There’s truly nothing like the experience of your first pregnancy. You’re showered with attention, can take those luxurious naps whenever you feel like it, and always know the exact fruit size that matches your baby’s growth. You’ve devoured every parenting book, stocked up on wipe warmers, and splurged on car seat covers.
But let’s be real—subsequent pregnancies are a whole different ball game.
Bree Thompson from the popular blog The Journey of Motherhood knows this all too well. While pregnant with her third daughter, she crafted a humorous video that perfectly encapsulates the vast differences between her first and third pregnancies.
In the video, First Pregnancy Bree is all set for a magazine-worthy nursery shoot, complete with a perfectly curated space. On the flip side, Third Pregnancy Bree is rocking sweatpants, a messy bun, and has zero interest in tracking her baby’s growth by comparing it to a pomegranate because, honestly, who has the time? She’s busy wrangling two other little ones!
“Why do they call it morning sickness? It lasts all day! I’ve tried every remedy from preggo pops to ginger tea,” says First Pregnancy Bree. Meanwhile, Third Pregnancy Bree humorously gestures to a mini garbage can strapped around her neck, saying, “Oh, I feel terrible, but I’ve got to keep the other ones alive!”
And those strict dietary guidelines? Forget about it. After your first pregnancy, it’s nearly impossible to stick to the no lunch meat, no soft cheese, and no caffeine rules like you once did. Moms need their caffeine fix to survive the day, and shaming them for it is just plain rude.
Then there’s the matter of maternity wear. First-time moms might squeeze into their regular clothes until the second trimester, but for subsequent pregnancies, the elastic-waist jeans and comfy tops become the go-to the moment that test reveals a positive result.
Now, let’s discuss the infamous Birth Plan. The first time around, many moms picture a perfectly orchestrated labor experience. Confidence is high, and you want everything to unfold just so (barring any emergencies, of course). A lot of first-timers aim for an “all natural” approach too.
But Third Pregnancy Bree has a different outlook: “Just give me all the drugs!”
It’s clear—whether you’re expecting your second, third, or even eighth child, you will never be the same person you were during that initial pregnancy. That perfectly polished version of yourself, complete with the right apps and weekly bump snapshots, seems to have vanished. Bless her heart.
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Summary
This article humorously contrasts the experience of first-time pregnancy with that of subsequent pregnancies, highlighting the reality of juggling responsibilities, dietary changes, and the evolution of maternity fashion. Whether it’s the shift in focus from baby size comparisons to survival mode or a more relaxed approach to strict birth plans, the journey of motherhood transforms with each child.