Expecting You: A Keepsake Pregnancy Journal

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The hard cover is coated in linen, so it’s soft and elegant while maintaining a durable, sturdy construction.

Keep in mind that this planner doesn’t have a hard cover, so it might not be as durable or sturdy as some other brands. The spiral-bound book comes with over 100 pages filled with thoughtful prompts that help new moms record their thoughts, emotions, and everything in between. Along with plenty of space for managing daily life during your pregnancy, you’ll get space to log feelings, as well as mark key milestones once your little one arrives.

It's important to not just document your bump, but also your internal world and how you're working on it. If you are more comfortable with technology, you might like to use a variety of different mediums like video, photos and words and upload them to an online blog. The woodland theme is perfectly charming, and the sweet design is suitable for both baby girls and baby boys. If you want to include pictures, sonograms, and keepsakes, selecting a scrapbook-style journal, like the “ Pearhead Hello Beautiful Scrapbook,” would be a better fit. If you have other children, this is a great way to stop and reflect on this specific child and pay some special attention to their unique way of coming into the world.

Whether you decide to keep one as a memorable keepsake to look back on or as an easy way to record your medical history, keeping a pregnancy journal should be easy, fun, and joyful. The design is simple and straightforward, making this a great pregnancy journal for just about any expecting dad. As you prepare to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget some of the precious moments and emotions you experience along the way. Plus there's plenty of room for customization since you can stick to the pregnancy journal pages provided, or add additional ones.

Whichever type of pregnancy journal you choose, make sure it is one that will suit you and your family on a more inclusive level. Keep track of your pregnancy milestones, memories, and photos with this free printable pregnancy journal. Flicking back and reflecting on what it felt like when you announced your pregnancy, or felt your baby's first kick will be a beautiful way to relive your precious memories. If that’s the case, it’s best to select an open-ended journal with a lot of blank space and minimal instructions. It has detailed calendars for tracking appointments, as well as daily and weekly logs to track things like mood, emotions, cravings, and energy levels.

The journal prompts you to get creative with your train of thoughts through a myriad of questions including how you found out you were expecting, who you first told the news to, and more. It’s both a pregnancy journal and an informative book, thanks to the pages of necessary fatherhood prep. It guides you through pregnancy, birth, and all the way through year 5 of your child’s life with sections full of gorgeous, artistic designs. This sweet scrapbook has it all—it can be used as an organizational tool to track pregnancy progression or a special keepsake to hold photographs and sonogram images. The weekly and monthly breakdown also makes journaling more approachable—you can keep a detailed log without the pressure of needing to journal every day.The Ultimate Pregnancy Journal, Printable Pregnancy Planner is the most budget friendly option on the list and doubles as a printable pregnancy planner.

This book is broken out week-by-week, with sections for recording mom’s thoughts, cravings and aversions, and notes on names, things to do, and more. It provides explainers for major pregnancy milestones and allots spaces for dads to fill out information for each trimester. Others have space for planning your nursery reveal or baby registry checklist or planning for a baby shower. The guided journal includes checklists, plenty of prompts, and reminders to keep first time moms especially organized.The color palette is particularly good for families who don’t know what gender their baby is yet, or prefer neutral shades. This compact journal is small enough to keep in your purse, so pregnant parents can carry it around to appointments and meetings to take notes when needed. Do you want a simple, compact notebook that easily slips in your purse for jotting your thoughts down during pregnancy? The first time you can't close the button on your pants, the first ultrasounds, and the first time you feel your baby kicking in your stomach.