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First Trimester Survival Kit
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items I’m currently pregnant and entering the second trimester. I also have a toddler so all of these things really helped me survive the first trimester with a toddler.
The one thing I could stomach was pasta. I felt better making my own with 3 ingredients to make sure I got protein in. This helped with my nausea in the evening. It’s a plus my toddler loves spaghetti too.
Antree 3-in-1 Pasta Maker for KitchenAid
I could eat a whole sleeve in one sitting. These really helped during the day when I didn’t want to eat anything but needed to eat something.
Premium Original Saltine Crackers, Lunch Snacks, 16 oz
The best drink during the first trimester. Water was an ick for me so this helped me calm my stomach down so I could get water in my system.
Canada Dry Ginger Ale, 12 Fl Oz, 12 Count
These are pretty gross but got rid of my nausea within seconds after eating. Orange and mango are the best flavors.
Chimes Ginger Chews, Original, 5 Ounce (Pack of 1)
These are a lifesaver to have! I used these both pregnancies and it helps sucking on these to curb the nausea.
Nausea Sweets
Baths are a lifesaver as well! I really don’t test the temperature but I try to not make it as hot as I normally do and I don’t sit in it for a long time
Dr Teal’s Restorative Minerals Bath Gift Set with Loofah, 7 Piece
Having a good tumbler is necessary if you need cold water. This cup is so great to have and bring anywhere you need it! This is also super helpful during labor
HydroJug
These are also super helpful to have! It may be difficult in warmer weather if you are trying to hide that you’re pregnant. But perfect in wintertime when you have long sleeves to hide it some.
Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Acupressure Wristband
This is the prenatal I take, it may be hard to choke it down when feeling sick, but I take mine at night when it doesn’t seem as bad.
Prenatal Multivitamin Folic Acid + DHA Softgels
I’ve also tried these and they seemed to help some! Some days I couldn’t do TJ fruity flavor and went with peppermint.
Preggie Pop Drops Morning Sickness Relief
It’s always good to get into the habit to start putting lotion on the belly even if you don’t have a bump yet. Helps get you ready to do it daily later on
Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Pregnancy Stretch Marks
Even if you are just bloating, if you need comfy and stretchy leggings I’d suggest these! They help grow with the bump!
The Ultra Soft Before, During And After Legging
Honestly, if you can’t stomach plain water, don’t. Get flavored packets to help you get your daily water intake!
Water Flavor Packets
I seem to get more headaches while pregnant, I like having this option first before I try Tylenol.
Migraine caps
I could eat a whole bag of potato chips in the first trimester. It helped when I didn’t want to eat anything but needed to.
Potato Chips in Chips - Walmart.com
All I craved was Gatorade! This was great to have when I didn’t want any more water but needed some liquid intake!
Gatorade
I don’t know what it is with pregnancy and cereal, but give it all to me! It’s the most delicious thing! Perfect for a snack or a meal time.
Cereal in Cereal & Granola(1000+)
I started showing a lot sooner with my second than I did with my first and some days I needed extra support! This band was super helpful for me to have when needed. It’ll be a lifesaver later on in pregnancy as well
Momcozy Pregnancy Belly Band & Support Belt for Pain Relief
I love this app for tracking pregnancy. It has a ton of information, tips, videos, and helps you follow along with the pregnancy!
Pregnancy + | Tracker App App - App Store
Also another great app to have during pregnancy! I like that it has different ways to show the size of your baby for the weeks!
Pregnancy Baby Tracker - WTE App - App Store
If you and your husband struggle with baby names, this app is great! It’s like tinder but for baby names. It helps us choose what we like and don’t like. It also shows what our partner likes as well and if it’s a match!
Baby Names by BabyCenter App - App Store