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I've been trying soooo many different sports bras, trying to find one that is easy to take on and off, gives awesome support, and doesn't chafe on long runs. So far, this one is my favorite. I'm normally a AA, but I'm a D now and probably still going to grow a bit more.

I've also been hunting around for an everyday bra that comes in the sizes I need, is lightweight, free of padding, and gives a natural shape under clothing. If you've hung out on /r/abrathatfits, you've read about the elusive "That 70s Bra." I think I found it...right here on Amazon. I got a D, which fits amazingly now, and a DD to save for later on.

I got this skin soothing balm in the Amazon maternity sample box and it's like a miracle. It got rid of all the irritated, flaky red skin around my mouth and nose. I bought the full size package immediately. I can't recommend it enough. I've also been using 100% rose hip seed oil every night, and it has calmed things down significantly. So far, pregnancy has made my dry skin drier, and my oily patches even more of a mess. Great.

I'm in love with the ASOS high-waisted maternity leggings, and still have several pair left over from my first pregnancy. I'm wearing them already. They are so soft, and no chance of a wardrobe malfunction.

I guess my only other lifesaving products at this point are my pour over coffee setup, Greek yogurt, and Triscuits, haha.

I have fine strands, and when I used to wear it straight I would condition first and shampoo second just to get any residue out. Then product only from my ears to the ends. It's a little different now that I wear my hair naturally curly, but that really worked well for me.

For face, I've been pretty oily since coming off birth control in April. From conception to approx. week 12, I was breaking out constantly, and like you, mostly around my chin and mouth--it was really disheartening. It's gotten quite a bit better (though not as good as it was pre-pregnancy), which I'm sure is partly the placenta doing its job, but I think it has something to do with the adjustments I made to my routine. I cleanse twice a day with Glossier's Milky Jelly cleanser --something moisturizing like Cera-ve would probably work too. If I'm wearing makeup or got sweaty, I use an oil based cleanser before the Milky Jelly Cleanser. After cleansing I use Tony Molly's opening cleanser (it's in a blue bottle, available on Soko Glam, maybe elsewhere). Next I use Benton's Snail Bee essence. In the daytime, I use [this moisturizer](Natural Face Moisturizer Cream 4oz Advanced Healing 10-in-1 Non Greasy Formula with Organic Aloe Vera, Manuka Honey, Coconut Oil & More. Best Face Cream for Oily, Dry, Damaged & Sensitive Skin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LZWV0WY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3GqRybVQR51QX) and at night I use Tony Moly's Banana Sleeping Pack instead. A couple of times a week, I use Dr. G's brightening peeling gel to exfoliate. My doctor said all of these were fine.

TL;DR I focus on moisturizing to keep my oil from overcompensating. By moisturizing at every step, I avoid using any one product that is too heavy and makes my skin look even oilier. Hope this helps!

Seconded!! It does seem like kind of a waste to buy something you won't wear for very long, but I got a couple pairs of these.

Switching from regular jeans to maternity totally boosted my confidence, helped with lower back pain, and the best part is they really accentuate the circle shape of your baby bump (in regular jeans I was looking like an unbaked Pillsbury roll). Get yourself a nice pair of maternity jeans and you'll feel a lot more confident I promise :)

I have one on Amazon and one at Target. Things that I really like from previous babies are;

• Swaddle Pod My son did great with these, as he could still move his arms a bit, but not hit himself in the face. They do this so much when they are newborns. We then upgraded to the swaddle Me regular ones when he was a little bigger.
  
  
• Muslin swaddle blankets The reason I like these is because they are SQUARE. So many stupid flannel recieving blankets are rectangular and that is just stupid. Plus these breathe really well.
  
  
• Comotomo bottles My LLL Leader and other BFing friends said these have been given awards and lots of people found these bottles mimicked the breast better than many others. Give that my kids both hated Avent bottles, and I always had a hard time getting them to take bottles, I am going to give these a try if I need them.
  
  
• Lansinoh GET THE BIGGEST SIZE YOU CAN FIND. This stuff is vital. I put this on my nipples after every time I nursed. Also on my lips and elbows because they were dry.
  
  
• Nursing Pads I would get reusable ones, but also some disposable. Some of the reusable ones are thicker. I haven't used these ones per say, but they look nice. :)
  
  
• Soothing nursing pads 'Nuff said.
  
  Also, not on my list is witch hazel spray/liquid/pads for your lady parts. Because they will make things SO MUCH BETTER. Also one of those squirty bottles to squirt on yourself when you pee. Because urine burns on swollen areas. I stole mine from the hospital. xD
  
  
  

A friend of mine gave me her snoogle. The thing is huge. I don't see how there'd be room for me, my husband, our dog, and the snoogle in our queen-sized bed, so I haven't even tried. The same friend also gave me a [Boppy wedge pillow] (https://www.amazon.com/Boppy-Pregnancy-Wedge-Petite-Trellis/dp/B00OIGTRKG?th=1) and that thing has been awesome! I sleep on my side and use it to support my belly. I love it so much, I've even started traveling with it (it's small and easy to fit in a duffel bag).

Welcome to the subreddit! This is my first baby also, and even though it was planned, I'm still very nervous. Here are some resources that have helped me:

• Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy: From Doctors Who Are Parents Too! This book is very practical and based on the most current scientific research. I have found the simple, direct language very comforting as I try to figure this thing out.
  
• Pregnancy apps provide updates on baby's development, give ideas of what to expect, and have relevant articles on all things pregnancy. I use three - Baby Bump, Glow, and Ovia. I like each for different reasons, so I use them in combination.
  
• Networking: Talking to other pregnant people and people who've recently had babies as much as possible is key. Whether that's online, at work, in your community, or in your family, find some people that you can share this journey with - the stress and the joys.
  
  Best of luck! We're rooting for you here!
  

I do! This is the one we have: Dekor Classic Hands-Free Diaper Pail

It works great! We'll be getting another for the next baby in case DD1 isn't out of diapers.

We use this liner in it: Planet Wise Reusable Diaper Pail Liner
So it's super easy- you just grab the entire bag and dump it in the washer, bag included. We have two of them so we can switch off when one is in the washer/dryer.

Let me know if you need anything else! I really love cloth diapering!

Aww nothing worse than waking up to animal vomit! My puppy, now 2 years old, was such a chewer... chewed through many computer cords, bottom of our dresser, socks and underwear, corner of baseboards, rails under our bed. She did eventually grow out of it, we did exactly what you are planning to do scolded her as we saw it happening and tried keeping everything out of her reach. I also ordered a ton of chew toys until we figured out what she liked -- check out amazon, I found their prices way better than the pet store. My pup loves this one https://www.amazon.com/Benebone-Bacon-Flavored-Wishbone-Chew/dp/B00CPDWT2M/ . She sleeps in our bedroom at night, no crate, and we close the door so she isn't out getting into trouble. Seemed like if she had gotten plenty of play time before bed she slept through the night and didn't chew on our furniture :) Only time we have issues now, which is really rare, is if she is bored and doesn't have a bone to chew on. Good luck!!!!!

Been anemic for years. Tons of fun. This is the supplement I use: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00140Z5DW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

It's pretty high dosage and the vitamin c helps a lot. I've never gotten constipation or stomach aches on this one like I do on so many others.