I loved being pregnant. Other than the dreadful SPD (symphysis Pubis dysfunction), the morning sickness (AKA all day sickness), and the aching body, there are so many reasons why I loved being pregnant.

You might think I’m crazy, but hear me out.

For 9 months your body is changing rapidly. Your hormones are so out of whack, your belly is growing (and hitting doors every time you walk), you have the strangest cravings, and you feel like crying 50% of the day. However, being pregnant especially for the first time, was one of the most empowering and beautiful experiences of my life.

For all the pregnant mama’s out there who are going through a tough time, or the women who are trying to get pregnant, here is a list of 9 reasons why I loved being pregnant.

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I FELT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WHEN I WAS PREGNANT

This is the truth. I don’t know what it was, but I felt the most beautiful when I was pregnant.

Maybe it was because I could walk around with my belly sticking out, and people just thought it was cute because I was pregnant. Or maybe it was that pregnancy glow that everyone told me I had. But I felt so beautiful & confident when I was pregnant. Even if I didn’t have makeup on and was wearing sweats, I always felt good.

And my skin. Wow! My skin was on fleek during pregnancy. It was like the Korean skin fairy sprinkled her fairy dust on me every night, and blessed me with the best skin ever. My face was blemish-free, so supple, and smooth as a baby’s bum.

Being able to dress my bump was so much fun. I never felt limited to what I had to wear and had fun with it. In one of my previous posts, I mentioned the Meaband, which is a little band you attach to the opening of your jeans, which enables you to wear your favorite pre-pregnancy jeans/pants. Take a look at my post here. This was such a lifesaver because it allowed me to wear non-maternity jeans throughout my entire pregnancy.

| Maeband |

Yes, you’re gaining weight, and yes a lot of your clothes stop fitting you. Don’t worry, this is bound to happen. It bothers me when pregnant women get so upset and uptight about gaining weight. How can you have a healthy baby if you’re not gaining any weight? Just be mindful of the foods that you eat, and exercise frequently and you’ll be fine.

It was like the Korean skin fairy sprinkled her fairy dust on me every night…

 

I GOT TREATED LIKE ROYALTY

This was probably one of the best parts of being pregnant. I mean who wouldn’t love to be treated like royalty everywhere you go. Everyone is always so keen on making sure the pregnant women are happy, safe, and comfortable (I wish people were like this all the time).

Anywhere I went where I was visibly pregnant, I was always treated so well. Whether it was at a restaurant, the mall, bars (yes I went to bars while I was pregnant, don’t hate), my mom’s house, my friends house, I was always treated with EXTRA love (I’m not saying my friends and family don’t always show the love, but when you’re pregnant there just an extra touch haha).

Take it all in and let everyone pamper you.

 

WEEKLY GIFTS FROM MY AMAZING HUSBAND

Every new week of my pregnancy (which was every Friday for me), my husband would surprise me with a note and a small gift. It was so thoughtful of him, and every Friday I loved waking up to a new little surprise. The gifts ranged from things such as a mommy wine glass, Adidas Tracksuit, stuffed animals for our baby, gift cards, etc.. I loved that he would pay attention to the things that I liked, and tried to base his gifts around that. Thanks Harry!

While dealing with some of the crappy moments of pregnancy, this was a nice gesture & definitely raised my spirits on the day when I most needed it.

If you’re a man reading this, try doing this for your wife/partner. The gifts don’t have to be fancy,  just be creative. If a weekly gift is too much, maybe even just do a monthly gift, or even a new trimester gift.

 

9 MONTHS OF EXCITEMENT

I love having something to look forward to. Whether it’s a vacation, visiting family & friends, a special event, counting down to that special day is exciting. It’s nice to have something to look forward to.

When you’re pregnant you have 9 months (almost 10 if you think about it), to look forward to the birth of your babe.   Every month gets better & better as you prepare for the birth of your child. The excitement is real every month that you get closer to meeting your baby.

And it’s not just you who’s excited it’s everyone around you. Your friends, family, co-workers, anyone who knows you, is just as excited as you are, and I loved that so much.

My son was the first grandchild on my side of the family, and everyone was super excited. It was so pleasant to have that love and support from everyone around me. Knowing that so many people already adored my son was the best feeling ever.

