What Every Woman Really Wants To Know About Pregnancy

A lot of the things on this list were things that I didn't realize, but I also apparently didn't struggle with as much as some women. Heck, I made it through nine months with minimal morning sickness. I more than made up for it with acid reflux, though. That's the one thing that I wish I had known – how bad the acid reflux would get.

First Trimester

I wish I had known …

“That my first trimester would be so hard on my partnership. I always wanted a family and looked forward to being pregnant, but my hormones were raging and I felt unsure and unhappy for a while. I didn't expect my fiancé and I would fight as much as we did!” — Tara

“How bad morning sickness could be.” — Wendy

“How much I would worry — about how the baby is doing, how he/she is growing, different pains, etc. There are a lot of unknowns.” — Julie

“That I'd feel tired all the time — like constantly being on cold medication, my breasts would feel like they weighed 12 pounds each, and prenatal vitamins are huge and they taste disgusting!” — Anonymous

“That morning sickness is a farce. It's all-day sickness for me. I also wish someone had hit me in the head when I told them I would love every minute of pregnancy. That was a farce, too!” — Anonymous

“That you can have no problems: no morning sickness, extreme fatigue, aches and pains, hunger, or cravings — and still have a healthy baby! When I went to the doctor for the first visit, I was terrified she would tell me I was not actually pregnant or that something was wrong because I had no symptoms.” — Tricia

“How difficult pregnancy can be on marriage, and a way to better communicate and be there for my spouse while dealing with many other issues.” — Cate

You can read the rest of this list on Baby Center. When you're finished, leave us a comment and share what you wish you had known beforehand.