This goes out to all moms!
Here’s a list of 15 Honest Truths no one tells you about pregnancy. Some of them are my personal experiences and some are luckily not mine!
And mamas, before I go on, please don’t be shy to add to this list in the comments section below:
So, Here goes:
Pregnancy is HARD!!
I know moms especially some movie stars make it look so glamorous and effortless. I found out that pregnancy is a whole different ball game from day 1!
It is okay to admit that Pregnancy is NOT EASY for you:
Most people feel like they are ungrateful or just plain complaining if they admit that pregnancy is not easy. Oh well, let it all out!
Appetite Rollercoaster:
For some it is the never ending cravings; but for others it can be loss of appetite or the inevitable heartburn!
Peeing:
You will seek to pee in the most ridiculous places because when you have to go – you haveeeee to gooooo!
Belly-rubbing Crew:
Well meaning people are so thrilled to see a big belly. Please do not rub the belly even if the pregnant lady says it is ok.
You will look pregnant:
Whether the difference will be huge or not. You will look pregnant! If you didn’t look pregnant at the 1st or 2nd semester, wait for it…
Wobble, wobble, wobble:
This is bound to happen. Buy comfortable shoes
Your belly after delivery will look pregnant:
This was a shock to me
Hemorrhoids:
They are real, whether during pregnancy or after you’ve had your bundle of joy.
Boogie, Boogers:
Have a tissue handy because you will be picking and plucking.
What’s with the skin:
From teenage acne to skin sag to stretch marks to black line on your belly. Be ready to say hello to skin changes.
Hello! “Farting-machine”:
You get the picture!
Say goodbye to Sleep:
It is either you are looking for a comfortable sleep position all night or sleep won’t just come to you. Oh by the way, it gets worse when the little one arrives…(Just giving you heads-up!)
Compromised vision:
You will wonder what is wrong with your vision, don’t worry it is the pregnancy!
Getting back into your pre-pregnancy shape is hard work:
The truth is that asides from the discipline of losing weight, you now have a newborn which means you are too tired and uninspired to exercise.
These are my Top 15 Honest Truths about Pregnancy.
Despite all these, being mom is such a great privilege and the most unimaginable precious thing EVER!
Don’t forget to add your Honest Truths about Pregnancy in the Comments below or connect with me on instagram @iamamomleader.
I would love to hear all your Pregnancy Truths.
Ciao,
Nike Famojuro
Fellow MomLeader
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