I got out of dealing with a dead bird in the yard on the basis that I might catch "bird diseases." I have no idea if that's a legitimate concern or not, but DH didn't question it.
My husband is more willing to do everything around the house. As in, "You rest, I'll load the dishwasher!" We're also in the process of moving, so I'll get out of most of that. My face looks great after I got over first trimester acne funk. Weekend naps are common and encouraged!
Post by flamingeaux on Jul 26, 2014 8:38:52 GMT -5
I haven't had to change the Cat Litter since April. I still have to remind DH, but that's not a problem. If I have trouble sleeping a few nights DH will take the couch for a few nights and I get to hog the whole bed.
I love being pregnant. I love that my leg hair grows at a snail's pace. I love my hair. I love feeling the baby move inside me (even if it is her head still at the top at 39w ). I love the anticipation. It's the best. I'm trying to soak it up over this next week in case this is our last baby.
Post by gretchenindisguise on Jul 26, 2014 9:38:40 GMT -5
Oh yes. Being able to feel him move and not having to tell anyone. I feel like it's my special secret. Especially nice when in boring or stressful meetings at work.
Hmmm, this is a difficult one to think about b/c I'm still doing all of the stuff I normally did around the house, but now slower and with more pain. And your hair grows slower??? I'm a hairy nut! haha. I am not one for pregnancy, that is for sure.
I would have to say the "pass" I have (at least in my mind) of wearing dresses or bathing suits and not shaving - or looking like a slob in general. Either people let it go b/c it's summer, it's hot, and I'm huge, or I just stopped caring what I look like. No matter what I always get "you're looking so good!". So when else can I walk around in ratty clothing with unshaven legs and no make up and have strangers tell me I'm looking cute?
I also have people let me go in front of them in line for no reason. That's cool.
OH! and I pulled up to a store with a huge and packed parking lot on a hot-ass day after I've been standing and teaching for 5 hours to find an "Expectant Mother" parking space with the handicapped spaces. Right up front! Score!
I also love my belly. Its nice to not feel fat and have a round bump.
I enjoy not being on a diet.
I love how H has been. I was scared he wouldn't care about the pregnancy but he already loves these babies. And he told me the other day (when I was saying I felt huge) that being pregnant is beauitful.....which of course made me cry!
Post by estrellita on Jul 26, 2014 10:33:16 GMT -5
Not that far along but so far it's been nice not cleaning the litter box, haha. My friends and family are also super excited and it's so fun seeing their reactions. Last night we told a couple good friends and they're already planning a baby shower lol.
I love seeing how excited DD is about the baby. She wants to talk to the baby all of the time and she asks me a million questions a day about the baby. It is such a magical experience in her eyes and I love how her view and excitement is rubbing off on me. I'm also digging the free pass to sit and relax in the evenings when DH gets home. He has been doing all of the bathtime and bedtime routine so I can rest.
I'm still in the feeling-junky & looking-bloated-not-pregnant camp, but one thing that is new to me the second time is having the same anticipations about this baby that I had with DD, but now I get to actually physically see and touch DD, who was this baby in me a few years ago.
I am really looking forward to starting to show - I felt really satisfied with my body when I was pregnant last time even though I gained more than I hope to this time. And the kicks - I'm so excited for that
Post by christy082 on Jul 26, 2014 13:58:04 GMT -5
Hmm, I'm still in first tri so this is hard for me. I guess, not cooking as much? (B/c I'm so tired and have food aversions, lol). I'm hoping to feel more positive second tri.
I love being pregnant. I love that my leg hair grows at a snail's pace. I love my hair. I love feeling the baby move inside me (even if it is her head still at the top at 39w ). I love the anticipation. It's the best. I'm trying to soak it up over this next week in case this is our last baby.
The slow leg hair growth! No one told me this! I thought I was crazy, but I guess it's an actual thing. It's great.
Post by rachelgreen on Jul 26, 2014 15:29:59 GMT -5
I think the no litter box thing is awesome. Especially since we have three cats so it's no small job, lol. DH is always telling me to take it easy and he usually lets me decide what we're going to eat.
I was part of the fat kid club prior to being pg so I always had a stomach but at least now that I've popped, it looks like a pg belly vs a jelly belly, hahaha.
I love being pregnant. I love that my leg hair grows at a snail's pace. I love my hair. I love feeling the baby move inside me (even if it is her head still at the top at 39w ). I love the anticipation. It's the best. I'm trying to soak it up over this next week in case this is our last baby.
The slow leg hair growth! No one told me this! I thought I was crazy, but I guess it's an actual thing. It's great.
Sign me up for this! Mine has not gotten the memo yet!
The slow leg hair growth! No one told me this! I thought I was crazy, but I guess it's an actual thing. It's great.
Sign me up for this! Mine has not gotten the memo yet!
Seriously. My stupid follicles seem to think they should go into overdrive. They were obviously not on that phone tree when the message went out. I want to wear short summer dresses b/c it's HOT (and I do) but there is no shaving going on down on my lower legs daily. I don't have the energy or flexibility for that!
My hair looks great and I'm like a lot of you, also one of those weird people who's actually cuter/more stylish as a pregnant woman than not pregnant. My normal slightly pudgy belly smooths out and becomes a cute pregnant belly.
And after all we went through with the IF stuff, I'm just thrilled to be able to be in this position again.
Oooo what a great idea! I have been so worried about everything lately that at times I lose sight of all the positives which, of course, there are plenty.
DH has been awesome - I have never seen this side of him before. He has turned into this super nuturing and sentimental fella who insists on doing anything and everything "physical" to include cleaning the house and doing the laundry.
I have never felt as though I was doing something so important in my life and my priorities have 100% changed. I love feeling like I am growing this little one and am so excited to see what the end of this process brings into my life.
My dog and my parents' pets have never been so loving and protective of me, to the point where it is overly protective. I feel like I have gotten so spoiled with them.
I haven't had to change the Cat Litter since April. I still have to remind DH, but that's not a problem. If I have trouble sleeping a few nights DH will take the couch for a few nights and I get to hog the whole bed.
I don't think I've changed the litter since Nov or December. I started off telling him that I couldn't risk it during IVF.
I also told him that there can be toxoplasmosis in their vomit, so I'm off cat barf duty too!