do you ever stop feeling the way you do while pregnant?

Bring this up to your doctor. I was always really uncomfortable in my own skin during pregnancy, but I was horrifically sick. And never bounced back from pregnancy. I struggled really badly after pregnancy with my mental health. I’ve worked really hard on my mental state, but I had help along the way from amazing professionals

You’re not alone!! My brain hasn’t been the same since I got pregnant !

I felt very vulnerable when I was pregnant with my first baby. I live in a big city Los Angeles and it was tough getting around with a big belly. I felt like I was hyper aware about things around me, I felt bloated, I felt uneasy about the future, I felt unprepared and the list goes on. It definitely an experience carrying a baby pregnant inside different to carrying a baby in your arms. Try to enjoy these new experiences and trust that you will be okay. Maybe try praying too. 🙏

Pregnancy is a wild ride! Mentally and physically. I definitely felt different though I lucked out and enjoyed being pregnant (for the most part - of course I was more emotional and there were ups and downs but it actually decreased the anxiety I normally feel). Once the baby comes the first few weeks are super brutal with the drastic hormone changes (hello baby blues 🙄 so real!) but over the next few months things started to go back to normal for me. It takes a little while but yes you will feel more like yourself again (but different of course because you're a parent). That is my experience!