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.
- Take the pictures
- Your baby will be ok
- Find beauty in it all, every day is a gift
- Don’t let your anxiety take away from your experience
- There’s so much beauty coming from this pain. You will survive this and it will be worth it.
- Workout
- Don’t worry
- Breathe, take in every moment and get the pregnancy pillow asap! Also, the stretchy pants
- If this is the last time you’ll be pregnant soak it all in. All the feels
- Don’t be afraid. You’re going to love being a mom
- Be proud of your changing body.. you have just made a beautiful human
- Everything is going to be ok
- Enjoy every single moment and take plenty of pictures of your belly
- That little baby in there is amazing and you’ll love her so much
- Enjoy it
- You’re going to love him so much! He’s perfect
- Not to be afraid. Everything will fall in place
- Be kinder to yourself. Show yourself more grace. You’re incredible and only getting started
- Sleep as much as you can
- Don’t be in such a rush for pregnancy to be over
- Give yourself grace
- Throw that birth plan out the window
- You’re going to be a great mom
- Enjoy as much as you can
- It’s not going to be the shit show you’re anticipating
- Take it easy and make yourself rest at times
- Let people help more when the baby is new
- Life will change but not in a scary way
- Be content.. be at peace.. whatever will be will be
- Keep moving and eating well! It will make you feel better
- It’s tough, but enjoy this time!
- Don’t just eat whatever you want
- Cherish this time in your life
- Get things done, be prepared for sleepless nights and meditation is key
- Relax; he’ll be fine
- Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to breastfeed
- Everything is worth it!
- Read into postpartum care
- Don’t be scared and take the pictures. It will all be worth it
- Try not to worry so much
- It’s better than you can imagine
- Relax, nap and get frequent massages
- Always trust your gut instinct
- The nursery doesn’t need to be PERFECT before the baby comes
- You’ll miss your belly
- Have someone watch your toddler so you can sleep. Your body needs it
- Advocate for yourself with doctors
- You will fall in love even more with your partner seeing them as a parent.
- It will be so hard, but also so worth it to watch your baby grow
- Read more about life after birth
- Take it easy, the house doesn’t need to be spotless
- It’s not as scary as you think it will be
- Learn more about breastfeeding
- Book a pregnancy and newborn photography session
- Be kind to your body
- Document everything
- Make the most out of it just being you and your hubby
- Stop obsessing over your stretch marks. Your body is about to amaze you
- Yes, you can do everything yourself, but accept the offered help.
- Learn more about breastfeeding (if that’s your plan)’
- You don’t need every baby item
- You’ll forget almost all of the bad stuff instantly
- It’s ok to hate being pregnant, even though you had to do IVF. HG Sucks
- Spend more slow mornings with your partner
- No one can prepare you fully – situation is unique to you and that’s OK. Be calm and confident
- Pack the hospital bag earlier
- Giving birth isn’t as scary and terrible as it’s made out to be
- Take a good breastfeeding course. Make the freezer meals. Don’t stop working out
- Embrace your amazing body and don’t worry about the scale.
- Don’t be so hard on yourself. You are making a human
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