 

BEING ABLE TO EAT CHOCOLATE CAKE WITHOUT ANY REGRETS

How many of us regret eating sweets or anything bad for you, as soon as it hits your mouth (meee)? This is literally the story of my life. I loved being pregnant because, I never felt regretful for eating that piece of chocolate cake, or indulging in some type of sweet goodness.

I felt that because I was pregnant, I got some type of pass to not feel bad about myself for indulging here or there. I’m not even a lover of sweets (savory over sweet any day), but those pregnancy cravings hit me so hard, and I found myself wanting cake all day every day. Of course, I watched how much I was eating, but I never felt bad about it.

My theory was that I got 9 months to not feel bad, and I was treating my babe to a little bit of sweetness.

 

EXCUSE NOT TO GO OUT

Being pregnant was the best excuse not to go out or attend certain functions. Some days (especially towards the end of my pregnancy), I just wanted to sit on my couch, watch old episodes of friends & full house, and take it easy. Both my side and my husband’s side of the family are pretty big, and we always had something going on. I love socializing and being a part of family events, but there were times throughout my pregnancy where I wanted to be in the comfort of my own home, and just veg out.

It’s okay to want to feel like this. You’re preparing yourself for a brand new life, and I think it’s so important to take it easy, relax, and spend time to yourself during your pregnancy. There were many times that I had to say no to friends, family, or an event, but I never felt bad for saying no.

One of my cousins (who is a sister to me, and a wonderful mother herself), always told me to never feel bad for wanting to spend time alone, especially when you’re pregnant. This always resonated with me and I still stick to this even after having a baby.

 

BUYING BABY CLOTHES & DESIGNING THE NURSERY

This was so much fun. I went insane buying baby clothes (I recommend you don’t do this haha). It’s common to do this especially when you’re having your first baby (second baby is definitely getting hand-me-downs). I loved browsing through different stores and online for cute outfits and accessories.

It was so fun imagining my son wearing the clothes that I bought him. I even thought washing & folding his laundry before he arrived was fun (I know I know, I’ve lost it).

Even more fun was designing Milan’s nursery. This was going to be his own special space, so I had to make sure it was perfect. We chose a gender-neutral theme that incorporated green, cream, and gray colors. We chose a modern safari theme that we could also use if one day we end up having a girl.

Take a look at my previous post How to Design a Gender-Neutral Nursery, to see Milan’s room and how we designed it.

 

BEING ABLE TO SLEEP WHENEVER I WANTED TO

I took my maternity leave a little early, as I went on sick leave due to my morning sickness and back pain. During the first trimester and last trimester, I found myself ALWAYS tired. I’m not talking about the tiredness you feel after a long day of work. I’m talking about feeling like you haven’t slept for days and just climbed mount Kilimanjaro (okay maybe I’m exaggerating just a little haha). But it really was a different kind of tired, where your body is just beat and you have absolutely no energy.

All you pregnant mama’s out there, I encourage you to get your sleep on. Rest up, because you’re going to have minimal sleep when your babe arrives, and you’re going to miss being able to take naps whenever you want.

Feeling like you haven’t slept for days and just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

 

TAKING A HIATUS FROM ALCOHOL

And for the last reason why I loved being pregnant.

Honestly, taking a break from drinking was refreshing. I’m not saying I was an alcoholic or anything, but I love my vodka soda and wine, especially on the weekend. (What I don’t love are the hangovers that get increasingly worse as the years go by).

I don’t know what it is, in your early 20’s you can drink as much as you want and still be able to function the next day. At age 30, even after two glasses of wine, I’m feeling it for a couple of days.

Not having any alcohol during my pregnancy was great, and a perfect excuse to stay away from certain events (who wants to go clubbing when you’re pregnant). I loved waking up every weekend with energy and a fresh mind. It was great to be able to get sh*t done, and not feeling the symptoms of a hangover.

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There are so many other reasons why I loved being pregnant (but If I listed them here, then I might as well publish my own book).  It’s one of the most important and life-changing moments of your life. There are so many changes going on in your body, your mind, and all around you. But to find the beauty in it all is so important.

You’re going to have good days, bad days, sad days, and exciting days. What’s important is that you take it all in. Feel the excitement all around you. Pamper yourself, rest up, and enjoy one of the most magnificent times of your life.

What was one of your favorite why you loved being pregnant? Comment below

Cheers,