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It wasn’t that long ago that my husband and I decided to start thinking about having another baby. We went over and over it, and finally decided that it was the right time to add another baby to our family. The first time around was a complete surprise, but this time we were totally ready and preparing for pregnancy. Even though I already had one child, I had no clue how to best prepare for actually getting pregnant. After tons of research and talking to other mamas, I came up with a game plan. Thankfully, things went smoothly and hopefully my pregnancy planning tips can help you make a smooth transition as well.
How To Start Preparing For Pregnancy
Once my husband and I decided to start trying for a second baby, I knew it was time to start stocking up and really preparing for this new chapter in our lives. While everyone’s story is different, there are a few things everyone can do to start preparing for pregnancy in order to ease the transition and avoid common pregnancy mistakes.
Stock Up At Sam’s Club
My go to place to stock up for pregnancy and baby needs has to be my local Sam’s Club. I have been shopping there for years and they have some of the best deals on baby products. You can get everything you need from diapers and wipes, food to make freezer meal and even prenatal vitamins. 
Prenatal Vitamins
First thing’s first, when you are preparing for pregnancy stocking up on prenatal vitamins is a must. My go to is the Nature Made® Prenatal Multi + DHA (200mg) 150ct. softgels. These vitamins are my favorite for a large number of reasons. Not only are they an easy-to-swallow softgel, but they also provide clinically proven absorption of folic acid and iron. At Sam’s Club, you can get a 5 month supply for less than $20 – that right there is a steal for sure.
All About Prenatal Vitamins
Did you know that prenatal vitamins aren’t just for during pregnancy? I feel like a lot of people don’t really know that you should start taking a prenatal vitamin 6 months before you start trying to get pregnant. The Nature Made Prenatal® Multi + DHA (200mg) 150ct. softgels provides essential vitamins and minerals (before and during pregnancy) including Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Iodine, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D3.† Folic Acid is an important B Vitamin for women of childbearing age and pregnant women – it plays a critical role in the proper development of the baby’s nervous system.† So, when you are preparing for pregnancy, this is all extremely important. 
Diapers and Wipes
Another awesome buy at Sam’s Club are diapers and wipes. Obviously, when you have a baby, you are going to go through a literal ton of these bad boys. I would recommend starting to stock up as soon as you are able to. Buy a pack each week in varying sizes, so when baby arrives you wont have to stress about ever running out. Sam’s Club is always running amazing deals on their baby items, so it really is the place to go for all your baby and pregnancy needs.
Food Products
As anyone who has had a baby will let you know, you do not feel like cooking those first few weeks once the baby is born. One of my favorite things to stock up on at Sam’s Club is food, especially meat products. Since you buy in bulk, you can get some really awesome savings. Once I have stocked up, I like to separate everything out and do some serious meal prep. Having a good supply of freezer meals for the first few weeks (or more) home with a new baby can seriously be a lifesaver.
Stay Calm and Baby On
The biggest piece of advice I can give you when preparing for pregnancy and a new baby is to stay calm and try and enjoy the ride. It is a crazy time in a woman’s life and a beautiful one as well. So, if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, I really recommend you head on over to Sam’s Club and stock up on all your pregnancy and baby essentials. 
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Taking prenatal vitamins before conceiving is so underrated. It’s so important to start with a strong health foundation.
This was an informative post. Would surely pass it forward, to all the ladies, who are preparing for it.
There are so many things to think about when wanting to get pregnant. The prenatals are different for everyone too. I could only take mine at night, otherwise I didn’t feel well all day. Great writeup here!
When my wife was pregnant we tried prenatal vitamins, and she took them but they always made her sick. I wonder if a different brand would have helped. Congrats on the new family member.
Being pregnant is such a beautiful state we need to be healthy and get ready since our body will take a lot during this time. Thanks for all the tips.
Great to prepare for pregnancy… hope to hear good news soon…. great tips on preparation..
Planning and research always come first when you thinking about getting pregnant. You compile quit useful and great tips for pregnancy preparation. Best wishes for you
I don’t have children or plan any in the near future, but still this post was helpful. I didn’t know you need to stock up on prenatal vitamins when you take the decision of having a baby.
So many great tips! I’ll totally reference this when I’m ready!
I don’t have children yet but with these tips I’m sure I’ll have no worries. Thank you!!
Its very informative. I will share this with my friends who are married and keep in mind for my future!
I’m so into vitamins and that way of live to help supplement your body. It’s not possible these days to get everything you need from food.
Thanks for sharing.
It’s so much informative for would be mothers ♥
Hi, Great to prepare for pregnancy. This is super helpful for me. My husband and I are thinking about our first child. So, I think this information is perfect for me to be a mother. I will keep it in my mind. Thanks for the sharing such an informative article. If you had more insight into it, I would much appreciate it.
I use the same prenatal since my first pregnancy and it’s one of the best one to recommend others too… I am currently 22 weeks pregnant and I feel this is a great I go that you have provided here thank you soo much 😊👍🏼
So important to have those prenatal vitamins! I even feel like I should be still taking them as they gave me great energy 🙂
Being as prepared as you can be when it comes to pregnancy is so important. These look like they would be a great prenatal.
My sister just found out that she is pregnant with her first child. It is good to know that she will need to start taking certain vitamins. It might also be smart for her to start looking for daycare because she will have to go back to work quickly after the baby is born.
When I was pregnant first time round, I really didn’t have much of a clue about pregnancy, health or complications within a pregnancy.
This is some really good information about getting ready for pregnancy. It is good to know that you should think about what type of prenatal medication you should take. It does seem like a good thing to be taking. That is good to know because my sister and her husband have been trying to get pregnant.