| You are finally pregnant and you are absolutely thrilled | | | | What your mother and mother-in-law did thirty years |
| and you think that nothing can ruin your joy. Well, get | | | | ago when you and your partner were born may be |
| ready because you will soon be bombarded with | | | | and probably is totally different than what you should |
| advice and wisdom from your own parents and your | | | | do today as a mother-to-be. |
| in-laws. Some advice may be welcomed whereas | | | | Calmly tell the giver of the unwanted advice that while |
| other advice may make you want to scream! | | | | you thank them for their opinion and concern, you have |
| Everyone will want to tell you what to do, for instance, | | | | spoken with your partner and your caregiver and all |
| Do not pick that up, Do not eat that, You are eating | | | | agree that things should be done the way you are |
| too much, You are eating too little, You need more | | | | doing them. You can also just smile, nod in agreement |
| sleep, You can ot do that, etc. It is enough to drive you | | | | and go about your day. Just because you listened to |
| crazy. You have to remember that everyone has their | | | | the advice does not mean that you have to follow it |
| own opinions but that doesn't necessarily make them | | | | by any means. |
| the right options for you. Talk to your doctor if you | | | | Everyone in your life more than likely thinks they are |
| have concerns or questions because they get the | | | | helping you rather than driving you crazy so just take |
| same questions and concerns everyday so they are | | | | the advice and do with it what you want to have a |
| abreast on the newest tips, trends and concerns. | | | | relaxed and enjoyable pregnancy. |