What I'd Tell My Pre-Pregnant Self.

HEY DOLLS!

Over the time I've realised 

how much my mental image of being pregnant was far different 

than what I expected. 

I think it's quite normal to have misconceptions about pregnancy 

especially about how things actually feel like. 

It's a huge change in life to get pregnant, 

and I don't think anyone can prepare enough for it. 

There are physical, social, relationship changes that happen 

and together with hormones it can be quite tough to digest. 

I'm not saying this to dishearten anyone - 

because there are plenty of good stuff in the mixture.

But if you've ever seen that film - What to expect when you're expecting - 

(which is one amazing funny film!) - 

you'll get the gist of what I'm saying. 

Every pregnancy is different,

 and if I could give myself advice and some tips on what I should have expected when I got pregnant, 

the following points would be it. 

37 weeks pregnant

There are really nice things that come along,
and it's a lovely experience -

but it's not all unicorns and flowers and roses, 

there are some tough times too. 

#1. Be it whether you have an unplanned or planned pregnancy, 

you'll soon find out that a baby is the happiest of news. You're growing a human being, 

who will probably look and act like you. That little human being is your legacy, your life.

#2. Feeling your baby move is weird but amazing at the same time. It's freaky and really fun at the same time. You won't believe it's a real baby, still. The baby will be your number one entertainment in your belly. You'll never feel alone.

#3. Once you're pregnant, you've lost control over your whole body. Your energy, your blood pressure, your immunity. No matter what you do, it's not totally up to you anymore. If you need to rest, rest. If you need to stop working, stop. No one will hand you a gold metal for trying to do what your body doesn't want to do.

#4. You're going to get hormonal. And you'll cry like a baby at times. Yes, it's like having your period for 9 months. Pretty much. Only, the hormones will only kick in every now and then. You'll feel hysterical this second, and oh-so-tearful the next.

#5. You'll learn everything you'll need to know about pregnancy and baby, don't you worry. By the time you'll need to know it all, you will. Don't freak out, you'll have plenty of time to learn.

#6. Don't let people get to you. Tell them to cut the crap when they're being overprotective. Yes you can slather lotions on your body, and you can put on perfume and it won't harm your baby.

#7. You'll have to sacrifice a lot, it's worth it, and won't feel like a sacrifice. Because it's not all about you anymore, and that will kick in once you hear your baby's heartbeat the first time. You can't eat some food, you can't drink some drinks, you can't go clubbing anymore. I swear it won't feel like a sacrifice, because it's all for the little one.

#8. Your body will get big and huge. You're skinny, I know. But it doesn't matter. Your belly is going to get big and you're going to pack on the weight. It might be tough to digest, and the changes will get to you. But it's perfectly normal.

#9. You might get stretchmarks. Let's put it this way. Accept that you will get stretchmarks,
because if you think you won't get any and actually get some, you will be very very upset.
Think of it as a package type of deal, you got pregnant, you get stretchmarks. And it's okay.
Halle Berry has them too. She's over 40 and still hot.

 #10.  Last but not least. Pregnancy might come with a few bits and bobs that will upset you.
You might get tired, you might have low blood pressure or get backaches,
or hemorrhoids, or a C-section scar, or heartburn.
BUT let's face it - unless you want to have 10 babies,
you won't be pregnant for that long,
and you are going to spend very little in your life being pregnant.
Enjoy it and whenever your baby kicks -
remember how amazing the female body can be.

I hope you guys enjoyed this post,
and till the next,
take care dolls!

Dyna
xxx