And I'm Large All The Sudden
Well I read about it happening and since I see myself daily I didn't notice it but sure enough I "popped" over night. Of course I've seen myself and thought I had popped every day up till now. But I was proven wrong when what seemed like everyone at my place of employment commented on "how large" I've gotten. Thank you? Yes I'm growing a human in my belly but I also don't want to feel fat or be told I'm getting large. I'd like to think I'm only gaining belly weight but the way I eat I'm sure my doctor will scold me at my next appointment. However, up till last month I had only gained 6 lbs. So at 5 months pregnant thats not too bad, right? But my scale at home has told me that 6 lbs is long gone and in the past. My large and in charge belly also makes me feel like I'm 30 lbs heavier. But on the bright side my jeans still fit!
This part reminds me of The C Word. I got naked and was inspecting my ever growing body in the mirror (cuz you know, who doesn't) and I don't recognize this body. I remember thinking I was bigger and out of shape and had a gut prior to being pregnant but now what is this body doing?! My boobs are like 5 lbs bigger on their own, and I have stretch marks to prove it. My belly is tight and large and my boobs rest on my belly if I'm sitting... Like what is that?
Bending down? Thats becoming more and more difficult. Getting out of bed? More like rolling from side to side to get enough momentum to roll off without peeing myself. Peeing? Yeah that happens like every five minutes. Back to sleeping, what is that? I woke up four times last night. First time at midnight dreading that I had to get up for work, look at the time and was excited I didn't have to get up. But then continued to wake up every few hours or so. Moving and switching sides is an ordeal! It takes 5 minutes to readjust and in doing so hope that I don't get a charlie horse. Oh and just now while sitting on the couch to write this blog, the couch made a disturbing noise as if a significant part of the structure snapped. So proof right there that I'm large and in charge!
I am only 24 weeks pregnant, in pregnancy terms thats 6 months. Six months pregnant and I am not glowing and I don't feel pretty. I feel stiff, tight, achey and gassy. Did I mention constipation? Still have a few months to go and I know it is just going to get worse. Its time to step up my yoga and fitness game and make sure I'm ready for a med free delivery.
I know being pregnant is a miracle and not everyone gets the opportunity to be pregnant so I am not bashing the process. Just explaining my experience with it. Im sure there are the ladies who gain 5 lbs in 9 months and run and lift and eat well and feel glorious. Good for them. I thought I would be that person until my back pain began and it makes it difficult to sit, stand, run or even walk for long periods. I have considered doing physical therapy but who has time for that while working 11 hour days trying to save money for a baby as well as save sick and vacation time to pay for your maternity leave. Yeah lets save the irritation of not having paid Maternity leave and not qualifying for short term disability because of having cancer and that whole thing, for another blog shall we?
"I'm pregnant which means I'm sober, swollen, and hungry. Approach with caution."
This part reminds me of The C Word. I got naked and was inspecting my ever growing body in the mirror (cuz you know, who doesn't) and I don't recognize this body. I remember thinking I was bigger and out of shape and had a gut prior to being pregnant but now what is this body doing?! My boobs are like 5 lbs bigger on their own, and I have stretch marks to prove it. My belly is tight and large and my boobs rest on my belly if I'm sitting... Like what is that?
Bending down? Thats becoming more and more difficult. Getting out of bed? More like rolling from side to side to get enough momentum to roll off without peeing myself. Peeing? Yeah that happens like every five minutes. Back to sleeping, what is that? I woke up four times last night. First time at midnight dreading that I had to get up for work, look at the time and was excited I didn't have to get up. But then continued to wake up every few hours or so. Moving and switching sides is an ordeal! It takes 5 minutes to readjust and in doing so hope that I don't get a charlie horse. Oh and just now while sitting on the couch to write this blog, the couch made a disturbing noise as if a significant part of the structure snapped. So proof right there that I'm large and in charge!
I am only 24 weeks pregnant, in pregnancy terms thats 6 months. Six months pregnant and I am not glowing and I don't feel pretty. I feel stiff, tight, achey and gassy. Did I mention constipation? Still have a few months to go and I know it is just going to get worse. Its time to step up my yoga and fitness game and make sure I'm ready for a med free delivery.
I know being pregnant is a miracle and not everyone gets the opportunity to be pregnant so I am not bashing the process. Just explaining my experience with it. Im sure there are the ladies who gain 5 lbs in 9 months and run and lift and eat well and feel glorious. Good for them. I thought I would be that person until my back pain began and it makes it difficult to sit, stand, run or even walk for long periods. I have considered doing physical therapy but who has time for that while working 11 hour days trying to save money for a baby as well as save sick and vacation time to pay for your maternity leave. Yeah lets save the irritation of not having paid Maternity leave and not qualifying for short term disability because of having cancer and that whole thing, for another blog shall we?
"I'm pregnant which means I'm sober, swollen, and hungry. Approach with caution."
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