10 Great Things About Pregnancy

Everything has a silver lining, and not everything about my pregnancy was awful. While I wouldn't want to be pregnant again anytime soon, here's a list of the ten greatest things about my pregnancy. Some of the points were in the sister post, 10 Terrible Things About Pregnancy. Life is funny like that, sometimes.

Number 10 - Preferred Parking

Unfortunately, I didn't get to experience this myself. I discovered the "Expectant Mother" spot at Publix after I gave birth, of course. Murphy's law strikes again. But, if I had seen it before I gave birth, I'm sure it would have been awesome!





Number 9 - Doctor's Appointments

This is one of the ones that's both good and bad. The doctor's appointments are a good thing, too. Mostly because there isn't much more exciting than seeing the baby during the sonograms and hearing it's heart beat. Knowing that you're healthy is good, too, of course.

Number 8 - Worry
Another double-lister. The worry can be good, too. If you're worried about what you're eating and exposing yourself to, the baby has the potential to be healthier. It can also drive you to do more research and find out exactly what you're getting yourself into.




Number 7 - Having a Heightened Sense of Smell

This one definitely deserved a spot on the other list, as well. I can't tell you how many times I've choked on people's rank cologne (Spray and walk away, people!) But, having the super-smellies can be a good thing, too. For instance, you can smell if meat or milk has gone bad through the package. And no one can lie to you about whether they've been drinking... That's really about it, actually.


Number 6 - The Nesting Instinct

The nesting instinct is a powerful thing. And nothing satiates it more than folding baby clothes, painting, and building your own personal diaper arsenal. Seeing all that stuff for the future baby and being prepared can be a great feeling.









Number 5 - Cravings

Another double-lister, cravings can be awesome. You can eat whatever you want and it doesn't matter, you're pregnant! Granted, they can get a little weird (I craved cheese and Spanish olives once), but satisfying a pregnancy craving is really the only thing that matters to you at that moment.






Number 4 - People Cater to You

This is a good one. If you don't feel like getting up, ask someone else, they'll totally get it for you! When you're pregnant, you get to embrace your laziness. No one gets mad at you for sleeping all day, you're creating life! Live it up while you can.







Number 3 - Having an Irrefutable Excuse

This one kind of ties in with number 4. If you don't feel like doing something or going somewhere, you're pregnant, you really don't have to! Don't want to go to work? Call in, you're pregnant! Best. Excuse. Ever.







Number 2 - Feeling the Baby Kick

Like the chest-burster from Alien, you have something alive inside of you that wants out. Dahlia was channeling a Cossack dancer in utero. I swear that girl bruised my ribs. But, when it happens, you don't really mind. It helps you feel more connected to the baby and can definitely ease your worry that something's wrong.






Number 1 - Giving Birth

Now, I can't say that there is absolutely anything pleasant about the actual process of giving birth, but the aftermath is pretty great. Holding your baby for the first time (once you're completely conscious, that is) is the greatest feeling. It's pride, accomplishment, love, happiness, and just a little bit of sadness all rolled into one. Also, you know that feeling you get after you take a really big poop? It's that, too (for, real, I popped a blood vessel in my eye). But after that, prepare yourself for at least two months of nightly hell. As a side note, never ever ever google image "giving birth." It does not show what one might think. Shame on you, Internet.