Ask a Groovy Gal (Bump Watch)

ASK A GROOVY GAL
TFG EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JILLIAN SWARTZ ANSWERS YOUR BUMP WATCH QUESTIONS

I am seven months pregnant and I have stretch marks. I am so upset. Are there any products that can help me out?–Barbara, Wilmington, NC
Yes! If stretch marks the spot, then you must oil up with Elasticity Belly Oil from Belli Cosmetics. Actually, you should do this during your entire pregnancy to help decrease the risk and severity of these not-so-welcomed badges of motherhood. It's a safety-screened, allergy-tested, quick-drying salve made with lavender, cocoa butter and sweet almond oil—it calms while it nourishes and protects. For $26, you can't go wrong. Start spreading the soothe today, go to www.bellicosmetics.com.

Is there a book you can recommend to help me get my affairs in order before my baby is born?—Ingrid, Pacific Palisades, CA

Essential

I can do you one better—actually I can do you seven better: This month's Pregnancy Must
Have It List has our favorite books for moms-to-be. Click here.

When you're done with that one click here to check out Of Mice and Mom, our baby-is-on-
the-way checklist. It's an easy-to-follow to-do of everything from how to hire a caretaker to
what to do with all the important documents you've been accumulating and an explanation of savings bonds.

Ever since mid-way through my second trimester, I've been snoring at night. Anything you think can help me with this embarrassing problem?—Kate, Alexandria, VA
	First of all, girl, don't be embarrassed. You're making a human being—you get a free pass on the snoring. In December, we featured the SnorEclipse on our Must Have It List ($14.95, www.snoreclipse.com and CVS stores nationwide). They work and are actually comfortable. You also might invest in a good humidifier. In January, we featured one from Germ Guardian (I use it and love it) that also doubles as an air purifier. It's $199 at www.frontgate.com and well-worth the money.

Click here to read about Jillian's life in the 'hood—motherhood.