Pregnancy is weird.
Quite a few of our friends are also pregnant, Andrew and I have noticed that there are 2 kinds of pregnant ladies: The overly cautious, and the overly blasè. Andrew and I are definitely in the latter category. Being overly blasè about this whole pregnancy means that I’m very much take it as it comes. I try not to stress myself out over the small details.
Andrew and I are taking prenatal yoga/birthing class workshop, and I definitely recommend this to anyone who is pregnant for the first time and like me, doesn’t like to ask questions. Or doesn’t know what questions to ask. I’m probably the worst – I never know what to ask. And my mind usually blanks out when the dreaded, “So, do you have any questions?” gets asked.
There are a lot of things that most people just take for granted with their bodies, especially if you never have anything wrong with it.
So far, pregnancy has taught me:
- Did you know that you can have a physiotherapist for your pelvic floor? I didn’t. I found that out last week, and now have booked an appointment to figure out what kind of shape my pelvic floor is in. Doing this though, will help your body bounce back before and after pregnancy. It makes for an “easier” delivery, and quicker recovery. This also isn’t just for pregnancy – you can do this whenever, at any stage of life!
- You never stop peeing in a cup. I have absolutely no idea what they need to keep checking, but any time I step into a medical building – I am peeing in a cup. Or on a stick. Frankly, it’s really annoying. I cannot wait for the day when this is all done with.
- The human body is quite amazing. Regardless of the above annoying things, the human body is so resilient and amazing and you really have no idea. The things that it does to make the baby fit and able to get out naturally is a miracle. Makes it slightly less terrifying, but only just.
- Picking a name is probably the hardest thing to do. Maybe this is easy for some, but I have absolutely no attachment to really any names. Both Andrew and I are so blase about the name choice. We are trying to narrow it down, but it’s definitely not one of the easier tasks.
- There are so many things you just don’t think of. Getting pregnant is the easiest part in this game. What do you need after the baby is born? Where do you want to give birth!? What are you going to do in regards to medical treatments? What kind of doctor do you want? The list of questions is never-ending. Even regarding work, maternity leave, going back to work… So many huge, life changing decisions to make in 9 months.
These are a little tongue-in-cheek and a little serious at the same time. Anyone else have a hard time with these? And honestly, these can really be applied to other major life changes.
Other than the peeing in a cup… That I think might be specific to pregnancy.
J x
