BabyPlus Guest Blog

There are so many women out there who just found out they are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant who still have unanswered questions.  We thought, who better to answer them than someone who is going through her first pregnancy.  I asked my friend to help me answer some of those questions that we hear on a daily basis and give her honest opinion.  Here goes:
 
1.  What was your first reaction when you thought you were pregnant?  
    
I've wanted to be pregnant every month since I got married, and have subsequently thought I was pregnant every month since, so I didn't think that I really was pregnant at first.  
 
2.  What was your first reaction when you found out you were actually pregnant? 
Shock, I was at home alone and I kept walking around in a daze.
 
3.  What has been the 3 hardest parts about being pregnant?
The most difficult part has been being so incredibly sick.  It has also been challenging to adjusting to the fact that we are having twins, which was a surprise.  The other two most difficult parts are being ok with gaining a ton of weight and watching my body change.
  
4.  The 3 easiest?
Number one would be loving the babies.  It sounds cheesy I know but it's true. Telling my husband was a blast too. I'm honestly having a hard time thinking of the third because so far it's been a very difficult pregnancy.
 
5.  What do you wish you would have known before you got pregnant?
This might be too much information, but don't let yourself get even a little bit constipated...yikes!  I wish I had known that my body would feel so foreign to me and how hard it has been thus far.  People don't tell you that there are times when it is really not a beautiful thing.  It's hard because you are sick and don't feel nearly as attractive as you used to.  Additionally, your relationship with your husband does change.  All that being said, every time you get to see your baby (or babies) on the ultrasound, or feel them kicking it honestly does make everything worth it!
 
 
6.  What do you wish for your babies as they grow up? 

I want them to love well.  Meaning, I want them to see outside themselves and be women who comfort others, serve and are compassionate.  I want them to be happy with their choices and be well loved.  
 
7.  If there was one thing you would want women who have never been pregnant before to know, what would it be?
Don't get pregnant until you are 100% ready for it.  It's a wonderful time, but it's also scary and difficult.  If you are not really ready for it, it will totally overwhelm you.  
 
8.  Any thing else you want to add?  

Ask questions, don't try to do it alone and trust the women around you who have been through it before.