Even though I had terrible morning sickness and gained a million pounds, sometimes I miss being pregnant. It’s the only time in an adult woman’s life when it’s perfectly acceptable to cry, nap or eat ice cream any day of the week. Basically, permission to be a hot mess.
Looking back on my two pregnancies, I definitely didn’t take enough advantage of the perks. Here’s what I really should’ve done while I was preggo and what I think all mamas-to-be are entitled to. Tell your partner I said so!
1. Nap for 24 hours straight
The first and third trimesters were so tiring, but I would always pull myself out of bed for some stupid reason like “eat dinner” or “go to work.” I wish I’d really leaned into the whole exhaustion thing, maybe even starting a charity nap-a-thon that friends and family could sponsor.
2. Splurge on a babymoon
Diapers and bottles are expensive, but so is couples counseling! Taking a romantic vacation with your honey before the baby comes is an excellent investment. I need a combination time machine/airplane that can take me back to pregnancy and land me in Hawaii.
3. Wear sexy maternity clothes
Why did I try so hard to be normal, with my boring stretchy maternity jeans and striped T-shirts? I should have been all about the low-cut tops (my boobs were amazing!) and bare midriffs like when Rachel was pregnant on “Friends.” Because, why not?
4. Dress the bump for Halloween
While we’re at it, why didn’t I take full advantage of being pregnant in October? I could have gone trick-or-treating as Juno or a magic eight ball or an oven full of buns. Everything is funnier pregnant!
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