My journey of pregnancy...

Yes, it’s been a while since I have been planning to pen down my thoughts on pregnancy and here I am in my third trimester finally writing on it. You may think what’s my journey be like. To start with I have always been scared of this word ‘PREGNANT’. Since it is an inevitable part of a woman’s life, I always knew that I will come face to face with this situation, and believe me at all times, I used to get scared like anything. Is pregnancy scary? Hmmm, most women will say it’s a natural process and there is nothing to be scared off. Which is true to a major extent. But was I not scared when I got to know that I am pregnant. To state it, I was shivering, the first thing I did was cry my heart out. Not that after three years of marriage I was not ready to have a baby but the thought of growing a baby inside me and carrying it around for nine months was shit scary. I remember the first time I met a gynaec a few months before my pregnancy, the first thought that I shared with her was that I am scared to even think about pregnancy. Its long nine months, which is a lot of time and I don’t think it’s my cup of tea to do it. Like every other women who have had babies, she giggled and said there is nothing to worry about. I thought in my mind, what you know you are a gynaec, you have nothing to panic.

Panic, scared, low on confidence….I began the most wonderful journey in a woman’s life, in such insecurities. But as a little child take little steps before starting to run, I eventually gained my confidence third month into pregnancy. From there on, the scary thought that I won’t be able to last nine months started to eventually fade. It was close to end of first trimester and I was sailing pretty well. Being in a new job, yes, I did switch jobs after learning that I am pregnant, the one thought that was scary was what if I go sick in front of my new colleagues? Where will I run to puke? Or how will I take sick leaves? But trust god, nothing of that sort happened. In fact, six months into job and I still have pending leaves in my account. Yes, God performs miracles in more than one way and through my journey of pregnancy, so far, god has been a great support.

I will not go on and on about what to eat, activities not to do and the importance of positivity. You get enough stuff online to read about it. All I would suggest for a healthy and happy pregnancy is to do everything in moderation. Indulge in your cravings but don’t make it a habit. Crib and cry but don’t lose hope. This is life and if you have to enjoy this wonderful nine months, you have to be happy and calm. Happiness comes from within and that’s so true. When you feel the first flutters of your baby from within that’s the best feeling in the world. When you see him dancing for the first time in the scan, that’s the best feeling in the world. When you hold your little bundle of joy, new insecurities will surface you, but remember, life has blessed with you a great experience, appreciate the opportunity and god will help you sail through with all happiness.

As I write this blog, I am very close to my due and like every other pregnant lady I have been getting nightmares of the day since before I conceived. But am I in panic as much as I thought I would be in my initial months of pregnancy. No. I am calm and at peace. It is good to read all about labor and the way through it, but don’t let the pain of childbirth ruin your present time. Pregnancy is a special phase in your life, cherish it. Have a baby shower, get pampered and let your hubby know how much you love his care during these months. Don’t let the horrors of childbirth ruin your pregnancy journey. Easier said than done, I wish all your pregnant ladies a happy and healthy nine months. May you deliver in peace and cherish every moment with your baby once you hold the little bundle of joy. All the best!