OUR PEP TALKS
I have had two full-term pregnancies. I suffered through MS everyday for It's worth every ache & pain once you look into those precious eyes that love you completely. (fairy9272) Don;t rush your pregnancy. Everyone tells you that, but it is so hard those last few
weeks when you are eager to meet your baby and get out of maternity clothes. I loved being pregnant...it was such a special time that I had with my son. (kristin.g) When you feel exhausted in the first few months of your pregnancy,
know that it will subside w/ time. When you feel worried, know that it will all be worth it when you first lay eyes on your new baby boy or girl. When you feel sad, know that there is ALWAYS somebody out there to listen to and help you. I am
so glad that I found the ivillage.com message boards because I found advice and kind words from other expecting mothers who had been through those things before. (mj68) Enjoy each moment, dont rush it. Take pictures. Take advantage of
your pregnancy, let people do things for you. Let people touch your stomach, having a baby is a miracle and they may need the special closeness to a miracle for the moment. Buy comfortable shoes, your feet will swell and then go back, dont
worry. Hang in there. I PROMISE it'll get easier. After about 4 months
you'll be surprised at how easy it gets.. (_karen)
months with the first, and none at all with the second. Eat saltine
crackers and relax. Don't try to be superwoman (like me)...get plenty of
rest, fluids, and food! Enjoy this time because it goes so quickly and you
won't get it back. No matter how many unknowns there are, you will
persevere and you'll be a great mom! If you need help, or if you need
drugs...then take it. Everyone and every book can offer advice, but when it
all comes down to it...you are the parent and sometimes trial and error can
be great for life experience. (jem0622)
DONT share possible names with your family. Keep it top secret for as long as you can or else their comments about your choice will drive you nuts. (ozip)
My beautiful daughter is now 5 months old. I look at pregnant women now and wish I was
them. Enjoy your time being pregant. It is a special bond you share with your child. (toto8525) I know it seems like your pregnancy will never end but it'll all be worth it when you hold your angelic little child in your
hands. (heidi_hibbit) Some days you will feel like it is never going to end, but I always kept telling myself "Nobody has ever been pregnant forever, it will end!" (ruth73) the reward at the end is worth
EVERY BIT of discomfort/pain during pregnancy. (startoestudio) what an incredible gift it is to see your child born. It is truly the only miracle we will ever see. To see this child that is part of each of you and yet still it's
own person. WOW!! Every uncomfortable night and day was worth it!! (petreece) Just think--in less than 9 months you will have a beautiful new baby to hold in your arms, and none of the aches and pains of pregnancy will matter any
more. Your bundle of joy will be worth everything you went through, and you'll swear that if you had to endure it all again, that you would, in a heartbeat, just to see your little loved one look into your eyes and smile. (jacobsmomee)
all I can tell you is that every day I look at my little boy's sweet smiles it makes my heart feel like its gonna burst with love. Hang in there...it is sooo worth the wait and all the aches and pains! (bailey3) Janurary REALLY isn't that
far away. Just seems like it. Just keep busy and before you know it will be Thanksgiving and you will be pulling that turkey out with you big ole belly, then Christmas and after that it is all downhill. (anise1234)
