Navigating Pregnancy: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Expecting My First Baby

Ah, pregnancy – the miraculous journey filled with surprises, cravings, and a few unexpected bumps along the way. As a seasoned mama now, let me take you on a humorous trip down memory lane, sharing the things I wish I had known before diving headfirst into the whirlwind of expectant motherhood.

1. The Myth of Glowing: Forget about that elusive pregnancy glow they rave about. Instead, prepare for a complexion that rivals a teenage acne breakout. Oh, the joys of hormonal havoc! Embrace the extra glow from your oil-blotting sheets.

2. The "Pee-lympics": Get ready to participate in the ultimate sport of pregnancy – frequent bathroom trips. Yes, those eight glasses of water a day suddenly feel more like a full-time job. Say goodbye to sleep and hello to the Olympic sport of bladder control.

3. Emotional Rollercoaster: Buckle up, buttercup! Pregnancy hormones are like a wild rollercoaster ride through a theme park of emotions. From uncontrollable sobbing over a cute puppy video to sudden fits of rage over misplaced socks – welcome to the emotional Olympics.

4. Parenting Prep: Spoiler alert: Babies don't come with instruction manuals. So, before your little bundle of joy arrives, make sure to binge-watch every parenting show on Netflix, read every book on baby sleep schedules, and practice swaddling anything that remotely resembles a human.

5. The Unsolicited Advice Brigade: Brace yourself for the onslaught of unsolicited advice from every corner – your nosy neighbor, the lady in the grocery store checkout line, even your great-aunt Edna. Smile, nod, and perfect the art of the polite dismissal. Remember, mama knows best!

In conclusion, pregnancy is a wild and wacky ride filled with surprises at every turn. Embrace the chaos, laugh at the absurdity, and know that you're not alone in this crazy journey called motherhood. And when in doubt, just remember: you've got this, mama!

XOXO, Sasha May, Founder of Minted Method