Pregnancy Diaries // EMMA Sinclair

Name: Emma Sinclair

Age: 34

How many weeks: 37 weeks

Tell us about the moment you found out you were pregnant...

At the start of 2025, my husband and I decided to start trying, but without putting pressure on it. We’re naturally quite relaxed people, and I was really conscious of protecting my mindset and staying in a good place mentally.

From December through to May, nothing happened, which was understandably a little worrying at times, but I tried to stay positive.

A few weeks after returning from London, I’d been feeling off, hot flushes, just not quite myself, so I decided to take a test on my own. I’d always imagined finding out privately and then doing something special to tell my husband. It was positive... so I ordered four more tests just to be sure.

I wrapped them up and gave them to him when he got home from work. It was such a special, unforgettable moment. We went out for dinner to celebrate, both in a bit of shock, laughing about how surreal it all felt.

Now, sitting here at 37 weeks, I honestly have no idea where the time has gone.

How are you feeling really?

Overall, I feel incredibly lucky and very positive. I went into this pregnancy with the intention of really soaking it all in, allowing myself to experience every thought, feeling and emotion as they come.

I feel so grateful to have fallen pregnant naturally, and my focus has been on enjoying the journey as fully as possible. I’m also extremely lucky to have such a supportive husband. His support has made a huge difference, and I don’t think men always realise just how important their role is during this time.

I’ve tried to stay active throughout, daily steps, workouts when I felt up to it, without putting pressure on myself. Just moving my body and taking time for myself has, I think, had a really positive impact on how I’ve felt.

As I get closer to giving birth, I’m naturally feeling nervous and emotional, but I’ve been very intentional about avoiding negative stories. I’m going into it with the mindset that not everything can be controlled, and that whatever happens in that delivery room, will happen, and I’m at peace with that.

What’s surprised you most so far?

The nesting, it is very real.

At the start of my pregnancy, I was so relaxed. My list of baby essentials was minimal, and I kept saying we didn’t need a nursery because the baby wouldn’t even use it for months. I felt like there was plenty of time.

Then I hit around 32 weeks and the panic truly set in, and it hasn’t really stopped! I now have a fully decorated, fully stocked nursery, and even small things like marks on our white walls suddenly bother me. I know I probably sound slightly unhinged to my husband, but it honestly feels completely uncontrollable.

Aside from that, I’ve been surprised by people’s kindness. From strangers to people I barely know, everyone has been so thoughtful and quick to offer help, which has been really lovely to experience.

What advice have you ignored?

The advice to slow down and take it easy from the very beginning. I know that won’t suit everyone, but as someone who’s naturally active, it felt very unnatural to completely change who I am straight away. Of course, as I’ve got further along I’ve slowed down, but overall I’ve

tried to stay active and keep as much of me as possible throughout the journey. I plan to do this once the baby is here to. I don’t think we should feel guilty for having the mindset of ‘baby will fit into my life. My life is not changing for baby.’

What’s been unexpectedly comforting?

Being at peace with the changes to my body. Going into pregnancy, I was quite worried about how I would feel, but I’ve genuinely allowed myself to embrace it. Having a strong support system has helped massively, and staying active has played a big part too, but above all, I’ve tried to be kind to myself and appreciate what my body is doing.

In these later stages, it’s also been the baby movements. Feeling real limbs and stronger

kicks is incredibly special, and I’m really trying to soak it all up in these final weeks, knowing I’ll miss it.

What’s one thing you wish people understood?

You truly can’t understand what pregnancy or motherhood feels like unless you’ve experienced it. I think back to friends who already had children and realise how little I understood at the time, and how I could have shown up for them better.

There’s something special about connecting with other mums who get it in a way you didn’t

before, but I do feel a sense of sadness about my own past ignorance. It’s definitely been a big learning curve.

Any brands/products/services which have helped you through pregnancy so far? Give

them a shoutout!

CZY Yoga on Amazon, amazing Lululemon dupes. I wore them before pregnancy, but I’ve lived in their maternity leggings.

And not a brand, but the women around me. The mums I’ve spoken to almost daily on

WhatsApp voice notes have been everything. Some are friends I don’t see often or didn’t know.

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