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Question for Pregnant Nesties/Mommy Nesties
I should be lesson-planning/grading papers, but instead I'm surfing the Internet for Christmas present ideas 
My SIL is pregnant with her first baby. At Christmas time, she will be about 22 weeks. I'm trying to think of a great gift for her. I was thinking maybe some cute maternity clothes, but I know people typically like to pick out their own clothes. However, I don't really like to give giftcards.
So that brings me to my question. Was there anything you would have really liked at that point in your pregnancy? Or there soon after? Or even toward the end of your pregnancy? Did you prefer to receive gifts for yourself or for the baby?
I was thinking maybe a gift basket of Sleep Aromatherapy products from BBW??
Re: Question for Pregnant Nesties/Mommy Nesties
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this is a WONDERFUL idea
This, or the massage. I got a prenatal massage while on vacay in FL (I was 31 weeks) and it was AMAZING b/c it was around the time my back was starting to bother me, etc. Or anything that helps her to pamper herself, once she hits 3rd tri she's going to want to be taken care of a little b/c she will likely be getting uncomfortable.
I know you're not big on gift cards, but a gift certificate for a pre-natal massage would be a really nice thing to give her! By 22 weeks my back was aching and the massage I got was soooo wonderful.
Someone also gave me a pregnancy journal that I love. It was a really thoughtful gift and has been a great way (in addition to my blog) for me to document my pregnancy. The one I got has different prompts to each entry, so it gives me something interesting to write about that I might not have thought to include.
one thing that has been a lifesaver for me is my pregnancy pillow. It's called the snoogle-it gives a lot of support and helps relieve pressure on the hips and back.
Also I agree with the massage gift cards I'm sure that would be much appreciated!
My sister is pregnant and for her birthday I bought her a "Be Band". I bought it at Target and she said it's been wonderful! She has LOVED it.
I LOVE this idea, Val! What's the title of the journal? Maybe I can find it on Amazon or something. I'm thinking this is something I will get her now, though, since she'll be halfway through the pregnancy at Christmas.
Thanks for the suggestion on the pillow! I will definitely look into it.
The massage is a great idea, too. However, she lives in a very rural area, so I'm not sure if this would work out.
Thanks for the idea, Kati. I've seen those at Target. I'll have to check into it more! Also, glad to see you're back
Just throwing my 2cents out there....I agree with Kristen- I LOVED my body pillow, my DH got mine @ Motherhood maternity
as for the BeBand....I actually hated it...it was very uncomfortable for me...pregger pants wer much more comfy
My 2 cents also agrees with Cari - after I hit like 18ish weeks, my BeBand didn't cut it anymore, and I had to switch to maternity pants just b/c they stayed up, honestly.
If the massage doesn't work, maybe just something along the lines things she can use to pamper herself....
Here are a couple of options....I have the Belly Book but the other ones are really nice too!
http://www.amazon.com/Belly-Book-Nine-Month-Journal-Growing/dp/0307336182/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319506471&sr=8-1
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/giggle-wiggle-pregnancy-journal-keepsake-elizabeth-lluch/1102942322?cm_mmc=borders-_-sku-_-na-_-na&ean=9781936061280&redir=borders
http://www.amazon.com/Expecting-You-My-Pregnancy-Journal/dp/1555612458/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1319506656&sr=8-13
yep! I have the Belly Book and I love it
it's got journal prompts and places for pictures!