To round off my series of “the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” aspects of pregnancy, I am going to highlight the good parts of my own pregnancies.
Aside from the obvious blessing of being able to carry a child, and having a fairly smooth nine months, there are some aspects of pregnancy that are pretty nice, and that I actually kind of miss.
Others Help You Out
One of the perks of pregnancy was being able to stop and rest, and having people help you out. I had this more with my first pregnancy since I didn’t have other children to look out for. But it’s nice to be massaged, have special food made, and to just be treated, dare I say it, like a princess. Don’t get me wrong; by no means was I behaving a like a spoilt brat… At least, I hope not.
Flowing Locks
My hair became oddly shiny and manageable in the second trimester of all my pregnancies. The frizz was calmer, and I had some really great hair days. Not a big deal, but just a really nice plus when you are starting to feel like your body resembles a pumpkin.
Glow!
Before I found out that I was pregnant with my first born, I had people comment on how radiant my skin looked on different occasions. So, it turns out, pregnancy glow IS a real thing. Unfortunately, I think the glow may have faded slightly once my all-day nausea started.
You Are Never Alone
Fairly early on in my first pregnancy, I started talking to my unborn baby and always felt like I had a constant companion. It’s an amazing experience to feel the first flutter of kicks (and punches), and those special moments remind you that you have this little life inside of you that relies on you for EVERYTHING. I mean, it pretty much prepares you for your motherhood… Having a life rely on you for everything. Personally, I really liked knowing that I had my fetus with me, and it made me feel stronger as a person because of it.
Mothers Are Very Strong
Pregnancy can be hard sometimes, and it’s challenging to overcome some of the discomfort and the anxiety of responsibility. But with each of my pregnancies, I felt stronger as a woman, and as a person. Knowing that you are primarily responsible for your baby heightens your sense of self-respect. I didn’t know my body could handle all that it has in those 9 months (x3); I have come to have a next level respect for both my mind and body, because of the strength and perseverance I HAD to have to make it through.
The BEST part of all my pregnancies, I would have to say, is having a little baby at the end of it to cuddle with. Once that child is born, all the good, the bad and the ugly just becomes a mere memory. That is, of course, until you have to rehash the whole ordeal to write a blog about it…