As my due date gets ever so closer, and conversations with friends and family inevitably turn to pregnancy and baby-related topics, I have found myself reflecting more and more on my experiences during pregnancy thus far.

Being my first viable pregnancy, I really don't have a lot to compare it to. And a part of me is certainly curious to know whether any subsequent pregnancies (if we are, of course, blessed enough to do this more than once) will be similar or completely different.
So bear with me as I get a little reflective on one topic I have put a bit of thought into lately.
5 things that have surprised me about pregnancy...
1. I am more laid back
Despite generally having a Type A 'must rush and organise this NOW' personality, I have found myself to be relatively laid back when it comes to planning and preparing for the arrival of Baby BBB. (I wrote about my theory for this here if you are interested). And, although I bought quite a few baby books when we found out I was pregnant, most of them remain unread, and I have found myself "going with the flow" far more than I ever expected I would.

(a nursery sneak peak…)
2. I did not get morning sickness
Before being pregnant, I just assumed that all pregnant ladies suffer from morning sickness. However, as the weeks progressed in the first trimester, and I had nothing aside from tiny fleeting moments of nausea, I realised that I was one of the lucky ones who wasn't going to be affected by morning sickness. I am really quite curious to see whether this remains true in any subsequent pregnancy, as many friends have mentioned having completely different symptoms the second time around.

(10 weeks pregnant and no morning sickness in sight!)
3. I miss my pre-pregnancy body
I want to start by saying that I am incredibly grateful for the wonderful gift that is being able to carry a child. Given our journey to become pregnant was a little longer than some, I figured that I would do nothing but embrace my pregnancy curves. However, if I am to be truly honest with myself, I do miss my pre-pregnancy body and the fitness it represented. It will come back, I know, but that's not to say I don’t miss it.

4. I forget that I am pregnant. All the time.
I am not kidding. Even at almost 35 weeks pregnant, with baby BBB regularly kicking and moving in my tummy, I forget that I am pregnant at least once a day. You would think the "oh my goodness there is a child growing inside me" realisations would have lessened by now, but they continue. And I really do feel sorry for the well meaning strangers who ask when I am due only to be met with a blank confused stare from me in response.
5. I am excited about labour
Before I was pregnant, the thought of labour was actually quite terrifying to me. However, as I get closer and closer to the 'big day' I find myself getting really excited. I am super curious to see how my body handles labour, and am feeling rather grateful that I get to experience labour at all.

Although perhaps Mr BBB will have to remind me of this philosophical outlook on labour a few hours in??
What about you? For those mummies ore preggy ladies out there - what surprised you most about being pregnant?