Comments and unsolicited advices from from non-pregnant friends and strangers are common during pregnancy.
We do appreciate it but sometimes it could be too much. We love to hear the tips, but not ALL of your complaints about motherhood. Refrain from telling stories about your failed experiences, regrets and hardships as parents ALL the time. I know it’s YOUR truth. But please, stop saying it everytime you see a pregnant woman as if you wanted her to regret her decision of being pregnant or wanting a child.
We are prone to depression right now and the last thing we need from others are more negativity. Instead, say something optimistic, hopeful and exciting about having a baby- something to look forward to.
Tell us how much a baby makes life so much better.
Tell us how amazing it is to see and hold a baby for the first time.
Tell us how lively a house transforms with all the giggles, laughters and storytelling with a child.
Tell us that it brings a new meaning to the life of husband and wife.
Tell us how exciting it is to hear his first word, see his first step and witness his first laugh.
Tell us how we will be a great mother.
Tell us how we could still be a great wife even after having a baby.
Tell us how we could still have time for ourselves and our husband eventually even if it would be less than before.
Tell us the wonderful time we will have as a family.
Tell us how lucky and blessed it will make us feel.
And tell us that we got this.
That we have every right to be scared and to make a mistake, but at the end of the day, everything will work out the way it’s meant to happen.
Yes, this is a big change, but it is for the better 🙂🙏🏻
