Pregnancy Journal Prompts Parents Actually Use

Pregnancy prompts, most completed first

1. 1

   The day we found out

   Write where you were, who you told first, and the very first thing you did next.

2. 2

   Hearing the heartbeat

   Note the week, who was in the room, and what the sound reminded you of.

3. 3

   How we felt

   Jot down your first gut reaction to becoming a parent.

4. 4

   First flutters

   Describe what it felt like in your own words. Bubbles, taps, and butterflies all count.

5. 5

   First kick

   Record the week and what you were doing when it happened.

6. 6

   Pregnancy cravings

   List the weird ones too. They make the best stories later.

7. 7

   Kick felt by partner

   Capture their reaction in a direct quote if you can.

8. 8

   Pregnancy announcement

   Record their reactions and funny comments.

9. 9

   Sharing the news

   Describe the moment you told your partner the news.

10. 10

    Baby hiccups

    Note when you first felt those tiny rhythmic hiccups.

11. 11

    Boy or girl?

    Write down everyone’s guesses before you knew.

12. 12

    Baby shower

    Note who attended and what gifts they brought.

13. 13

    Before there was you

    A short letter about your life right before baby arrived.

14. 14

    26 weeks along

    Note how you and the bump are doing at this point.

15. 15

    20 weeks along

    Describe what your growing baby feels like inside you.

16. 16

    The 20 week ultrasound

    Jot down what you felt seeing the first clear image.

17. 17

    30 weeks along

    Note how much your belly is growing.

18. 18

    36 weeks along

    Note how you feel today and what you are doing to get ready.

19. 19

    The nursery

    Describe the colors, the crib, and the little details you chose.