Pregnancy is something else. My body is not my own and I am learning that very quickly these days. As some of you know, I am a pretty active person. I have spent most of my life playing sports, running, hiking and just enjoying the overall adrenaline rush that being active provides. With my pregnancy, I have put all of that on the back-burner. No more running, just nice easy strolls. No more sports, unless it's to be the ball girl for the husband as he practices hoops. And that's ok...just different and weird.
Another thing that's different is that I am finding it harder and harder to tie my shoes! No one ever talks about that in the pregnancy books. Bending over doesn't feel right and I am wondering why I have so many shoes that require laces. My slip-on shoes are winning as my most favorite shoe wear these days.
Something else that's crazy? My sleep. So it seems that, besides this growing belly, other parts of my body are flexing and softening to prepare and make more room for my little one. One of those parts is my hips...making sleeping on my side (per the recommendation these days) quite difficult. Have no fear! After much research, I found a solution...a body pillow! Yup, I invested in something called the Mini Snoogle (made in the USA!) and it has the potential to grant me the sleep I have so desperately been desiring. Last night was the first trial and it was a success...good work Snoogle!
The most amazing thing going on right now with my pregnancy is that I can feel my little one move. At first, it was just little waves of feeling...barely noticible. Now, my little one's actions can be seen and felt from the outside. It is awesome to finally be able to place the husband's hand on my belly so that he can feel our little one move. I honestly never tire of the movement...in fact our little one is so active, I wonder if there's a little jungle gym that has been built in there. :) It's an amazing sensation and I love it.
It has been a fun ride so far and am excited to see what's around the next corner. Keep on movin' little one...it must be in the genes! :)
Just like her Mama! For months your little foot could be seen and felt! I thought you might be be practicing to be become a soccer star! (actually, I think you were warming up to protect yourself from big brother Matt!)
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