At just about 8 months in, I've lost all recollection of what 'comfort' feels like. In addition, I've lost all recollection of what 'grace' looks like. There is nothing graceful left in my walk (full on duck waddle), the way I sit (legs wide open -- even in a dress), the manner in which I get up from sitting (usually involves rolling over followed by several grunts), etc. etc.
My level of comfort is a solid 1. I can't get comfortable lying down at all. Therefore, I have to sleep in the living room on the chaise at an incline. My back aches and I'm tired. All. The. Time. This morning I had to stop and take a breather just from walking to my bedroom from my bathroom. The bathroom....grrrrrr!! I'm tired of having to go!!! Things have gone from me loving being pregnant to not so much. *lol* I remember 5 months ago excitedly looking forward to our next pregnancy "right away". Well, if you ask me now...I think we need to let some time pass so that I can forget what this part of it feels like! *lol*
But it's not all bad I suppose. There are still some moments of joy.
Over the weekend, I turned 36. I'm not a birthday person at all, it's just another day to me. I'm thankful for another year but that's about my extent of wanting to celebrate it. It's just never been a big deal to me. My peeps on the other hand, like to celebrate. I received a cute card from my brother, Frankie, with some money in it! I got a call from my other brother, Felcie, and a call from my dad. My friends all called and wished me a happy day too. My mom came over in the morning with a FABULOUS pound cake topped with a ring of lemon pudding along with coffee. Mmmmm...it really was a delicious cake and I'm still eating on it (not much left though! *lol*). She also came with MORE clothes for K.Rae and a cute robe for me that will be perfect for my hospital stay.
Al, being the generous man that he is, bought me the entire Wii system along with the Wii Fit program and the Wii Active program. He got me the stepper, the boxing gloves, the yoga add-on, etc. etc. The man is making SURE that I have NO excuses for working off this baby weight! *lol* It was a great gift. He knows that I like to work out at home and with a new baby, that's pretty much going to be my only option anyway. I'm looking forward to putting my gift to much use!
No, things aren't all bad. I may be grumpy often, but I'm still very happy to be pregnant...and even happier that it's almost over with!
3 comments:
Hi Karoline, when I saw you on the 13th , I remembered you 36 years ago. You really were the cutest little baby girl that I'd ever seen, and I was blessed that God gave you to me!I didn't do it right alot of the times,but "Know "that you are always loved.Parenthood ,well there is no book for you to follow step by step, you just do the best with what you know.It's almost over, my Girl! YOU are having your Girl, and I'm so happy to be her Oma!I love you Karoline A. I know that you don't do birthdays,ect,but I'm happy I picked a gift that you can use .You are the best, luv mom
Well dang, your mommy has me dang on tearing up reading her comment. This is so sweet!!!
Happy Birthday and it's almost time. I fondly remember being rolled over just to get out of bed too!
Awwwwwwwwww.....I bet you're still cute though! LOL
Glad you had a nice birthday, even though you're not a birthday person. And as I suggested that day, I think God lets you get super uncomfortable being pregnant as a way to have you look FORWARD to labor & delivery :) I am soooo excited to see you tomorrow. And I'm glad you can look at the joys in your pregnancy -- K.Rae will be here before you know it!
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