Realistic compassion affirmations during pregnancy

Dear Listener,

Hopefully the track will help you if you struggle or have difficulties finding self compassion whilst being pregnant. This can be listened to any trimester. I called it 'realistic' affirmations as I tried to shy away from 'toxic positivity' and these are affirmations were what I sometimes need to hear. However, the affirmations and context might not all hold for you. Please know that it comes from a loving place and was recorded being 33 weeks pregnant.

Transcript

This is for all my pregnant individuals out there and a message I also needed to hear myself. I am recording this whilst being 33 weeks pregnant and baby is kicking. And I just wanted to show you some compassion and have some compassion for myself because pregnancy is difficult. And I know it might be scary sometimes, Difficult, Hardships and feeling that guilt of am I being grateful enough. Perhaps you also struggle with the I should or I could. But not to worry, I can relate. I have been there and I'm still there sometimes. And that is why I want to show you some compassion with the following affirmation. And please sit as comfortably as you can and I know sometimes even that is difficult. But try to relax and listen to the affirmations. You might want to state them out loud with me or in your mind repeat them. I am doing my best. Pregnancy can be difficult. I am allowed to complain. Other people think it's none of my business. I am doing my best to take care of myself. I am doing my best to take care of my baby. It is okay to struggle sometimes. It is okay to cry sometimes. More people feel like this. Even though it might feel like it, You are not alone. I will try and focus on the good stuff. I am allowed to take rest. I am allowed to take it easy. Sometimes it can be overwhelming. There is a lot of information I and you need to process and that's okay. We are in this together. I see and feel your struggles. I am allowed to struggle. I can give myself a big hug. I can ask for help. It is okay to feel scared sometimes. It is okay to feel uncertain sometimes. I am perfectly imperfect. I can try and trust my body. I will try and trust nature. This too shall pass. Pain is temporary. I am imperfect like everyone else. I am worthy just the way I am. I can experience and express my emotions freely. It is enough to have done my best. I can share with people who I trust. And finally, In moments of suffering, May I be kind to myself and give myself the compassion that I need. I really hope this was helpful. I am sending you love and giving you a virtual hug. I wish you the best.