Worth Its Weight in Gold – Boppy Total Body Pillow

Posted on November 25, 2011 by lesleycarter

At six months pregnant, I’d become incredibly agitated at night. No matter how tired I was, I just couldn’t get comfortable; when I would wake up in the morning, I would have such severe back pain that I couldn’t stand up. I’d wince and almost cry just walking to the bathroom. I couldn’t imagine surviving another three months with that type of suffering. Then, something completely changed my sleeping world – the Boppy Total Body Pillow. Boppy has become a household name with their signature feeding pillows that offer moms a comfortable way to nurse their baby. They’ve utilized that knowledge and experience to design the Boppy Total Body Pillow, which provides expectant moms comfort and support at night so they can get a good night’s rest. This pillow is the perfect size and shape; unlike a conventional pillow, the Total Body Pillow allows full support for my entire body. From my head, my developing belly, and my legs, this pillow provides the utmost comfort and relief.

Both ends are firm and the middle breaks a little letting it curve in towards my body. Placing the lower part between my legs aligns my hips again and helps relieve all the added strain on my back. With a specific design for pregnant women, it provides support for my belly without the extra bulk. Since this pillow is shorter in length than most pregnancy body pillows, it is easier to change positions when I turn throughout the night. I get comfortable more quickly, fall asleep faster, and change positions less often throughout the night.

It also comes with a soft Pima Cotton slipcover that can be washed easily and the pillow case can be changed without much of a hassle.

Gone are my nights of tossing and turning, never to find relief. Gone are the mornings of crawling to the bathroom with my hands on my knees to take some of the pressure off of my back. The Total Body Pillow sells for $47.99, but it is worth its weight in gold.

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Worth Its Weight in Gold – Boppy Total Body Pillow

66 thoughts on “Worth Its Weight in Gold – Boppy Total Body Pillow”

My Wife Doesn't Think I'm Funny on December 13, 2011 at 6:28 pm said:

My wife had this pillow. It was a great way to get her to stop using me as a pregnancy pillow and it helped her sleep better. Win. Win.

I hope you continue to sleep well!

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- lesleycarter on December 13, 2011 at 11:11 pm said:
  
  I still use my husband as a pregnancy pillow a little 😉
  
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Ggerri on December 13, 2011 at 6:37 pm said:

Just like the one The Backup Plan! I’m glad you found something to get you comfy. Being pregnant can be really tough. Good night from Singapore & sleep well.

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- lesleycarter on December 13, 2011 at 11:12 pm said:
  
  It just got a lot easier 🙂
  
  Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment; it’s appreciated.
  
  Lesley
  
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ibdesignsusa on December 13, 2011 at 6:41 pm said:

Glad that you found that. Getting a good nights sleep is so important and this looks like it would really help!

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- lesleycarter on December 13, 2011 at 11:13 pm said:
  
  It is a blessing. I feel like a new woman 🙂
  
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Kelocity on December 13, 2011 at 6:53 pm said:

I’m a little over three months pregnant now and I swear I wake up and my hips are so sore I can’t even turn over! I just got a Snoogle and I’m hoping that will help. =)

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- lesleycarter on December 13, 2011 at 11:14 pm said:
  
  That was exactly how I felt before using the pillow. It made an amazing difference.
  
  Good luck with your pregnancy.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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adamsdaughter on December 13, 2011 at 6:54 pm said:

That looks so amazingly comfortable, and I’m not even pregnant! This is going to the top of my Christmas list 🙂

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- lesleycarter on December 13, 2011 at 11:15 pm said:
  
  My husband said the same thing. I think he wants one too 🙂
  
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Aurora, HSP on December 13, 2011 at 7:05 pm said:

What adamsdaughter said, LOL. Looks so cozy and cuddlable that anybody could curl up and enjoy. Bonus that it provides such relief for your sore, tired back 🙂 Thanks for sharing such good info, Boppy, now there’s a name I won’t forget, lol

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- lesleycarter on December 13, 2011 at 11:16 pm said:
  
  It’s a Godsend! This morning when I woke up, I felt great. I can’t believe the difference it makes 🙂
  
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Tracy on December 13, 2011 at 7:37 pm said:

That looks comfortable to sleep with even if you’re not pregnant! Thanks for all the great recommendations.

