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For the Mama-to-Be

May 15, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Whether you are having your first or your fifth child, each pregnancy is special. It might be especially dreadful or especially delightful, but we want to remember it–if for no other reason that our children might want to know about that time–before they were born.

A pregnancy journal is a great way to not only record some details about your pregnancy, but also to educate yourself month-by-month.

The Happy Baby, Healthy Mom pregnancy journal is a covered spiral bound notebook, organized in tabbed sections by the three trimesters and then postpartum. This is divided up week by week full of information about that stage of the pregnancy, nutrition pointers, and journaling questions. There are questionnaires throughout to help you determine if something in your pregnancy should be discussed with your doctor (such as excessive morning sickness). This book is very comprehensive, and if used completely would be a great reference in trying to coach a friend or sister or even your own child through her own pregnancy later. My two pregnancies were different. I remember things about both of them, but I’ve forgotten more than I’ll ever remember.

The Belly Book is a bit more low-key. It also has the hardbound, covered spiral notebook format that is so handy in a reference book. It would be great for a first-time, second-time or seasoned birther. However, the simple format lends itself to the busier schedule of a pregnant mom who is also tending to other little ones, while still affording her the opportunity to focus on her newest addition. It is also divided into trimesters, but it focuses more on journaling and photos. There’s a spot to preserve your ultrasound photo and a belly photo for each week, with a space to journal about that week of pregnancy. There is a place to record information from each doctor visit, and of course to journal about “birth day” as well.

Some pregnancies are not expected, and that can fill those nine months with conflicting emotions. Rachel Brignoni has written an encouraging book called Hope. . . Joy (and a Few Little Thoughts) for Pregnant Teens. This book offers pregnant teens a course in finding hope and in remembering their worth and the understanding the power of positive thoughts and joy, even in the midst of an unexpected circumstance. Brignoni writes from the perspective of one who saw her pregnancy at 17 as a huge bump in the road at the time, but is able to encourage with the wisdom of looking back over many years.

I will draw two winners for these books. One winner will receive the book for pregnant teens  and one of the journals. Feel free to try to win this book for someone you know. I’m sure that it would be a huge encouragement to her.

A second winner will receive one journal of her choice along with Post-Partum cards, which are designed to help the “barely conscious” mom to stay in contact with the outside world, with simple check the box or fill in the blank notes that you can send to your friends and family.

Please leave a comment, and tell me which book most interests you.

The contest will close on May 28.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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104 Comments

  1. Mary Stewart says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    I’ll love the Happy Baby, Healthy Mom because I am planning to get pregnant soon and want to start a pregnancy journal. It’s something my mom wasn’t able to do for us, which i want to let my future son/daughter know how i’m excited to see them. I hope you will have a raffle draw for this year. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Bill Timax says

    February 21, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I’m going to recommend healthy baby happy mom to my wife. We have had our first baby, but we’re planning on a second pretty soon.

    Reply
  3. junalyn says

    February 21, 2012 at 11:20 am

    I’ll love the Happy Baby, Healthy Mom because I am planning to get pregnant soon and want to start a pregnancy journal. It’s something my mom wasn’t able to do for us, which i want to let my future son/daughter know how i’m excited to see them. I hope you will have a raffle draw for this year. 🙂

    Reply
  4. MerryMom says

    May 30, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    I love this, thought I’d share …

    The Quick Change Baby Crib

    Reply
  5. Lily Kwan says

    May 29, 2008 at 3:56 am

    Please enter me into the contest for The Belly Book. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Corrie C says

    May 29, 2008 at 2:25 am

    Copy of Hope… Joy (and a Few Little Thoughts) for Pregnant Teens: Consciously Creating Your Legacy by Rachel Brignoni and pregnancy journal

    Only because i would gift the book to my niece who is a teen and pregnant.

    Reply
  7. Anna says

    May 29, 2008 at 2:22 am

    Belly book looks cute!

    Reply
  8. Timothy Sternberg says

    May 28, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    I like the Belly Book.

    Reply
  9. Rosanne Morrison says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Don’t know any pregnant teens and hopefully won’t but would use the other for my daughter in law.

    Reply
  10. sarah woods says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    Let’s hear it for the Healthy Baby; Happy Mom; Many thanks for your contests. SW

    Reply
  11. Rene D says

    May 28, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    the teen pregnancy book would be a wonderful read for some of the kids i teach………

    Reply
  12. Amira says

    May 28, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    i would like happy baby healthy mom.

