{"id":772943,"date":"2019-04-08T13:42:56","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T18:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bumpboxes.com\/?p=772943"},"modified":"2021-04-09T14:32:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T19:32:43","slug":"pregnancy-expectations-vs-reality-6-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/pregnancy-expectations-vs-reality-6-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Expectations vs. Reality, 6 Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Social media (ahem, Instagram specifically) wants you to believe that pregnancy and the journey to motherhood is full of picture-perfect moments of bliss. The truth? You <a href=\"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/post\/what-if-you-dont-love-pregnancy\">may not love it<\/a>. It may be a one-and-done for you. You may feel like you\u2019re aboard the hot mess express 24\/7. And guess what? That\u2019s ok. While every woman\u2019s journey is different, we can all agree that they never look like the \u201cperfect\u201d and oh-so-glamorous pictures appearing regularly as you scroll. There are pregnancy expectations, and then there is reality. Here are 6 myths to debunk the pregnancy expectations vs. reality theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myth-1-i-cannot-wait-to-sport-cute-and-stylish-maternity-clothes\"><strong>Myth #1: I cannot WAIT to sport cute and stylish maternity clothes!<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reality: <\/strong>Expecting moms may be tempted to splurge on a whole new maternity wardrobe, but here\u2019s the truth: the clothes are expensive and you won\u2019t wear them long. Moms who have been through the pregnancy journey say there are three things they asked: Is it roomy enough? Are they comfortable? Does this cover my ass? Plus, there are so many genius <a href=\"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/post\/5-pregnancy-clothing-hacks-you-need-right-now\">pregnancy clothing hacks<\/a> you can do with your existing clothes that you may not even need to buy much during the 9-month journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myth-2-my-skin-is-more-radiant-than-a-thousand-angels\"><strong>Myth #2: My skin is more radiant than a thousand angels<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reality: <\/strong>Cold hard truth? The proper term is sweaty. Your skin is sweaty all the time. And although people may suspect that you\u2019re carrying the miracle of life, it won\u2019t be because of the pregnancy \u201cglow\u201d everyone talks about. They may instead remark on how tired you look, or how pregnancy is hard work (ya think?). You may also deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/post\/weird-pregnancy-symptoms-you-might-experience\">weird pregnancy symptoms<\/a> like melasma, breakouts or rashes on your skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myth-3-i-can-eat-whatever-i-want-because-weird-pregnancy-cravings-are-so-normal\"><strong>Myth #3: I can eat whatever I want because weird pregnancy cravings are SO normal<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reality: <\/strong>While it may be tempting, here are two cold realities to consider: one, your body may have an aversion to certain foods now, and two, it\u2019s even easier to gain excessive weight while pregnant. And even if part of you is thinking \u201cthis is the time of my life when I\u2019m supposed to gain weight and enjoy it,\u201d also be prepared for the raging hormones that accompany pregnancy. The ones that cause you to feel whale-like every time you glimpse your reflection in the mirror and break down when your maternity clothes don\u2019t fit over your belly OR your butt. Everything in moderation, including the cravings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myth-4-being-pregnant-means-i-ll-get-all-of-this-attention-now\"><strong>Myth #4: Being pregnant means I\u2019ll get all of this attention now!<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reality: <\/strong>You WILL get attention while you\u2019re pregnant. But it may not be the kind you\u2019re expecting. \u201cYou\u2019re how far along?\u201d or \u201cAre you expecting twins?\u201d Oddly enough, privacy, manners and common decency go out the window with strangers. You may get questions that are far too personal, or remarks you wouldn\u2019t utter to your worst enemy. Or you\u2019ll get everyone\u2019s favorite: mom-shaming. The most common assumption is you\u2019re about to deliver at any moment even when you\u2019re barely into your second trimester. Gee, thanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myth-5-i-m-going-to-be-the-mom-flat-out-rocking-the-bump\"><strong>Myth #5: I\u2019m going to be the mom flat out rocking the bump<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reality: <\/strong>If you\u2019re thinking a charming little waddle accompanies you in the third trimester, you\u2019re slightly mistaken. Yes you will waddle when you attempt walking, but sadly, you won\u2019t be doing a lot of walking. Or even standing for that matter. By 32 weeks, you\u2019ll give anything for a motorized scooter or anything that gets you off your feet that have now swollen to the size of a billy club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myth-6-the-first-few-days-with-my-baby-will-be-so-blissful-and-i-ll-be-so-in-love\"><strong>Myth #6: The first few days with my baby will be so blissful and I\u2019ll be so in love<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reality: <\/strong>You do experience a love with your new baby that is unlike anything else you\u2019ve ever experienced. But with a brand new life also comes feelings of anxiety, sleep deprivation and worrying about keeping the baby alive. You can be as prepared as possible, and still be completely clueless once the baby is here. And you\u2019ll be tempted to never leave your house where you can make sure the baby is safe and contained. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One more myth to reveal: you DO fall madly in love with your baby, you\u2019ll become a great mother and all of the craziness of pregnancy is completely worth it. Even if it\u2019s not what you see on Pinterest or Instagram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media (ahem, Instagram specifically) wants you to believe that pregnancy and the journey to motherhood is full of picture-perfect moments of bliss. The truth? You may not love it. It may be a one-and-done for you. You may feel like you\u2019re aboard the hot mess express 24\/7. And guess what? That\u2019s ok. While every&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":772944,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[477,463,476,462],"tags":[438,399,10,2836,292,132,2835,2837,454,15,281],"class_list":["post-772943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motherhood-humor","category-pregnancy-lifestyle","category-motherhood","category-pregnancy","tag-maternity-fashion","tag-maternity-wear","tag-pregnancy","tag-pregnancy-expectations","tag-pregnancy-fashion","tag-pregnancy-hormones","tag-pregnancy-myths","tag-pregnancy-reality","tag-pregnancy-symptoms","tag-pregnant","tag-what-to-expect"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Pregnancy Expectations vs. Reality, 6 Myths : Bump Boxes Blog<\/title>\n<meta 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