There are so many things that nobody tells you about when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth. I knew about the joys felt when you can feel that first flutter, and how my heart would be so full when I heard baby’s heartbeat for the first time or saw baby’s first ultrasound.
Nothing anyone could have said would have ever prepared me for what was to come. Sure, I read dozens of books on what to expect when pregnant and what to expect after baby was born. I read lots of online articles and checked out mommy sites and networks. Still, nothing seemed to prepare me for the adventure that awaited me.
Every mom’s pregnancy story is different
I didn’t have a textbook pregnancy or childbirth. I was put on bed rest for an “incompetent cervix” at 21 weeks gestation. The pressure from even sitting was too much pressure for my cervix that the baby could have been born any day. Apparently, my cervix was effaced very early, to the point where it was paper thin. To be honest, I had no idea what that really meant.
Nobody told me about how horrible bed rest could be and how my emotions would be so erratic. One minute everything was so blissful, and the very next moment I would be fearful of what would happen to our baby if she was born prematurely.
And, she was born prematurely. She decided to deliver herself at 28 weeks gestation. I’m not kidding. She actually delivered herself without any doctors in the triage unit.
In those early days of bed rest and then the long days in the NICU that followed Little One’s birth, I was connected to moms around me and online who I drew support from. Friends and family, and people I met online all helped me through those scary first days, weeks, and months with Little One being in the NICU.
Every woman’s pregnancy and birth stories are so interesting and so unique. I’m glad I had an online mom community to draw from when it came to tips on everything from breastfeeding, getting baby to sleep, etc.
It was great having other moms to chat with and I found fellow moms to be open and honest…and really funny! I attributed most of the funny part to us all being zombie moms. Nobody told me about Momnesia! That’s something I discovered on my own!
When I say moms are open and honest, I suppose it has to do with after having a baby and having doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas (and in my case, the high risk pregnancy team) all check out your lady bits. All modesty can go out the window! There’s definitely no shame in sharing what goes on down there! There’s nothing people haven’t seen or heard after that!
The not so pretty side of pregnancy and childbirth
As much as I loved being pregnant, pregnancy and childbirth are not all just roses and sunshine. A few of my friends mentioned that they suffered from everything from heartburn to hemorrhoids. I was surprised to hear that they experienced hemorrhoids either during pregnancy or after. Thankfully I had never experienced it since fellow moms have told me how painful hemorrhoids can be.
I wish I had known back then what I know now. Through social media, I have learned about an amazing product to help moms who deal with hemorrhoids during or after pregnancy.
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Disclosure – This is a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own.
Extreme nausea that lasted the whole pregnancy and my legs were sooo swollen.
The gas made me really uncomfortable!
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The things that I was craving I thought were different, I always had to have ice cubes ready !
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The leg cramps and heartburn
Heartburn
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I learned that it contains 2QR complex Bio-Active ingredient acts to block the further invasion, and development, of your butt’s harmful bacteria.
The terrible nausea and not being able to keep food down. No one told me it would be that bad!
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I THREW UP everyday
I learned it’s a clear water-based gel that doesn’t stain.
I experienced dental problems, like bleeding gums, that I did not expect during pregnancy.
learned it contains a unique patented 2QR complex Bio-Active blocker, derived from the Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) plant.. thanks
didn’t know you could have ‘morning sickness’ the entire pregnancy;
All the Backpain
I learned that I can block harmful bacteria.
I learned it doesn’t just ease your pain and itch it also kills bacteria.
I became so much more emotional, there are some tv shows I cannot watch anymore.
I learned that I can block harmful bacteria.
The surprising thing I learned during childbirth was how quickly I forgot about the pain.
I learned it contains aloe vera.
I didn’t realize how sick I would be! All day long!
I learned that is a clear water based gel.
I craved citrus when I was pregnant..
It instantly cools to provide relief.
I didn’t realize how exhausted I’d be – I knew I’d be tired during pregnancy but didn’t realize how much.
I learned that it contains a unique patented 2QR complex Bio-Active blocker, derived from the Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) plant.
