#prenatalanxiety

[becomingmama]

Thing is I think I would’ve really enjoyed this pregnancy.

no matter how I try to think that it’s the pregnancy, it really isn’t.

The nausea was hard. Back aches and all the changes in my body is hard.

But I would’ve enjoyed the journey. I know it. In another life if I didnt…

If I didn’t feel guilty of not being able to relax instead of worrying about increasing my income for the preparation & delivery for this baby.

If I didn’t feel guilty buying processed food and have regular access to food that’s whole and healthy to manage my gestational diabetes. Not worrying what to eat today without compromising if I can afford to eat tomorrow.

If I didn’t feel guilty not being able to attend the routine check ups and compromise on quality healthcare for my piece of mind. Or worrying that I’m compromising the baby’s health because I can’t complete all the supplements.

If I didn’t feel guilty not having the means to go on prenatal classes that would be beneficial for my labor prep, overall health and probably meet other moms that could’ve added support to the journey.

If I didn’t feel guilty having to remove the organic cotton options in the shopping list just because of a couple hundreds. And even though dressing your baby in polyester is not necessarily the devil’s work, those small little compromises, it still adds to your guilt.

If I didn’t feel guilty having to find clients instead of just learning about birth, infant care, and even schooling and parenting practices to help me feel more prepared.

& I know people will say to take it one step at a time, but it’s been really hard when the struggle starts at waking up & thinking about what to eat and not being able to solve that.

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[becomingmama]

Maybe it’s not a bad pregnancy. Maybe it’s just a bad financial situation.

Because in another life it’s not the pregnancy I would change.

I would have enough to not be stressed about looking for ways to increase my income. I would instead take relaxing walks, I would spend my time painting and creating art instead of worrying about the next client I have to book to save for my delivery. I would go to prenatal pilates and yoga, and not worry I’m trading off money I could use for food. I would’ve met some new moms and maybe gain support.

I would have enough to manage my gestational diabetes. More whole and fresh foods than processed. Because if I had enough, I wouldn’t have to deal with the stress of buying food for today and worrying about how I could afford to eat good tomorrow.

I would have enough not to ignore the appointments. I would follow all the recommendations and get all the supplements. I would have not skipped anything and have piece of mind.

I would have time to feel grateful. Time to connect with the baby in my womb.

I would’ve had the time to read and study about infants, schooling and parenting.

I would’ve worried so much less. Gone to more doctor’s appointments for more peace of mind. I would’ve just bought all the organic clothes instead of wondering if polyester is good enough.

I would relax

I would breathe

I would be in good vibrations

I would’ve been so good at pregnancy maybe.

I would’ve been okay.