Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.
So according to my weekly e-mail that comes to my inbox... my little baby is the size of a Naval Orange. I love their comparison to fruits and vegetables. Last week, the baby was a lemon, and now an orange. Way to put things in perspective. I am a visual person so the comparisons help. Of course I look more like I am carrying a melon... but I feel like I am carrying a watermelon. I can't help but think, "When is this gonna be over?!" Oh yeah then reality sets in and I realize I'm not even halfway there yet. Great! I am extremely tired and since this is the third time around... things are getting old. I am done with nausea, back pain, headaches, I am done with all the fatigue, restless nights, and having to pee.
Don't get me wrong.
Being pregnant is a blessing and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I love knowing that my baby is in there and growing more every day. I love the anticipation and joy a new baby brings. But sometimes I feel so overwhelmed. Taking care of two kids at the same time is also no small task. Of course my husband thinks that I sit at home eating, watching tv, and probably have my 2 kids fanning me with giant palm leaves. Oh how I wish! I can't stand when he gets home and sleeps cuz he thinks his day was far worse than mine. Hello get a clue dear husband... live a day in my shoes (pregnancy and all) and you'll be begging to spend a day 9-5 selling cell phones again!
What I would give to have just one day off! Just one whole day to me...
4 comments:
Yes, it was many years ago, but I so remember with the fourth one, just wanting one day off!!! But my last, my Jill...My treasure.
God bless you and your little "orange"
Wanda - Thanks for your lovely words! My birthday is coming up and my husband promised me one free day. Plus he added a bonus and I might be in for a prenatal massage! Yahoo!
Congratulations Michelle
Tu tia Ade te felicita por esa linda naranja que llevas contigo y que bien que en tu cumpleaños te regalen ese maravilloso DAY OFF.
Felicidades por tu cumpleaños tambien.
Me gustaria enviarte un mensaje que me mando la hermana de tu tio Raul o sea mi cuñada Rosita de Mexico.Mandame un e-mail para saber si lo aceptas a ade6237@hotmail.com
Te quiere tu tia Ade.
Que te puedo decir mi amor, yo que me volvía un lirón cuando estaba embarazada. Pensé que por fin había conseguido el sueño americano, pues yo siempre tenía mucho sueño.
I love you and your fruit cocktail.
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