10 Things No One Told You About Pregnancy
10 Things No One Told You About Pregnancy
Pregnancy is magical… and weird. Really weird.
From cravings that make no sense to emotional rollercoasters that hit at 2 a.m., there’s so much no one warned you about.
If you’re pregnant, know someone who is, or just like relatable content that makes you go “OMG, yes!”, you’ll want to read this.
Your body becomes its own little science experiment
Ever woken up and wondered why your feet feel like they’re floating or why your hair suddenly refuses to behave? That’s normal. Your body is literally rearranging itself for a tiny human. Science fact: it’s both impressive and confusing.
Cravings are REAL, and sometimes terrifying
Pickles with ice cream? Peanut butter on pizza? Don’t judge—it’s happening, and it has nothing to do with your “self-control.”
Emotional outbursts are suddenly Olympic-level
Crying at a commercial about a dog? Laughing uncontrollably at a meme? Pregnancy hormones don’t play around.
Sleep becomes a luxury you forgot existed
You might dream of a full night of uninterrupted sleep… and then wake up needing to pee 12 times.
Everyone has advice. And opinions. And stories. All at once.
Some will help, some will confuse, and some will make you question humanity. Take what works and smile politely at the rest.
Your “nesting instinct” is real—and terrifyingly obsessive
Suddenly, cleaning the fridge becomes a top priority, reorganizing the pantry feels urgent, and assembling baby furniture might feel like training for a triathlon.
Your body image shifts in unexpected ways
You might feel powerful and magical one moment, and awkwardly unrecognizable the next.
Spoiler: both are completely normal.
The weird things you’ll Google… endlessly
“How to stop kicking baby inside your ribs?” “Why is my belly button popping out?”
Don’t fight it. Google is your friend… sometimes.
The people who love you will try to understand
And some will fail spectacularly. Laugh with them, correct gently, and know your journey is your own.
Despite it all… pregnancy is miraculous
Every strange symptom, every weird craving, every emotional meltdown is part of the incredible process of creating life.
You’re creating another human. And that? That’s nothing short of extraordinary.
Linda
Hush Little Babe
