Have you ever stopped to think about what a mom-to-be actually goes through during nine months of pregnancy? The journey looks simple only from the outside. Once you experience it yourself, you realize how many small, unexpected, and sometimes amusing details become part of your everyday life. These are the things people rarely talk about, even though they shape the whole pregnancy experience.

For example, I never imagined that turning over in bed would one day feel like a full three-step routine. What used to take a second now requires planning, mental preparation, and precision. The same goes for my workouts. At some point, I realized that a regular chair had become my best training partner, helping me balance during exercises I had previously done effortlessly.

Pregnancy also makes you discover entirely new physical skills. I became surprisingly proficient at picking up things with my foot simply because bending down became a small mission. At the same time, digital algorithms seem to know more about my pregnancy than some people around me. My feed suddenly turned into a constant stream of food recommendations, baby products, and maternity clothes.

Another thing no one warned me about is how active the baby is even at night. Feeling those movements is magical, but it also makes you rethink what “rest” really means. And although you might have had baby names chosen for years, in reality nothing feels right when you try to match the name to the last name. It becomes an unexpectedly serious task.

But the biggest surprise for me has been the emotional side. I never thought I would fall so deeply in love with this little person who hasn’t even arrived yet. Pregnancy creates a unique and indescribable connection that I know I will miss once it’s over. It is a mix of tenderness, excitement, and quiet magic that stays with you through every moment.