1/4Photo: Natalia ShulginaPhoto:Natalya ShulginaPhoto: Natalya ShulginaPhoto: Natalya ShulginaMarina Breeva, clinical psychologist at VOCPB #2Marital status, children, age: I have one child, a son, almost 2 years old. I am married, will be three years old in August.How did you tell your loved one about your pregnancy, his reaction? I found out about the pregnancy on January 7. I told my husband right away, because he suspected that we would soon become parents even before the pregnancy test. I cried with happiness, my husband hugged me.Your most unexpected whim during pregnancy: there weren’t many whims. I wanted buckwheat all the time, during contractions I called my husband and asked him to urgently bring me boiled duck, right to the delivery room.Did you believe in omens during pregnancy? I don’t believe in any omens, my education helped me with that. Pregnancy is not a disease, it is happiness, so a girl should not lie on the couch all the time, neglect herself. You need to move, do sports for pregnant women and enjoy every moment, because this is the most wonderful thing that can happen to a woman's body. Three phrases from your loved one that inspire you: "You are a good mother, we can't live without mom."
1/5 Photo: Anna Kromova Photo: Anna Kromova Photo:Anna KromovaPhoto: Anna KromovaPhoto: Anna KromovaYulia Gorban, 34, housewifeMarital status, children, age: married, one daughter.How did you tell your loved one about your pregnancy, his reaction? It turned out the other way around for us. My husband saw the pregnancy test I left him and told me this long-awaited news.What was your most unexpected whim during pregnancy: I don’t remember any unusual whims, but my “feeling” of pregnancy began with a jar of pickled mushrooms, which I greedily devoured while my husband laughed.Did you believe in omens during pregnancy? The pregnancy was so long-awaited that there was no time for omens. I happily showed off my tummy, took photos, bought baby clothes in advance and enjoyed my condition in every possible way. Three phrases from your loved one that offend you: "I don't have time, take a taxi", "I want to go to McDonald's", "Roll to me, my bun". Three phrases from your loved one that inspire you: "Sweet dreams, my girls", "Very tasty, thank you", "Do you want a new dress?"
1/4 Photo: Svetlana Tazova Photo:Svetlana TazovaPhoto: Svetlana TazovaPhoto: Svetlana TazovaKristina Grebneva, 25, choreographerMarital status, children, age: single. One child, daughter, 1.5 months.How did you tell your loved one about your pregnancy, his reaction? Since there is no loved one (the child's father simply decided not to admit that it was his child), I told my parents this news. We were happy to tears.Your most unexpected whim during pregnancy: the pregnancy was very calm, I don't even remember that there were any whims. Probably the biggest one was in the first month, when everything irritated me and I did not want to see anyone. Now I remember and I laugh.Did you believe in omens during pregnancy? A little, I didn't post photos of me with a baby bump on social media before I gave birth. Three phrases from your loved one that hurt you: The most hurtful thing was probably hearing from my daughter's dad that this wasn't his child. Three phrases from your loved one that inspire you: I was inspired by the words from friends that they would be there. It was always like that.
1/6Photo: Personal archivePhoto: Personal archivePhoto:Personal archivePhoto: Personal archivePhoto: Personal archivePhoto: Personal archiveGalina Derkach, 37, entrepreneurMarital status, children, age: not married, I have one child, 3 years old.Your most unexpected whim during pregnancy: I love my job madly, but pregnancy unexpectedly made me unwilling to work. I wanted to meditate a lot, listen to beautiful music, do yoga, swim in the pool, lie on the green grass, ride yachts, looking at the waves, eat delicious food, hug dolphins, but not work.Did you believe in omens during pregnancy: I don’t believe in omens, I believe in myself! Life is like this: what a person believes in, that’s what happens to him! I kept saying throughout my pregnancy that I would give birth easily, joyfully and quickly, and that's exactly what happened. Three phrases from your loved one that offend you: you don't get offended by your loved ones, you love them just the way they are! Three phrases from your loved one that inspire you: "I love you", "You are my happiness", "I have a surprise for you", "Pack your bags, we are going on vacation to..." And if I were to say all these phrases at once, I would start glowing with happiness so much that the entire Universe would be light.
