It’s a strange time, being pregnant; indeed, most people find that it’s the strangest experience of their life! After all, you’ve got another human growing inside of you, and it doesn’t get much more surreal than that. As such, we’ll typically find that we go through a whole host of emotions, including fear and anxiety. But there’ll also be many happy moments in there, too. In this blog, we’ll take a look at a few tried and tested tips you can incorporate into your pregnancy so that you enjoy it as much as you can.
License to Lie Down
There aren’t too many times in your life when you have the freedom to do nothing but lie down and relax for long periods of time. Indeed, it’s really only when you’re ill (which sucks) or when you’re a baby (but who can remember that anyway?), or when you’re pregnant. So make the most of it. Don’t feel guilty that you’re not doing anything; just embrace those lazy days to the fullest. There’s nothing more satisfying than wearing comfortable clothes, stretching out on the couch, and watching your favorite television shows, especially when you know that no-one will judge you for it.
Get Dressed Up
Having said that, while you can spend the bulk of your time just wearing comfortable clothing and doing nothing at all, there’ll also be an opportunity to get dressed up and have some fun that way. One thing that surprises people when they’re pregnant is just how healthy they look; indeed, they’re positively glowing. So why not make the most of your awesome skin and head out to a restaurant? There’s something pretty magical about leaving the home knowing that you look fantastic.
Trips Down Memory Lane
Your life is going to change dramatically when your baby arrives. This will be true whether it’s your first, second, or third baby. The whole dynamic of your family will change, and it won’t be long before the old dynamic, and the ones that came before that are a thing of the past. One fun thing to do when you’re expecting a baby is to take a trip down memory lane and think of all things you’ve done that have led to this moment. It’s especially recommended to have these types of conversations with your partner. Go over how you first met, your first months together, funny memories, and everything else that forms part of your shared history. You’ll realize how far you’ve come, as well as how far you still have to go.
Document the Journey
Another fun activity to do is to take as many photographs and videos along the way. You’ll be amazed at just how much you change over the course of a few months! You might not always want to have your photo taken, but it’s not as if it has to be a photo shoot. You can just ask your partner to snap photos throughout the day. It’ll be something special for you and your child to look back on in the future.
Preparing For Your Little One
There’ll be much to do before your baby arrives. Some of these are just essential, and not all that much fun — such as figuring out your finances. Other preparations can be more fun. Putting together their room, buying some fun toys, and all-around prepping your home for a baby can be a great way to build excitement and have some fun at the same time. If you haven’t yet put their room together, then take a look at nursery ideas for girls. You’ll find that there are plenty of adorable room ideas available! Once the room is finished, you’ll likely have a sense of just how real this all is.
Enjoy Time With Your Current Kids
It’s possible that this isn’t your first child. If it’s not, then it’s recommended that you set some time aside to spend some quality time with your kids. This is going to be a strange period for them, and they might have some doubts about the arrival of their little brother or sister if they feel like they’re being pushed out of the picture. So doing special activities as a family will help to ease the transition. Also, let’s remember that you will have formed a special bond with your kids, and this is a great way to honor it before it transforms into something different.
Connecting With Other Mothers to Be
One issue that many pregnant women face is that they can feel as if they’re going through it alone. It is, after all, a pretty big experience, and while your partner will be encouraging and positive, they don’t really know what you’re experiencing. As such, one fun thing to do is to connect with other women in your position. There are plenty of places that you can meet fellow pregnant people! Take a look at what’s happening in your area, and head on down. Another plus point of doing this is that you can make friends that you can hang out with after you’ve given birth. They’ll have a son or daughter the same age as your newborn, perfect for family get-togethers!
And Your Parents
As well as other mothers, it’s also fun to connect with your parents and take a trip down their memory lane. Understanding their experiences and impressions of childhood can help you to appreciate your own situation, and can also alleviate some of the fears you may have. They will have been afraid too, just like you are, but you turned out great!
Take It All In
Finally, one of the best ways to enjoy being pregnant is to take it all in. There’ll be stressful moments, no doubt, but there will also be plenty of joyful moments too. If you have the presence of mind to acknowledge those good times as and when they arrive, then you’ll be in a good position to enjoy the true magic and wonder of being pregnant.
