I've decided to write this post to be totally truthful and honest about my pregnancy.
First and foremost, I am extremely excited, blessed and thankful to be pregnant.
However, it is not all that it's cut out to be.
However, it is not all that it's cut out to be.
My
body has slowly been turning into something that you would see in a
National Geographic magazine. I've got a zebra stripe down my belly and
other areas are getting darker as well. I'm aware that these are
temporary and that the outcome will out weigh this cosmetic complaint.
With
only 7 weeks and 2 days left, I've developed this non-stop nagging back
pain. Tylenol, heating pads, massages or chiropractic has not helped.
With a job that requires me to be on my feet all day, around 2 pm I am ready to rip out my spine.
And
because of the fact that I am working up to my due date to save money
for my unpaid maternity leave, I am sure this will only be getting
worse.
I
wish that there was a zipper down the front of my belly. I feel like I
could bust. There is no room in there for anything. I'm always hungry
but can't fit in enough food to satisfy my appetite, so I over eat and
then within an hour ............ barf.
I don't know what's worse, the acid reflux or my stomach being the size of an apple.
I'm
confident that I could out-burp any man regardless of how many beers he
has had. Whether your a proper southern belle, come from extreme wealth
or just plain royalty and indigestion is one of your pregnancy
side-effects...you can toss any and all of your "class" out the window.
I've
had eyelash extensions for the last 4 years. The thing about eyelash
extensions, is that you can wake up with the worst bed head in the world
and dried drool on your cheek but your eyes are still gorgeous!
Around
my third month of pregnancy, my own eyelashes started to produce this
oil, which made my lashes reject the extensions. I'm now left with these
nubs.
I
also usually go for laser peels a couple of times a year. They totally
rejuvenate your skin and make you glow. They are not safe during
pregnancy.
Pregnancy hasn't been nice to my skin. I have rough patches and uneven skin tones on my face. Hello patchy leather face.
I've also been and avid retinol user which is a no-go when your pregnant.
Three
pillows, four pillows, bumpnest pillow...whatever, none of them are
working at this point. I can't get comfortable. I've put them between my
legs, around my neck, under my feet and I've attempting sleeping
sitting up. I have cried in the middle of the night because I can't fall
asleep. Pathetic.
It most likely does not help that I go to bed after Jeopardy. That's 8 o'clock and it's still light out.
It most likely does not help that I go to bed after Jeopardy. That's 8 o'clock and it's still light out.
As
most of you know I love wine and in my non-pregnant life I wouldn't be
venting about all of these insecurities and complaints because I would
be drowning myself in a nice bottle of Santa Margerita Pinot Grigio
(like the rest of you). I would enjoy this bottle of wine in the
bathtub, but since my third month of pregnancy my bathtub has become non
functioning and floods the basement when in use.
This bottle of wine would also help me in the sleep deprivation department.
I'm also aware that not every one thinks that the "bump" is cute. As a matter of fact, some people are grossed out by it.
If
you are one of these people, please keep in mind that at the end of the
day being pregnant isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Our bodies are
working hard on making a miracle and that miracle requires taking
everything from us. Some of us pregos are struggling enough with our own
issues so please keep your issues with our pregnancy to yourself.
In less than 2 months, this will all be worth it. I'm sure of it. I've heard it a thousand times.
But that doesn't mean that right now, I can't bitch and moan about it.
