Amy recently found out she was pregnant, which was totally unexpected. She is looking for some advice on changing her lifestyle.
“Hi I’m Amy. I found out last week I am pregnant. I cannot tell you how surprised I was to hear this news. It’s hard for me to believe only 5 weeks ago I was returning home from my honeymoon. You should have seen my poor husband, you would have thought someone ‘hit him with a brick’ when the doctor told us. After it all settled in we realised although unexpected, what a blessing it was and we were overjoyed at the thought of our baby growing inside me. The thing is, I really need to change my lifestyle and quick. My lifestyle in the past and pretty much up until last week was not the healthiest one. I smoke and I do drink a little more than occasionally. I function on very little sleep and my eating habits are atrocious. I haven’t had a glass of wine or anything else since hearing the news, but I am certain I am going to miss it. My doctor recommends I stop smoking, which I am trying to do but is proving difficult. I am so overwhelmed with all the changes I need to make. I am already stressed out and I know that can’t be good for the baby. I really don’t know where to start…I am also feeling a little resentful because I didn’t really want to give up all these things, well not all at once anyway! I really wish I had the time to prepare for this pregnancy, but then again, is anyone really ever prepared for pregnancy? I feel so confused on what changes to make first and could sure use some direction.”
If you were surprised and overwhelmed by your unexpected pregnancy news, please share your experiences with us. By sharing your experience with Amy and other mums, you can let them know they are not alone in their sudden urgency to change their lifestyle; as a result of an unexpected pregnancy. Thank you, Shona x