What's the most common thing you hear about pregnant women? That they're glowing? That they want to eat pickles and ice cream?
While those two things may be true sometimes, the truth is that being pregnant is absolutely not all fun and games. It is painful. It is uncomfortable, and it tugs on your emotions.
Mom Maya Vorderstrasse captures what it's like in these perfectly honest photos.
When asked about her idea to start the project, Maya told LittleThings:
"Everywhere around me I saw beautiful, effortless Instagram accounts, but unfortunately that was not my reality. So I decided to share what I was going through, hoping other moms would relate and feel better about not having it all figured out, or feeling crappy during pregnancy.
"I always tried to find a reason to laugh through each new issue that pregnancy presented to me. It helped keep me sane and looking forward to what would come next and the ultimate goal at the end of it!"
Is this how you felt during your pregnancy? Please SHARE with your fellow moms on Facebook!
It really can, and will, take a toll on your body.
And the cravings are very real.
Dibs on the last cookie. Every. Single. Time.
When you're a pregnant mother of a 1-year-old, there is no time for naps.
He used the "H" word...
What is sleep again?
The pain doesn't end at birth, no sir!
Despite everything a mother goes through with her body, it is totally worth it for that beautiful little baby.
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