How To Have A Stress-Free Pregnancy: Enjoy Every Moment

Over the past few weeks, I have been spending some time talking about pregnancy. This has been a learning experience for myself, being a first-time-pregnant-mom. Trust me, I am FAR from having it altogether. In fact, the reason I share this series, like learning how to let go and where to begin, is everyday I am learning something new and I figure there are many others who walk in the same shoes. I sometimes thought that being pregnant would be a stressful experience and that there would be so much to do and figure out. Really though, pregnancy can be such a beautiful time in life, if you choose to make it that way. That is why I wanted to share with you a few more ideas and things I have learned while on the pregnancy journey.

• Read what is recommended. Again, I think your doctor knows best. Each office may give out a different pregnancy book, but I find the books they give you for free, are worth their weight in gold! I have truly read every single word thus far because almost every question I’ve had was answered in the book. When you think you are not normal, you realize how quickly you are! From itchy skin, to dry mouth, to leg cramps, you realize that those little changes in your body are absolutely normal and there is no reason to panic. Don’t walk through your first pregnancy constantly wondering!

• Something that I find a lot of value in also is looking at the rating when it comes to big ticketed items for a registry. I figure why try to figure out if it is a good product just by looking at a picture on the internet, when there may have been 100s or even 1000s who have reviewed the product? Of course no product is ever perfect (why do you think we have 1000s of items to choose from?) For example, when we were researching cribs, we knew we wanted the 4-in-1 style, but realized there were so many options. We decided that if it had a 4 star and above rating, that it would be quality. I believe the one we ended up going with had close to a 5, and taking those few extra minutes to read a few reviews, is well worth your time! I learned quickly that there were some strollers too that were NOT made for tall people just from reading the reviews, though it obviously would not say that in the description of the item. Why stress over something you do not have to, when the ratings tell you what you need to know!