The journey of life

A few months after a woman is married and trying to settle down in her new home, where I come from people start looking at her expecting to see a bulge.

I can say I am sometimes guilty of that too more out of curiosity though, I guess it's the typical mentality. However it is not a very good mindset as it puts unnecessary pressure on the couple . You take note of that !

I still remember, like a couple months after my wedding , my mother will call me and ask me how I am feeling …hey! , I knew exactly what she meant but I'll still feign ignorance and ask her 'Mummy, how do you mean'?

Also, in my office then if I as much as complained about a headache ,my colleagues will make certain comments suggesting that it must be pregnancy. Hahahaha.....

This is just one of the many demands of our society on women.
And when the bulge finally shows up, yaay!!! everyone is excited.

Then the journey of life begins. The journey that will change your life forever, spirit, soul and body. Trust me !
There are so many things to talk about in pregnancy :
-Pregnancy tests
-Ante natal classes
-Shopping for the little one
-The pregnancy experience as it affects both mother's and baby's health.

-Labor signs, what to expect and the myths.

-and finally, arrival of the little one, a.k.a.. Childbirth.

During pregnancy, a lot of people will give you so many different pieces of advise, you will definitely get confused at some point.

An important thing to note is that ,no two women are the same, as a matter of fact no two pregnancies are the same even for the same woman. Trust me...

From what you eat to what you wear, you will receive lots and lots of advise, both solicited and otherwise!

Guess what ? just take it one day at a time, listen to your doctor or midwife's advise, and try to make your self as comfortable as you can be and as beautiful as well. Of course moderation is necessary.

For example, I heard back then that if I take cold water my baby will not have any hair on her head !

But, drinking lukewarm or hot water made me throw up, so I asked my doctor sister, what to do .
She was like …how can you even think of taking hot water in the hot weather??

Well guess what ? my beautiful daughter came out with a head full of hair , she is 13 years old now and her hair is rich ,full and long.

If cold water helps you relax, please take as much as you can.
Satisfy your cravings as much as you can but as sensibly too.

Of course you know alcohol, cigarettes and certain medications will harm your baby, so please no matter your craving for alcohol and cigarettes, don't touch ! As for medications , take only the ones prescribed to you by your doctor. Very important.


We will be right back...…..

Please drop your comments, how did you find out you were pregnant ?
What funny or strange advise did you get.?