veronica.harwood

I never really knew what my body would look like when I became pregnant. 🤍

Years ago, I probably would’ve approached pregnancy the same way I approached a bodybuilding prep. A structured routine, a plan for everything, and the mindset of staying on track.

But somewhere along the way, after years of discipline, consistency, and building healthy habits, I realized I didn’t need to treat pregnancy like a prep.

I already had the foundation.

I continued eating mostly the same foods I’ve always enjoyed, just a little more of them. Finding a balance between whole foods, bagels, and ice cream. 🍦

I didn’t force myself to hit every workout. I was grateful for the days I made it to the gym, even if half my time was spent stretching or rolling around on the floor. Some days it was just a walk, and that was enough.

And while I love seeing women stay active during pregnancy, I didn’t always resonate with the perfectly curated pregnancy routines online. The flawless meals, daily workouts, and seemingly endless time to prioritize every little thing.

Because real life is still happening. We’re running a business, managing responsibilities, preparing for a baby, and navigating everything else life throws our way.

I think pregnancy has reminded me that discipline isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it’s knowing when to do less.

We can’t control every change our bodies go through during pregnancy, but we can choose how we care for ourselves through it.

For me, that meant keeping the habits that served me, letting go of the pressure to be perfect, and finding balance in a season that deserves to be experienced, not managed.

And honestly, I’ve never appreciated my body more. ✨

One of the things I appreciate more with age is having friends I can talk to about how lucky we are to have good men beside us—not just as partners, but as the kind of men we know will show up for our children too.

I don’t know if that comes with maturity, finding the right person, or a little bit of both.

A strong relationship isn’t something you arrive at and then stop working on. It’s constant growth, sacrifice, communication, honesty, and choosing to keep evolving together.

As much as I genuinely love the life we’ve built, I know it still takes work—work on myself, work on us, and being willing to have the conversations that keep us moving forward instead of growing apart.

And now, getting ready to become parents together, I think I appreciate that partnership more than ever. 🤍

Thank you. Dr. Dan Jurus | Chiropractor
📸 SURRACA | Miami Fitness Photographer

Pregnancy has taught me a different kind of confidence.

I’ve spent so much of my life learning my body—training it, fueling it, pushing it, and knowing what it’s capable of.

Pregnancy has been the opposite lesson.

You can prepare. You can take care of yourself. You can make all the “right” choices. And still, so much of this experience is completely outside of your control.

Your body changes on its own timeline. Your energy changes. Your strength changes. Your plans change.

And somewhere along the way, I stopped trying to control every part of it and started listening instead.

There’s something incredibly humbling about trusting your body to do something you’ve never asked of it before.

Growing her has made me appreciate this body in an entirely different way. 🤍

Mentally, I’m here.

Chasing hidden waterfalls, exploring caves, hiking to secluded beaches and finding some of Puerto Rico’s best hidden gems.

This was hands down one of our favorite days of the entire trip and the perfect way to end it. Puerto Rico is BEAUTIFUL—but do yourself a favor and don’t just stay in Old San Juan. Rent a car, take the scenic roads, get a little off the beaten path and explore everything this island has to offer.

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