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Pregnancy alone is no small feat, but pregnancy during a pandemic is truly an adjustment. You are entering new territory when preparing yourself to become a parent, but now you are entering new territory with the rest of the world trying to adapt to a virus effecting our way of living. Modern day insanity. Times are hard is an understatement.
COVID changed everything, and quickly. I was having a "normal" pregnancy, and then boom .. there was now new policies in place. So much changed in a matter of days. I had to go doctors appointments alone, no more baby shower, my appointments were getting pushed back, and you can't have visitors or your support system at the hospital during birth. Of course this isn't how I expected my pregnancy to go, but there is not much one can do right now.
If you are pregnant during COVID know that everything is going to be okay especially because at the end of this you will have a beautiful blessing. Although circumstances have changed a lot .. you can still create the memories and pregnancy of your dreams. You got this.
Here are some ways that helped me keep the little bit of control I could during my pregnancy:
Make sure you still document your pregnancy through pictures and words - you will want to look back and have all the memories captured for not only yourself but for your little one. You can write in a journal as well to document all the things you are feeling so when the baby gets older she/he has something to look back on.
You can have a virtual or drive through baby shower. I know some people want the traditional baby shower, but I promise you the love and support will still be the same. People will still want to shower you and baby during these trying times. Your blessing is a blessing no matter what is going on in the world. Let your people show up for you.
You are not alone. There are mom groups you can join or people you can reach out to if you are having a hard during the pandemic. Times can be lonely now since you are pretty much sheltered in place for the most part, but just know there are people out there who are willing to help you.
Stay active. I should probably listen to my own advice, but I digress. Take a daily walk or create a new routine that you and your baby can follow. This will help give you something to look forward to and keep you active so it's a win win.
Do things for yourself. Your world is going to be all about that bundle of joy coming soon, so use the time you have know to focus on yourself. Pamper yourself, read new books/watch movies, go on day trips, take yourself on a dates/date nights with your significant other, etc. Do anything that will make YOU happy. Take care of yourself - your mental health is important.