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| Butterflies
& Hiccups: A Guided Pregnancy Journal for the Mom-to-Be
by Laurie Wing |
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“Finally,
a comprehensive journal for moms-to-be! Butterflies &
Hiccups thoroughly covers pregnancy and new motherhood by
posing questions for expectant mothers (and fathers!) to
answer as they journey through pregnancy. Prepared in interview
style, the questions are designed to elicit thought-provoking
responses that will be treasured by parents and their children
in the years to follow. What a great way to chronicle the
childbearing experience!”
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Invented
by a New Jersey mom who wanted to create an heirloom moment
for her unborn child.Butterflies & Hiccups, a 180-page
journal, beautifully illustrates the miracle of pregnancy
with such grace and charm. Each month contains thought-provoking
questions that prompts the new mother-to-be (and father!)
to capture the most important moments of pregnancy.
There is plenty of room to record practitioner visits, baby's
development, the physical changes and symptoms as well as
special circumstances during pregnancy so you can customize
your journal to reflect your unique experiences during this
exciting time in your life. |
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There
is even room to include a picture each month, if desired!
MONTH
ONE:
Describe
how you felt the moment you found out you were pregnant:
Who was the first person you told that you were pregnant?
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MONTH
TWO:
Are you remembering to take your
prenatal vitamins regularly?
What is your favorite food this month?
MONTH
THREE:
If you've experienced morning sickness,
is it starting to subside?
Who do you regularly talk to and
share all your pregnancy details with? |
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MONTH
FOUR:
What are you wearing this month?
(i.e. maternity clothes,
oversized clothes, etc.)
What specific worries or concerns do you have related to the
pregnancy? |
MONTH
FIVE:
Is your baby moving around yet?
If so, what was your first reaction?
Will you find out the sex of the baby?
Why or why not? |
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MONTH
SIX:
Have you felt the baby hiccup yet?
Have you and your husband decided on a baby name yet? |
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MONTH
SEVEN:
How often to you experience Braxton-Hicks contractions?
What are your favorite pregnancy/childbirth
books at the moment?
MONTH EIGHT:
How many times have strangers
touched your belly?
How are you and your husband preparing for childbirth? (i.e.
exercise, perineal massage, childbirth classes, etc.)
MONTH NINE:
How is your husband feeling now that you are
almost ready to deliver?
Have you been "nesting"? If so, what have you done
to prepare for the baby's arrival?
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Other
chapters within the journal include:
- Practitioner Visits
- Baby's Development
- Pregnancy Symptoms
- Birth: Welcome to Motherhood
- Bringing the Baby Home
- Bed Rest
- Hospital Bag Checklist
- Birth Plan
- Holidays
- Fun Ideas to Pamper Yourself
- and more...
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