I have a deep appreciation for Google. It allows for endless inquiries at any hour of the day, providing answers that have saved my sanity on numerous occasions—while also triggering a few moments of panic. Google is nonjudgmental, meaning you can pose any question without fear of it revealing your identity (assuming you’ve got your settings right). It’s truly a remarkable tool.
Over the past four years and eight months, I’ve typed some rather outlandish queries into Google—some deeply personal, others side-splittingly funny, and many that fall somewhere in between. I suspect I’m not alone in having an amusing search history, so I’m sharing a glimpse of mine from my pregnancy journey, which began in February 2010 and continued through to my son’s first birthday in October 2011:
- Why is my period late?
- Are inexpensive pregnancy tests reliable?
- What happens during your first ultrasound?
- How big is my baby at 6 weeks?
- Is increased libido common in early pregnancy?
- Morning sickness and its causes
- Why do pregnant women crave beer?
- What are the risks associated with a 12-week scan?
- Can I eat peanuts while pregnant?
- Pregnancy hormones and emotional changes
- Nursery design ideas
- Recommendations for pacifiers
- What to expect after a Cesarean section
- When does teething begin?
- Is it normal for a newborn to cry all the time?
- Coping with a toddler and a newborn
- Is having two children close in age a bad idea?
These entries represent just a slice of my first year navigating motherhood through the lens of Google.
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In summary, Google has been an invaluable companion throughout my motherhood journey, providing answers to countless questions. From pregnancy symptoms to new mom anxieties, it’s a wealth of information that supports and reassures.