Third Trimester Must Haves

So you know that little notes app thing on your phone? Well, thank goodness for it (I’m talking thank goodness for you), because I started jotting down things I wanted to share with you for this list of third trimester must haves in that notes app and I totally, completely forgot about half of them. Yup. I’m having postpartum amnesia and my kid is already 4 months old.

Anyway, yes, third trimester. People don’t tell you how bad it is because then you wouldn’t get pregnant. Shhhh… I didn’t just say that.

So many things become difficult or darn near impossible as that kid keeps growing. And that is where this list comes in. Whether it’s trying to shave your legs or get a good night’s sleep, you’ll appreciate some assistance. Here it goes:

1 A fancy razor. Like this one. Do me a favor and try shaving with a bowling ball attached to your belly. First of all, you can’t see where you are shaving. Second of all, you can’t stretch and bend like you used to be able to. So, why even try to lather shaving cream and then attempt to aim that razor? Trust me, this buddy is worth the money.

2. Bump Nest pillow. Never actually bought this thing. Regretted it. But I kept picturing myself ordering it only to go into labor hours later so I never bought it. BUY IT NOW. Like, even if you aren’t pregnant, BUY IT NOW. Don’t make the same mistake I did.

3. Tums. All the tums. In your purse, in your kitchen, on your nightstand, in your pocket. All the tums.

4. Free and Clear Laundry Detergent. Listen up. You can wash your babe’s clothes in Dreft all you want, but unless you are totally cruel and a meanie, that baby is going to spend 75% of his or her time cuddled into your chest. And your partner’s chest. And your friends and family. Are their shirts being washed in Dreft? Thought not. Just wash your entire household in something free and clear. We use this. That’s all. Save yourself major money and send me a thank you note.

5. Pantyliners. Just trust me. You will need them.

6. Even larger clothes. When you thought you couldn’t get any bigger, it happens. You will actually outgrow your maternity clothes.

7. Hospital bags. Pack early.

8. Lullaby music you actually enjoy. The one thing I didn’t actually buy into was that babies will remember the sounds you play for them in utero. Except that I would sit in Max’s nursery with the lullaby from his Serenity Star playing every night. And, would you know it, that song calms him down so well!

9. A chiropractor. An adjustment will immediately ail your aching back. I swear by it.

10. Date nights. Make the time. Go on dates that will be utterly impossible with a third wheel. You’ll be happy you did.

Oh, and if you are looking for the other two parts, my must haves for the second trimester are here and my must haves to survive the first trimester are here. Happy baby making. ;)