    Reply
  13. June says

    May 28, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    I would love either!!! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Carol Drury says

    May 28, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    Happy Baby, Healthy Mom sounds great for my first time mom to be daughter in law!

    Reply
  15. Tiffany G says

    May 28, 2008 at 9:14 am

    I like the Belly Book. And those cards are TOO cute!

    Reply
  16. kathy pease says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:54 am

    the Happy Baby, Healthy Mom book

    Reply
  17. Laci says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:51 am

    The Happy Baby, Healthy Mom book would be a great gift for my coworker/friend 🙂

    Reply
  18. A. Ashley says

    May 28, 2008 at 4:45 am

    The pregnant teen book. I know a young woman who would appreciate it and I want to be supportive during this difficult time.
    Thank you for the contest.

    Reply
  19. Carissa D. says

    May 27, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    I like the Happy Baby, Healthy Mom book. Thanks!

    Reply
  20. Susanne Troop says

    May 27, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    The Belly Book and cards would be great!

    Reply
  21. Melinda Smith says

    May 27, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    I would love to win these to give to my 21 year-old niece who is pregnant with her first.

    Reply
  22. philip halter says

    May 27, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    love to win

    Reply
  23. Ed Nemmers says

    May 27, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Pregnancy journal…sweet niblets!

    Reply
  24. Janet says

    May 27, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    Winner’s choice of pregnancy journal and Post-Partum cards.

    Reply
  25. Kathy says

    May 27, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    belly Book for my sister………..

    Reply
  26. Cassandra says

    May 27, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    I work with teens, and teen pregnancy is an issue with which they are faced and one which we address–so I would like to win Hope. . . Joy (and a Few Little Thoughts) for Pregnant Teens. Thanks!

    Reply
  27. Lara Aleff says

    May 27, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    I like the Happy Baby, Healthy mom book. I can’t wait to read it!

    Reply
  28. Kathy Conley says

    May 27, 2008 at 10:47 am

    I would actually like the book for teens – as a high school teacher, this would be a great help in dealing with a difficult situation.

    Reply
  29. marybeth i. says

    May 26, 2008 at 12:22 am

    happy baby, healthy mom or the belly book – both sound fantastic

    Reply
  30. K. Cleaver says

    May 25, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    I’d like the Happy Baby Healthy Mother journal. I also forget more than I can remember with my first birth.

    Reply
  31. Liz says

    May 24, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    I would love to win the Belly Book! Great giveaway.

    Reply
  32. Anthony Hedden says

    May 24, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    the belly book

    Reply
  33. Kristyn Martin says

    May 23, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    I would love to win the Happy Baby, Happy Mom mbook, along with the Post partum cards. Thanks for the contest!

    Reply
  34. Jacqueline O. says

    May 22, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    I really need this.

    Reply
  35. Mathi says

    May 22, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    The Belly Book is just what I need. Because, I’m a really busy mom who have an 18 month old daughter. When I was pregnant with her I had time to keep a journal and make this entire memory book for her, but with this second baby I hardly find time to do anything and it make me feel guilty. This book is exactly what I need. I would be really happy to win this book.

    Reply
  36. Kathy Scott says

    May 22, 2008 at 10:49 am

    The Belly Book would be great. Thanks

    Reply
  37. Donna Coughlin says

    May 22, 2008 at 6:46 am

    Happy Baby

    Reply
  38. Steve Scott says

    May 21, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Belly Book would make wife wife happy.

    Reply
  39. Aniela R. says

    May 21, 2008 at 11:53 am

    I like the Belly Book.

    Reply
  40. jeanette malan says

    May 21, 2008 at 12:27 am

    Belly Book sounds great

    Reply
  41. Mary Casper says

    May 20, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Happy Healthy Mom
    sounds great!

    Reply
  42. Sara says

    May 20, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    Neat contest! I’d love the belly book to put the ultrasound pics and notes in!

    Reply
  43. Christy Hickman says

    May 20, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    I just love the idea of the Belly Book. This is my third pregnancy and I find that I have forgotten so much. Thanks so much for offering these books.

    Reply
  44. Erica G says

    May 20, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    I would like the journals and cards.

    Reply
  45. Caroline says

    May 19, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    The teen one sounds great, there aren’t enough books out there like that.

