I delivered my baby girl (on September 1 which is my husband's birthday as well) and, trust me, it's the best feeling in the world. I was in pain for 13 hours (that too, intense pain) but my baby passed meconium (poop) in the womb and I had to deliver via C-section.
I am writing this to all the beautiful ladies out there. I had nine months of active pregnancy - walking, squatting and exercising was regular for me. My husband is in the Indian Air Force and he follows a strict routine and I accompany him.
We have had social obligations and gatherings, where I have danced until the seventh month (of course with precautions).
I was told that I will deliver a boy as my tummy was low-lying, small, you're not glowing, blah blah. Restrictions, myths, presumptions kept coming in every day.
Now, you must be thinking why I am telling you all this? It's just because despite all odds, I made sure I enjoyed my pregnancy. Throughout the nine months, I hardly gained weight, my belly wasn't big at all. I delivered a baby girl despite hundreds, and I am not exaggerating here, hundreds of people telling me I will deliver a boy.
I delivered through C-section but it doesn't make me a lesser mom because motherhood is all about feeling.
So all you expecting moms out there...
1) Do not believe in myths
2) Do not relate weight gain to the health of your baby
3) Always listen to your body and believe in yourself
4) Trust your gynaecologist
5) People will tell you thousands of things but don't let them affect you
6) Those nine months won't come back. If you are stressed, it will affect the baby so keep all issues to do with in-laws, neighbours and friends aside.
7) Bond with your baby, talk to her/him in the womb, listen to music, laugh, enjoy, dance, do whatever you feel like.
8) Last and most important, trust in God, have faith as everything is planned for your good.
We are all blessed to bring another life on this earth.
