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August 15, 2016 | 24 Comments

The Untold Truth about Pregnancy and Postpartum

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There always seems to be an overflowing amount of books you can read when it comes to being pregnant and what comes after. You’ve also got those women who want to tell you about their experience.  Although, no one could’ve prepared me for all that comes along with pregnancy and postpartum.  I got together with some girlfriends and rounded up all the details that you won’t find in many books.  So today, TMI is being thrown out the window and we’re getting brutally honest! We’ve got to stick together, ladies! (insert fist bump here) Lol!

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PREGNANCY:

  • Sneezing and peeing on yourself becomes the norm.
  • Shaving becomes an Olympic sport.
  • Hair starts popping up everywhere and often in places you don’t appreciate.
  • That little line down your belly, yeah the Linea Nigra…it’s not going away for a very long time.
  • Mood swings? Yep, check!
  • Your first ultrasound to see that sweet little peanut, there’s no jelly going on your belly! Your doctor will give you a transvaginal ultrasound.  So go ahead and get comfortable because this area of your body will be exposed a lot during these 9 months.
  • This one I’m sure your spouse will appreciate but your boobs will feel like Mount Everest.  For most women, it’s the first sign of pregnancy and they’re only going to get bigger.
  • Let’s talk sweating! You’ve never known hot flashes and night sweats until you’re pregnant!
  • Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) …this one’s a doozy.  Not everyone experiences this one, fortunately!  Waking up in the night to charley horses in your calf is not ideal.
  • Your sense of smell is ridiculous! You will avoid the fish section at ALL costs when you go to the grocery store.  For me, this started as early as 3 weeks of conception.
  • The third trimester is rough.  It’s going to take you at least 10 minutes to get out of bed in those last several weeks, which you’ll be doing often due to the fact you have to pee all the time.
  • Oh, the heartburn! Be prepared to start popping tums like tic tacs.
  • Sciatic nerve pain is legit! Both of my boys were so low that this was a frequent occurrence for me, especially towards the end.
  • The majority of the kicks and jabs from your babe are sweet, and then they just hurt because they are in break out mode!

POSTPARTUM:

  • You probably had luscious hair during your pregnancy.  Little did I know about all the baby hair that would make its appearance after labor and delivery.  Topknots are only ever accompanied by lots and lots of hair spray.
  • Back to the sneezing and peeing…it doesn’t stop once the baby is here.  LBL (light bladder leakage) is more common than most people think.
  • Bleeding after childbirth is a given, but be prepared to see blood clots here and there.  First time around this can be a bit alarming, but luckily your doctor is only a phone call away.
  • Back to the leakage, but this time we’re talking boob leakage! It’s insane how a mother’s body works.  You need only THINK about your little one needing to eat or THINK  you hear them crying….and hello, here’s my milk.  You might also wake up in a puddle of milk in the night.  Be prepared for that!

 

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Those are the juicy details that all lead up to the best day of your life, the birth of your child!  Every single thing you experience, you’d experience again because this thing called motherhood brought you this precious little miracle! Ladies, our bodies are an amazing thing! Take care it so you can live life to the fullest and be the best mama you can be!

Thanks to all the moms who contributed! 

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Comments

  1. Jacki Q says

    August 15, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    Spot on!!! My hot flashes have continued well after having my babies too. My poor family! hahah

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 15, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Lol! Mine too, mama!

      Reply
  2. Vanessa Sokic says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    Oh m g. YOu are hilarious and this is very real and SO stinkin’ true. Oh to be a man….wait, no thanks.

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 15, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      Haha! Yeah, no thank you! I’ll take all that comes with being a female! Ha!

      Reply
  3. Krista Nile says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Great post!! These are all so true. Especially about that first ultrasound. I was NOT expecting that at all!!! Haha!!

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 15, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      Thank you! I know! I doubt many newly expectant mamas are. Lol!

      Reply
  4. Kim says

    August 15, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Such an important post for mamas to read. There was SO much I did not know with baby #1. I think these posts are great because you can get prepared physically and mentally!

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 15, 2016 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you! I completely agree! It’s so important to prepare yourself for what’s to come!

      Reply
  5. Jenni says

    August 15, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    That’s the most common thing that I hear…. “Nobody told me about this!” This post is very informative! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 15, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      Right? Hopefully this helps shed a light to the things that aren’t often talked about! Thanks for reading.

      Reply
  6. Catherine Short says

    August 15, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    I had an epic day where I sneezed and peed on myself twice in one day within an hour of each other. You’d think I would have learned my lesson and worn a panty liner!

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 15, 2016 at 11:40 pm

      Lol!! Oh yeah, girl! That happens all the time in the early postpartum days. That sweet baby of yours is the sweetest! I hope you can bring him to our next bloggers’ dinner! Can’t wait to hold that peanut!

      Reply
  7. Erin | A Welder's Wife says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    Now I’m second guessing the baby idea! Haha! Thank you for going there and letting those of us who have not had children in on your secrets! I try to be modest when I ask for information, but the women I know are vaults! These are all new to me!

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 15, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      Haha!! Don’t do that, now. :) Every single thing we go through is worth it for that precious miracle. There is no better thing in this world than holding your own child. Oh, and you definitely won’t find any shut vaults around here! Lol! I’m an open book!

      Reply
      • Erin | A Welder's Wife says

        August 16, 2016 at 10:12 am

        That is good to know! Thank you for being so open!

        Reply
        • Ashlie says

          August 17, 2016 at 10:11 pm

          Thanks for reading, Erin! :)

          Reply
  8. Kerry says

    August 16, 2016 at 12:08 am

    Oh yes! I was prepared for most everything that came along with my pregnancy but postpartum was a whole different story. The crying, the sweating, the hair loss! I was a hot mess for weeks. Loved this post!

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 17, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you, girl! Oh man…postpartum, yes! That was a whole new ballgame.

      Reply
  9. Marco says

    August 16, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    So true, I wonder why most women don’t talk about these things.

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      August 17, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      No clue! I wish it was talked about more. Lol! Mamas need to know they’re not alone!

      Reply
  10. Brooke says

    September 17, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    This is great, I was laughing the entire time!! Currently 32 weeks pregnant with our first (a boy) and he loves to kick and push on my ribs-doesn’t help the heartburn either! haha. Thanks for sharing this lovely insight :)

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      September 17, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Haha! Glad you enjoyed it, mama! Congrats on your soon to be little man! Boys are the best!

      Reply
  11. Hallie Halston says

    May 24, 2019 at 7:27 am

    Thanks for showing the truth. This is really important for every mom. I will share this through my social channels as well.

    Reply
    • Ashlie says

      July 17, 2019 at 10:30 am

      Thank you. It definitely needs to be talked about more.

      Reply

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