When it comes to your first pregnancy, everything feels like a grand adventure. You’re treated like royalty, you have time to snooze whenever you please, and you can effortlessly keep track of how your baby compares to various fruits. You’ve likely devoured every parenting book, stocked up on gadgets like wipe warmers and car seat covers, and planned for every detail.
However, the experience is dramatically different for any pregnancies that follow.
Bree Matthews, the creative mind behind the popular blog Life Unfiltered, knows this all too well. While expecting her third daughter, she crafted a humorous video that perfectly illustrates the contrast between her first and third pregnancies.
In the video, we see Bree in her pristine, picture-perfect nursery during her first pregnancy, while her third pregnancy self is a stark contrast—dressed in comfy sweats, sporting a messy bun, and decidedly uninterested in tracking her baby’s size in terms of produce. After all, who has the time when you’re wrangling two little ones already?
“Why do they call it morning sickness?” Bree quips. “It lasts all day! I’ve tried everything from preggo pops to ginger ale.”
Meanwhile, the third pregnancy Bree acknowledges, “I feel terrible, but I’ve got to keep the other two alive,” gesturing to a mini trashcan she’s wearing as a makeshift accessory.
And let’s talk about those strict dietary rules—no lunch meat, soft cheese, or caffeine. By the time you’re expecting again, it’s practically impossible to stick to those guidelines as strictly as before. After all, how can you survive the day without caffeine? Judging a pregnant mom for needing that cup of coffee is downright unfair.
When it comes to maternity wear, first-time moms may manage to wear their regular clothes until the second trimester. But with subsequent pregnancies, it’s all about elastic-waist pants and flowy tops the moment you get a positive test result.
Now, let’s discuss the infamous Birth Plan. Many first-time moms have a clear vision of how their labor should unfold—confident and in control, often striving for an all-natural experience. Bree’s third pregnancy perspective, however, is a bit different: “Give me all the drugs, please!”
The reality is, whether you’re expecting your second, third, or even eighth child, you’ll never revert to the person you were during your first pregnancy. That meticulously organized woman with all the right apps and weekly bump photos is nowhere to be found.
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Summary
A humorous video by Bree Matthews illustrates the significant differences between first and subsequent pregnancies. While first-time moms are often meticulous and organized, seasoned moms embrace a more relaxed approach, focusing on practicality over perfection.