I had moments during my pregnancy when I thought, “No way I am getting pregnant ever again!” There were days when my lower back hurt like hell, and I was feeling ugly and bloated and breaking out all at the same time. However, I still find being pregnant can be a nice and rewarding experience, so here are 28 perks about being an expectant mom.


1. The excitement and thrill when you found out you and your partner had successfully made a baby!

2. Having a special secret between you and your partner about your pregnancy in the early weeks.

3. The anticipation of how the baby will look like, and spending time looking at all those cute baby photos and videos on internet.

4. The fun in choosing names.

5. Knowing you’ve got nine whole months to plan, dream and fantasize.

6. Perfect excuse to pamper yourself – long bath, massages and rubbing soothing lotions into your growing bump.

7. A whole new wardrobe: These days the maternity clothes are chic and practical. Amazon has a cute and affordable maternity range.

8. New shoes!

9. It is finally OK to put on weight without being judged.

10. There isn’t a need to suck in that tummy after a big meal anymore.

11. Lots of extra attention from parents, aunts and uncles, not to mention your partner.

12. Telling your mum, dad, sister, brother, best friends the good news and watching their faces light up.

13. You will find yourself bonding more with mom, sisters, or friends who are parents themselves. Yup, you are now a member of the parents’ club!

14. Being offered seats on crowded public transport.

15. Complete strangers are more friendly and generous with pregnancy stories and so-called advices.

16. Your partner is totally fine with you bitching them around.

17. Feeling guilt-free after finishing half a tub of double choc ice cream.

18. Maternity leave.

19. Meet new friends at antenatal class and pregnant mommies groups.

20. At last you’ve got the bosom you’ve always wanted, which means you also have…..

21. ….a great excuse to buy lots of pretty new bras.

22. New appreciation for your own mother and all she went through having you.

23. Feeling your baby moves inside you.

24. Truly appreciating your body and marvel at the amazing fact that you are carrying a life inside you for 9 months.

25. You can shop at baby’s department without feeling out of place.

26. Squeal in delights at how cute those tiny baby rompers are.

27. Increased in libido. Winks

28. Laying in bed with your partner’s arms around you and your bump.


    You’ll get meet your own lil sweet pea in less than 9 months!

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    PS: Have you read why I think being pregnant can suck too?