Christy recommended that I add more of a human interest to my baby crud. So, here it goes...
I will now confirm or debunk the stories that I have heard about being pregnant.
Myth #1: You are really tired. TRUE!!!
I have been so freaking tired that it amazes me. It is a sort of paralyzing tired. Imagine being so tired that you just can't take time out of your Saturday to go check the mail. I'm talking exhausted here people. I've been going to bed earlier than I have since I was in Junior High, and I'm still whipped all the next day. Plus, the lack of morning triple shot lattes doesn't help.
Myth #2: You are throwing up all of the time. False.
I never puked. I only felt queasy a couple of times when I didn't eat. Just gotta keep that tummy full and you are good to go. And, we all know I don't have a problem there.
Myth #3: Sleep goes to the crapper. TRUE.
I'll tell you that one thing I've never had a problem with is sleep. I fall asleep quickly and sleep deep. But, now that I'm carrying a critter, it has all been a mess. I fall asleep still, but I'm up at least every 2 hours to feed my new midnight munchies, hydrate my new nightly thirsts, and relieve my numerous pee-pee pressures. I mean, it is bad enough that I'm tired all day, can I not get a good night's rest?
Myth #4: You will have nutty even horrific dreams/nightmares. True.
Lately, I've had this recurring nightmare about dogs chewing on my extremities. It is not helping with my sleep issues. There was a black wolf-like dog that wanted to eat my hands. There was a rusty dog that kept attacking my arms. I don't appreciate the terror in my dreams. I'd like to go back to my dreams of me on vacation on the beach or in the mountains. Where are you nice dreams? Oh, and I forgot...I had the first "baby" dream where I delivered and was determined to rush home within minutes of delivery and get that baby in the shallow end of the pool. It was a girl and I put a one-piece on her. Scott was totally into the pool deal with me. Why I say? That is strange. I don't care who you are.
Myth #5: Heartburn will attack. TRUE.
I heard/read about the heartburn, but I figured, naw, I'll be ok. SIKE. I have had spicey foods (my favorite) 3 times over the last 2 weeks. And, all three times the heartburn kicked my esophagus like no other. The last 2 times made sleeping miserable. I guess I'm going to have to avoid the spices. That really pisses me off.
Myth #6: You will be thirsty. TRUE.
I'm not talking about, hmmm, I feel a little parched. No, I'm talking about, "PULL THIS DAMN CAR OVER AT A 7-11 BEFORE I DIE!" This thirst thing is at a whole new level.
Myth #7: Pickles and Ice Cream will you want. The Jury is still out.
I haven't noticed any crazy cravings necessarily. I will have cravings for certain things though. I did wake up in the middle of the night and want spaghetti. I do see commercials on TV for food and decide that I have to have it.
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The sleep thing no one told me about. It was only when I told people I was tired and they said "oh not sleeping? that's normal." Like last night, I woke wide awake and then felt like a bratwurst on a grill that kept needing to be turned. I got up and looked at the thermostat and it said "71 degrees." Impossible! (I turned it down until it clicked on because Kevin couldn't police me, hehe.)
And I usually have disturbed dreams, but I will say, having circus animal cookies right before bed, does NOT help the matter.
no spicy food?!? NOOOOOOOO! i just ordered thai! dammit!
the thirsty thing, OMG...i am a camel. i started forcing myself to drink 64 oz. of water a day a few months ago...yesterday i drank probably 150 oz. of water, and my lips still feel all dry. being pregnant is weird.
p.s. i have been up since 3:15 (see my blog for details). 8 more months of this??? i actually thought "i wonder if ro is awake right now too?".
It is time to carry a small bottle of mylanta in your purse. One swig before and after eating does the trick. Trust your mommy!
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