What I Would Tell My Pregnant Self Now

Being pregnant is one of the most magical times of your life. Sometimes it may be difficult to live in the moment. Women share what they would tell their pregnant self now.

1. Take the pictures
2. Your baby will be ok
3. Find beauty in it all, every day is a gift
4. Don’t let your anxiety take away from your experience
5. There’s so much beauty coming from this pain. You will survive this and it will be worth it.
6. Workout
7. Don’t worry
8. Breathe, take in every moment and get the pregnancy pillow asap! Also, the stretchy pants
9. If this is the last time you’ll be pregnant soak it all in. All the feels
10. Don’t be afraid. You’re going to love being a mom
11. Be proud of your changing body.. you have just made a beautiful human
12. Everything is going to be ok
13. Enjoy every single moment and take plenty of pictures of your belly
14. That little baby in there is amazing and you’ll love her so much
15. Enjoy it
16. You’re going to love him so much! He’s perfect
17. Not to be afraid. Everything will fall in place
18. Be kinder to yourself. Show yourself more grace. You’re incredible and only getting started
19. Sleep as much as you can
20. Don’t be in such a rush for pregnancy to be over
21. Give yourself grace
22. Throw that birth plan out the window
23. You’re going to be a great mom
24. Enjoy as much as you can
25. It’s not going to be the shit show you’re anticipating
26. Take it easy and make yourself rest at times
27. Let people help more when the baby is new
28. Life will change but not in a scary way
29. Be content.. be at peace.. whatever will be will be
30. Keep moving and eating well! It will make you feel better
31. It’s tough, but enjoy this time!
32. Don’t just eat whatever you want
33. Cherish this time in your life
34. Get things done, be prepared for sleepless nights and meditation is key
35. Relax; he’ll be fine
36. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to breastfeed
37. Everything is worth it!
38. Read into postpartum care
39. Don’t be scared and take the pictures. It will all be worth it
40. Try not to worry so much
41. It’s better than you can imagine
42. Relax, nap and get frequent massages
43. Always trust your gut instinct
44. The nursery doesn’t need to be PERFECT before the baby comes
45. You’ll miss your belly
46. Have someone watch your toddler so you can sleep. Your body needs it
47. Advocate for yourself with doctors
48. You will fall in love even more with your partner seeing them as a parent.
49. It will be so hard, but also so worth it to watch your baby grow
50. Read more about life after birth
51. Take it easy, the house doesn’t need to be spotless
52. It’s not as scary as you think it will be
53. Learn more about breastfeeding
54. Book a pregnancy and newborn photography session
55. Be kind to your body
56. Document everything
57. Make the most out of it just being you and your hubby
58. Stop obsessing over your stretch marks. Your body is about to amaze you
59. Yes, you can do everything yourself, but accept the offered help.
60. Learn more about breastfeeding (if that’s your plan)’
61. You don’t need every baby item
62. You’ll forget almost all of the bad stuff instantly
63. It’s ok to hate being pregnant, even though you had to do IVF. HG Sucks
64. Spend more slow mornings with your partner
65. No one can prepare you fully – situation is unique to you and that’s OK. Be calm and confident
66. Pack the hospital bag earlier
67. Giving birth isn’t as scary and terrible as it’s made out to be
68. Take a good breastfeeding course. Make the freezer meals. Don’t stop working out
69. Embrace your amazing body and don’t worry about the scale.
70. Don’t be so hard on yourself. You are making a human

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