How to cope with Stress during Pregnancy.

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, it is a blessing that comes with many unexpected circumstances. Many people have or will experience challenges of getting pregnant. When it finally happens, there are worries of loss or complications.

I’ve been blessed to experience this four times and everyone is totally unique. My first pregnancy I was still in my early twenties and inexperienced with no clue of what to expect. I had to get myself self help book on what to expect. Some of the self help books were useful while other where not.

The joy that pregnancy brings is life changing because you are literally carrying another life hoping for everything to go smoothly.

However, the reality of life is nothing to smoothly, life has a way of constant reminder of curve balls and uncomfortableness. We has being shave to adjust to every situation with ease. This is the hard part of life. When life come with so many stress especially during pregnancy it triggers so many emotions. Stress can be family related, work, finance, health and more.

My recent pregnancy I had an emotional roller coaster and I could not figure out why I was so emotional. My mind was clouded with so many self negative intrusive thoughts. I knew they were there but I was unable to hold on and be strong to not let it ruin my day. I was tired of being so strong. Being a strong individual, a mother, wife and even a strong employee. On this particular Sunday I could not even spend five minutes in my daily devotion. I had low energy to the point of fainting. Eating felt like a chore. I was minutes away from fainting, I could not figure it out whether it was blood pressure or low sugar. I had not strength left in me. I felt like ending it all.

Deep down inside I didn’t want to do anything drastic that will be of harm to my unborn baby and myself. I isolated myself from everyone else so I don’t transfer my unpleasant energy. I locked myself in the washroom while fighting to finish flat ironing my hair. I busted out into more tears and wished for the day to end . Finally, I was able to shut off all the toxic thoughts and made the choice to go for a walk. I am so glad that I had enough strength to leave the house and get some fresh air on a beautiful Autumn day.

It allowed me to reflect, take some deep breaths and remember that although I may be experiencing discomfort and anxiety due to all the hormones and changes that my body is going through. There would be better days to come. Moreover, if you’re experiencing high stress level during pregnancy or life in general. Remember, to take some deep breath. Go for nature walks, take some pictures while at it and appreciate the little things.