Three weeks to go until the due date, and I just want to take a moment -- before everything gets crazy -- to acknowledge that this pregnancy has been kind to me.
Oh sure, I've had my share of ailments. My nose has been stuffed up every morning for the past seven months. I was nauseous for two months during the first trimester, though I avoided throwing up for the most part. My thighs go numb if I'm standing or walking for too long, and that's been happening since November. I've had heart burn, but not as bad as some. My feet just started swelling a little in recent weeks. And yes, I have stretch marks on my belly.
But overall, pregnancy has been a pleasant experience. I've been sleeping well. I've only taken a couple of sick days, and that was for exhaustion more than anything else. I haven't had any crazy cravings, and my appetite hasn't let me down (though I had to avoid beef and leafy greens in the early days). I've sidestepped colds (touch wood), and I've only had a couple of headaches. Not bad.
These days I have a hard time getting comfortable, and I'm quite emotional. I had a good cry on Saturday after hearing the song Glory for the first time. We had a miscarriage just over a year ago, so Jay-Z's lyrics really struck a chord. I think it's monumental that he acknowledges the fear that accompanies pregnancy, especially after miscarriage. Jezebel thinks so too.
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Oh man! I hadn't listened to that song. Tender! Times!
I know, right??
Well, you're looking great. I'm glad to hear that, for the most part, you're also feeling great. I'm a bit sad our paths didn't cross in December, but next time I visit hopefully our paths will cross---with bonus baby times! Yay!
The baby will be way cooler than the baby belly, Brie, I assure you. I wonder when you'll be back in Canada?
You look so beautiful. And I hear you on the miscarriage. I just went through the same this month, and there is not much that can prepare a body or a mind for that experience. I'm going to avoid that song like the plague!
Oh Heather, I'm sad that you had a miscarriage. You're right: even though it's common (and even though we're talking about it more and more) doesn't mean it's easy.
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