What were your biggest pregnancy surprises and pet peeves?
in Pregnancy ·
Regarding carbonated drinks... I’ve been sticking to plain sparkling water—at least half a liter a day—so far, which hasn't caused any issues for the baby. This is my first pregnancy, and I actually started feeling movement around the 16th week. 🙂 I stay away from things like Coke or Sprite because of all the sugar, caffeine, and chemicals involved... though occasionally I might steal a tiny sip from my husband. As for salmon, you can eat it as long as it’s baked or cooked; it's a fish with relatively low mercury levels, especially if you opt for wild-caught rather than farm-raised.
Now, let me tell you what REALLY gets under my skin!!!
From the very moment I found out I was pregnant, EVERYONE—and I mean absolutely everyone—keeps insisting, "IT'S A BOY!" It makes my blood boil that people act like having a boy is the only thing worth having. If there weren't women, who on earth would be doing anything? This blatant bias against girls is just infuriating... I HATE this backward, small-minded attitude. Honestly, I'm praying for a girl just so I can shut all those people up... grrrrrr!
Now, let me tell you what REALLY gets under my skin!!!
From the very moment I found out I was pregnant, EVERYONE—and I mean absolutely everyone—keeps insisting, "IT'S A BOY!" It makes my blood boil that people act like having a boy is the only thing worth having. If there weren't women, who on earth would be doing anything? This blatant bias against girls is just infuriating... I HATE this backward, small-minded attitude. Honestly, I'm praying for a girl just so I can shut all those people up... grrrrrr!