Expecting You: A Keepsake Pregnancy Journal

Record all the anticipation, wishes, and wonders of pregnancy in this memory book and celebrate the love that is growing between you and your child, even before they arrive.

Pregnancy is a season unlike any other, filled with new feelings, big changes, and beautiful beginnings. Expecting You is a guided pregnancy journal designed to help you hold on to it all.

With thoughtful prompts organized by trimester, dedicated space to write letters to your little one, and room for treasured photos, this journal is here to capture every meaningful moment of your journey. From heartfelt hopes to first kicks, this is your chance to reflect, celebrate, and create an heirloom that tells the story of you and your child and everything you’re becoming together.

Hold on to this keepsake book to share with your child one day—whether to answer their questions about life before they were born or to show them just how deeply they’ve been loved from the very start.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Easy-to-complete prompts grouped by pregnancy stage
• 36 weekly check-in pages to share your stories and photographs
• Ribbon marker to keep your place
• Patterned spaces throughout the book for optional photographs
• Pages that can be easily removed with scissors if not completed

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs