues? Pop one of these under your lower back muscles and roll around to make your muscles feel so amazing.  

Bump Support Band - I got one of these bands two weeks ago as the big bump was becoming to much for my back and pelvis muscles.. So this helps by supporting my bump so my back doesn't have to.