Carly's Third Trimester Game Plan (As A Second Time Mom)

Hi, Carly here! I’m the middle Beyar sister, and I’m officially 28 weeks pregnant—which means, hello third trimester! As I prepare for the final stretch of this journey, I’ve started jotting down my goals for the next three months and thought it might be helpful to share them with you. Keep in mind, this list reflects my own values, my baby’s needs, and my personal circumstances. Always consult your doctor, especially when it comes to supplements or exercise recommendations.

 Food

• 30g of protein *at least* per meal
• Mineral-rich Bone broth (my favorite is from FOND)
• Fiber-rich berries, nuts, seeds, oats, leafy greens 
• 6 Medjool dates daily  (Joolies)
• Pineapple 
• Red Raspberry leaf tea daily  

Supplements  

• Wenatal prenatal  (when you subscribe through our link you also get the Wenatal Omega 3 DHA+ that I use daily)
• Armra colostrum (code BALANCEDBEYARS)
• Just Thrive Probiotics (code BALANCEDBEYARS) 
• Perfect Supplements Dessiccated Liver  (code BALANCEDBEYARS) 
• Perfect Supplements Collagen (code BALANCEDBEYARS) 
• Perfect Supplements Magnesium Citrate   (code BALANCEDBEYARS) 
• Perfect Supplements Vitamin C  (code BALANCEDBEYARS) 
• Equip Beef Isolate Protein Powder  (code BALANCEDBEYARS) 
• Just Ingredients Protein Powder  (code BALANCEDBEYARS) 

Exercise 

• 2-3x strength sessions per week (FORM Prenatal workout plan)
• At least 1x pelvic floor focused session per week (for me, I have to work on RELAXING pelvic floor) 
• 5-10k steps daily (bonus points if I walk on incline for some)
• 10-20 min of prenatal stretching before bed — cat-cows, pelvic tilts, seated forward bends, hip circles, butterfly stretch, squats, child’s pose, etc. 

Physical Labor Prep  

• Write birth wishes for hospital (We have an amazing FREEBIE to help get you started on your birth wishes )
• House visit with doulas (PVD Doula and Barefoot Mama) *listen to our podcast with our doulas on why women and their partners could benefit from doula support pre, during, and post birth!
• Bi-weekly midwife check ins
• Monthly Chiro appointments 
• Final pelvic floor therapist check in 
• Start collecting colostrum (colostrum harvesting) around week 37 with midwife permission
• Prepare Tatum by continuing to talk to her about her sister coming soon
• Prep essentials for postpartum recovery (nontoxic maxi pads, peri bottle, perineal healing foam, etc) *I loved the FRIDA Postpartum Recovery Kit  

Spiritual Labor Prep

• Rewatch and listen to Karen Welton’s Pain Free Birth Lessons  *This has been one of the best birth courses I'VE EVER DONE!  This course emphasizes the spiritual and physiological aspects of childbirth, helping women address past traumas and embrace the natural-designed process of birth. It combines faith-based teachings with evidence-based techniques to break the fear-tension-pain cycle, promoting a pain-free, empowering birth experience. I am not very religious...but I am very spiritual. This aligned perfectly with my values! 
• Dr. Laura Graye’s Medigraytion Pregnancy Prayers & Meditations
• Utilize my manifestation tools of my perfect birth (visualization, Pinterest boards, Drawing, recite daily mantras “I release fear of all forms)

Other To Dos 

• Buy double stroller
• Buy another seat…and clean car seats!
• Clean & fold newborn clothing (0-3 months) 
• Prepare nursing basket or nursing “busy box” for Tatum to engage with while I am nursing the new baby.
• Clean bottles, bottle caps, pump
• Prep hospital bag 
• Meal prep postpartum eats 

...and SO MUCH MORE! I know this list is not done for sure but it's an amazing way for me to start tackling things one by one!