What I Won't Miss

I feel so much better than I have been in the past few days. I am still getting headaches if I walk around too much, which is my clue to sit down. Tomorrow is my final OB checkup before CHRISTMAS! They will let me know whether I can officially travel home and what other restrictions I may have. Even if they say I am good to go, I know for a fact I won't be going as hard as I used too. My body lets me know when I need to take it slow. But, I doubt the news will be that great.

I honestly can't believe I am 10 weeks (at the most) away from seeing my baby girl. I bet I will be so glad to have this third trimester over with...it has already taken its toll on me. For all of you who don't think being pregnant is a big deal, well it is. Your body is working over time all the time to keep up with two fast growing bodies and your hormones have gone crazy. Still don't believe me? Keep reading...

10 Things I won't miss after delivery:
1. Stretch Marks. Enough said there. They have taken over my belly, and I just hope they go away.

2. Having your blood drawn. I have had my blood drawn so many times, there is a permanent bruise on my right arm. Especially when I was in triage 2 times this week, I had my blood drawn a total of 5 times in 4 days. It isn't fun at all. A funny story: I was sitting at the doctor's last week waiting and this girl came in for her first OB blood work up after she got a positive pregnancy test. She almost passed out after the draw. You could tell she hated every minute of it. I felt so bad for her, but I wanted to say "get used to it, girl, because you'll be doing this a whole lot more. Welcome to pregnancy."

3. Constipation. Yep. It plagues the best of us. I only had it for a few weeks, but it definitely doesn't feel good when things are finally ready to leave.

4. Hemorrhoids. Along with the constipation, these little buggers are one of the worst things that come with pregnancy. Its like an itch you can't scratch. If you are unfamiliar with them, just wait until you see 2 pink lines. They hurt, they bleed, and they are so annoying!

5. Bedrest. Since I have had blood pressure issues, I have been on bedrest already for about a week. In just a week's time, I have come to hate bedrest and PRAY I won't be on it any longer. It seems like a great idea until you actually are forced to keep your feet up. Try it during the holidays. Everyone else out shopping when your at home...sitting...bored...sitting.

6. Projectile vomiting without warning. Thank goodness mine only lasted 4 weeks total...However, the nausea lasted for about 12 weeks. Both of these are no fun and are another one of the worst things about being pregnant.

7. Backaches. O-M-G. Even a nice warm bubble bath doesn't take the pain away.

8. Being kicked in the bladder, all night, every night, every day, all day. I was able to experience this for a few weeks until my baby girl turned head down. Now, I just have her head laying on it constantly.

9. Not being able to shave or see your feet. Yea, it just isn't possible anymore.

10. Balance issues. I trip, I fall, I sway, I loose control. My balance is HORRIBLE now. I can't even put on shoes without almost falling over.


Until tomorrow...