15 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED WHILE BEING PREGANT

15 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED WHILE BEING PREGNANT
by Jennifer Duncan

  1. You will get a million opinions on a million subjects. Just know that you have to do what you feel is best for you and your baby.
  2. Don’t be afraid to ask your OB any questions or concerns you have. It will help ease your mind.
  3. Sleep when you can. Who cares if the laundry is piled 10 feet high, just sleep!
  4. TUMS are your best friend, especially at 3 am.
  5. The sweetest sound you will ever hear is your baby’s heartbeat.
  6. No matter how many times you have felt your baby kick, each kick is as exciting as the very first one you felt.
  7. Unless you want to hear opinions or comment on the names you have picked out, keep it a secret.
  8. Maternity clothes are the most comfortable things you will ever wear.
  9. Strangers think its ok to touch your belly, why, I don’t know. But trust me, they will.
  10. Enjoy your pregnancy with your spouse. It is a very special time for the both of you.
  11. It’s true — you will wake up one morning and have to roll out of bed.
  12. Ask a friend who has children to accompany you to the store to help you create your baby shower registry. Their knowledge on what you will need and not need is very helpful.
  13. Cravings are real, no matter how weird they are.
  14. A body pillow is a must-have. It will help you get comfortable on your side.
  15. Read about how your baby is developing week by week. It’s very interesting to learn how your baby is growing and changing all the time.

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