So far, I call bullshit.
Now let me just clarify, I am not complaining about being pregnant. It's a dream come true and I cannot wait until the baby is here. I'm so excited.
The symptoms that come with pregnancy, however, is so far not a fun thing to experience. I'm tired. My boobs are killing me. I feel like I don't know myself half the time because I feel super crabby because of my hormones. I'm nauseated almost every waking moment. Now, this had improved with Zofran, and I'm keeping food down, but I'm back to the nausea. Smells set it off really intensely as well. I can't stand the taste of coffee.....seriously tastes like I'm sucking on a rusty penny. (And no, I've never sucked on a rusty penny to KNOW that's the same taste, but for argument sake, we'll just assume it tastes how I imagine). I get hungry so often, but when I eat in a matter of bites I am asking "hmm.. am I about to puke or just have nausea right now?" I'm up 3-4 times a night to pee so I'm super tired during the day. Again, I'm so happy that we have created this little miracle that is causing all of these symptoms, but surely I am allowed to whinge about the symptoms at some stage without sounding ungrateful for the life I'm carrying? I feel guilty at times for it, but I know I'm NOT complaining about the baby.. just the symptoms I am having.
Yeah, yeah. I know this is the beginning of the end for me for a full nights sleep. I've heard all about it from every
I will be 10 weeks on Wednesday. I am hoping that means I only have a couple weeks of the miserable symptoms ahead of me. I can easily see why people only have one child. I know they say that once the baby comes you forget all of these things, and I can't wait for that.
In other news, I am participating in a blog challenge for Expats in February. Here's the link but I'll upload the challenge calendar as well. Now, those of you who have followed my blog for a bit, I can HEAR the laughter. We all know very well my follow through on challenges... or LACK of follow through I should say! And chances are, with only ONE free pass / get out of jail card, I will fail this challenge. There are actually prizes up for it based on comments on the blogs and such, but I'm doing it more for a way to get back into blogging. Hey, at least it's the shortest month of the year???? lol
Click here to see the blog challenge
This made me smile because all I remember before I was pregnant was how wonderful it was. Even when I told my mom I was expecting she said "pregnancy was the best thing that ever happened to her and she never felt better" and then my aunt laughed and said she would have explained the daily puking a little differently. :) I was very nauseous my first trimester as well. Matt called me a racial eater. If it wasn't white (and therefore bland) I wasn't touching it. But yes, the memories go away after the child is born, whether from exhaustion of a newborn or God's way of tricking us into having more children. I hope for your sake it goes go away in the 2nd trimester so you can enjoy being pregnant. It truly is wonderful if you feel good. But then the 3rd will bring back the exhaustion so be prepared. :) I know you complained about the advice but I still have to give my 2 cents. :) The only thing I will say is, walk. Lots. Even if for only 15 minutes 3 times a week. It will make you stay healthy and will make labor easier. I wish you nothing but the best! I will save all my other advice for you in case you ever want it. :) Congrats again! You will be a wonderful mother!
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