The best things about being pregnant

There are some great things about being pregnant. From always getting a seat, to seeing how happy people are for you, to all those guilt-free cat naps you get to have - take a look at what's so good about having a baby bump.

Your hair and skin are glowing - so much so that anyone looking directly at you could do with having sunnies on to stop the glare.

Ah, the joy of maternity leave - hopefully you'll get a few weeks off before the baby comes along, and then up to a year once the little bundle has arrived. The chance to avoid the commute/annoying colleagues/over-demanding bosses. Woo hoo!

At least for the duration of your pregnancy, it's bye bye painful periods. And PMT - bonus (for everyone)!

Friends and even strangers just can't stop smiling at your bump and being oh-so happy for you. Some even break out into a tango every time they see you. Don't you feel special?

While you're pregnant, your body is doing AMAZING things, creating a whole new little life. 'Today I made an ear!' Wow.

Going for your first scan and hearing your baby's heartbeat for the first time is awesome. You can't believe how in love you are with someone you've not even met yet.

You've gone up three cup sizes and it feels fantastic. Scarlett Johannson, eat your heart out.

There gets to a point where you're about as round as Mr Bump and wherever you go you're sure to get a seat - unless Mr Grumpy or Miss Naughty are around, of course.

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Why does it have to be a toss up between the parrot onesie and the pea-in-a-pod sleepsuit? Buy both! For the first time in your life you get to make ridiculous style decisions for another human being who has no choice in the matter ...YAY!

Everyone's on the look out for your wellbeing when you get pregnant. Regular power naps/cat naps - call them what you will - are high on the agenda. Don't mind if I do!

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