I am officially 9 months pregnant today and more than ready to pop! I am sleeping less, aching/swelling more and overall just really uncomfortable. With all of this going on, I am trying to enjoy my last few weeks of being pregnant! I can honestly say it has been a very special experience!
I'll miss....
-wearing maternity pants, I love not having a zipper!
-feeling our little guy move/hiccup inside my tummy-he gets the hiccups a lot, kicks me hard & jabs at me regularly. I also love watching my belly move & jiggle--he is so close to me!
-not having a period!
-not receiving all the extra help I get now. Kevin helps me put on my socks/shoes, get up from the bed/couch, make breakfast/dinner, pick up/clean house and drives around looking for all of my random food cravings!
-random people doing nice things for me (pushing shopping carts back to the front of the store, allowing me to "cut" in line, carrying heavy items for me, etc.).
-being able to get away with certain things like eating an entire box of donuts (and not feeling guilty about it), naps in the afternoon, gaining one pound after another & another, eating totally random things together (i.e. ice cream, cereal, cookies, pickles).
-people smiling at me/us, asking the due date/gender, & otherwise wishing us well
-having the "I'm pregnant" excuse to get out of chores or other things I don't feel like doing!
-looking at hubby's face while he rubs, kisses, listen to, talks to my belly & watching his reactions to all of Baby F's wild movements
-foot/back massages every night
-knowing that I am creating a life inside of me/carrying a true miracle inside of me
-not feeling guilty about relaxing/putting my feet up
-being able to go somewhere at the drop of a hat and without having to pack up a diaper bag/baby
-the shopping for all the baby gear (furniture, gadgets/gizmos, cute lil' outfits/hats, itty-bitty socks, etc.).
-the anticipation of having our first child, no matter how many we end up having this will always be our first, which means he carries a special place in my heart
-knowing my little guy is quiet & safe inside of me
I won't miss...
-the backaches
-the swollen ankles/legs/hands/fingers, etc.
-tossing and turning in bed, I cannot get comfortable no matter what I do! This is also starting to apply to sitting on the couch, I am just not comfortable anymore!
-my hair growth being at a stand still & looking dry/stringy some days and oily on other days
-not being able to paint my toe nails
-avoiding certain foods/drinks, I can hardly wait to get my hands on a MARGARITA, unheated lunch meat and any cheese of my liking!
-worrying myself sick about various things--like vaccine schedules, not feeling baby move for a while, eating sweets, etc.
-pregnancy brain--I cannot remember anything anymore!
-all the doctor's visits--love him dearly, but I'm tired of the drive, the tests, etc.
-feeling so pathetic--I cannot walk around the block or up/down stairs without losing my breath & feeling so exhausted!
-turning on the gas burners when I try to clean the microwave/reach for food & hitting my belly on the counter when I try to put dishes in the upper cabinets
-lack of motivation--they say most pregnant women nest and clean like crazy, I definitely was more on top of the household & chores when I wasn't pregnant-I cannot wait to get back my usual levels of energy back
-getting sick and staying that way for weeks!
-having numb hands/feet, legs/arms and restless legs-especially at night!
-blurry vision, I cannot see anything even with my contacts/glasses on
-peeing all the time!
-not being able to take steaming hot baths
-the awful heartburn! Ouch!
Oh the joys of pregnancy!
I'll miss....
-wearing maternity pants, I love not having a zipper!
-feeling our little guy move/hiccup inside my tummy-he gets the hiccups a lot, kicks me hard & jabs at me regularly. I also love watching my belly move & jiggle--he is so close to me!
-not having a period!
-not receiving all the extra help I get now. Kevin helps me put on my socks/shoes, get up from the bed/couch, make breakfast/dinner, pick up/clean house and drives around looking for all of my random food cravings!
-random people doing nice things for me (pushing shopping carts back to the front of the store, allowing me to "cut" in line, carrying heavy items for me, etc.).
-being able to get away with certain things like eating an entire box of donuts (and not feeling guilty about it), naps in the afternoon, gaining one pound after another & another, eating totally random things together (i.e. ice cream, cereal, cookies, pickles).
-people smiling at me/us, asking the due date/gender, & otherwise wishing us well
-having the "I'm pregnant" excuse to get out of chores or other things I don't feel like doing!
-looking at hubby's face while he rubs, kisses, listen to, talks to my belly & watching his reactions to all of Baby F's wild movements
-foot/back massages every night
-knowing that I am creating a life inside of me/carrying a true miracle inside of me
-not feeling guilty about relaxing/putting my feet up
-being able to go somewhere at the drop of a hat and without having to pack up a diaper bag/baby
-the shopping for all the baby gear (furniture, gadgets/gizmos, cute lil' outfits/hats, itty-bitty socks, etc.).
-the anticipation of having our first child, no matter how many we end up having this will always be our first, which means he carries a special place in my heart
-knowing my little guy is quiet & safe inside of me
I won't miss...
-the backaches
-the swollen ankles/legs/hands/fingers, etc.
-tossing and turning in bed, I cannot get comfortable no matter what I do! This is also starting to apply to sitting on the couch, I am just not comfortable anymore!
-my hair growth being at a stand still & looking dry/stringy some days and oily on other days
-not being able to paint my toe nails
-avoiding certain foods/drinks, I can hardly wait to get my hands on a MARGARITA, unheated lunch meat and any cheese of my liking!
-worrying myself sick about various things--like vaccine schedules, not feeling baby move for a while, eating sweets, etc.
-pregnancy brain--I cannot remember anything anymore!
-all the doctor's visits--love him dearly, but I'm tired of the drive, the tests, etc.
-feeling so pathetic--I cannot walk around the block or up/down stairs without losing my breath & feeling so exhausted!
-turning on the gas burners when I try to clean the microwave/reach for food & hitting my belly on the counter when I try to put dishes in the upper cabinets
-lack of motivation--they say most pregnant women nest and clean like crazy, I definitely was more on top of the household & chores when I wasn't pregnant-I cannot wait to get back my usual levels of energy back
-getting sick and staying that way for weeks!
-having numb hands/feet, legs/arms and restless legs-especially at night!
-blurry vision, I cannot see anything even with my contacts/glasses on
-peeing all the time!
-not being able to take steaming hot baths
-the awful heartburn! Ouch!
Oh the joys of pregnancy!
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