    Reply
  46. sandra kao says

    May 19, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    the belly book sounds cool

    Reply
  47. Bess says

    May 19, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    The Belly Book sounds great! I am pregnant with number 2 (a boy) coming sometime at the end of July/beginning of August. With a 2 1/2 year old to care for and two businesses to run from home, I’m afraid of forgetting to record those special moments with this one. Thanks!

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    May 19, 2008 at 10:30 am

    i’d like the Happy Baby, Healthy Mom

    Reply
  49. Judy says

    May 19, 2008 at 1:53 am

    Pregnancy journal and belly book are my favs.

    Reply
  50. Valerie Mitchell says

    May 18, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    fabulous!

    Reply
  51. MerryMom says

    May 17, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    Great site …

    Hey Moms, If you’re looking to make a few dollars from home … great money making and saving tips below.

    http://sevensenough.com/freedollars/

    Take Care, MerryMom

    Reply
  52. Frances Watson says

    May 17, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    These books sound wonderful

    Reply
  53. Michelle Rosborough says

    May 17, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    I like both books

    Reply
  54. Kristinia says

    May 17, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    Definately Happy Baby, Healthy Momma! I’m preggo and this would be awesome!

    Reply
  55. Linda Lansford says

    May 17, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    The Belly Book sounds good!

    Reply
  56. valerie mabrey says

    May 17, 2008 at 11:22 am

    pregnancy journal

    Reply
  57. Ken says

    May 17, 2008 at 9:50 am

    This sweepstakes has been featured on Sweepstakes Advantage, http://www.sweepsadvantage.com. The Web’s Largest Directory of Free Online Sweepstakes. Good Luck to Everyone!

    Reply
  58. Melissa Reeder says

    May 17, 2008 at 9:27 am

    I would love the Post-Partum Cards. I have a 3 month old baby girl and could definitely use these. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  59. Sharon Jones says

    May 17, 2008 at 5:24 am

    The Belly Book for sure. THANKS 🙂

    Reply
  60. Liliya says

    May 17, 2008 at 1:38 am

    Recently I made a website for moms with tips on the harmful ingredients in baby care products and more.
    Please, check it out:
    http://www.squidoo.com/the-best-all-natural-baby-care-products-neways-generations

    Reply
  61. Shannon H says

    May 16, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Happy Baby, Healthy Mom sounds right up my alley–I’m not recording as much this pregnancy as I’d like.

    Reply
  62. stampedwithgrace says

    May 16, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    I like the name of The Belly Book 🙂
    the Post Partum cards sound fun too!

    Reply
  63. craig varney says

    May 16, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    the belly book

    Reply
  64. Tanya Moyer says

    May 16, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    My sister-in-law is pregnant with her first. I’m sure she would love the Happy Baby, Healthy Mom journal. Great idea! Thanks for offering this!
    ~Tanya
    the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

    Reply
  65. Linda Moeller says

    May 16, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    The Belly Book

    Reply
  66. Kristin says

    May 16, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    A fourth baby for me! I’m not a teenager anymore :-), but I’d love the second prize!

    Reply
  67. nell says

    May 16, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    The Belly Book and cards sound great for this third pregnancy of mine!

    Reply
  68. Hannah says

    May 16, 2008 at 6:33 pm

    the belly book

    Reply
  69. Tyler says

    May 16, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    I’d love to win one of these to gift out! (I’m totally done at 5. Phew. :P)

    Reply
  70. Colleen Jensen says

    May 16, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    Would love to give this book to my future daughter in law.

    Reply
  71. Jennifer Mowers says

    May 16, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    the belly book

    Reply
  72. Arlene says

    May 16, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    The belly book is just what I have been looking for. I am expecting my first.

    Reply
  73. linda says

    May 16, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Baby

    Reply
  74. charline s says

    May 16, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    I would like the belly book for dear daughternlaw.

    Reply
  75. Judy Johnston says

    May 16, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    The journal/photos idea would be perfect for a young gal in my life. Thank you for the opportunity!

    Reply
  76. Alice Scruggs says

    May 16, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    I would love to be able to give the pregnancy journal and post-partum cards to my stepdaughter who is expecting her first child in September of this year.

