Pregnancy Diaries: The Sweetest Anecdotes from Katy Perry
March 2020 was quite a riot of a month for multiple reasons, but when Katy Perry announced that she was expecting – the month of March had found a definitive winner. The star first made her reveal through her visually stunning masterpiece, ‘Never Worn White,’ and it wasn’t long after when she confirmed all the rumours to be true.
Since then, the young star’s Instagram has seen a flood of updates and we couldn’t be more grateful. Perry has also refused to shy away from discussing every teeny-tiny detail regarding her pregnancy. And from her string of interviews and conversations over video chat, we’ve been blessed with some of the loveliest anecdotes.
From pregnancy cravings to big reveals to Orlando Bloom being an absolute sweetheart – Katy Perry has left us with chapters upon chapters of juicy material. And so, we’ve picked out our absolute favourites: some witty, some emotional and some simply awe-inspiring.
Here, take a look-
The Big Reveal
Now, much before the world found out, Harry Styles had known. And it looks like one can truly trust the charmer to keep a real big secret. So, it all went down on a flight and we’ll let Katy Perry take it from here because she truly recounts the story in such vivid detail. “It was so funny—I actually saw him on a plane before I announced that I was pregnant. And we were having a conversation and I was like, ‘Yeah, and I’m pregnant’—just off the cuff, because I was like, what else do you say?”
Harry, as expected, reacted in the most gentleman-ly manner possible. “He was so happy for me. You know what, he was so sweet. I was crouching down by his seat on the plane and once I had told him that, he got up out of his seat and he’s like, ‘Here, sit in my seat’. And I was like, ‘No, I’ll just go and sit in my own seat’” Moral of the story? If you want to trust someone with a big secret, always go to Mr. Styles first.
The Social Media Updates
As we mentioned before, Perry’s social media updates have either left us cooing or in splits – there’s no real middle ground. But her tweet, right after the big reveal had us truly cackling. “Omg so glad I don’t have to suck it in anymore,” she wrote before adding “or carry around a big purse lol”.
An Experience to be Cherished
Now, on a more moving note, in a conversation with SiriusXM, Katy Perry emphasized how important this experience was to her. Life in the music industry can be hectic to say the least, but it looks like the star has learnt to compartmentalize and find the perfect balance.
“I’m so grateful for everything that I have been able to do and achieve and all the goals that I’ve been kind of able to check off my list and dreams and the life I’ve lived thus far, and I think I’ve just been trying to create this space in my own life where I’m not running myself too ragged and like, you know, creating space for something new to happen like this.”
Pandemics & Pregnancies
In an interview with The View, Perry also touched upon the global coronavirus pandemic and what handling a pregnancy has been like in the midst of all this.
“I have nothing to compare it to because it’s my first, so obviously I’m just taking it one day at a time,” the pop star said, “I’m saying my prayers, I’m chanting, I’m looking for gratitude in every corner of my life.”
When the Cravings Hit
When Katy Perry called in to U.K. show Hits Radio Breakfast, she dished out all the details on her pregnancy cravings and perhaps also, some of the not-so-nice parts of being pregnant.
“I am waddling like a duck,” the star confessed, “It’s fine actually, but I’m breathing heavily — I’m a full-on mouth breather — and yeah, it’s loud and obnoxious. And oh my god, I just eat so much flavored ice. It’s like I went from respect to ‘Put all the ice. In my mouth. Right now.'”
Well, to be completely honest, flavoured ice does sound quite delicious. But on a more serious note, Perry also addressed the impact life in quarantine was having on her. “I think the whole world is going through this weird loss of certainty. And so it’s like you have to surrender in these times, which is difficult for me ’cause I’m a control freak.”
The Pregnancy Transformation
And finally, just a few days back, the star sat down for an interview on the Australian program, The Kyle and Jackie O Show. Apart from giving her hosts a peek at her growing belly, she also discussed her hesitation over choosing outfits.
“I was like, I wanted to wear this piece of merch that I had made for my record, but I was like, ‘It’s a crop top…Can I wear that? I’m gonna be a mom,’ I was like, ‘F**k it! I can still be young and fun and wear a crop top!'”
While Katy did complain of the slight swelling in her hands and feet, she firmly put forth that she was in no way insecure about her body.
“I’m really grateful for my body. Going through this process you get a whole new viewpoint.”
And there you have it! That’s our bank of gems and you can bet that it will continue to grow and expand as the stories come in.
By: Nina Karun
