At 17 weeks pregnant, I'm realizing just how much my idea of what to expect has been influenced by what I've seen in movies and on TV 😬
pregnant with my first child now, and I’m realizing how influenced my idea of early pregnancy has been by pop culture and TV/film portrayals of pregnant women. Now that I’m experiencing all of it firsthand, I’m learning that more often than not, what I saw on screen was a totally inaccurate depiction. I really didn’t know what to expect in real life.
While the following unexpected discoveries may not be news to all pregnant and expecting people—plus, everyone’s pregnancy journey is different and unique—you should definitely know about them ahead of time.Sometimes referred to as an endovaginal ultrasound, theis not the ultrasound you see in the movies. At the 6.5 to 8-week mark, it can be difficult to find the baby in your belly.
By the time I was nine or ten weeks along and came back for my second ultrasound, it was a regular appointment with the ultrasound jelly on my belly.Your body is going through a multitude of changes, which means thatare unpredictable—it’s a roller-coaster ride. Emotions can be volatile and if you have a partner, the two of you are going through this experience for the first time, with no playbook on what to do and how to prepare.
who could prep us with tools and skills to manage our ever-evolving expectations, and ensure a continued healthy and loving relationship, both during and after the pregnancy.
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