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Be Thankful
Pregnancy Means a Different Kind of Thanksgiving
By Mark Stackpole
Being pregnant is hard work, and getting a good night's sleep can be a challenge. So what's a woman to do? Nap, of course. Long naps at home, short naps at the office -- there's no such thing as a bad nap. Too many people feel lazy or guilty for taking a little snooze during the day, but sleep is crucial to our health and a pregnant woman needs to be healthy enough for two.
Sarah Mitchell, an eldercare consultant from Champaign, Ill., is expecting her first child. Still in her first trimester, she has already discovered the joys of napping. "I am thankful for that afternoon nap because it revitalizes me enough to get through the rest of the day," Mitchell says.
Be Thankful for Your Body Pillow
Just get one already, especially if you are the "spooner" as opposed to the "spoonee," or if you have always slept on your right side and now need to switch to your left. As your days get increasingly uncomfortable, do everything you can to keep your nights as comfortable as possible. By the end of your pregnancy, you will have given it a name and it will rank as one of your best friends. Seriously.
Be Thankful for the Second Trimester
All the good things you've heard are true. You've earned them, so enjoy them while you can because all the things you've heard about the third trimester are also true. And not nearly as much fun. 
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