Journey through Pregnancy: A Life-Changing Experience
posted on 4 April 2011 | posted in
Health and Beauty
Our experiences of pregnancy are as varied as our experiences as mothers. Our experiences as mothers are as varied as any life experience. One thing we all seem to have in common is the life-changing nature of our pregnancies. All three of my pregnancies changed me drastically, and they affected me in different ways each time. My first was a terrifying adventure through completely new territory. I loved my baby and felt bonded to her, but I was young, scared, and my pregnancy ended in a preterm birth and long hospital stay. My second pregnancy began with careful planning, and ended after only six short weeks. I was devastated. These first two experiences taught me how uncertain life can be, and to savor every moment I get to spend carrying my precious child. Unfortunately, these experiences also made me fearful and disconnected at the beginning of my third pregnancy. I am happy to say, my third prenatal experience brought nothing but pure joy. I've even bought maternity lingerie! There were no complications, and the baby rode happily to term. I learned I can trust my body, but I must admit, I could never have cherished my third pregnancy so deeply without the difficult experiences I faced previously. This journey through pregnancy and parenthood has rewritten my life three times over.
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