In this video I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned during pregnancy so far—and honestly, it’s been such a wake-up call. After falling pregnant, I had to really evaluate what I actually want from life. I’ve spent so much of my life being a people pleaser and spreading myself way too thin, doing things I don’t even want to do. Pregnancy has forced me to slow down, get real with myself, and choose what actually matters (also yes, I’m still doing my skincare—how nice is sunscreen during pregnancy?). I also didn’t expect my relationship to change this much. I’ve been with my partner for 16 years, and I thought we’d already been through every stage, but pregnancy can bring up resentment because your life changes so dramatically while theirs can feel the same. The hardest lesson for me has been accepting that things won’t always go my way—I’m a control freak, and I’ve had to learn to let go, be present, and actually enjoy this season because it might be my first and maybe last pregnancy. I’m also trying to keep my cortisol low, be more self-aware, and think before I react. And one of the most beautiful surprises? Finding community—becoming a mom connected me to women in a way I’ve never felt before.