Pregnancy Facts All Expecting Mothers Should Know
A glowing complexion, vibrantly healthy hair and a peaceful expression as she caresses her swelling belly - We all know the images conjured up of the blissful, pregnant woman.
Conversely, there is a darker side that we are probably more familiar with - that of the impossibly demanding, sweating and achy mother-to-be, pleading for a midnight tub of
chocolate chunk ice cre
am to quell her runaway emotions. For what it's worth, I've been where you are. I've experienced the full spectrum of highs and lows, the doubts about raising a child, the financial worries, the physical side effects that cause any woman to morph into someone she doesn't recognize. I lived through it and was rewarded with an experience of Love that only a mother can know. Hang on to your stretch-paneled britches, ladies, because you've just embarked on the ride of a lifetime.
Of all of the exciting and challenging things a new parent faces, one difficult task is creating a baby registry. It seems like such a fun idea - picking out the nursery patterns and tiny little outfits - until you realize you know absolutely nothing about what a baby needs.
I really wish that there was a "The Idiot's Guide to Being Pregnant" book out when I was pregnant with my son. That probably would have made things a bit more bearable.
Every pregnancy is different, just like every baby is different. Follow your doctor's orders, seek medical care, take care of yourself, and get as much rest as you can.
For many, pregnancy can be a time of great joy - the moment you have been waiting for. But for the rest of us, pregnancy is often unplanned, unexpected (no pun intended), and we are often ill-prepared, both physically and mentally.
Pregnancy facts every mom should know. This isn't candy-coated and will tell you how you know you are pregnant and what to expect throughout pregnancy.
