There are certain things I was sure I would never do or become while pregnant. Here is a little snapshot of what I "haven't" done during the first trimester.
I don't wake up nauseous every morning and certainly don't take comfort in a cold tile floor with a bathmat as a pillow. I haven't quit packing my husband's lunch and never get to work late. When I do arrive at work I wouldn't think of laying on the couch for half an hour...or an hour...or more, that would be unprofessional. I've never gone out for fastfood after finishing the lunch I packed. I haven't given up high heels and surely that wasn't me searching walmart in my sweats and no make-up for the elusive cough syrup deemed safe for pregnancy. I haven't become emotional and don't cry when I see babies on TV. My house isn't messy, the flowerbeds don't have weeds, the laundry doesn't overflow the hamper, and the refrigerator doesn't get empty...I wouldn't consider neglecting those things in favor of a nap. This can't be me. Perhaps one day I'll join the ranks of women who tell the not so nauseous mommy-to-be "I just loved being pregnant!" Then again...maybe not!
P.S. My wonderful, considerate husband DID surprise me by cleaning the ceiling fans that didn't have a year's worth of dust on them and that I wasn't obsessing over!
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I really enjoyed reading your post. It made me laugh almost the whole way though with all of your "n't" added. Great post! Are you starting to feel a little better yet?
ReplyDeleteI'm having more good days mixed in with the bad ones and when I am sick it doesn't last as long anymore. There is light at the end of the tunnel!
ReplyDeleteYour post was so fun to read! May the rest of your prego journey inspire more such enjoyable essays! :-)
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