Pregnancy

I've read so many mommy blogs, advice blogs, pregnancy blogs, what-your-baby-looks-like blogs. I've read "what to expect" and "symtoms" that you "may or may not" have. I've read this that and the other thing. But when it comes right down to it, pregnancy number one is full of surprises. There's nothing particularly "normal" feeling about it. Your body changes in ways you'd rather it didn't, your moods may or may not be affected (although mine have been DRAMATICALLY affected...just ask my husband), and then there's food. My mom used to say "kids! You can't live with 'em and you can't live without 'em!" in a joking way. I would say (in all seriousness, no joke intended) that exact same thing about food right now. One minute, all I want is protein. So I plan it for dinner because heaven forbid I cook TWICE in one day! (Cooking is NOT my thing right now. Something about the smell and the look of food being cooked just makes me want to...well...not eat it anyway) By the time my husband comes home, the food is on the stove, things are ready to go, and then...I tell my husband "you know, I don't think I can eat that. I'm just going to have a peanut butter sandwhich." So, I carefully get my sandwhich ready and he mercifully serves himself food. I read about food aversions on the internet and start crying because I'm so TIRED of them. Husband gives me a loving, gentle hug, wipes away the tears, we turn on Masterchef and eat our respective dinners. THEN! wouldn't you know, I look and the food and think to myself, you know, maybe that wouldn't be so bad! So I try a bite and love it and eat two pieces of chicken.

Grrrrrrr...welcome to the health and life of a pregnant woman. I know there are an abundance of articles on this topic, but since everyone's experiences are a little different and I'm always looking for the one that has a story like mine, I thought it might be useful to document my pregnancy. Oh, and did I mention? They say that food aversions and cravings are normal in the 1st trimester. That was true for me. Then at about 12 weeks, they eased off. And at 14 weeks (beginning of 2nd trimester) they came back in full force. Now, at 15 weeks and counting, I'm HOPING things take a turn for the better soon!

Blessings to all you moms! I had NO idea you went through all this just to have a kid. And lest I leave the guys out, WAY TO GO for those of you who patiently love and serve your wives even when their acting crazy because they're pregnant! And a HUGE shout out to my own hubby who has looked out for me better than I could have ever imagined during this time.

More to come...