Body Pillow. I have the usual aches and pains associated with my pregnancy. Although, I still wake up with aches and pains, I can't imagine how much worse it would actually be without a body pillow. Some buy special (read: more expensive) pillows that are labeled special for maternity, but I have never made the splurge.
Google Reader. This is a great tool and so much fun to use! No more will I lose track of all those great crafty blogs that I keep meaning to check on. Oh no, Gmail and Google are the master of invention and have made it super easy. Best of all, I can share fun blogs with my "friends". Okay, so right now, that just consists of my sister, but it's still fun.
Crocs Athen Sandals. They're flip flops. And they're super comfortable - even when pregnant, heck, especially when pregnant. I've worn them all summer. Especially as the humidity has effected my poor feet and swelling has taken place. I've even walked around the Oakland Zoo and the Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo while wearing them. Way more comfortable than even a great pair of tennis shoes for me.
Salads as lunches: I've been lazy to cook hot meals, and sandwiches get boring quickly. One of my favorite alternatives is a meal-sized salad. Besides some of the regular salad veggies, such as tomatoes, carrots, onions, or cucumbers, you can use some nutrient-rich beets or spicy radishes. Of course, to really be satisfying a salad needs some heartiness and protein. As i don't like chicken, I add some bacon or tuna fish instead and or I put in a couple of different varieties of beans, but either way works. It may seem odd at first, but grains are also great addition! Quinoa is most protein-packed grain, is cooked the exact same way as rice, and is still good cold on salad. I like to make some ahead of time in the rice maker so I can take it straight from the fridge and mix it into my salad greens. If quinoa is a little out there for you, couscous (a tiny pasta) is another option for adding some carbs. Mix it with some warm broth, let it sit a few minutes, and sprinkle it in the salad. Top the whole thing with your favorite salad dressing, and you might just get out of your lunch rut.
Big hugs to you...
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