Pregnant? Everybody sure have a thing or two opinion on it and of course they don’t care if you don’t want to listen they’ll say it anyway.
And they mean no harm, but pregnancy is such an interesting topic, for there’s so much to say and it’s such a sweet moment so everyone wants to share in it. You may be judged for these things so be prepared.
1. What you wear
There are some clothes that are not considered appropriate for a pregnant woman, you can just imagine the kind of looks you will get if you wear tight fitting blouse, leggings or jumper. The idea is seriously! who is she being fashionable for? After all, she’s pregnant already. Forgetting that even pregnant women want to look good, although you should also make sure you wear something you are comfortable in.
2. Your choice of names
Normally, you don’t name the baby until the day of the christening, but of course you are the funky mum so you want to do some research on names, and if you did, discuss it with your oga only, you might be surprised you won’t be able to pick a name out of the 20 on your list. If you say I want to name my baby “Linda” you might get a response like “Don’t! Linda means snake and most girls called by that name turn out to be harlots” do you know? You’d be so disgusted you’ll drop it, you picked another and someone objected again. And on and on it goes, so? Ask the grandparents for the names they’ll give your baby, add theirs to the list complied by you and your oga. “Shikena”.
3. What you drink
There’s a list of things which society feel is acceptable for pregnant women to eat and drink. And if you so much as crave for those things and you are caught with it. Not only will it be snatched from your hands, but “you go hear am”. Having a cup of coffee or taking a non-alcoholic wine will have people raising their brows at you as if to say “are you out of your mind?” They probably don’t know the difference, every wine is alcoholic. Funny. You may want to read Why Folic Acid Is Important For Pregnant Women
4. The size of your bump
Like they say; nothing can ever satisfy man. If you put on too much weight or none at all, tongues will wag, people are sure to comment. Comments like “iya ibeji” is common if your bump is big and you’ve added so much weight, and if you are lean, or have added no weight, they’d ask if you are sick. It’s probably better not to expect them to approve of everything about you.
5. How you look
“You look pale! what have you been doing to yourself? Do you even eat? You look like you’re gonna faint anytime soon!” That’s your mum nagging, of course she wants the best for you and your unborn baby and she’s worried sick that you are not taking good care of yourself, but to you, you are asking, what else am I supposed to do that I’m not doing? Don’t be dismayed, for even the things you can’t control will be scrutinized. Read Can Pregnancy Cravings Predict Your Baby’s Gender?
6. Too much or too little exercise
If you are always lieing on bed sleeping and never getting anything to do physically, then you are not staying fit and healthy they say, but if you are seen running, pounding yam, or lifting weights, people will think you are definitely out to harm your unborn baby. See? Too much, too little, how do you attain balance?
7. Whether you are considering bottle or breastfeeding
Now this is real funny, the baby is yet unborn, but she’s already being discussed, and the issue of whether she’ll be bottle-fed or breastfed is being brought up. Hilarious huhn? But someone might actually say this. Now if you give the wrong reply, you might scare off your little bump. Just kidding! Read 7 Thoughts Pregnant Women Have On Their Due Date
Oh well! if you have had a baby before you probably have heard one or two of these, but if you are a first timer, we feel you should be warned, for pregnant women can be weepy, and any small talk can get on your nerves, but since you have been warned now, I’m sure you wouldn’t be surprised if someone call you “fat”. Don’t try to please anyone, as long as you make sure that whatever you do will not bring harm to your baby or yourself. Read up on Sleep Tips for Pregnant Women
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