No longer liked the taste of alcohol.
that it blocks harmful bacteria
mine was backpain and sore achy feet after standing for long period of time
I learned it come from Aloe Vera plant, thats fantastic
My feet grew half a size….. I was shocked and saddened I loved some of y old shoes
I learned that it is derived from the Aloe Vera plant.
Surprised at how severe heartburn can get.
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My sisters were plagued with the same symptoms for two months – itchy back of the neck & shoulders. It is how I found out that I was pregnant – Mother’s Day 2003 ! What a surprise & blessing.
I learned that its derived from the Aloe Vera plant
My sister had heartburn
i learned it can prevent harmful bacteria
9 months of morning sickness and horrible charlie horses
I learn that it’s aloe based.
Horrible heartburn
It has the Bio-Active blocker, derived from the Aloe Vera plant
My sense of smell was hightened and different craving for each child, with the first i craved fruits and veggies, the second was anything spicy! Never had heartburn or morning sickness with either.
I learned that it blocks harmful bacteria!
A surprising thing was nausea
I learned that Hemoclin contains aloe vera.
I got a lot of heart burn when I have never had it before.
aloe based
how aick i would be
I learned that it blocks harmful bactieria, thats great!
I had really bad heartburn!!!
I had unbelievable leg cramps with both pregnancies. Just awful.
I learned that Hemoclin contains aloe Vera and that it cools immediately upon contact.
I learned it is aloe based
brutal indigestion!
It contains aloe vera! Awesome.
The most unusual thing after I had my second son was how fast I healed! When I had my first son it took forever to heal. With my second, I was good after day 3!
Wow! That’s amazing! Incredible how every pregnancy (just like every child) is different!
I learned that the main ingredient is aloe vera I find that very interesting
It was surprising to find my daughter had a bowl movement while in the womb
I’m still suffering from hemorroids 5 months post pregnancy but the one thing I didn’t know would happen is how itchy I felt with both pregnancies. It was so uncomfortable, especially through the Summer. Your story brought up a lot of emotions as I too was on bed rest for a part of my pregnancies, and my cervix thinned out at one point but it was able to thicken after rest. However, I can relate to that feeling of fear. On a lighter note it’s so true about having momnesia lol but like every mom out there I wouldn’t trade it for the world. This product sounds great; Inlike that it’s a gel and blocks bacteria. I need to look for it. Thanks for the info and chance to win, twitter fan@plumerea
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i learned that the main ingredient is aloe vera
I was surprised how aggressive my mornign sickness was
I learned that it blocks harmful bactieria
I had bad leg cramps at nighttime,that was very surprising t o me!!
I haven’t been pregnant! Still deal with issue though…
Since it’s water based – it delivers no pain, no mess, and no stains. – which is fab-u-lous
It’s a clear water-based gel, made with aloe that blocks the infection.
I was exhausted all the time during the fisrt trimester,
Hemoclin uses aloe vera, which is pretty neat. I hated the random leg spasms during pregnancy.
It instantly cools the affected area.
6 months of morning sickness surprised me!
Learned that it blocks Bacteria , uses Aloe Vera , cools , and lubricates
that it offers cooling relief with Aloe
swollen feet and legs
I love the fact that there are no cortisone or local anesthetics but that the use of Aloe soothes. Always nice to have a natural choice!
Getting hemorrhoids. That was totally unexpected.
Haywire blood sugar!
I learned that you can buy hemoclin online.
I had a lot of problems with my teeth which surprised me and I ended up having to have one removed.
One thing you don’t expect esp. if you extend breaatfeeding is the havoc it puts on your hormones .
I learned that this product offers cooling relief with Aloe and not with cortisone or local anesthetics.
I was surprised by back pain during my pregnancy — it was so bad I had to take a week off work!
Blocks Harmful Bacteria.
I had 7 months of heartburn.
My feet would sweat! lol I learned that it quickly relives pain!
I was shocked at the amount of blood which can come out during labour after your water has broken. My friends laughed at my horror during delivery but they could have warned me!!
I learned that there is a $3.00 off coupon on the website!
I learnt that it work really fast and doesn’t stain.
