July 16, 2008

  • Ode to Pregnancy

    Ohhhh Pregnancy....I hate you.

    Just when I was cursing you out (you know the swollen ankles, morning sickness, mood swings, smell aversions, kicks to the kidneys, ribs & bladder, varicosities, big fat sweaty belly part of you) and wishing you to be over, a new feeling washed over me in a wave of hormones that only another pregnant woman can appreciate:

    Pregnancy....I LOOOOOOVE you!

    Don't go away in 16 days!  Don't leave me forever!  (we've decided to not have any more kids after this)  I love to rub my big belly.  I love to exchange knowing smiles with other women as I struggle to fit down the grocery aisle.  I love the smiles and excitement and congratulations that people extend to me when they see this 9 month belly hanging out. I love feeling life inside of me. I love taking a trip up to the buffet table for seconds without feeling like everyone in the room thinks I'm a pig!  I even love commiserating with other women about the bad pregnancy stuff.  I CANNOT believe I only have 16 more days to enjoy this.  I haven't been paying attention!!!!

    All joking aside, it does make me really sad that I won't ever be pregnant again.  Even though I know in my heart of hearts I don't want any more kids.  Pregnancy is just so miraculous and special.  It really is an amazing ride.

    We'll see what the hormones bring tomorrow!

Comments (4)

  • Awww... I haven't reached the "love" stage yet, as this is my first pregnancy, but you KNOW what it is like, and what to expect. 

    Hey, you could always be a surrogate. :)

  • I know how you feel.  We want to have one more and I can't wait...then Bess won't take a nap and I think "I can't do this again." And then she smiles, then I think "I'm ready now!"

  • I would not have another baby if you paid me but I miss pregnancy too.  It's a neat time despite all the stuff.  LOL LOL

  • Congrats on being featured on Momaroo!

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