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gerundsforliving on December 13, 2011 at 8:35 pm said:

I bought one of these when I was 5 months pregnant. I still use it when my back hurts, and my son is almost 2. Totally worth the money.

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- lesleycarter on December 13, 2011 at 11:17 pm said:
  
  It’s great to hear from others with experience. I think it will have a place in my bedroom for years to come.
  
  Happy Holidays and good luck with your family.
  
  Lesley
  
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babybluerockingchair on December 13, 2011 at 9:04 pm said:

I had one when I was pregnant too! its amazing!

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Dreamer on December 13, 2011 at 9:10 pm said:

Good for you. I know what you mean. Believe it or not I learned to sleep on my belly when pregnant. It was a must or I couldn’t sleep.

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plutonym on December 13, 2011 at 9:50 pm said:

as a non-pregnant man… i would also like one of these.

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eliandjenet on December 13, 2011 at 10:25 pm said:

Now I know what I want for Christmas!

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canadianpicmaker on December 13, 2011 at 10:51 pm said:

It might be too late to tell my co-worker; she’s due in about 3 weeks and sure could have used more sleep.

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the waiting on December 13, 2011 at 10:54 pm said:

I want this! Christmas present to myself? Yes.

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bornagainbrazilian on December 14, 2011 at 12:11 am said:

Oh my, yes. This is the best thing when you are pregnant. We forgot it at the hospital after I gave birth. I miss it.
Congratulations!!

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Luciana on December 14, 2011 at 12:14 am said:

I saw this pillow on “The Backup Plan” and thought to myself or rather said out loud to my daughter where was this pillow when I was pregnant. Now I am starting to wonder can it work for non-pregnant women cuz I can’t sleep for NOTHING LATELY!!!!!!

Thank you for passing by my blog, I really appreciate it 🙂
Luciana

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Lilabell on December 14, 2011 at 12:59 am said:

Oh how I wish they had these when I was pregnant. I’d shove towels under my belly for support because regular pillows couldn’t stand the pressure. I’ll pass on the info to others I know for sure. It would definitely be worth its weight in gold.

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Lily on December 14, 2011 at 1:27 am said:

Is it weird that I want one of those pillows and I’m not even pregnant? Yes.

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housewifing on December 14, 2011 at 3:10 am said:

Haha! I LOVE that pillow. I’ve been using it since about 10 weeks pregnant (I used to be a stomach and back sleeper, I needed something to keep me on my side!). My midwife is continually amazed at every appointment when I say I haven’t experienced any back pain yet – and I’m 7 months along as of yesterday! 😀

Thanks for liking my recent posts btw!

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- lesleycarter on December 14, 2011 at 3:39 am said:
  
  I’m almost 7 months as well 🙂 You’d think I would have thought of the pillow earlier but I guess I like to suffer first 😉
  
  Do you know if you’re having a girl or a boy?
  
  Good luck with your pregnancy.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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  - housewifing on December 14, 2011 at 3:41 am said:
    
    We’re having a girl, at least if the ultrasound tech is correct. You?
    
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    - lesleycarter on December 14, 2011 at 3:41 am said:
      
      We’re having a girl too! Her name is Athena and she is due in March 🙂
      
      Do you have a name picked yet?
      
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  - housewifing on December 14, 2011 at 4:54 am said:
    
    We have a name picked out, but are keeping it a secret until she is born (DH’s wishes). We’re both excited because we had been hoping for a girl. Knowing DH, she’ll have him wrapped around her little finger the moment she’s born. 😉
    
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ajitpeterajit peter on December 14, 2011 at 3:35 am said:

thankyou for the like hope you enjoyed the poem

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Christina on December 14, 2011 at 3:38 am said:

What I would have given for this back in 1999! I used to sleep perfectly fine on my back, but after having 3 children, if I want to be truly comfortable, I’ll sleep on my side, cuddling my pillow. LOL!

