June 16–27

Over 1 million copies of the Pregnancy Journal have been sold and this newly-revised version of the successful journal is the perfect guide to navigating your pregnancy.

Each trimester is broken down on a week-by-week basis and those sections are broken down further into a daily diary of fetal growth and pregnancy symptoms. On any given day, you can discover what is happening to your baby while simultaneously knowing what you should be doing to take care of yourself.

An easy-to-use index in the back can also bring you directly to the information you desire. This journal will serve as a wonderful keepsake of the journey as well as an organizer for the pregnancy.

Where to find more about The Pregnancy Journal and author, A. Christine Harris:

Here’s what MotherTalk reviewers are saying about The Pregnancy Journal:

Laura Williams’ Musings says, “Looking back on my pregnancies I wish now I had actually kept a journal from beginning to end. I started a journal when I was pregnant with my oldest and I never kept up with it. I started a journal when I was pregnant with my oldest son and again, I just never kept up with it. I think it was due to the journals I tried to use. You probably know the ones. Those oh so generic, clinical, and boring ones that you receive at your first prenatal checkup and are tucked into the bags along with a gazillion ads, some samples, and a few magazines. Let me just say that THIS Journal is NOT boring like those are!”

Life as Lou says, “For most books the construction is not something I even think about- make it book-like and I’m going to read it, but if you expect me to write in it, how I love a sturdy spiral binding so it lays flat! That is why I make my personal journals with spiral binding and why I’m enamored with my Bind-it-all tool. Spirals, they make me happy- so score one for the Pregnancy Journal! Score two when you flip it over and find that it is made from post consumer waste, and therefor, more eco-friendly. For a book with over a million copies sold, that’s helpful!”

Here We Go Again says, “My absolute favorite parts of this journal were the little Childbirth in Other Cultures sections. I found these to be really interesting and I kept skipping ahead to read more of them. They weren’t found in each day’s entry but more like once or twice a week. There were also Childbirth Then and Now sections quite frequently. I thought these were fascinating because it was fun to see how far we’ve come (and in some cases, regressed, in my opinion).”

Sew Inspired says, “With both of my previous pregnancies I found day-to-day pregnancy websites that I visited almost every day to get a little bit of information about my pregnancy. This book is sort of like those websites, only with much more information as well as all the places to personalize it with my own thoughts. I think it will be really cool to have it as a keepsake after this pregnancy is done.”

Writing from Kiddom says, “Thinking back, it might have been nice to be able to look back and sort of get into my mind back then. I do know that if my husband and I decide to have more children (and we’re leaning heavily in that direction), I have found the perfect pregnancy journal!”

Mama Writing So I Don’t Go Crazy says, “There is a really cool section at the back for those poor moms who go past their due date. It gives information about not freaking out if the little one hasn’t appeared before or on the expected due date, and what’s happening in there while you’re impatiently waiting on the outside.”

Dana Reviews says, “The Pregnancy Journal is easily one of the best books available for a woman or couple expecting a baby. It’s wealth of practical information, medical data and emotional nourishment make it easier for the expectant mother to enjoy her pregnancy. It certainly helped me to let go of some of my ‘New Mama’ anxiety, too. If there was only one pregnancy book I could have purchased, The Pregnancy Journal would be my choice.”

Having Enough says, “The book walks a nice line between the typical Western medical, OB-attended model of birth and the more natural, alternative midwife/homebirth model, as well as the line between the typical American diet and the vegetarian-type ones.”

Life in the Petri Dish says, “The short entries are informative, interesting, and often amusing. And they are just the right bite-size amount for when you are suffering from pregnancy brain. And each page includes a relevant quote at the bottom.”

Reverendmother says, “I received this book in the mail a couple of weeks ago and set it aside: This won’t take long to review… a few thought-provoking paragraphs about pregnancy amid lots of empty space. Yesterday I opened it. Oops. There’s tons of great info in this book.”

