Pregnancy and creativity

I’m 22 weeks pregnant today and can’t believe how quickly those weeks have gone by! Before we know it we will be welcoming our baby boy into the world which is so exciting and also makes me a little anxious! 

I wouldn’t say I’ve had a hard pregnancy so I don’t want to complain, but I’ve struggled to feel like myself. I haven’t felt like painting, traveling or really doing anything that I normally enjoy over the last several months. I wasn’t really expecting that. I’ve been feeling a little better over the last two weeks and I have a bit more energy back but it does make me a bit nervous for when the baby arrives and so much falls on me. What does that mean for my creativity, my art, my business? I’m scared to completely lose myself. 

I am so grateful to become a mom and I know our son will bring us so much joy! I am loving his little kicks all day and each doctor's appointment is so lovely to see him grow and move around. I’ve been really trying to listen to my body and give myself grace that it’s ok if not everything gets done. That hopefully I will have a desire to create again. I would love to know from any moms if you’ve struggled with losing yourself and if you have any advice? Balancing creativity and pregnancy?