Top 10 Pregnancy Woes
As the song goes..."All my bags are packed, I'm (so) ready to go." The hospital bag. Sitting in the car is the infant car seat, my terry robe (too thick to fit in this bag) and a nursing pillow.
I didn't know what the big fuss was about until I was into to 8 1/2 month of my pregnancy. Let me count the ways:
1.) In the middle of the night everytime you shift position you have to do a 3 point turn in bed, and every point has a sharp jabbing pain in your hip, every point wakes you up. And your husband. Add to this the 5 trips to the loo.
2.) Because of a congested nose, Breathe Right is now staple during bedtime, just like your nightgown. That your husband teases that you look sexy with this bandagelike thingy pasted across your nose is not very reassuring.
3.) Your body is not your own anymore. Lighty leaning on a counter to rest your body would send a certain somebody (hint, he resides in your tummy) squirming in protest.
4.) That also means no alcohol, sushi and sashimi too. For nine months.
5.) Putting on and taking off socks is a major project that requires assistance from your husband.
6.) So is pushing you off the bed or pulling you out of the couch.
7.) Fashion and late pregnancy doesn't go together. Especially if you have swollen feet and wearing gym (rubber) shoes to the office with your slacks to work is the only solution. Did I mention the stiff, sore and swollen finger joints too? Clumsy is your middle name.
8.) The mind though willing will always be overpowered with a flesh that is weak. You get excited about being invited to a social function during the weekend, especially since it's buffet, but you doze off for 3 straight hours in the middle of the day and wake up to find out by the time you get there - the party will be over.
9.) During your regular Ob-Gyne visit you suspect your arms getting shorter and shorter because you are having more trouble catching (the trickle of) urine with the cup the nurse supplies you with each time.
10.) None of your maternity clothes fit anymore, you find yourself pulling down your shirt and pulling up your pants to cover about an inch of exposed belly 100 times a day.
Currently listening to: Baby Brain Builder
Currently reading: The Happiest Baby by H. Karp, MD
Currently watching: The Office
Posted by geri at 04:42 PM | 10 thought balloons
geri
Makis, waiting for the day to read your own experiences in your blog someday. Wish you the best!
Haze, there are woes and there are joys - aside from the prospect of having a baby having a nicer skin (all over) is one of them :) Look ma, no more pimples or no need for lotion on my legs haha.
Ed, I had to laugh at your description of spilled foods. My shirt does seem messier in this area, not because of the spill but because I tend to forget I am bigger in that area and I rub them on tables or counters without my knowing it.
Literati, you can still trim your toenails but to pay it more attention or spend long time doing it would be uncomfortable. You have to do it as quick as you can or you'll be out of breath.
Rhebs, yeah you are right, the hard work hasn't even started yet.
Thankgs Agring!
Dauph, how's your little girl? I am excited to see what my son will look like too and to share it to everyone.
Dauph (guest)
Dauph (guest)
Agring (guest)
Happy Mother's Day to you and congratualatios!
Rhebs (guest)
Those are just few woes in the midst of the baby bliss. Expect for more when you jumpstart in a parental bandwagon. Nobody says it’s easy to have a baby but you will be rewarded with a priceless gift later--a smile from a healthy and adorable child of your own :-)
Praying for your easy and safe delivery.
literati
anyways, i pray you'll have a safe delivery.
Ed Abbey (guest)
haze (guest)
Have a safe and painless delivery... congratulations once again.
Makis (guest)
Carlo (guest)