Pregnancy Fun Facts

It's true that no two pregnancies are the same, but if you've just become pregnant or are planning to, there are probably things you didn't know that will catch your attention. When I got pregnant with my first child, I didn't have (nor had I recently had) any other pregnant women around to share feelings with; everything was new to me! There were some things I really didn't know and they caught my attention:
  • Smells: during the first few weeks of pregnancy, everything smelled bad to me. I couldn't even open the fridge! Especially the smell of cooked vegetables, I couldn't stand it...
  • Did my brain shrink? I was much more absent-minded than usual and forgot many things... Apparently, it's common in pregnant women, thankfully, because I was starting to worry.
  • Eating healthy: in my daily life, I don't eat as well as I should, and suddenly during pregnancy, I craved many healthy things. It's true I had my sweet moments, but generally, I craved fruit, vegetables...
  • I had amazing hair: it seems that hair becomes stronger, shinier... I've never had such good hair as during pregnancy (the downside is that in the months after giving birth, you lose quite a bit...).
  • Not being able to tie your shoes: at the end of my pregnancy, I couldn't wear laced shoes; tying them properly was an odyssey.
  • Peeing during the night: it seems your body gets you used to sleeping little because during pregnancy, I felt the need to go to the bathroom several times!
  • The baby's heart beats very fast: it was one of the things that surprised me most in one of the first ultrasounds.
  • Maternity pants: at first they seemed awful to me, but when I tried them on, I changed my mind. They are the most comfortable pants in the world, especially if you are pregnant in winter as they keep you very warm.
And you? What things caught your attention during pregnancy? I'd love to know :)