Last week, I wrote a piece for Mommyish called "The Best Pregnancy Advice I Never Got." One of the readers on Mommyish told me to fuck off, and Huffpost Parents ran it on their site - so it was an all around success. You should read it. I think it's funny. I also think it's true, but whatever. Some women have glowing pregnancies and absolutely no problems adjusting to motherhood - in which case they probably wouldn't find it very informative. I don't personally know any of these fictional beings - but I've heard they exist.
So, I'm in week 15 and everything isn't totally grossing me out anymore, which is awesome. I can probably expand my diet beyond bagels and cookies now. But I've noticed that everything is irritating me a little more than usual now. Pregnancy hormones are great! Hopefully I'll make it through the next few weeks without killing anyone. One can dream...
It turns out that I am practically an elderly woman. I'm thrilled to learn that. If I hear the phrase "advanced maternal age" one more time I'm going to freak out. I am going to fill you in on all of the drama I have been experiencing because of my old uterus soon, but for now - you can read this. I'm sure those of you who have been or are pregnant in your late thirties can relate.
I imagined writing a lot more during the first few months of this pregnancy, but it turns out that I am experiencing a little PTSD. That might be a little dramatic, but it seems my brain goes into this auto-pilot-protect-mode since I have had so many issues with previous pregnancies. I am starting to grasp the fact that there is actually a little being in there now - and hopefully can work through the frantic stress I'm feeling and write more.
My Mother is one of those "omg I LOVED being pregnant!" people. -_- Pfft. Please....morning sickness my butt. It was more like constant 24/7 sickness. My back hurt, my ribs, my hips...pretty much everything. Skull splitting headaches. Yeah...pregnancy is AWESOME! >_<
ReplyDeleteHa. I I told my mom I thought I was starting to show already (at 4 months) and she said " I didn't show until I was 7 months pregnant" hahahaha
DeleteThe comments on that post are RIDICULOUS! I like how you can't write anything on the internet without someone freaking out and taking it way too seriously.
ReplyDeleteI know. It's pretty weird. Thanks for sticking up for me though!
DeleteOMGMARIA, you totally made me think that you were a physician who was qualified to answer all questions about being pregnant ever. I mean, not just anyone can get a blogspot site, right?
ReplyDeleteI grew up going to work with my mom at a women's health and fertility clinic. I have absolutely no illusions about pregnancy. I also got to go with her to a lot of pre-natal appointments because she was "advanced maternal age" with my brother and having a five year old in the room somehow kept them from scolding her quite so much...
Chin up!
OOh. I might try that!
DeleteDoctors aren't the only ones who can play head games ;)
DeleteI checked out the comments section (the first time I read it there weren't any). Some people have no sense of humor whatsoever.
ReplyDeleteOh Well. That's what happens when you put words on the internet, I guess!
DeleteI read the article and forgot to read the comments. Now I have to go check them out because irrational anger amuses me.
ReplyDeleteSo far this pregnancy thing sucks. Every time I vomit I give myself permission to park my butt on the couch for at least two days. If only I didn't have to go to work. Sigh.
I think you definitely have permission to park your butt on the couch! sorry you're getting sick :(
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