8 Surprising Realities About Pregnancy

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Pregnancy comes with its own set of quirks and challenges. Sure, there’s that one perk where you get to eat for two, but let’s be honest—it’s a mixed bag. You can’t indulge in your favorite soft cheeses, sushi, or even enjoy a nice cocktail. And those amusement park rides? Forget it! But what really caught me off guard were the misconceptions I had about pregnancy. Here are eight things I thought I knew before I embarked on the journey of growing a tiny human:

1. “I’ll be sensitive to some smells.”

   I thought I’d just be a bit sensitive, but my nose turned into a super-sensor! I could smell someone’s lunch from a mile away, and the scent of gasoline or even cooking meat? Instant gag reflex. Just a whiff and I was dry-heaving like it was an Olympic sport.

2. “I’ll get morning sickness.”

   Morning sickness? More like “all-day-every-day sickness.” Whoever coined that phrase clearly hadn’t been pregnant! It should be called “I’m-barely-holding-it-together sickness” because it certainly wasn’t confined to the morning hours.

3. “I’ll have mood swings.”

   I thought I knew mood swings, but pregnancy took it to a whole new level. One minute I was sobbing over a commercial about puppies, and the next, I was laughing at how ridiculous I was. Ten minutes later, I was yelling at my partner for being unsupportive. Talk about emotional whiplash!

4. “I’ll be a little extra gassy.”

   Let’s just say that I was not prepared for the unexpected sounds and smells my body was about to produce. From short, quick bursts to long, drawn-out sounds that could rival a brass band, it was a whole new world of gas. And trust me, I was not ready for the aftermath.

5. “I’ll put on lotion so I won’t get stretch marks.”

   I tried every lotion, oil, and cream you could think of, but those stretch marks still made an appearance. But hey, at least I smelled like cocoa butter instead of farts!

6. “I’ll love picking out baby names.”

   I genuinely enjoyed choosing baby names, but I wasn’t ready for the flood of unsolicited opinions from everyone around me. Suddenly, everyone had a story about someone they knew with the same name. To avoid the drama, I learned it was best to keep the names under wraps until birth certificates were filled out.

7. “I’ll love my big pregnant belly.”

   Initially, I did feel cute with my little bump. But by month nine, things changed quickly! Bending over became a workout, and let’s just say I lost sight of my “down there” area, which definitely became more of a “love forest” at that point.

8. “I’ll get some sleep while I can.”

   Whoever said that clearly hadn’t experienced pregnancy! Between the belly, nausea, heartburn, backaches, and the constant need to pee, sleep became an elusive dream.

Pregnancy didn’t quite play out as I had imagined, and that “glow” everyone talks about? I think they meant a shine from the sweat I was covered in during those last months. But in the end, none of that really mattered. When I finally held my little one in my arms, everything changed for the better, and every moment of the journey was worth it.

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Summary:

Pregnancy is filled with unexpected surprises, from heightened senses to emotional rollercoasters. It’s a journey that defies the typical expectations, but the joy of welcoming a new life is worth every moment of struggle along the way.