If you are expecting your first baby, you are probably enthralled in the wonder of it all: pregnancy, becoming a new mother, and having a baby. You also may want to be sure to capture as much of these moments as possible before the baby is born.

The first step is to purchase a pretty journal that you won’t be afraid to write in. This will be a special journal because you are going to use it throughout your pregnancy to house your thoughts and feelings. Here are four journaling tips you can use to create a pregnancy journal that you can cherish for years to come:

1. Write about how it feels to be pregnant. As an expecting mother, your body is changing almost daily. Write about the changes you feel, whether good or bad. Note how you feel about these changes and what they mean.

2. Write about your expectations and fears of becoming a mother. Many new moms experience great trepidation over becoming a mother. They worry about doing things wrong or making mistakes. Write about all these feelings and thoughts you have in your pregnancy journal. Think about why you might be feeling this way and write about it.

3. Write notes to your unborn child. As you have thoughts about your child, why not use your pregnancy journal to write letters to him/her. Tell your baby how you long to see him and how you can’t wait to snuggle with and kiss her toes.

4. Plan ahead. Your pregnancy journal is also a great place to plan out your baby shower, birth and delivery, and nursery decorating.

Your journal should be a place to capture every single moment of the pregnancy and birth of your baby. Don’t worry about writing the “wrong” thing. During these days and months, keeping a log of all these things will be a wonderful memento to have years down the road.

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