You do the pregnancy test…
… and can't quite believe it as those two little lines appear for the very first time. Quick, to the instructions!****
Are you excited? Or scared?
Or… both? Is that possible? WE THINK IT'S POSSIBLE!
But then you see a video of someone giving birth…
… and now you're just scared. How is it even possible for something that big to get through something so… we don't want to think about it.
The morning sickness is worse than you thought it would be…
… it hits you at all times of day. And you're just not so sure your partner's sympathy is all that genuine.
** You tell your parents about the baby…**
… and it's insane. So much emotion, so little time.**
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You worry people just think you're fat…
… and it's too soon to just blurt out "I'M PREGNANT, OKAY?" every single time you catch sight of someone staring at your belly.
You didn't realise your boobs could be this sore
Yeah, people told you. But you thought they were exaggerating.
You have to pee all the time
Like, seriously - all the time. You may as well set up camp in the toilet.
Pregnancy cravings, anyone?
Why is EVERYTHING suddenly so tasty?
And you're so gosh-darn TIRED
Bed, come to me. Come to me now.
You tell your best friend you're expecting…
… and she doesn't quite know how to react, because she guessed weeks ago. Cue an awkward faux "OHMYGODNOWAY!" moment.
You head to your first antenatal class
Something about breathing in and out? Yeah. Just nod, it'll be fine.
You feel great
You're so cute you could be used as a maternity advert, everyone keeps commenting on your 'glow' and EVERYBODY wants to touch your bump.
This stage of pregnancy lasts for, ooh, about 37 minutes.
You're huge
Remember when you used to be able to paint your toes by yourself? Remember when you could SEE your toes?! Sigh.
People KEEP asking the same questions
What are you having? When are you due? Have you decided on names yet? No. No. No. Leave us alone, for the love of god!
None of your maternity clothes fit anymore...
… and you're extremely, extremely unhappy about it.
And then… your waters break
Oh my god.
And the contractions begin
Just keep panting. KEEP PANTING!
But, eventually, the baby is born
Sure, you're exhausted - but life is suddenly sweeter than you ever thought possible.
You're no longer pregnant…
...and you're looking forward to getting your body back, a full night's sleep and eating a nice, hot meal.
Wait. What?
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