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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 33 MIN

I didn’t want kids & now I’m Pregnant: The no BS truth about it

from Pretty Messy Human · host Whitney Miller

For most of my life I was pretty clear about one thing… I didn’t want kids.I wasn’t the girl dreaming about motherhood. I didn’t grow up around babies, and honestly I felt awkward around them. I just assumed my life would go in a completely different direction.And now… I’m pregnant.So in this solo episode I’m talking openly about what this experience has actually been like so far. The good, the weird, the emotional, and the things no one really prepares you for.We get into:• why I spent most of my life thinking I didn’t want kids • the mindset shift that surprised me the most • the gross and strange pregnancy symptoms nobody warns you about • why pregnancy can feel weirdly lonely even when you’re surrounded by support • why I decided to share my pregnancy earlier than most people do • my birth plan and how I’m preparing mentally and physically • the biggest realization pregnancy has shown me about lifeI’ve been calling pregnancy my “expander” because it feels like I’m meeting a new version of myself I didn’t even know existed.If you’re pregnant, thinking about becoming a parent, or just curious about what pregnancy actually feels like beyond the horror stories…this episode is for you.Follow Whitney on IG: @whitnloveTikTok: @whitnlove

For most of my life I was pretty clear about one thing… I didn’t want kids. I wasn’t the girl dreaming about motherhood. I didn’t grow up around babies, and honestly I felt awkward around them. I just assumed my life would go in a completely different direction. And now… I’m pregnant. So in this solo episode I’m talking openly about what this experience has actually been like so far. The good, the weird, the emotional, and the things no one really prepares you for. We get into: • why I spent ...

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