pregnancy survival guide

As I glide waddle through the last few weeks of my first pregnancy, I must share with you those things that I couldn't have lived without these past 9 months. Clothes, food and stool softeners...it's all here.

Gap ribbed tank - I'm obsessed. The fit is long (still covering my belly at 37 weeks) and slim and they keep their shape and don't get stretched out. I wear them all the time for sleeping and layering, as the 7 I own can attest to.

Colace and Metamucil - Self-explanatory

Hair ties - Thanks to these guys, the only maternity pants I've purchased are two pairs of jeans. They've kept me in regular work pants the entire time.

Vince riding pants - Oh, what dumb luck these were. I purchased them 2 years ago in what turned out to be a size too big and never bothered to return them or have them altered. They're finally paying off because I've worn them no less than 3 times a week since October. More substantial yet just as comfortable as leggings, these have been a pregnancy lifesaver.

Clarisonic - Becoming pregnant meant I had to give up my cocktail of adult acne medications. Based on the recommendation of my almost-sister-in-law, I gave this a shot. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's life-changing. I have no post-baby plans to refill any of my acne prescriptions!

Pregnancy journal - I've been keeping weekly updates since finding out I was pregnant. It's amazing how quickly I've already forgotten things from the 1st trimester.

L'Occitane Almond Skin Oil - Who knows whether or not it works, but it sure feels nice to cover those stretchmark-prone areas in this yummy-smelling oil.

Chipotle - To be specific (and because a certain father-to-be can never seem to remember), a vegetarian salad with extra veggies, black beans, mild salsa, hot salsa, light cheese, guacamole, sour cream on the side and a bag of chips.

WTE Pregnancy Tracker iPhone app - Weekly and daily updates that provide just enough information to be helpful and not overwhelming.

Systane eye drops - Who knew that dry eyes were a symptom of pregnancy? These come to the rescue every morning when I wake up to find mine dry, red, irritated and puffy.

tightbodwithapod.com - Such a bummer that this website has been down for the past few months. I used it mostly for the trimester-specific strength training workouts. If it ever gets back up and running, I highly recommend!

Moms and moms-to-be, anything else to add?