When the first pregnancy is done, you’ll probably say that you’ll never do it again. But once the newborn phase is gone, baby fever hits. And you start thinking about adding another baby to the family.
Maybe you’ve had a positive pregnancy and maybe you didn’t. However, there are certain things about pregnancy you didn’t know you would miss until you’re pregnant again.
What are the things that you’ll miss about pregnancy?
1- Baby’s kicks
The joy you’ll experience when you first feel your baby kicking is the greatest thing about pregnancy. The instant feeling of connection and love that comes afterwards is so sweet.
2- Eating whatever you want whenever you want.
Fancy a pizza in the middle of the night? Easy. Just tell your husband and he’ll fly to get you one. Who wants to upset a pregnant belly, right?
3- Second-trimester sleep
After 3 months of nausea and frequent bathroom visits, you’re finally able to have a good sleep. But not just any sleep, pregnancy sleep, and It’s the best!
4- Being the centre of attention
When you become pregnant, you are suddenly the centre of your whole family’s attention. Everyone starts talking about you. The phone calls are endless because everyone in the family is excited to meet the baby. When you get into a bus, you get the priority seat. You basically become famous and spoiled.
5- Your baby bump
There’s something about the baby bump that’s so flattering. Anything that you wear compliments your body. Your bump becomes a magnet to your hands. You can’t resist the urge to touch it. It’s just natural. And the boost of confidence it gives you in knowing that you’re literally growing a whole human being inside is such a miracle.
6- The thick shiny hair
Hair care products? Never heard of them. Pregnancy can just do that effortlessly. Your hair will become the healthiest, shiniest, thickest it has ever been. If you were anticipating growing your hair longer, then pregnancy is your chance.
7- Your glowing skin
Ever dreamed about waking up beautiful? Well, pregnancy is your chance. The no-makeup-makeup look you’ll have during pregnancy is the best. Your skin will glow although you’re tired. All thanks to pregnancy hormones.
8- No period
It’s time to save some pennies. No more running to the store last minute to grab sanitary pads or tampons. No more period cramps for a whole nine months. You can wear white all the time now if you fancy. So cool!
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9- The mysteriousness of not knowing the gender
It’s exciting to know what you’re having. But it’s even more exciting to play the gender games. If you know the gender yourself and decide not to tell anyone, you will enjoy it when people start having a conversation about what you’re having. Some people will get it right and some will get it wrong. It’s all part of the fun.
10- The feeling of closeness and oneness
The best feeling ever. Your baby is the closest he’ll ever be to you. You’re carrying him around everywhere and you can feel his movements all along. The sense of security knowing that he’s with you at all times. He’s a piece of you. The bond you create together during pregnancy is unexplainable.
11- Using pregnancy as an excuse to get around everything
Being lazy has never been more fun. No one can blame a pregnant woman for sleeping in. Eat whatever you want, no one will judge you. It’s your chance to get spoiled.
12- Going to the scans
Scans are the best. Although they’re performed to track your baby’s growth, You’re there for a totally different purpose, which is just to see your baby. The movements, the tiny feet and the heartbeat. They’re all things that make you fall in love more and more with someone you haven’t met in person yet. That’s your baby.
13- Being able to update your wardrobe
There’s no better excuse to spend some cash on clothes than pregnancy. It’s your chance to update your collection of dresses. you deserve to take care of yourself.
14- Being spoiled by your family
Everyone wants to feed this mama. She gets everything she wants because she’s carrying the grandchild, The precious little angel, and the family’s baby.
15- Preparing for baby
Nothing is as exciting as buying the first outfit. How tiny these outfits are! They are the cutest. Preparing the nursery will reveal your interior design skills.
16- The anticipation of knowing how your baby will look like
Is he going to look like mommy or daddy? Or a mixture of both? Or maybe he doesn’t look like anyone you know. He just looks like himself, he’s unique. Well, you wouldn’t know until he’s out into the world. But the excitement and the love you feel, when you start thinking about how this tiny little human you’re growing inside will look like is the greatest.
17- The excitement of waiting to meet your baby
It’s finally the day! The best day of your life. The love of your life is born. You’ve been waiting for nine months to finally greet your baby. He’s gorgeous and beautiful. Congratulations!
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