Motherhood, here I come

“A home pregnancy test affirmed my suspicions that I was expectant. The following day a scan confirmed I was four weeks pregnant,” Ann Eboso says as she shares her pregnancy experience with Pregnant.

Cravings

My eating habits have not changed, except that I seem to have an unusual liking for juices. I am pleased to note that I don’t seem to have dislikes.

Changes

Socially, I think I have become a little reserved compared to my pre pregnancy nature. Physically, I have put on a lot of weight. Many people think I have become lighter in complexion though I have not noticed any difference.

My duty has not been affected. I continue to manage my courier business as I did before the pregnancy. December saw me do my exams unperturbed and I am now reading and preparing for other exams come mid this year.

Challenges so far

I am thankful for a smooth pregnancy and interestingly, challenges have set in now in my eighth month. I cannot seem to find the most comfortable sleeping and sitting position. But thanks to available information and a specially designed L-pillow, I have been able to sort my sitting and lying woes.

Grand moments

My best moments have been there almost throughout this pregnancy. I am grateful for not experiencing nausea, abnormal dislikes, among others. It has been one smooth pregnancy.

I have also loved the various fashion photo shoots that I have gone for, which have made me see one of the most beautiful parts of pregnancy.

I loved the fact that most people noticed that I was pregnant in my sixth month. Before that, the beautiful bump was not sticking out. The fact that my body hasn’t changed much is something that really flatters me. And oh! The baby kicks. They are just awesome.

Plans

I am amassing as much information as I can on motherhood from different places. I want to know how I can be the best mum.

Occasional scare

This is not my first pregnancy, but it will be my first child. The first pregnancy ended in a stillbirth after I suffered from placenta abrasion, I have been scared at the thought of that event repeating itself. Somehow, through faith and prayer I overcome the scare.

Baby name

I have not yet picked baby names. My husband thinks of naming the baby after either of his parents. Name suggestions are welcome.

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