1/4Photo: Personal archivePhoto: Personal archivePhoto:Personal archivePhoto: Personal archiveKapitolina Zotova, 24 years old, profession teacherMarital status, children, age: not married, son Alyosha, 2 years 8 months, and daughter Yasya, 1 year old.How did you tell your loved one about your pregnancy, his reaction? It was a long and difficult journey to both pregnancies, and their onset was a pleasant and long-awaited shock. Although I told about my first pregnancy in a letter in a Kinder Surprise.What was your most unexpected whim during pregnancy: the most unexpected whim? I want children born close in age! (Although I had this desire even before pregnancy).Did you believe in omens during pregnancy? I don’t believe in omens. I only believe that self-hypnosis is a great thing! A pregnant woman should not get upset and overexert herself.
1/3Photo: Personal archivePhoto: Personal archivePhoto:Personal archiveEkaterina Lisovaya, 28, engineerMarital status, children, age: married, 1 child.How did you tell your loved one about your pregnancy, his reaction? I had an ultrasound, they said that the egg was in the tube and there were two options: either it would come out into the uterus and pregnancy would occur, or if it stayed there, an operation would have to be done. My husband said, addressing the egg: “Hey, come out! Stop sitting there.” Since then, our daughter has listened to him in many ways!What was your most unexpected whim during pregnancy: in the first month, you wanted a hot dog, and in the 4th month, you wanted ham at work (I had to run to the store). They say that pregnancy also affects your husband. His whim was to go and climb Elbrus on May 1 (I am in my 7th month). It was fulfilled.Did you believe in omens during pregnancy? I didn’t believe in omens, but I was wary. No need to stand on chairs, climb to heights! Oh, it's not safe! No need to neglect basic safety rules. Three phrases from your loved one that offend you: "You didn't tell me." And you tell them for the third time. That's all. Three phrases from your loved one that inspire you: "You're always beautiful," "I love you."
1/5Photo: Diana Odintsova Photo:Diana Odintsova Photo: Diana Odintsova Photo: Diana Odintsova Photo: Diana Odintsova Victoria Makarova, 32 years old, ophthalmologist Marital status, children, age: divorced, children: Platon - 7 years old, Amalia - 1.5 years old. How did you tell your loved one about your pregnancy, his reaction? Reaction to both pregnancies, as he wrote to me: this is the best news of the day. Did you believe in omens during pregnancy? I don’t believe in omens, there were no whims, with the second pregnancy I went on maternity leave two weeks before giving birth - my health allowed it. Three phrases from your loved one that inspire you: I don’t need anyone’s encouragement to be happy, everything is fine with me as it is. As a doctor who deals with grief, pain and hopelessness every day, I will say one thing - the main thing is health, everything else can be bought or repaired. This is my motto in life.
1/4Photo: Personal archivePhoto: Personal archivePhoto:Personal archivePhoto: Personal archiveOksana Proskura, 27, computer operatorMarital status, children, their ages: married. This is our first child.How did you tell your loved one about your pregnancy, his reaction? I went to the doctor, because I already suspected, I did not tell my husband at first. But when the doctor confirmed, I called and said that we were going to have a baby. During the call, my husband was on the roof of the house. At first, he was in shock, then he shouted that we were pregnant and said that for the near future our child is our sea, because he really wanted to go on vacation to the sea this year.What was your most unexpected whim during pregnancy: The pregnancy proceeded in the usual way for me, I did not want anything special, I was surprisingly calm. Did you believe in omens during pregnancy? In principle, I do not believe in omens at all, but relatives gave advice on what can be done and what is advisable not to do. I'll tell you right away, I cut my bangs. Three phrases from your loved one that inspire you: "Thank you for being in my life!", "Kitty, I already miss you", "After all, my son is better than the sea!" You can vote on the third page!
