So many women expect what they see about being pregnant on TV or film to be true. When they do get pregnant, they get a huge reality check. Here are just a few expectations versus the realities of pregnancy.
- Expectation: "The pregnant body is so cute."
- Reality: "What's that smell?"
- Expectation: "I can't wait to wear maternity clothes!"
- Reality: "I can't wait to change into sweatpants!"
- Expectation: "Pregnancy is a magical time."
- Reality: "Is this over yet?"
- Expectation: "Once the morning sickness is over, I can start my day."
- Reality: "I feel sick morning, noon and night."
- Expectation: "My kicking baby is adorable."
- Reality: "Can I have my body back now?"
- Expectation: "Oh honey, you're glowing!"
- Reality: "Um, should I pick you up some cleanser?"
- Expectation: "I'm craving pickles and ice cream!"
- Reality: "Suddenly that rock looks delicious."
- Expectation: "I'll definitely keep exercising so I lose weight quickly after the birth."
- Reality: "I'm tired. I can exercise after I give birth, right?"
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