So in honor of being half way through my pregnancy, I figured I would do the two things I do best on my blog.... Complain and update! So I thought of the best and worst things about being pregnant and decided to do another thing I love to do... Make a LIST!
So without further avail...
THE TOP 10 WORST things about being Pregnant
10. I can't eat Sushi. I miss it. I have even broke down and got a Tofu roll (I hate Tofu) so that I could have a "sushi" roll. It was delicious, but not quite the same. I also miss lunch meat, FISH, Shrimp, really anything that comes from the ocean/water, and caffeinated soda's (although I allow myself a little here and there... I still have to work night shifts!)
9. Charlie Horses. I know I probably need to stay better hydrated, but waking up to the intense cramping of your right leg is noooo fun! The last one had me limping for 2 days!
8. Needing to Urinate often. It can be inconvenient. Especially during the night. I am a nurse and have a "nurses bladder" (meaning I can usually hold it and don't have to go very often).
7. SLEEPING ISSUES. Like 4 hour shifts because of the needing to urinate frequently. Sometimes I can go right back to sleep, sometimes it takes me hours. Sometimes I feel like I could sleep for days, sometimes I can hardly sleep. Like I said.... ISSUES!
6. Scary things like bleeding episodes. Gratefully I only had the one (knocking on wood). I have truly been blessed not to be scared like that again!
5. Round Ligament Pain. Weird sudden sharp cramps you may get from standing up.
4. Sciatic Nerve Pain. It only is an issue when I sit for long periods of time, but it is no fun. I feel like a cripple sometimes!
3. BOWEL ISSUES. It started out with diarrhea the first 12 weeks, which my doctor thought was weird. But I do have some IBS. But then the Constipation hit. I would rather have diarrhea than the constipation! It is terrible!
2. The NAUSEA/VOMITING. It started out just feeling nauseated and not wanting to eat. Then the full blown all day and night nausea accompanied by sometimes violent vomiting. Now my gag reflex is so sensitive that I have vomited after simple things like, blowing my nose, brushing my teeth, and crying. I used to have a "I haven't vomited since (insert # of years)". That streak is long, long gone! Thank goodness I can take Zofran. I can't afford to lose any more weight!
1. The MIGRAINES. I have suffered migraines since I was little. I have always been a "headache" person suffering from them frequently. But these are full blown, nausea/vomiting, light sensitive, head pounding, misery hellish migraines. That's all you need, head pounding and throwing up combined into one! AND ALL I CAN TAKE IS TYLENOL!! Every time I get one I just wish I could die! But they do eventually go away... and it is all worth it right? (That's what I keep telling myself)
THE TOP 10 BEST things about being Pregnant
10. Telling People... especially Family and Friends! They are so excited!
9. Not having to clean the Kitty box. Already one of the worse chores. Now I just have a good excuse not to do it!
8. Not having to lift heavy items.
7. Getting sympathy/empathy from people when you are having a bad day, weird pain, back ache, nauseated. They are just more understanding.
6. Maternity Pants. Seriously... so comfortable! And I have a perfect excuse for why I need to wear sweat pants (or giving-up-on-life pants as Chris refers to them).
5. Shopping for cute baby things. I haven't really bought anything yet, but anyone who has ever seen a pair of baby shoes can understand! My heart melts when I see baby shoes! And I can get things like new carpet for the nursery (hopefully I still can!) I have wanted new carpet in the spare bedrooms since we moved in!
4. Being so excited that it is hard to think I have to wait 4 1/2 more months!
3. Having a wonderful supporting family who has said many prayers and put me on the temple prayer roll many times for some of the hardships I have had. They truly have helped me so much and I couldn't ask for better support!!
2. Feeling baby kick/punch/move. It is the weirdest, craziest, coolest feeling. Just letting you know that they are still in there!
1. Loving something so much that you have never met or even seen. Concerned about it's welfare. Abstaining from things you would otherwise enjoy. Enduring physical hardships. Just so that you can protect and provide the best environment for your little one. I am so excited to be a mom and love my little one so much!
5 comments:
Wow, I feel like I know your quite a bit better now :)
Good lists though, you hit the nail on the head.
I miss you my friend! It's great to catch up a bit by reading your blog. You will be a wonderful mom and am excited to see your little one!
Ok, TOTALLY have to agree with the bowel issues. With my daughter, I had the runs, with this one, consitpation... and I'd much rather have the runs! P.S. Zofran contributes to constipation. Also, I too have had leg cramps that left me limp for days.
But I also got out of dishes and kitty litter. AND I got new carpet for the baby room. AND I love comfy pants! Feeling the baby move is the weirdest coolest thing ever. Something you can't explain to someone who has never felt it before. And though you think you can't wait 4 1/2 more months... you'll be surprised how quickly it goes and in those last few weeks you may even have anxiety and feel like you haven't had enough time to get ready :) So just enjoy it while it lasts :)
Sorry... long response, but I had to echo your thoughts :) I think you're having a girl b/c my girl made me sick as a dog. This time, we found out its a BOY and I wasn't nearly as sick! So if it is a girl... hopefully that gives you hope! Can't wait to hear!
Can I just say amen, especially to the charlie horse in the middle of the night and the morning/all day sickness. They were awful. But Kashton is well worth it as I am 100% sure your baby will be.
It's neat to see how different pregnancy is for everyone! (and the similarities!)
Hope Chris is feeling better and POST as soon as you find out the baby is a BOY! haha!
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