My Pregnant Life

By Adrinece Beard

Is it just me or is everyone pregnant? Seriously, who else (besides me) got pregnant during the pandemic. If it’s you reading and you’re excited, then I’m excited for you. I feel like there were so many of us because I can’t seem to go anywhere without seeing a bump… my cousin on Facebook, my wax girl, shoppers at Target, friends and celebs on Instagram. Did I miss someone?

Before I was pregnant, my feelings were so mixed about it. I had all these conflicting expectations of myself like wanting to be married first but avoiding commitment. Truth is, I’ve had baby fever like forever now. I’ve always seen myself with my first born before I turned 30, and now that it’s happening, I couldn’t be happier. Shoutout to God and these eight things I can’t do without for my nine months.

1. Ritual Prenatal Pills

The only gag about this prenatal pill is that it wasn’t around for women sooner. The fresh lemon smell makes them easy to swallow. You can literally see what you are putting into your body. And for $35 a month you’ll never run out of this subscription-based product. www.ritual.com

2. Fenty Skin Fat Water

You’re probably already glowing but personally, no one really notices my skin until I’ve completed step two of the Fenty Skin routine. www.fentybeauty.com

3. BuzzFeed AirVibe

Doctors will tell you that sex is perfectly safe during pregnancy, but it can be so uncomfortable. And for that reason, I bought myself something special. Pregnant or not, believe me when I say this product lives up to its’ best reviews. www.bboutique.co

4. Bombas Maternity Compression Socks

I never would have bought these socks on my own, but these made a perfect Christmas gift. They’re so warm and really help with aches and swelling. Oh! And for every pair you buy, a pair is donated to charity. I decided to order more and of course, I couldn’t resist the baby socks. www.bombas.com

5. Babylist Baby Registry

Having a baby registry app that not only helps you determine your needs but categorizes everything and allows you to search and add products from any website just makes sense.

6. Glaceau Smartwater

Drinking enough water was rarely a problem for me, but dehydration during pregnancy is real. Out of all bottled water, this one gives me the electrolytes I need to feel hydrated quick.

7. Coffee

I read a quote once that said, “The difference between this coffee and your opinion is that I want the coffee.” That’s exactly how I feel about people telling me I shouldn’t drink it. Thanks, but I’ll stick to eight ounces a day like my OBGYN recommends.

8. “The Album” by Teyana Taylor

This album will always be the no. 1 R&B album of 2020 for me. From becoming a mother to feeling like the “Wrong B*tch” from my past and present relationships to celebrating the African diaspora, it speaks volumes.