While we are brimming over with excitement to meet her, there is a part of me that will miss being pregnant. I have waited for years for this time. I was/am so excited to be able to experience the feeling of another life growing within me. I am overjoyed that the Lord allowed me to be able to experience the phenomenon and miracle that is pregnancy.
It's a unique time... that's for sure. While pregnancy comes with many wonderful experiences, there are some other experiences that are... well... down right uncomfortable. Each trimester has brought on new surprises and the 3rd trimester has been no exception.
1) I thought I had to go to the bathroom a lot in the 2nd trimester... HA! I can easily go 6+ times from the time I go to sleep to the time I get up in the morning. Remember... that is a span of 7 hours where I'm not even drinking anything during that time! Maybe I should look into just wearing a diaper to bed to avoid having to get up....? No? Ok fine.
2) A good night's sleep becomes a distant memory. I guess it's good practice huh?
3) Heartburn. Owie :-( Tums have been a lifesaver!
4) Pinching of the sciatic nerve. Bigger owie! :-(
5) Fat ankles... ohhh the swelling. My shoes don't fit well anymore! On the flipside, I get to wear flip flops to work while I sit at my desk.
6) Nesting. The fun part! Anxious, excitement and energy to clean and get things ready for the new bundle.
7) I feel practically worthless when it comes to doing any manual labor. I can barely lift anything! 1) My belly is way bigger and just "in the way". 2) I've lost all abdominal muscle control. 3) My balance is way off.
8) Reality of labor sets in.... again. Panic. Terror.
9) Experiencing people's reactions to my pregnant belly. It's very interesting to watch people's reactions. They look at my belly. They try to make eye contact. They give me a smile. A smile that says "Awww... babies!"
10) People I've never spoken to say the same thing almost every time... "When are you due?" I tell them. "Really?! You're so small!" Perhaps you mean this is a compliment... but what I'm hearing is "You're baby's not the right size!" Ok ok... perhaps I'm being over sensitive.
11) Her movements are outta this world. Seriously. It's alien like. To actually be able to see something stick out of your stomach and then move across your belly, is a weird sight. Weird! But so cool.
I'm not complaining. Really. I hope it doesn't come across that way. I have loved being pregnant and will truly miss it. But this is a season and this season is coming to a close very soon. If I've learned anything during this pregnancy, it's been a true test of faith and trust in the Lord that He will keep our daughter healthy and deliver her safely to us. It's been a struggle these 9 months. But the Lord has been faithful and in my times of fear, He has answered prayer and continued to keep her safe.
We can't wait to meet you baby girl!
We can't wait to meet her either! :-)
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