You recognize this when your breasts suddenly grow

So this weekend I bought a bra at Hema out of pure necessity. Why? Because I didn't fit into a single bra anymore.

Never in my whole life have I had a full cup C, but guys, I can assure you: this is a full C. And they hang comfortably in that new bra in that whole size larger. Suddenly that mini B seems far away. They are enormous already. And the good news is: they are only going to get bigger and bigger. That's why that bra from Hema: soon I won't fit into this either. Soon they'll be two D's and then I'll buy another new bra. Wonderful prospect. Also for my husband, by the way.

Wonderful, right? Let's list those benefits of being pregnant. It does a woman good. So if you have any baby plans, here they come:

• Big breasts then.
• Never need a tampon again. Suddenly seems like years ago, all that monthly fuss with tampons and pads.
• So many hormones that you cry about everything but that you are also allowed to cry about everything.
• An excuse for everything. Not in the mood for that party of your friend's window cleaner's acquaintance? You're pregnant, bye.
• Everyone spoils you with gifts. We go out to eat with a friend and her boyfriend, and I suddenly get a lovely Rituals thrown on my lap to rub on my baby belly. How nice is that?
• You may look for a bigger house.
• Everyone keeps asking how you are. It's uplifting.
• You can work a little less without feeling very guilty about it.
• You can also do more fun things that give you energy without really having to think about others.
• You may go on an extra vacation under the pretense of ‘babymoon’. One more time just the two of you on the beach before it's diapers, pacifiers, and bottles.
• You may shop because you no longer fit into your regular clothes.

In other words: I recommend it to everyone after weeks of nausea and lying in bed. Being pregnant is very, very special. And perhaps a lot more fun than you think beforehand.