The Joy of Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a challenge, but it's also such a beautiful time in a woman's life. In the spirit of positivity, I asked real women to share their favorite parts of being pregnant. And I have to agree with them all!
My Cups Floweth Over

"The boobs! This A cup turned into a solid C cup and I couldn't be happier about it! My husband enjoys them, too." – Kara S.
The Ultimate Excuse

"My favorite part is getting to opt out of virtually anything. I have the best excuse ever!" – Lana W.
Treated Like a Queen

"I love that I get babied and spoiled all the time! This is something I could get used to!" – Marie L.
Luscious Locks

"The gorgeous hair and nails that come with pregnancy! I am loving these lush locks. I think I might just take prenatal vitamins forever!" – Jessica R.
The Baby Bump

"I love my bump and not having to worry about my weight and the way my tummy looks so much." – Paige M.
Sharing It With My Partner

"Lying in bed at night with my husband's hand on my belly feeling the baby kick. I love feeling my little guy move, but I really love sharing it with my husband!" – Megan E.
Being Pampered

"I love that I'm being treated like a princess! People at work give me food, don't let me do anything strenuous, are always telling me to just relax and volunteer to do things for me. My husband gives me foot rubs regularly, cleans the litter box and gives me whatever I'm craving. Yeah, this is the life." – Michelle H.
Hearing the Heartbeat

"Hearing the baby's strong little heartbeat is one of my very favorite parts of pregnancy! Keep on beating and growing, little one!" – Christina M.
Seeing My Husband Become a Dad

"My favorite thing is definitely seeing how in love and protective my husband is over the baby. It gives me a lot of confidence that he's going to be an amazing dad." – Samantha P.
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The Belly Touching

"I may be in the minority, but I love when people touch my belly and get all excited about my baby. It's their way to bond with my baby and I thinks it's so sweet." – Melissa D.
All Of It

"I try to cherish all the highs and lows since it took so much to get to this point. I hope I get to experience it again because I feel as though I'm only just starting to let myself enjoy it. Earlier it just felt so tenuous and as if it wasn't real. I'm enjoying our success but also feel for those still waiting for a healthy baby at the end." – Heidi H.
Having the Baby

"The part where it's over. Don't get me wrong, I love that my body is growing a new person, but, man, this is hard!" – Tiffany F.
The Miracle of Pregnancy

"It's a difficult time with numerous body changes but it's so beautiful and amazing that we are chosen to carry a child and care for them forever! The whole experience really takes my breath away." – Juliana M.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

"After all the loss and thousands of dollars for fertility treatments that it had taken me to get and stay pregnant I am in awe by it all: her movements and kicks, especially how she's starting to respond to me, my growing belly, how my body is burning calories so differently, the cravings and the aversions crack me up. I am loving being pregnant especially because I don't know if I will ever get this chance again. I am soaking it all in!" – Amanda K.
Baby Rolls

"I love feeling my baby move. It's so good to get that reassurance that she's OK in there." – Sarah F.