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jannatwrites on December 14, 2011 at 4:20 am said:

I could have used one of these when I was pregnant. I’m glad it’s making a difference for you!

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Tilly Bud on December 14, 2011 at 11:23 am said:

I wish I’d had one with my second child. I was a monster and couldn’t get comfortable in bed for five months. I did use a normal pillow but yours sounds better.

Having said all that, I loved being pregnant. 🙂

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the domestic fringe on December 14, 2011 at 3:37 pm said:

Now that’s a pillow! I might even sleep with that and I’m not pregnant. Then my hubby might stop complaining about all the pillows I prop around me at night.

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kmvs00 on December 14, 2011 at 3:54 pm said:

I’m not nor have I ever been pregnant, but this looks amazingly comfortable! Definitely looks like a must-have for my future!
Thanks for the like!

-Katie
inkandstilettos.wordpress.com

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Stulang Laut on December 14, 2011 at 5:15 pm said:

so cute, it’s look like very comfortable

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Judy on December 14, 2011 at 9:03 pm said:

So glad you found something to help you. When your back hurts or you aren’t getting adequate rest, it can make you miserable. I use a “Bean”….a 5′ long body pillow that is used much like you show in the photo. It really helps my back. After giving a regular Boppy pillow to a pregnant friend, I decided I’d like one for reading, doing the computer, etc!!

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cateatonic on December 14, 2011 at 9:25 pm said:

In hindsight, I should have bought one, but at the time, it seemed like a waste of money to me. I think it was the hormones talking 🙂

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moniquefischle on December 14, 2011 at 10:29 pm said:

I have nominated you for the Liebster blog award! Have a look here:
http://moniquefischle.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/liebster-blog-award/

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sleamp13 on December 14, 2011 at 10:31 pm said:

I had the same pillow when I was pregnant last year. It was just about the only way that I was able to sleep in bed after about my fifth month or so. I hope it provides you with the same relief that it did for me.

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missparker0106 on December 14, 2011 at 11:20 pm said:

Hi Lesley,

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I’ll be sure to bookmark yours and visit often. Your article about the body pillow was very timely. A coworker is about 7 months pregnant and having a really difficult time getting comfortable. I’m going to send her a link and have her check out your post. All the best in your adventures!

MissP

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Shelby on December 14, 2011 at 11:24 pm said:

I think I may have to break down and buy this soon… I apparently try to use my fiancee as a pregnancy “pillow” by wrapping my arms and one of my legs around him at night while I’m DEAD asleep.. and apparently I fight back if he tries to make me stop using him as a pillow [: OR, at least that’s what he says…. which he’s told me this within the last two weeks more than twice… all I know is when I’m sleeping, right now i’m dead to the world..

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Stacy Dymalski on December 15, 2011 at 12:57 am said:

I had something similar with both my pregnancies, and I couldn’t have made it through without them. Afterward, I passed it onto another pregnant mom, who greatly appreciated it.

I’ve been reading your blog consistently, and I must say I’m really enjoying it. So much so that I have given you the Versatile Blogger Award (you can read details in my latest post). Feel free to do with it as you want. I am happy to share you with my blog readers and give you a bit of link love. (Although, from the amount of LIKES and comments your blog posts get, it appears you’re doing just fine on your own. And rightly so!) Cheers!

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Got my book on December 15, 2011 at 6:33 am said:

Never know when I might need this.. 🙂

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Huff on December 15, 2011 at 10:13 am said:

You’ve sold me on it. 🙂 I don’t think I’ll need one of these any time soon but I’ll take note because you just never know.

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viviankirkfield on December 15, 2011 at 3:14 pm said:

I’m glad you found something to help you sleep more comfortably…getting enough rest is so important for you, especially now. 🙂
I’m visiting because you “liked” my post on Parenting Tips Revealed in Radio Interview…hope you got a chance to listen to the chat I had with the hosts of Bookmark Radio. I’m following your blog now…and hope you will visit mine again when you have time: http://www.viviankirkfield.wordpress.com
Your adventures sound exciting…I’m more of a “homebody”…but I have gone parasailing (LOVED it), banana boat-riding (Hated it), walked under the water (Loved it)…and last year, I went skydiving with my son…glad I did that…but wouldn’t do it again. 🙂

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tovah11 on December 15, 2011 at 4:09 pm said:

How do you find all these great things? That looks amazing and sooooo comfortable.

