Taking that test and finding out you are pregnant, whether it is the first or the fifth time, is probably one of the most amazing feelings in the universe.
And look, we know those first few weeks of pregnancy might feel a little rough, you know, between the morning sickness and the constant tiredness and the trying to hide it until you are ready to share the news. But listen up expectant mamas; there are some truly great times up ahead.
Want to know what to look forward to if you are still in the throws of the Oh-my-God-is-this-really-happening early days? Here are ten seriously amazing things about being pregnant:
1. Telling people
Getting to share your happy news is such a high – prepare for some serious oh-ing and ah-ing, mamas.
2. Hitting the shops
Maternity gear for you, paint and pretty things for the nursery, teeny tiny baby clothes, SO MUCH SHOPPING.
3. You can get out of anything you don’t really fancy doing
Seriously; being pregnant is the best excuse for not doing anything you don’t feel up for. Leaving do’s, family reunions, dinners at your mother-in-law’s; growing a human can get you out of all of those – and then some.
4. Your boobs look AMAZING
Enjoy them – they might possibly never look this good again.
5. So does your hair
An increase in oestrogen extends the hair growth cycle, giving your hair lots and lots of gorgeous, bouncy volume.
6. The knowledge that you are GROWING A HUMAN
You. Are. A Goddess.
7. Napping – so much napping
I can’t stress enough how you should really sleep as much as possibly these months. Chances are, you will regret every nap you didn’t take when the baby comes.
8. Everyone is so nice to you
There is just something about that growing belly that makes everyone be nicer and kinder.
9. Those first fluttery kicks
There are no words for how this really brings it home – there is a baby growing inside you and you are about to meet.
10. The crazy, amazing anticipation
Imagine feeling like it is Christmas morning, every day for nine whole months – it is the most exciting, amazing feeling!
What were YOUR favourite things about being pregnant, mamas?
