What were your biggest pregnancy surprises and pet peeves?
in Pregnancy ·
Gonna jump in here too—anyone else dealing with nausea early on? Like, how can you say no? If you aren't feeling sick, something's definitely off... honestly, I've heard people ask if the baby "came back to life" a million times before the five-month mark. Personally, I’m just over here dealing with constant congestion and trying not to stress too much, so my answer is basically: I don't know! On the ultrasound, they're fine, haha. Now that I'm at 27 weeks, it's nothing but belly rubs and endless questions about labor, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Everyone's like, "You MUST buy this!" or "You NEED that gadget for the baby!" Ugh. And since it's my first, I'm trying to be careful, but then you get those "expert" moms—who I know act like they were made of steel—dropping lines like, "Oh, just drink some herbal tea," or "I worked right up until the delivery," or "I was a total superhero," blah, blah, blah... Look, I'm not the type to brag about what I do or don't