Sassyfrazz says, “I love being pregnant! I have never written down what I was thinking, feeling, experiencing with the pregnancy, though! I love this concept! What a great way to journal everything with the pregnancy!”

Mommy Cracked says, “This journal is a day-by-day pregnancy companion. And the information! If you’re thinking this book is only chocked full of pregnancy related facts everyone already knows, think again! It also has little known fact excerpts on each page about how women celebrate pregnancy and childbirth around the world. I loved how each page gave just enough information for the day, things such as how your baby is developing, how you might be feeling, etc., It also had ample room to record your thoughts and pregnancy related stats. I definitely would have appreciated this journal more than the 5 inch thick nameless pregnancy book that I was reading at the time that droned on and on . And if you’re a busy woman you will definitely appreciate the succinct information that requires so little time to read.”

Rockin Mama says, “The Pregnancy Journal contains so many intricacies that make it such a special memoir. From daily inspirational quotes to information about Childbirth Then and Now, you’ll find this journal to be a source of information as well as an outlet for expression. Journal your waist size and weight (if you dare) and your mood, energy and appetite and look back after your baby is born. I plan on journaling our next pregnancy and am looking forward to re-reading my thoughts and experiences during my first pregnancy to see how they compare.”

Dirty Little Secret says, “I LOVE this one. Every single DAY has new information. Right this minute, for example, NewBaby is growing eyebrows. Okay, that may not seem exciting to you, but it thrills me to know that.”

Mama Fasha says, “This book not only gives developmental info, but parenting tips, health tips, notes about childbirth in other countries and places for your own notes. It also offers tips about being past your due date, how to prepare your first baby for your second, and a place to record every little detail about the actual birth and the hours following (example ‘who were the first 5 people you called?’ ‘Who was the first person to call you Mom? How did you react?’).”

Gloria’s Place says, “The book setup allows me to personalize my pregnancy with the dates and the notes. I don’t see this books as a detailed medical pregnancy reference book but more as a quick guide I can use to jot down notes, emotions etc. Doing this reminds me of a scrapbooking. In fact to me The Pregnancy Journal is a little bit journal and a little bit scrapbook combined. Maybe it should be called Pregnancy ScrapJournal.”

The Giesbrechts says, “For me, it’s really reassuring to know that so much is going on inside that I don’t know about. Right now all I know for myself is that I don’t feel great, I’m tired, I’m moody, and my belly is getting bigger. It’s great to know that the baby is developing and something new happens almost every day. It makes it that much more real, and helps me to feel better about all the symptoms, too!”

CaseyCasey says, “I found this particularly useful as a second-time mom-to-be - there are plenty of tips for second/subsequent pregnancies and parenting tips that I am sure I will not remember now but may look back to another day. I’ve jotted down notes a lot more in this edition than I have in the previous one. The neat thing about this journal is that you personalize it to your pregnancy - you start at the back of the book with your EDD and then date the pages backward.”

Deadlines and Diapers says, “The Pregnancy Journal has sold over a million copies, and I can see why. For one, it actually looks like a journal, and the sweet spiral-bound packaging, along with the soothing image of a mother and child on the cover make this a comforting place to get answers and record thoughts.”

Did You See That says, “And I love that the book is spiral bound - seems like that would make it a lot easier to write in. This journal is a must-have for anyone you know who is contemplating pregnancy or just got pregnant (you’ll want to have this from the very beginning!).”

Quaking Aspen says, “Love the fact that it has a spiral binding. That says to me that it’s really meant to be written in. The paper is rather slick, so you’d probably have to experiment with types of pens, to find one that would work best. But it’s also sturdy paper (and cover) and seems like it’ll last.”

Lastly, Mommy of Three says, “It is comforting to have a resource you can go to when new experiences occur, to calm your nerves and provide comfort. Especially if you have had difficulties in the past. Along with excellent information, this journal prompts you to think about and enjoy the experiences you are being blessed with, and allows space for you to record your thoughts. As your children grow older, you will be thankful to have this journal to look back on.”

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