Friday, May 26, 2006

Nuisances

Well, at (almost) 21 weeks, I am remembering some of the little things that bug me about being pregnant.
  • ankles and feet that swell up if I stand too long.
  • a sciatic nerve that weakens my right leg- certain positions put too much pressure on it and it buckles. But I'm more aware of it now, as it recurs every pregnancy.
  • heartburn.
  • being too big for normal jeans, and too small for the maternity ones.
  • remembering to take my prenatal pills.
  • no more laying on my tummy, which happens to be my favorite lounging position.
  • my changing center of balance.
  • the pregnant waddle.
  • eating more often, because there is less room in my stomach.
  • shortness of breath, again because there is less room in my stomach.
  • watching for blood clots- not that it's happened yet, but it is genetically probable, so I'm taking precautions.

But I also remember the heart-stopping feeling of little kicks and flutters, and realizing that there is a little person growing inside of me. I'm so glad this is the last time, and so grateful for the ones I already have, and feeling a bit anxious to see what this next one turns out like! And no, I don't want twins, Allison!

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