Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Well I am one week away from my third trimester and time is flying! I can honestly say that I have really enjoyed pregnancy so far, although I have had some unpleasant experiences. I know it's a small price to pay, but in a perfect world I would not experience these at all. My pregnancy fears are starting to fade just in time to develop new mommy fears. As I look back over the past 6 months there are a lot of things I took advantage of before I was pregnant. Here are just a few of those things (some in which were a royal pain in the butt before I was pregnant...now I would embrace them).

1. Shaving my legs without taking several breaks- I have not been blessed with a shower seat, therefore I must work around my large lady lumps and continually growing belly. Not a pretty sight and not the least bit fun. I wonder if Ike would shave them for me? I have brought this to several people's attention and they say to just not care so much, however one of my very silly worries is going into labor with hairy legs. Don't laugh....you know you would be the same way.

2. Being able to run. period- I recall a few weeks back when I attempted to run at work. Oh yeah it was cute let me tell you. I was late picking my students up from specials. The bell rang and I was still in my portable. I dashed out of the room and attempted to run my big butt down the sidewalk, which lasted about 30 seconds. I came around the corner huffing and puffing. I stopped and looked around to make sure no one was watching. That was a glorious moment. I have never been so ready to go for a mile run in my life! Once I recover it is to the pavement I go.

3. Eating without thinking I might die-I have always heard of people talking about heartburn and indigestion when they were pregnant. I always brushed it off as something small. It is not until you truly experience pregnancy heartburn that you understand the true agony those women go through. Mine occurs off and on all day, but it is the worst at night. I wake up at night thinking that someone has lit my body on fire. I swear acid is eating away at my esophogus. Can you develop an addiction to Tums? If so, I think I need rehab. The crazy thing is that ANYTHING gives me heartburn...bread, water, air. I cannot wait to have a meal and really enjoy it without consequences.

4. Wearing beautiful shoes- I tried on my brand new, sexy, not so cheap high boots the other day. After trying to zip them up I sat on the end of the tub and cried. I became a 3 year old in that moment. "I'm not going to dinner! I have nothing to wear! I'm going naked!" Ike leaves the room during these moments...it's probably best for the both of us. Anyway all you cute skinny ladies who are rockin the heels, I envy you. Watch out...I just may push you down when you aren't looking :)


5. wining and dining...not whining and dining-I will make this one short and sweet. I cannot wait to have a glass of wine with dinner. Don't take advantage of your yummy glass of Chardonnay with your steak. Also I cannot wait to eat sushi (real sushi). Ike and I always joke that he better be at the hospital with a butterfly kiss roll waiting outside the delivery room. Such a great man :)