    Reply
  77. Sandy says

    May 16, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    The Belly Book sounds great! any of these would be perfect for some women i know that are pregnant…thanks :O)

    Reply
  78. Grace says

    May 16, 2008 at 11:44 am

    I’ll love the Happy Baby, Healthy Mom because I am planning to get pregnant this year and want to start a pregnancy journal – something I wasn’t able to do with my first born.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  79. Laura H. says

    May 16, 2008 at 11:17 am

    Post partum cards!

    laura_licious101@hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  80. LaDonna - in Canada says

    May 16, 2008 at 11:16 am

    Just wanted to add that I’m going to post this on my All Things Birth Choices website as well, for other pregnant moms to find!

    Reply
  81. LaDonna - in Canada says

    May 16, 2008 at 11:15 am

    Hi! These are some great books. I am expecting my 6th baby and would love to have such a special book to document this pregnancy. I like the Happy Baby, Healthy Mom and the card set! They look like a lot of fun!

    Reply
  82. Richelle F says

    May 16, 2008 at 11:13 am

    Either of those first two would be great!

    Reply
  83. Karen Gonyea says

    May 16, 2008 at 10:19 am

    Consciously creating your legacy !!! Sounds so interesting !

    Reply
  84. Belinda A. says

    May 16, 2008 at 10:16 am

    Wish I kept a journal during my pregnancy. I’d like to win The Belly Book for my sister. She is almost 2 months into her second pregnancy.

    Reply
  85. Shannon B. says

    May 16, 2008 at 9:45 am

    I would love to win the Belly Book for myself since we’ve made the decision to try for #2. My husband is a high school teacher and unfortunately could probably give the teen book to several girls at his school.

    Reply
  86. Louise A Brouillette says

    May 16, 2008 at 9:03 am

    Post-Partum….how clever!

    Reply
  87. grubmama says

    May 16, 2008 at 8:39 am

    I would love the belly book to record the things I’ve already written down!

    Reply
  88. Laura G says

    May 16, 2008 at 8:39 am

    The Belly Book and the Post Partum cards would be perfect for my niece

    Reply
  89. Heather H says

    May 16, 2008 at 8:35 am

    I’m a first-time mom-to-be and have quite the ghetto spiral notebook going that I’ve been less-than-impressed with how well I’ve kept up with it. I would love the Belly Book as a guide for my journaling… Thanks!

    Reply
  90. Laura says

    May 16, 2008 at 8:00 am

    Would love to win the belly book and the post-partum cards. Thanks!

    Reply
  91. Christy says

    May 16, 2008 at 7:56 am

    I’d love the Belly Book journal & cards. 🙂

    Reply
  92. Courtney says

    May 16, 2008 at 7:55 am

    Thanks for a great giveaway!

    Reply
  93. Ashley says

    May 16, 2008 at 7:52 am

    Happy baby healthy mom looks fun for a gift!

    Reply
  94. Liz C. says

    May 16, 2008 at 7:38 am

    I’d love The Belly Book and Post-Partum cards for my next pregnancy!

    Reply
  95. Adventures In Babywearing says

    May 16, 2008 at 7:25 am

    These books sound wonderful! I’d love the Belly Book for this fourth pregnancy and the cards sound perfect!!

    Steph

    Reply
  96. chyk says

    May 16, 2008 at 6:29 am

    healthy baby healthy mama looks interesting

    Reply
  97. Mom to 2 Boys says

    May 16, 2008 at 6:02 am

    I’d LOVE the Belly Book and the Post Partum cards. Thanks!

    Reply
  98. Rebekah aka babiesabroad says

    May 16, 2008 at 3:09 am

    ooh! Please pick me for the belly book! I bought one of these for my best friend and I would love to have one for my next pregnancy, which hopefully isn’t too far around the corner 😀

    Reply
  99. Cindi says

    May 16, 2008 at 1:34 am

    Hello!~ I would enjoy winning the “Post-Partum” Cards and the journal. Please enter me in your fabulous contest. Thanks very much…..Cindi

    Reply
  100. Laura W says

    May 16, 2008 at 12:45 am

    I’m expecting baby #2, and either journal sound fun! I’m not as good at writing things down this time. 😉 (But I’m not a teen, so that wouldn’t help.:) lol

    Reply
  101. Krista says

    May 16, 2008 at 12:43 am

    I have a cousin who’s maybe 20 and pregnant (not married) so I’d like to have a copy of the teen book for her.

    Reply
  102. Tara R. says

    May 15, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    I like the Happy Baby, Healthy mom book- I would give it to my sister-in-law.

    Reply
  103. Heidi says

    May 15, 2008 at 11:25 pm

    I like the Belly Book. And those cards are TOO cute! 🙂

    Reply

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