The Greatest Pregnancy Ever Quotes

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. —Viktor Frankl”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“The key to breaking the habit of negative thinking is to use the 3 Rs. Recognize it: Catch yourself thinking the negative thought. This is actually a moment of mindfulness and awareness. Congratulate yourself. Review it: Pause and consider the situation. Ask yourself, “Does this situation deserve my reaction or am I reacting inappropriately? Is there another way I can look at this situation?” Replace it: Take a deep breath, focus on your heart, and consciously think about something else that is positive.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Every time you recognize a negative thought, this is a gift, an opportunity to become fully conscious. You have an opportunity to experience optimism AND gratitude.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“The first step to adopting a PMA is recognizing negative thoughts when you have them. This requires active listening to your mind’s self-talk. When you catch yourself thinking a negative thought, this is your opportunity to make change.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“From the moment of conception you have the incredible opportunity to be an optimistic, enthusiastic, loving mother.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Having a PMA is really all about trust. It is about trusting yourself. When you trust yourself, you know that in any given situation you have the power to choose how you feel about it. You can choose how or if you will react to it. Positive people know that even in the midst of chaos there lies unseen opportunity. When we look for opportunity we find opportunity. Most”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“People with PMA know that they will be able to have just what they need when they need it. Teaching your child that she can trust that her needs will be met is a wonderful gift you have the ability to give her.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. —Abraham Lincoln”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behaviors. Keep your behaviors positive because your behaviors become your habits.Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values.Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny. ––Gandhi”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Reducing stress in pregnancy can positively affect your baby’s development, emotional and mental health, disposition and personality, as well as her overall health.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“the most important relationship you will ever have as a parent is the relationship with yourself. This is the foundation for having a happy child, a happy family, and a happy life. You are important. You are literally the world in which your baby will be formed. This is an enormous responsibility, but also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“You have the opportunity to manifest your own greatest pregnancy ever with every thought you think, feeling you feel, and action you take.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Every pregnancy transforms the human race. Every individual who is born will change the world in some capacity.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“You are not just a vessel carrying this baby. You are your child’s world. Learning how to move into a state of be-ing, or consciousness, will have a profound effect on your life and your family.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Pregnancy is a time of deep reflection, a time to look at who you have been, who you are, and who you want to be. You will experience a shift; your life will change as you know it. This journey will transform you.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Making the decision to have a child—it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ––Elizabeth Stone”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Be-ing is actually a choice that you make in every moment of every day. When you move into a state of consciousness you become aware of everything around you. You become tuned in to your thoughts and your feelings. This is called being mindful. Initially, the more tuned in you become, the more you begin to realize that the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing may not be an accurate portrayal of the present moment. Instead, the thoughts and feelings you experience are a direct reflection of your past experiences. You constantly apply your history to your present,”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Be–ing is listening to your thoughts and asking yourself: Where did that thought come from? How does it make me feel? Is my current emotional state causing these thoughts? Is my reaction realistic based on what is actually happening?”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“As you become aware of the power of your thoughts, which is the true power of be-ing, you begin to realize that you actually can create change in your life.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“most people spend the majority of their lives in this state of unconsciousness. What’s the problem with this? It limits your ability to create change in your life and be fully present.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Each new day, and each new relationship you develop, presents opportunities to create positive change in your life.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“You are writing your own symphony, you choose the notes and the melody. If there is something out of tune, you can change the music. You create the harmony. You are the maestro.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of the state of your mind.” ––Dr. Wayne Dyer”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Your mental attitude is your perception of your world, and this perception matters to your life and to the life of your baby. How you view your world determines your body’s reaction to the world. Negative attitudes create stress in the body, and stress reduces fertility.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“If your baby has the opportunity to experience the world as a safe and loving place, she can develop a positive mental attitude and her mind will see opportunity. The world is then a place to explore and enjoy. Which will you choose for your child?”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” —Alan Alda”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“The world is full of opportunities if you choose to find them.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“While you may not be able to change what happens to you, you can change your attitude and reaction to your life. You are in control.”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond

“Optimism is defined as a tendency to seek out, remember, and expect pleasurable experiences. Are you seeking happiness? Are you expecting it?”
― Laurel Wilson, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever: Keys to the MotherBaby Bond