How to Enjoy Pregnancy

Pregnancy takes its toll on your body and emotions. Many woman want to get the baby out so bad so they can get back to being "normal", they often forget to enjoy this part of your life.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Understanding

1. Record your thoughts. Whether good or bad, record what you are feeling throughout your pregnancy. Refer back often to see how things have changed.
2. Find something you love about being pregnant and focus on that. In the first trimester it might be the newness and excitement of what's to come. The second trimester might change to not being sick and actually enjoying the cute bump you have or feeling the baby move. The third trimester is more difficult as you are more and more uncomfortable. However, you might focus on the baby move, the cravings or how this is the only time your belly will be firm and not flabby for a while(or longer!) Just pick something to enjoy and focus your energy on that and not the unpleasant stuff.
3. Pamper yourself. Have a pedicure or manicure often. Take warm baths and relax, unless otherwise directed by your physician. Have a pregnancy massage. Have your hair done. Find other pregnant woman and have a girls day out where you are NOT allowed to discuss anything other than positive thoughts. (although you should be able to be free to discuss fears as well if everyone agrees, just no complaining!)
4. Take many pictures throughout your pregnancy. Record your belly growth and any other information you may soon forget. You might want to write down what you are craving each week or month, what makes you sick or what throws you into tears. Hormones will through your system into a frenzy, so write down everything to read later.
5. Make a scrapbook of your pregnancy to show your baby later. You don't want your child thinking they were the worst thing to happen to you, so focusing on the positive will allow you to enjoy the pregnancy and enjoy watching your child look through the book later.

Tips & Warnings

• Gain support wherever possible. Through family, friends, work, or online.
• When you start to dwell on something negative, make your self focus on two positives of being pregnant.
• If you have pregnant friends, get together to make your scrapbooks. Its much more enjoyable when you can share with friends.
• Check with your physician before doing anything that may cause you or your baby harm.