The journey to motherhood has been so much better than I ever imagined, so I thought I'd share a few things that made it so fantastic for all those mothers-to-be out there
1. When the stick reads positive or 'pregnant'
2. Seeing baby for the first time via ultrasound
3. Every time you hear the heartbeat at your prenatal visits
4. Taking an interest in 'Parents' or 'Pregnancy and Newborn' magazine
5. Wondering if baby will look more like you or your partner
6. Registering at Babies R Us
7. Picking a theme for baby's room
8. Seeking advice on and reading books to find the perfect name
9. The first time you tell your family and friends that you're pregnant
10. Wondering when's the right time to post your pregnancy news on facebook
11. Watching your baby bump grow
12. The anticipation of waiting (either 20 weeks or 40 weeks) to know the sex of your baby
13. Having people recognize that you're pregnant and not fat
14. Eating chocolate and ice-cream guilt-free
15. Feeling baby kick for the first time
16. Baby-shopping
17. The comfort of pregnancy jeans!
18. The second trimester
19. Enjoying your weekends and you're lie-ins before baby comes
20. Packing your hospital bag
21. Picking out a 'coming home' outfit for baby
22. The moment when you look down and can't see your feet
23. Planning your future...with baby in it
24. Not worrying about your clothes no longer fitting
25. Counting down the remaining weeks
26. Buying a stroller and car-seat
27. Your belly button popping
28. The comforting feeling of rubbing your belly
29. Noticing all the other pregnant women around
30. Being told you have the waddle!
31. Not having to worry about getting your period
32. Keeping up-to-date on your progress via "What to Expect When You're Expecting"
33. Being at the stage where your water could break *any minute*
34. Shopping in the maternity section
35. Getting the pregnancy glow
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