So, here I am. 20 weeks pregnant. Half way there.
What I do like:
1) Eating...but I liked it just fine before too. I've literally tried almost everything on my Pinterest food board since I've cared to move off of the couch and if you follow me, you know that's a lot of food. Sometimes I get embarrassed by the amount of food I pin so I just take pictures of recipes with my phone. (SAD?) I love cooking and trying new things more so than I usually do. And speaking of food, I really haven't had any "cravings" so to speak other than good food in general. And possibly a bag of skittles every day. And oreos. But mostly I have just gotten on kicks...like for a few weeks I only wanted philly cheese steak, then ham sandwiches, and now anything with tomatoes (especially with bacon). And luckily for the most part, this time I like healthy food to go along with my bacon and Skittles.
2) Feeling the baby squirm and kick around. Seriously, if it wasn't for that part, I'm pretty sure I'd hate being pregnant completely. But, that part makes it worth it!
3) Talking to Bishop about the baby and hearing him get so excited about teaching the baby to play and to "not to chew his toys" or "swallow things". I know it's going to be a huge adjustment for him that neither of us can prepare for, but I know he will love him so, so much and is going to be a great big brother.
4) Shopping for new clothes...and wearing stretchy pants because I can.
5)Buying/looking at baby stuff. I know I have most everything already but it is exciting to me to get to dig it all out again. Scary..but exciting.
5) And, um, well...that's about it I think.
What I don't like:
1)Working...we all know I don't love that pregnant or not (who does right??) BUT I feel the worst at work. Most other days I feel ok (ish). I just can't get comfortable and I always feel nauseous. I also feel kind of mean because I have no patience...and dealing with the public takes A LOT of patience out of you to begin with. Howevery, the people I work with are great and my boss is awesome enough to take me out of the line of fire as much as he can...but sometimes it is just unavoidable.
2) Not having any clothes...and although I get to shop, there really aren't that many places to shop for maternity clothes.
3) Being nauseous and feeling like a hungry gorilla all of the time. Although, honestly both of those are getting much better FINALLY.
4) Being so tired all of the time...if you know me, you know that I like to go, go, go and I just don't even feel like I can hold things together right now. My house is a mess and my laundry is never done. And obviously I rarely find time to blog.
6)Being constantly worried...I worried with Bishop too but maybe not as much. I'm just ready to see that little face! You never truly stop worrying about your children I assume, but being able to see them makes it a little easier.
Maybe I sound a bit whiny and if I do, I don't mean to at all. I'm just pointing out the facts. In my case, being pregnant isn't all cute round belly and glowing perfect skin ;) However, I'm REALLY excited about this baby and all of the love that I am going to have! While it really is hard to imagine loving any child as much as Bishop, I know in my heart that I will. And, as rough as I might feel sometimes, praise be to God for giving me this precious gift!
"Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward" Psalm 127:3
