What has 18 weex brought me, you ask? Well, mostly good stuff. My belly is growing and it seems that I'm pregnant now instead of just fat. I get more excited everyday. In just 2 short (but seemingly lllloooonnnngggg) weeks, we'll know if bebe is a he or a she. And as my mom says, she'll know if she's going to be a grandma or a grandpa! :)
I'm beginning to embrace pregnancy instead of fight with it. My boobs are huge and I've learned to just accept that. My bellybutton looks like a blackhole at this point, but I don't mind. My skin is dry and flaky, but who cares?! I couldn't be happier.
My biggest complaint thus far is that I can no longer sleep on my back. Not only is it bad for me and baby, but it causes me a great deal of pain if I do. I LOVE to sleep on my back. I PREFER to sleep on my back. And I just can't do it. My second biggest complaint is what is going on with my legs. Now, I always thought that people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) were just huge fakers. Sorry if anyone reading has or had it, but that was my feeling until about 2 weeks ago. I have developed some sort of RLS now. My muscles don't necessarily cramp up, my legs just WON'T STAY STILL!! I find myself involuntarily jerking my legs around because they feel "weird." It feels sort of like an electric shock is jolting through them. I've been assuming that exercise would help, so I've been walking (in the park, at the mall, on the treadmill) to try and wear the muscles out a bit. It doesn't seem to be helping. I stretched out my legs very well last night and that didn't help either. Has this happened to anyone else?? What did you do about it? Did you just suffer? I'm afraid that's what I'm going to have to do.
Soon we will be doing some minor home improvements to prepare for bebe. We are going to have our new carpet installed soon, maybe by May. We have a few windows to replace and some painting to do. I'm getting very excited!!
I haven't written much about Chris...he's incredibly excited!! He likes to touch my belly and he's always asking me if I'm okay and if I need anything. He's understanding more and more what this pregnancy thing is all about...you know, that it isn't all marshmallows and rainbows. He's been a wonderful help so far and I'm sure he'll continue to be. He's my favoritest, bestest husband ever!! (that's for you Chris)
And here's how I'm shaping up...
Sorry that there's no Buddha belly pic this time. I was in a hurry...and yes, I forgot to have Chris take it. I won't miss another Buddha belly pic. I promise. :)
3 comments:
Excited to see the the bebe is a girl or a boy. I've got lots of shopping to do. I'm sure the bebe will need lots!. And by the way you look lovely!
I hear this Chris is a Schmuck. I mean he hasn't even started to do anything with the house.
OK-your forgiven this time on the Buddha Belly Picture!
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