I’ll admit, I have never had the joy of being pregnant myself. Most of what I know about pregnancy comes from reality television shows and sitcoms. I have, however, watched many of my close friends go through the process. I also have a wonderful niece and nephew, and thanks to being very close with their mother, I was able to share in her’s and my brother’s joy as they waited for their little ones to enter the world. In addition, Facebook has certainly helped my education on pregnancy and social media. I have plenty of friends who are happy to share their lives and their pregnancies.
From that first adorable announcement photoshoot and belly selfies, pictures of the nursery painting and construction, to the happy birth announcements, and even the adorable photos that come afterward, I feel like I was involved in my friends’ pregnancies every step of the way. Of course, that’s the false feeling we get from social media. I didn’t, in fact, experience every moment. I didn’t see the doctor’s appointments, stressful times, and private moments, but I do appreciate the moments they were willing to share and celebrate with the world, or at least their Facebook friends.
One such mom-to-be got in the spirit with a unique pregnancy video. For more than two weeks Kassandra Hanks had been four centimeters dilated, so technically, she had been in labor that entire time, but baby wasn’t ready to come out yet. In an effort to speed things along, Kassandra dons her sweats and sports bra, puts her favorite music on, and has a little dance party. This technique has actually been known to work and it did for Kassandra. By the end of the song, she was doubled over in pain and her baby on the way.
Do you have a funny pregnancy story to share? Tell us about it in the comments and share Kassandra’s story with your family and friends!
