tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8202288382996484644.post5209807596365560412..comments2023-04-14T07:48:35.683-04:00Comments on How 'bout them Dodgers: PregnancyPeggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11448862711611748427noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8202288382996484644.post-75176793211101722882011-03-28T21:43:07.281-04:002011-03-28T21:43:07.281-04:00Wow, I had already forgotten all the preggers stuf...Wow, I had already forgotten all the preggers stuff!<br /><br />Let's see. I was lucky enough not to have "morning" sickness. :) Heartburn/acid reflux - thought it would be the death of me! There is an old tale that if you have heartburn the baby will have lots of hair. Addison had lots of hair, so I have to say it is true. Perhaps Kidlet will have a head full.<br /><br />Sleeping. Get a body pillow. I hate to tell you, but it gets worse. Later on in the pregnancy I was tossing and turning all night and snoring oh-so-very loudly when I did sleep. I would even wake myself up snoring sometimes! I did the sleep, wake up for a few hours, go back to sleep routine for the last trimester. I said it was prepping me for the night feedings.<br /><br />Keep an eye on that swelling, I'm sure the doctor is.<br /><br />Maternity clothes - ack! hate them.<br /><br />Anyway, those are my thoughts. I think back on the pregnancy fondly every once in while. Hubby and I were just talking the other night about the first night with Addison at the hospital. So many emotions that I will never, ever forget!Dr. Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103865586006326574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8202288382996484644.post-32527497591056371322011-03-27T14:07:00.709-04:002011-03-27T14:07:00.709-04:00Well, I am one of those women who had an exemplary...Well, I am one of those women who had an exemplary pregnancy. I was never sick but one time when my acid reflux was the main reason for it. And my energy level was AWESOME up until about week 38. I think my overall mental outlook was probably the best it's ever been as well. But, I was 21 then. I have a feeling it would be a different story now that I'm nearing 30.<br /><br />I gained about 60+ lbs. I wouldn't recommend that. =) Because the kidlets typically only weigh about 8 at the most....<br /><br />I think the sleeping stuff was hard for me too. I sleep on my back a good bit of the time so I couldn't do that anymore after the first 10 weeks or so. I remember a lot of restless evenings just trying to get comfortable. But, getting used to being sleep deprived during the pregnancy is good boot camp preparation for after the birth!! =) But you'll probably be lucky and kidlet will start sleeping through the night at 5 weeks or something.<br /><br />I LOATHED having people touch my belly. I don't know what it is about pregnancy that makes people think it's ok to invade your personal space, but I got kinda rude about it. And I'm not usually one to reject someone touching me or hugging me - but that just really irritated me. Maybe it was the hormones.<br /><br />Seriously though, I hate that you've had a rough time of it. I do think it's something that should be enjoyed as much as possible and it's so hard to when your body seems to have turned on you. <br /><br />My advice, especially if you are only planning to be pregnant this one time, is to try and enjoy it as much as possible. And, to enjoy the first couple of years with kidlet as much as possible. Even though Mini-me is only 7 years old, I have to grasp for memories of the pregnancy and first 2 years and I wish I'd documented them a bit better. Because, at times, I don't know if I'll ever experience that again.<br /><br />I hope that as the weeks continue, and the countdown begins, that you will begin to feel physically better and better. I'm SOOOOO excited for you. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on motherhood!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101572235917646757noreply@blogger.com