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What I Wish I Knew When I Was Pregnant

September 7, 2016

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Pregnant

There are days that I miss being pregnant.  I know some of you may think that’s crazy.  But for my first time pregnant beauties out there, I did a round-up of what I wish I knew when I was pregnant. 

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Pregnant (the first time)

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Pregnant

  • Enjoy eating while you can.  Food while pregnant tastes SO delicious.  So enjoy it!  After baby food doesn’t taste half as good, and half the time you forget to eat anyways.  So stuff your face while you still can! 
  • Let people fawn over you.  It may get irritating when people are constantly opening doors and forbidding you from lifting heavy things, but let it happen.  As soon as that baby’s out the niceties go to the wayside for the most part.  I can’t count how many times people have let a door slam in my face while I’m trying to juggle a diaper bag and a baby in a car seat.  But goodness forbid I had to open my own door when I just had my big belly to carry around! 
  • Get ALL THE SLEEP.  Seriously.  Take naps.  Sleep for 12 hours straight.  JUST SLEEP.  It’s something you’ll be missing once that sweet baby’s here. 
  • While we’re talking about it, take a lot of showers too.  You’ll also be missing those.  
  • Squeeze in as much date time with your husband/significant other as you can.  Go on day dates, have movie nights in, try new restaurants.  Enjoy it being just the two of you for the little time you have left.  I promise it will help when you’re both trying to adjust to being parents.  Especially when he’s sleeping through the baby’s cries and you just want to punch him in the face.
  • You’ll miss it.  As much as you can’t wait for your little bundle to be here, I promise you’ll miss being pregnant.  Carrying a baby is the most amazing thing our bodies are capable of.  Watching his or her little movements, feeling kicks, and even the occasional bout of hiccups is something to be marveled at.  Your body is carrying, supporting, and protecting another life.  So relish it.  Take time to watch your sweet babe move in your belly.  Have maternity photos taken.  Be in awe of what you are capable of! 

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Pregnant

My favorite book for both pregnancies, and the book I buy for all my friends who are expecting is What to Expect When You’re Expecting.  I am a habitual Googler, which means I am frequently freaking myself out with symptom searches etc.  Having this book on hand kept my mind at ease with both children as it gave me realistic expectations for before, during, and after pregnancy. 

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Pregnant

What to Expect When You’re Expecting is now on it’s 5th edition, with up-to-date information and advice.  It even has information on the Zika virus.  There are two very strong reasons why I enjoy this book so much, and refer everyone I meet to read it.  One is their focus on healthy eating and fitness while being pregnant.  Not only does the book list foods you are not allowed to eat while expecting, but it also covers healthy options for you and baby.  There’s also a whole portion dedicated to safe pregnancy exercises.  I love their focus on a healthy pregnancy! 

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Pregnant

I’m also a big advocate of their postpartum section.  I don’t think women realize what happens postpartum, and this book lays it out in detail while somehow managing not to be frightening.  The hardest part for me was the hormone fluctuation, and it really helped to prepare for this ahead of time thanks to the recommendations from What to Expect When You’re Expecting.

 I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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  1. Kat Carah says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Nice thoughts! I always miss being pregnant, too, but then I don’t LOVE bein pregnant either lol. Also-YES just enjoy the pampering from others!

    Reply
  2. Leah says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:33 am

    This is such good advice! I missed being pregnant after my daughter was born, so when my second pregnancy rolled around, I made sure to enjoy it more.

    Reply
  3. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Bookmarking this, like, RIGHT NOW. I love the tips you shared…I probably would’ve been the person to not want fawning over me, and I would’ve continued hustling thinking I should take advantage of pre-baby time like that, but I can 100% see how wrong that would be…your tips are spot on!

    Coming Up Roses

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  4. Sharon Carry says

    September 8, 2016 at 9:08 am

    I actually found that everything that was challenging while I was pregnant (I couldn’t eat whatever I wanted, it was hard to sleep, I always felt something there with me never alone) was there to prepare me for motherhood and the baby to come.

    Reply
  5. Bethanie says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    YESSSSS to all of this. But mostly the sleep part ???

    Reply
  6. Megan Gonzalez says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Thanks for the tips! I don’t need them yet, but I’ll keep all this locked away for when I do 😀

    Reply
  7. Shann Eva says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Great advice! I also wish I would have slept and showered more when I was pregnant! That is a truly great book. I read along with it with each of my pregnancies, and can’t imagine going through one without it.

    Reply
  8. Jackie says

    September 8, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Definitely agree with these so far! I have three more months to go with my first…I’m due in December! 🙂 Gorgeous photos!

    Reply
  9. Neely Moldovan says

    September 8, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    So great for me to read while I am still in my second trimester!

    Reply
  10. Rachel G says

    September 8, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    Your red dress is gorgeous! Sounds like you definitely learned a lot during those 40 weeks!!

    Reply
  11. Renee Alexis says

    September 8, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I have always dreamed of having my own family. Though it would be years from now that I will want to become pregnant, this post if great because I have learned a lot about it. Stay a happy and awesome mom! xx

    Reply
  12. gracie says

    September 9, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Wow! So helpful and insightful..great post! Thanks for sharing. xx, gracie
    snappedbygracie.com

    Reply
  13. Justine Y @ Little Dove says

    September 10, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    Oh my gosh, amen to gettign lots of sleep and having lots of dates with your hubby! Those two things will just never be the same again, or at least not for a very long time, lol.

    Reply
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Y’all know I love to share my on-the-go healthie Y’all know I love to share my on-the-go healthier snack options. These Dole bowls are açaí frozen bowls that you can grab from the freezer, let defrost for 35-40 minutes, and eat on the road. Not only does it have açaí, but also a berry mix and granola topping. @dolesunshine #DoleAcaiBowls #sponsored
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