{"id":770726,"date":"2019-02-10T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-02-10T14:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.152.61.190\/?p=770726"},"modified":"2021-04-09T14:34:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T19:34:39","slug":"what-if-you-dont-love-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/what-if-you-dont-love-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"What If You Don’t Love Pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a lot of talk about pregnancy and the glowing, baby kicks, and general delight at carrying a tiny human inside of you. But what is often less talked about is that some women really just…don\u2019t love pregnancy. For some expecting moms, they have to endure the nine months instead of enjoy them, and <\/span>that\u2019s okay.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t love pregnancy, you don\u2019t have to feel guilty.  Some women experience morning sickness that lasts all day and much longer than the first trimester. Some women don’t like feeling swollen, some no longer recognize their body, and some just don\u2019t love all the changes. Whatever the reason, if you\u2019re feeling down about the next nine months, you\u2019re not alone. And while holding your little bundle will make the whole experience worth it, here are a few ideas to help you cope with the months ahead of you if you don’t love pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Talk to Someone<\/b><\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s your partner or another trusted family member or friend, open up and talk to them about how you\u2019ve been feeling. You might feel a weight lifted by not carrying the burden on your own, and you can stop having conversations pretending you\u2019re loving the experience. A support system is the <\/span>most<\/span><\/i> important thing you can do for yourself during pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be Honest<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you can\u2019t fake joy over growing a tiny human, try being honest the next time someone asks how you are. Something like, \u201cIt\u2019s not the best I\u2019ve ever felt, but how are things in your life?\u201d can steer the conversation in a more neutral direction, while also letting friends know it’s not the most joyous thing for you to discuss.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Focus on the Outcome<\/b><\/h3>\n

Instead of focusing on how much time is left, try focusing on the joy you\u2019ll experience once you\u2019re holding your new bundle of joy. Women who don\u2019t love pregnancy can still be excited for their little one and adjusting your sights on that can help change your attitude to a more positive outlook!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bond with the Baby in the Bump<\/b><\/h3>\n

Despite the symptoms and rocky experience you might be having, you still have a sweet little one growing inside you. Try reading to your bump, calling the baby by the name you’ve chosen and speaking to your little one throughout your pregnancy. You might find that a stronger connection with the baby helps to make pregnancy more enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Guilt Yourself<\/b><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t have to love every part of the next nine months to be a good mom. In fact, how you feel about the pregnancy really has nothing to do with loving your child and doing your best as a parent. At the end of the day whether you do or don’t love pregnancy, your little one will make everything worth it. Keep going, mama!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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