The leg cramps would wake me up in the middle of the night.
my hands would balloon when I got too hot
I learned that it is made with aloe
Shocked by leg cramps waking me up. I learned it has aloe and is cooling
I learned that Hemoclin has a patented 2QR complex Bio-Active blocker from the Aloe Vera plant for soothing relief.
My super-sensitivity to smells, it was awful, I felt like a dog with enhanced smell abilities. Made me puke all the time!
surprised by my swelling ankles
I learned that it’s a clear, water-based gel
I learned it blocks harmful bacteria
I was surprised by the horrible leg and feet cramps.
I learned that it’s a clear water-based gel. And the heartburn my sister had when she was pregnant was horrible
It is aloe based, great!
The awful heartburn. Ugh.
I learned that it can block bacteria that is harmful.
I’m not a mother but my friend had painfully swollen feet
I learned that it’s a clear water-based gel.
I was surprised by how much my ankles swelled up.
it can block bacteria that is harmful
I woudl gag constantly 🙁 no idea why
Heartburn
lol – I’m sold on the cooling effect “Ahhhh… just feel that instant cooling relief”!
Has taught me to expect the unexpected!
I learned that it blocks harmful bacteria.
My wife had heartburn.
I learned that it blocks harmful bacteria
No one told me I would be unable to do so much after a c section!
I learned that the product uses aloe to help cool
I experienced incredibly painful heartburn
I learned that you can order it discretely online
I was surprised with the 5 months of heart burn I suffered from. No one ever told me that could happen
I learned that it blocks harmful bacteria
My friend did not expect the constant heartburn and swollen feet
the amount of work involved after
It blocks harmful bacteria
learn that it blocks harmful bacteria
I learnt that it blocks harmful bacteria
Couldn’t stand the smell/aroma of vanilla yet I otherwise love it
I experienced muscle spasms in the middle of the night, I would wake from a deep sleep with cramps in my legs..worse feeling ever
I learnt that it blocks harmful bacteria, I’m sharing this info with my nephew’s wife who’s expecting a baby..I’ve never heard of this stuff.
I learned that it blocks harmful bacteria.
What was surprising to me was how severe the heartburn could be. It was horrible I had to sleep sitting up.
I was surprised at the heartburn!
I learned that it cools with aloe!
I read that it helps to block bacteria that helps in healing
I was surprised to get heartburn
I learned that this product instantly cools the area being treated due to the properties of the aloe plant.
A surprising part of pregnancy is that nausea can last the whole pregnancy. My mom had nausea all through her pregnancy with me.
I learned that it helps to block bacteria to aid in healing.
I have never been pregnant but my friends say for her right now it is how sensitive her sense of smells is. Smells that she liked before now gag her.
One thing I learnt is that it has a cooling effect that cools on contact
One thing I was surprised about was the horrible heartburn
I learned that the 2QR complex Bio-Active ingredient acts to block harmful bacteria
When I was pregnant, I was so surprised how gassy I was. The gas made me really uncomfortable!
Something surprising was how excruciating nursing was for me but also how much I love it once I push through and get past the painful part. It is wonderful!!
I think it’s cool there is a 2QR component that blocks harmful bacteria.
I’ve learned that orders can be ordered discretely online.
Really thristy all the time!
The patented 2QR complex Bio-Active ingredient acts to block harmful bacteria. I didn’t know that.
I didn’t expect the heartburn to be so much. Or how much I would enjoy feeling baby wiggles.
It’s a clear water-based gel that delivers no pain, no mess, and no stains.
The morning sickness that lasted 4 months and the heartburn.
I like you can order it discreetly from home , thats nice , sometimes you’d rather likes private !
i learned you can order discreetly online
the weight did not come off as quick as i thought it would
They have a downloadable coupon on their site!
The horrible heartburn.
Love that it’s a clear, water-based gel! Ty for the chance.
It blocks harmful bacteria
Not being able to drive for 8 weeks after a c-section.
I learned that it’s a clear, water-based gel. Much better than some white and goopy creams!
Something I didn’t expect was being able to rest a cup on my tummy!
The fact that morning sickness was day and night ! It was all the time ! I don’t know why they call it that ! lol