5 Things that Pregnancy is teaching me

My business and I have been going through a huge transition - BEING PREGNANT! ❤️

As I've been navigating the physical wonders and weirdies of being pregnant, I've also discovered some surprising mental and emotional shifts. Don't get me wrong - there have defs been teary moments of overwhelm and worry. And first trimester was HAAARD! But at nearly six months pregnant, I'm delighting in this evolution of my identity and the learnings coming my way (and how fun is the preggo belly!?).

So here’s what pregnancy is helping me to practise and learn:

To adapt and be flexible to change

With pregnancy symptoms constantly changing, disappearing or escalating, I’ve found myself focusing on the issue at hand and letting go of any sense of control. Sure, I can drink all the prune juice in the world but ultimately my whacky hormone-filled body decides what happens! 🤪

To be in the moment

Noticing my bubba’s movements gets me smack bang in the present. I might be planning, working or worrying, but feeling her sudden taps and twirls instantly brings me back to my body and floods me with so much joy. She’s my fave mindfulness tool 🥰

To focus on the things I can influence NOW, rather than worrying about the future

There’s a $#^load to consider and talk about with your partner when you’re becoming a parent! And sure, it’s fun daydreaming about what our baby might be like, how we might parent or what the nursery could look like, but when I’ve felt myself becoming overwhelmed I’ve been able to tell my Manfriend and put a pause on the convo. Better to take a breath, come back to the present, and revisit the planning when my emotions are less easily triggered. We don’t need to have all the answers now - in fact, it’s impossible!

To focus on the positives

I love Thursdays because our bubba increases to a different fruit size then! Celebrating wins and milestones like hearing her heartbeat or me no longer vomming, help me focus on the positives and get through the hard times.

To reach out for support

Connecting with friends and family who are mums or mums-to-be has really helped me through the tough times. Having people to share experiences, vent with, and ask for tips has helped me feel that pregnancy is doable and I’m not alone.

And at our recent BSC team meeting, as I acknowledged this big transition with a deep breath, one team member said we’d get through it together. Love my supportive team!

What a strange adventure pregnancy has been so far! I'm sure there will be many more surprises and learnings to come. I'll be taking some time off later, so over the next few months I'll announce some exciting changes for the biz! As always, we'll continue supporting kids and families to find those Blue Skies 🥰

PS. If you're also pregnant and would like to talk to someone during this wacky time, you can book in a Parent Counselling session with one of our therapists here. And I wish you all the best for your pregnancy adventure 💕