If you look up "___ weeks pregnant," you'll most likely get a list of exciting milestones for baby and not-so-exciting milestones for mom (heartburn, swelling feet, stretch marks, etc.). Honestly, it's hard to find somewhere that actually lists positive aspects of being pregnant (besides obviously the beautiful wonderful incredible end result).
So I'm here to give you some peace of mind and let you know that there are some perks to look forward to!!
1) Hair and Nail Growth
My hair has never grown super fast or long, no matter how much I plead with it or how much I want mermaid elbow-length hair. It just has never happened. So finally, about a year and a half ago, I chopped it, deciding to go the opposite direction.
And I loved it!
For about a year....
Then I really wanted my longer hair back.
Poof! Wish granted!
Yay pregnancy perk!
2) You Don't Have to be Sorry for Anything
via GIPHY
Being the only one whose opinion counts when deciding on a restaurant? - no need to feel guilty - you're pregnant!
Letting loose enough farts in public to embarrass a 6th grader? - you get a free pass - you're pregnant.
Claiming the only seat in a crowded area? - move aside, everyone else - you're pregnant!
Spending a bit more money each week on late night food runs to satisfy those cravings? - don't be apologetic - you're pregnant!
Leaving a family gathering or party early because you've maxed out your energy for today? - smile and wave as you leave - you're pregnant!
Basically, don't be sorry for anything - you have a perfectly valid excuse.
3) You Automatically Win
You flash that bump, and all kinds of things start falling into your lap. People hold doors open for you, offer to carry stuff to your car, give up their seat on the bus, let your opinion stand, and tell you you're beautiful (even when you feel like a beached whale). You get the last chicken nugget, possession of the remote control, the one padded chair among hundreds of metal ones. You get it all.
So I'm here to give you some peace of mind and let you know that there are some perks to look forward to!!
1) Hair and Nail Growth
My hair has never grown super fast or long, no matter how much I plead with it or how much I want mermaid elbow-length hair. It just has never happened. So finally, about a year and a half ago, I chopped it, deciding to go the opposite direction.
And I loved it!
For about a year....
Then I really wanted my longer hair back.
Poof! Wish granted!
This picture is from July of this year. Compare that to July of last year:
What a difference!! Especially for someone like me whose hair has never grown very quickly.
Nails too! My nails always used to break before they were very long, but now I swear I'm always having to cut them.
Yay pregnancy perk!
2) You Don't Have to be Sorry for Anything
via GIPHY
Being the only one whose opinion counts when deciding on a restaurant? - no need to feel guilty - you're pregnant!
Letting loose enough farts in public to embarrass a 6th grader? - you get a free pass - you're pregnant.
Claiming the only seat in a crowded area? - move aside, everyone else - you're pregnant!
Spending a bit more money each week on late night food runs to satisfy those cravings? - don't be apologetic - you're pregnant!
Leaving a family gathering or party early because you've maxed out your energy for today? - smile and wave as you leave - you're pregnant!
Basically, don't be sorry for anything - you have a perfectly valid excuse.
3) You Automatically Win
You flash that bump, and all kinds of things start falling into your lap. People hold doors open for you, offer to carry stuff to your car, give up their seat on the bus, let your opinion stand, and tell you you're beautiful (even when you feel like a beached whale). You get the last chicken nugget, possession of the remote control, the one padded chair among hundreds of metal ones. You get it all.
Stay Beautiful,
xoxo Madi
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