Expecting You: A Keepsake Pregnancy Journal

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The color palette is particularly good for families who don’t know what gender their baby is yet, or prefer neutral shades.

The modern, timeless, and gender-neutral design of this memory book and journal is one of the reasons why it’s so popular among those who are expecting. A pregnancy journal is a beautiful, simple way to acknowledge the process and honor the good, the interesting, and memorable moments of pregnancy,” says Jennifer Jolorte Doro, certified doula, lactation counselor, clinical nutritionist, and co-founder/chief culinary officer at Chiyo. Of course, it's a personal choice, but in our experience, the 9 months go so fast and even if all you do is record seemingly mundane topics like weird food cravings and the moment you realized you couldn’t see your feet anymore, it’s nice to have the memory for future reference. It’s not particularly specific or geared toward a certain demographic, so it’s a great option for a variety of families.Whether you’re a first-time mom or anxiously awaiting the birth of your third child, pregnancy is exciting, joyful, scary, and confusing all at once. The hard cover is durable and sturdy, so you can carry it around with you and hang on to it for years to come. A boutique pregnancy journal with a special spot for recording the parts of pregnancy you never want to forget. Despite its heavy-duty backing, it’s still small and compact enough to carry along with you to doctor’s appointments or meet-up groups.

This is a combination baby book and parenting journal, so it doesn’t focus too heavily on pregnancy or mom’s symptoms. The spiral-bound book comes with over 100 pages filled with thoughtful prompts that help new moms record their thoughts, emotions, and everything in between.If you're the nostalgic type, look for a pregnancy journal with pockets or a way to paste in an envelope for momentos. Pregnancy is one of the most transformative periods of a woman's life from physical to emotional changes.

Also stick your ultrasound photos in your book and don't forget to describe how it felt when you first felt your baby's heartbeat or when you first saw your child on the screen. Bump For Joy's Guided Pregnancy Journal is complete with cute illustrations and silver embossed hardcover, making it a durable choice. Instead of recording details like mom’s first trip to the doctor, it’s a beautiful keepsake that focuses on the baby’s growth, birth story, and the first few days or weeks of the new baby’s life. Or perhaps you really want to keep good track of your medical and health records, either for your own reference or for your children’s,” she says.So throw on your least sexy pair of lounge wear, get cozy, and let's make life a little less confusing! For first-time moms who might not know where to start a pregnancy journal, this book makes it easy, thanks to guided prompts. Along with plenty of space for managing daily life during your pregnancy, you’ll get space to log feelings, as well as mark key milestones once your little one arrives. Having a journal with some thoughtful prompts, like the “ Sweet Beginning Keepsake Journal,” is a great way to start the writing process.