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Marvin the Martian on December 15, 2011 at 4:22 pm said:

I’m a purist – I like the straight body pillows.

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Michaela. on December 15, 2011 at 5:49 pm said:

Lesley, thanks for stopping by! We’re in the same boat…when are you due?
I think i need that pillow. What a nightmare these sleepless nights have evolved into…

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- lesleycarter on December 15, 2011 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  I’m due in March and I wouldn’t have been able to deal with the back pain without the pillow. It is worth the price a thousand times over.
  
  It would make a great Christmas gift from your husband 😉 Just point him in this direction.
  
  Good luck with your pregnancy.
  
  Happy Holidays,
  
  Lesley
  
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myoxisamoron on December 15, 2011 at 7:41 pm said:

I would have given almost anything for this when I was pregnant! They just didn’t have this when I was having children. I will however recommend it to my children who are having children. I may have to get one for this round grandma as well! Thank you for this wonderful information. Also thank you for stopping by my blog. As a beginner I am excited when anyone does . . . . 😉

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Hermionejh on December 16, 2011 at 3:01 am said:

I’m so glad to hear you found something that works for you! I hope you continue to find (and post about) the gems that make pregnancy/motherhood that much easier! 🙂

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kyraanne19 on December 16, 2011 at 3:49 am said:

Ugh I wanted one of these SO BAD!….never got one though. Instead I had one pillow folded in between my knees (on my left side of course) and one under my belly between the large slope and the bed. I survived…not comfortably though.

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- kyraanne19 on December 16, 2011 at 3:50 am said:
  
  BTW, is there a pun intended with the worth its WEIGHT in gold? lol just an observation!
  
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  - lesleycarter on December 16, 2011 at 4:22 am said:
    
    No pun intended at all; actually, the pillow is quite light and maneuverable. It really is the perfect pillow. 🙂
    
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emariaenterprises on December 16, 2011 at 3:56 am said:

I used to use several pillows in just that way when I was pregnant (5 daughters). In the last month or so, even that wasn’t enough. I ended up sleeping on the couch with my back up against the back of it and a pillow between my knees (had to have that or everything was pulled out of line). I hope your pregnancy goes well, and the delivery is easy. do you have any special plans for how you want that to go?

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Kay aka Babygirl on December 16, 2011 at 5:42 am said:

I have definitely heard good things and bad things about this body pillow. Mostly bad things from men lol. I remember a film I saw that said all a woman had to do was put eyes on this pillow and it would replace him lol. My sister did find this comforting when sleeping. Wonderful post

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j3ssi33ss3x on December 16, 2011 at 5:52 am said:

The Body Boppy Pillow looks so much more comfortable than a regular body pillow. If you love Boppy, get the Baby Boppy Pillow and an extra cover. It was a life saver when I was too exhausted to sit up during late night feedings. Give your arms a little extra support and wrap the Baby Boppy around your waist. This is one item I wish every mother had the good fortune to purchase or receive as a shower gift. My son is now 16 months old and he still loves his Boppy, during the day he will be playing and I check in on him and I know when he is about to nap because he lays in his Boppy and chills out.

Nice review, and best wishes for the remainder of your pregnancy and for a smooth delivery.

Get your rest now.

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- lesleycarter on December 16, 2011 at 5:58 am said:
  
  I have every product that Boppy makes and I couldn’t be happier with them. They are one of the gems!
  
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Sarah S @RunningOnWords on December 16, 2011 at 12:58 pm said:

Oh crap. I’ve had this pillow for months and I’ve hated it the whole time. That’s cause I’ve been using it completely incorrectly. I am the awesomest of all the dim crayons.

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Keith Spillett on January 12, 2012 at 4:56 pm said:

My wife had one of these. It was off the chain! I ended up stealing it from her a bunch. Now we can’t find the thing. I think she busts it out when I’m sleeping or something.

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