Handmade Kids: Pregzilla Strikes!

I haven’t been called “Pregzilla” yet, but I’m sure various friends and family members are saying it silently in their heads.  Unfortunately, the many surprising things that happen to your body during pregnancy are just unavoidable and can make one a little…well…cranky. (Who would have thought that an entire Pepto Bismol commercial would apply to me all at once?)  At any rate, I’m glad Etsy and its sellers are here with their fabulous items to help me look at the humorous side of being pregnant and find some relief.

The Belly

Ok, where did my toes go and why all of a sudden am I buttoning my pants only by feel?  Why are strangers in elevators coming up and rubbing my stomach like a cat?  This fabulous t-shirt helps me find the humor in growing in size every day.  By flauntitmaternity, $20.

The Mood Swings

I must admit that I burst into tears while watching the Transformers movie.  Something about how Bumblebee continued to fight despite his missing leg was just inspirational for me.  Other times I find everything that everyone does to be complete shenanigans and am pretty sure that it would be physically possible for me to explode.  During these emotional ups and downs, I find that this hilarious pendent really gives people fair warning.  By gorgeousredhead, $6.

Sore Feet, Over-Heated and Feeling Gross

I know I don’t look pretty all the time.  Heck, I don’t even force my husband to tell me I do.  When I do want to cool off and relax, I go for Amaretto Honey Oatmeal Creme Fraiche. By savor, $11.


And pamper those tootsies with the Loofah Foot Bar. By tropicalbomb, $5.

Insatiable Hunger and Food Aversions

Yes, it is entirely possible to be nauseated, starving and have all of the food in front of you look absolutely disgusting at the same time.  If a problem like this should ever strike you, have no fear.  You’ll find it absolutely impossible to turn down these wonderful Vanilla Homemade Caramels.  By earcmra, $10.


Ginger is supposed to be great for nausea.  Try these fabulous Gourmet Cookies. By busybaker, $7.99.

Me Time
Remember that quality “me-time” is slowly coming to a close.  There’s nothing wrong with splurging a little to remind yourself what a good job you’re doing, you know, growing a human body inside of you and all.  Here are my suggested feel-good buys:

Coffee Sleeve by karley, $5.50.


When It’s Over Print by ChristinaPerdue, $35.


Truly Romantic Necklace by UnderGlass, $29.


Moby the Whale Rattle
by babybomb, $15.

Enjoy!!

Further Resources:
What to Expect
Baby Center
Pregnancy Baby Gaga

  • HomemadeZen

    HomemadeZen says:

    I espically like the whale rattle, very cute!

    3 years ago

  • scarletbloom

    scarletbloom says:

    Love the honesty! Great collection.

    3 years ago

  • kiddyup

    kiddyup says:

    Love those shirts, The crafty I make people. Love that!!

    3 years ago

  • creatress

    creatress says:

    LOVE the t-shirt. Wish it was around when I had my son.

    3 years ago

  • autumnsarrival

    autumnsarrival says:

    I can relate! Into my 7th prego month here! Great finds! The whale rattle is just gorgous!!

    3 years ago

  • RaeGun

    RaeGun says:

    oh my gosh i love those shirts so much they are too funny

    3 years ago

  • GemmaBeads

    GemmaBeads says:

    I bought a shirt from MuthaCrafter for my toddler and I love it!! She's got a great line.

    3 years ago

  • GemmaBeads

    GemmaBeads says:

    Oh - aBreathofFrenchair has fabulous bath products too!! Wonderful packaging.

    3 years ago

  • piecesofflair

    piecesofflair says:

    I love all this stuff, especially the shirts (mmm, and the caramels)! P.S. I saw Transformers while pregnant and totally BAWLED at that same part. My husband was looking at me like, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! (Actually, that's what he said the whole time I was preggers with Baby #2).

    3 years ago

  • MOnLO

    MOnLO says:

    LOVE the shirt! I want one!

    3 years ago

  • Zadyball

    Zadyball says:

    I love it! The shirt from flauntitmaternity is on my "must buy" list. I'm just currently in denial that yes, my belly is getting bigger. Oh - and I have some caramels from earcrma currently on the way to me. I can't wait! :)

    3 years ago

  • BoutiqueCandle

    BoutiqueCandle says:

    Fantastic! The shirts? The shirts are just brilliant! Where oh where was Etsy in my prego days???

    3 years ago

  • hullabalooboutique

    hullabalooboutique says:

    I am so crafty I make people!! LMAO!!

    3 years ago

  • phydeaux

    phydeaux says:

    These are great finds for the non-pregnant folks (like me), as well!

    3 years ago

  • MyCozyCreations

    MyCozyCreations says:

    I hecka need that shirt the next time I'm pregnant. funny stuff.

    3 years ago

  • FoxyImpression

    FoxyImpression says:

    Haha great tshirts!

    3 years ago

  • remixstudio

    remixstudio says:

    Thanks for including me in your related items ;)

    3 years ago

  • GumballGrenade

    GumballGrenade says:

    Where was that "I'm so crafty..." shirt when I was making mine! Love it muthacrafter!

    3 years ago

  • SalmonStreetStudio

    SalmonStreetStudio says:

    Nice to see the other side of being pg. (cause yeah, without the HipMama books I'd have thought something was wrong cause I didn't LOVE every aspect of the whole miraculous time)!

    3 years ago

  • daturadesigns

    daturadesigns says:

    Thank you again for including me! Great article : )

    3 years ago

  • simplytwisted

    simplytwisted says:

    This really made me laugh and what great products! Happy to see the focus on Mom here :) Until of course they arrive and end up eating your Amaretto Creme Fraiche and your "Bite Me" pendant has been used in a "shape sorter" fashion and is jiggling around inside of a toy truck never to see daylight again. Still.... SO worth it :)

    3 years ago

  • earcmra

    earcmra says:

    Thanks for including me!

    3 years ago

  • MuthaCrafter

    MuthaCrafter says:

    Thanks everyone!!

    3 years ago

  • dokedoputty

    dokedoputty says:

    Great shirts!

    3 years ago

  • dokedoputty

    dokedoputty says:

    I love the t-shirts!!!!

    3 years ago

  • jodieflowers

    jodieflowers says:

    Great work! ♥

    3 years ago

  • DAnjou

    DAnjou says:

    The t-shirts are hysterical. Love this. I can definitely relate after just having a baby. Especially the "Does this baby make me look fat" t-shirt. I could have used that for a laugh when I was 50lbs overweight.

    3 years ago

  • SawaTrapik

    SawaTrapik says:

    wonderfull! i like your baby whole ^^

    3 years ago

  • earthexpressions

    earthexpressions says:

    I love all of them!

    3 years ago