So, I had a dream last night where I was eating ice cream (which tasted delicious), and part of it was running down my chin. I woke up soon after to find out I was drooling on my pillow. I used to drool occasionally before I was pregnant, but nothing like I am now. There are several 'goods' and 'not-so-goods' to being pregnant. I'll start with the
'not-so-goods':
- Foot & leg cramps(charlie horses) that make me limp during the day
- Increased fatigue and sleepiness, which makes me want to rest all the time
- Getting stressed over the smallest things. I couldn't go shopping without Paul yesterday because I was stressing about getting enough for dinners & Peter's snacks/meals for the week, while trying to trim the budget. I felt like I was having a nervous breakdown!
- Being hungry all the time. I like food a lot, but I used to be able to eat small meals with a couple of snacks and be fine; this is how I saved money in college. Now I'm eating bigger plates, and I find myself getting full but still being hungry. I'm trying to work on eating more frequent mini-meals during the day, but it's hard to get used to.
Here are the '
goods':
- Waking up earlier & going to bed earlier. I used to be a night owl, which would cause me to sleep in late. By the time I would wake up, most of my day was gone. Now I'm able to fall asleep earlier and form better sleeping habits.
- I don't feel guilty if I do sleep in once in a while.
- I love food and have an excuse to eat more. Plus, I'm incorporating more vegetables and fruits into meals, so they are healthier for me, Paul, & Peter.
- Feeling my baby move. For the past few months, his movements have become more frequent and stronger. This makes me very happy, because I know he is alive and healthy. I haven't gotten tired of his movements. First I was excited when I could recognize that the butterfly feeling was him. From this point, I get excited about everything: His tiny kicks, little hiccups, pushes against my tummy, giant kicks (let me tell you, this boy can kick), watching my stomach move when he kicks, and feeling his head on one side of me as he pushes on the other side.
I don't look forward to the pain of labor or the lack of sleep, but I am excited to take care of this little baby.
