What i have learned for next time

MNgirl326

As I am coming to the end of my pregnancy, I have started to reflect on the last 9 months.  Here is what I have learned, and what I will take with me next time I am pregnant

-Your body knows what it is doing, trust it.   No matter what you eat, or what symptoms you have, chances are everything is okay.  I spent so much time worrying that something might be  wrong, I didn't enjoy the 1st tri at all (also because I was really sick)

-it takes a lot to harm the baby.  In the early stages it is so tiny and cushioned in your tummy. that bumpy roads, knocks to the tummy, falls,  and yes that glass of wine you had before you were pregnant....are probably not going to hurt the baby.

-Your body is going to gain, what it is going to gain.  As long as you are eating well and trying to keep active, you are fine.  Weight gain will happen at its own pace.

-No one should make you feel guilty over your name choices, baby gear choices, pregnancy choices,  etc.  It is your body and your pregnancy, you need to do what is right for you and your baby.

-People will buy you what they want.  You can't control it, and every gift is a blessing, and should be taken that way.  You should feel lucky to have so many people in your life that want to give you things to celebrate the baby.

-You are going to feel uncomfortable, you are going to need to pee all the time, you are going to be irrational, and emotional. and that is okay and most people are pretty understanding   It isn't however, an opportunity to be a complete biatch to everyone around you just becasue you are pregnant.  

-Babies actually need very little.  Do not let the lady at BRU convince you that they need every little thing made, just to survive.

-Buy used and re-use! Baby stuff is expensive.  Keep as much as you can for next time, and don't be ashamed to hit up consignment shops and yard sales. 

-People will say rude things, and try and touch your belly.  It is inevitable. try not to let it get to you. 

-The baby will come when it comes, and no one can predict it. 

 

mll1983

Right on the money, I'm glad you have reminded me of those things. Thank you.

CaitlinJ22

you are totally right. This time I havent been as worried, DH knows I am hormonal, I let comments slide more....etc.

I actually have enjoyed this pregnancy more even though I am chasing a toddler. Though I do miss being able to sleep in and just the experience of feeling my son move inside. But witht his one I am enjoying every kick, not rushing it, and I am very excited to have a newborn again bc I know what I am doing! LOL.

GL to you 

jen_jupiter

Thanks for this post!  However, for someone who is in their first pregnancy, it probably won't help much.  You know, that whole "live and learn" and "you have to make your own mistakes" thing, like growing up when people give you advice and you don't listen, because you have to experience it for yourself to really get it?  I do agree with all of it though!