Some women are said to love every second of their pregnancy. They never experience any of the typical symptoms such as morning sickness, nausea or fatigue. They are glowing the second they are pregnant, always cheerful and full of energy. I on the other hand, am NOT one of those women. Pregnancy just doesn’t suit me. I suffer from nausea, which during my second pregnancy presented itself before I even knew I was pregnant. I have morning, afternoon and night sickness, and more than a handful of people have told me that I look pale. Most of all… I am exhausted! The following quote summarize my sentiments towards pregnancy best: “Pregnancy is the happiest reason ever for feeling like crap.”
I’m on my third pregnancy and for some reason, this time around, I feel the worst yet. While the nausea is bad, the exhaustion is even worse. I feel like I need to nap every three hours. While I’m well into my second trimester, things are only slightly improving. With two high-energy boys and spring (hopefully) around the corner, I need to get my energy back and SOON!
During my first pregnancy, I purchased several books about what to eat when pregnant. This time around, I have no time to think about what I’m eating as I’m busy figuring out what to feed my toddler and preschooler, let alone feeding myself. I needed something simple yet nutritious that was easy to make while providing me with various health benefits. I recently tried Now for Mothers Healing Mix, a new product on the market. While it’s specifically formulated as a natural healing aid for post-pregnancy, it has several benefits for me now as well. The Healing Mix is organic and natural; there are no colourings, additives, preservatives or flavours making it healthy for me and safe for the baby. The product is made from organic flax, organic oats, natural brown sugar, organic almonds, raisin and walnuts just to name a few of the ingredients. It’s easy to add it add it to your favourite meals for some added sweet flavour. My favourite ways to enjoy it are in my milk, (caffeine-free) coffee, yogurt, and steel-cut-oats oatmeal. When I started having the Healing Mix with my meals it gave me back some of the energy that I was lacking.
Personally, I love the idea behind the creation of the Healing Mix. Based on ancient Eastern practices and rituals, the Healing Mix nurtures mothers back into a healthy emotional and physical state. After I had my first son I experienced the baby blues and I was in so much physical pain. I wish this product was around then which is why I know that I will definitely turn to this after I give birth this time around. Another great feature of the Healing Mix is that it aids in lactation and apparently will help the baby sleep better at night; and what mother doesn’t want that!!
Did you love being pregnant or were you more like me, feeling bad most of the time?
This post was generously sponsored by Now for Mothers Food Corp., but the opinions and images are my own. For more information, visit http://www.nowformothers.com/.
Like you, I didn’t exactly LOVE being pregnant. Any probably anything would have helped, especially to off-set all the carbs I was consuming!
I’m impressed that it has no colourings, additives, preservatives or flavours … That is so hard to find and very important to me!
I would LOVE to try a sample. Where do I buy it?
It sounds delicious! When I was pregnant, I was so tired. Now with a toddler running around I’m almost scared to get pregnant again lol.
Hey maya, b’ sha’ah tova! I love being pregnant but I feel bad most of the time. I find that in pregnancy everyone suffers from something. One suffers from vains, one from tiredness and one from heartburn. Thank G- d we have a reason to suffer. That’s how I see it! Enjoy being pampered by those around you, and realize that every pregnancy gets harder because you have more at home to keep you busy.
So true Tamar. It’s definitely a love hate relationship for me. Will take pampering any day though. Thanks for your sweet message and optimistic words.
Good post – love the concept….
I one day may regret writing this, but I’ve been one of those lucky ones where pregnancy didn’t affect me much. Sure I was tired, and gained weight but luckily never suffered from morning sickness during either pregnancy. Thanks for sharing this great product!
Both of my pregnancies were different, with the second one sapping me of my energy and making me sick the whole time. I enjoyed many aspects of it, but not that. This Healing Mix sounds like a miracle! I wish I had it way back when… I hope it continues to work well for you Maya
Sounds yummy!! And easy 🙂
I never knew anything like this was out there ! Great to know and a must try if I ever do decide for the 3rd. 😉 I’ll make sure to share this with my sis in law who’s pregnant!!!
Wait…do I have to be pregnant to feel the benefits? I’m exhausted, too – and there ain’t no baby belly happening here. Ever again. Ever.
Haha I’m sure it’ll work even if you’re not…. worth a try, right?
I would love this! I wish I knew about it when I was pregnant with my twins. However I am all over anything that helps lactation as I am still nursing my twins almost 1 yr!!!
I hope you feel better soon.
I felt awesome with my first pregnancy, with the twins I was nauseaus and had heart burn :/
With my first, I loved being pregnant! It was an amazing experience from start to finish. With my second it was amazing until about the 7 month mark, I was huge, I kept swelling, my everything hurt and it hurt when she moved in there. She was 10lbs when she was born so that’s probably why! LOL!
I love all-natural products and wish this had been around for my pregnancies. Sounds like an awesome product!
This sounds great! You had me at “All-Natural”! P.S. What a gorgeous family you have! xoxo
I really like how the mix is natural and organic. Shame I didn’t know about it sooner;)
Sounds like a great product. I will have to try some.
This would have come in handy when I was pregnant! I had ZERO energy and wanted to sleep my entire pregnancy.
What a great idea! I’m going to track it down here in the U.S.!
I loved being pregnant the first time around. Second pregnancy was a disaster that I just wanted to be done with. Every pregnancy is different, I guess. The healing mix makes sense. I would add it to Guiness 🙂