Shopping season is upon us if you are pregnant an into your 3rd trimester the idea of shopping for the holidays probably has you wishing it wasn’t. Since the world keeps turning and the holidays are approching whether you want them to or not here are 3 things you can do to help get you through the holiday gift shopping season.

Start Early and Preplan

Sit down with your feet up and plan out your list. Why not keep it simple this year by utilizing gift cards? If you have to head out to stores plan ahead of time where you need to go and spread your shopping out over the next month so that when you go out your trips will be shorter and more effective. Its important to not overstress yourself so don’t be afraid to admit if you need to scale down a little this year.

Internet Shopping

The internet is a wonderful tool, use it. You can get just about anything on the internet and not even have to leave your house. Holiday shopping is not easy or fun for anyone because fo crouds and long days but add in being pregnant and uncomfortable going out to shop even more miserable. If you can get the lionshare of your gifts on the internet this will cut down on the amount you will have to spend walking around fighting for items with the rest of the holiday shopping mob.

Ask for Help

Admittedly us women have a hard time asking for it, but you have alot on your plate just preparing to bring a new life into the world. Don’t be afraid to ask someone to help. If it helps, tell them their present to you this year can be a helping hand with wrapping or picking up a few items.