Pregnancy can be an intimidating experience, yet our friends, our family, and sometimes people on the streets tell us that everything will be fine and that pregnancy will be a great experience. Here are a few reasons why they are right, and why you should keep working towards having a healthy baby, even when you are tired of adding up vitamins, tired of trying to exercise, and tired of following everything the doctor suggests.
Here are 8 of our 'hidden' motivating reasons to stay healthy during your pregnancy. Use one or all of them to keep the fire burning inside you.
1. Confidence
How did it feel after that first walk around the block? Or when you first went to the doctor and heard the words "healthy baby?" The more and more you accomplish toward pregnancy health, the more you'll believe in yourself and your abilities as a mother.
2. Make the week easier
Ever felt like a week was taking forever? Like it feels like Friday, but it's only Tuesday? Your feet are swollen, everything is aching, and you just want to shout "Will this ever end?". Concentrate on smaller chunks of time instead of the all-too-intimidating 40 weeks. Think of little steps that you can take to get your baby the stuff it needs. The week will not only go faster but be more enjoyable.
