I have run out of ideas of what to add to my pregnancy journal. Corby's one was so scattered and untidy. Yes I can go buy one and just fill in but we are on a budget from now on. I have entered the following so far:
1. My thoughts blocks that I got from a magazine
2. Notes to my baby blocks that I got from a magazine
3. Baby Names I am considering
4. Pages on when I went for m 2 scans
5. What I packed into my hospital bag
6. Page for all my notes
7. Pages on interesting facts on what happens every week
8. Questionnaires: Question on how I'm feeling through my pregnancy and decision I need to make
9. A bar I got from a magazine saying how many weeks is what trimester
10. A page saying what changes in my body I am experiencing
11. A list of thing I need
12. A page on my weight gain so far
13. Articles I cut out from magazines
Keeping pregnancy journals serves many purposes. It can be as complex as keeping a daily record of your diet, weight, and personal thoughts to as simple as an outlet for those uncertainties that roll around in your mind.
In reality, all it takes to keep a pregnancy journal is paper and a pen. If you plan to keep the journal and pass it on to your child, then you may want to invest in a lovely pregnancy journal designed to inspire you to share those private thoughts your child will appreciate so much when she is grown. Journals are available in most traditional bookstores in the journal or pregnancy section of the store. They are also found at specialty maternity and baby gear and clothing stores.
- The Belly Book: A Nine-Month Journal for You and Your Growing Belly is divided by trimester and features writing prompts and guides. There are also places to put bump and ultrasound photos, too.
- My Pregnancy Journal not only has traditional guided pages for recording memories, it also has 24 photo frames for use throughout the book. Add your favorite photographs to the journal from your 40 weeks using these special frames.
- The What to Expect Pregnancy Journal & Organizer not only has places to put down special thoughts about your pregnancy, but also an organizer for keeping track of all your important appointments and showers.
- Ann Geddes's My Pregnancy Journal features writing prompts with plenty of room for response, plus many beautiful photographs for which she is so famous.
Reading the pregnancy journals of other women is a bonding experience. When you feel like the only woman who can no longer see her toes, when you have received disturbing news from the doctor, or when you just can't see carrying the baby one more day, it pays to know other women are going through the same thing. Read through a few pregnancy journals on websites like StorkNet and TheParentSite.
Once you have read through some online journals, you may be ready to start your own. Sign up at these websites to get started:
- BabyCrowd--features a forum for expectant moms to connect with one another
- Babies Online--allows moms to send out email updates to friends and family if they opt not to sign up for the RSS feed
- BabyZone--where your journal could be featured as "journal of the week"
- Fischer-Price--has a simple template to set up for the not-so-tech-savvy moms
If you want to continue journaling your child's life online, consider starting a blog instead of a specific pregnancy journal. This way, you can easily transition from pregnancy journaling to blogging about family life. Get started at Blogger or WordPress.
More Than a Collection of Thoughts
Many pregnancy journals offer more than just space to write. They feature pregnancy tips, a pregnancy calendar that highlight week-by-week details into the development of the baby, and pregnancy tips to help you make it through difficult times.
It is not always easy to come up with something to write. You sit down in front of a blank page, and your mind becomes as empty as the page. This is where a pregnancy journal that offers writing prompts comes in handy. And, if you still cannot find the words to express what is inside, consider adding some of these to the journal:
- A sample of the nursery wallpaper
- List the nursery items you need to purchase before the baby arrives
- A packet containing your baby shower cards
- Pregnancy ultrasound photographs
- A picture your older child drew for his new baby brother or sister
- A picture of dad putting together the crib
- List of the foods you are craving
A pregnancy journal is a wonderful place for expectant moms to record their happiness, excitement and even a few fears about their new role in life. Pregnancy ends when the baby is born, so get your thoughts recorded before you forget them.
Pages for my diary I got from these sites:
http://www.angelfire.com/mb2/2stay/abook/babymemories.html
http://homelovelife.blogspot.com
http://ebookbrowse.com/printable-pregnancy-journal-pages-pdf-d40057816
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