Highs and Lows

For most of this pregnancy, my stomach was so high that my boobs rested on it if I sat slouchily-- which I have been known to do. A couple of weeks ago my stomach suddenly dropped, much to DH's concern. I look much smaller now. But now the tummy is resting on my lap!

I don't remember such a dramatic change happening in my previous pregnancies. Well, they say that each one is unique and each of mine have definitely been different from each other.

One thing that is consistent from the last pregnancy to this one is that my face has grown fat now towards the end. SORRY-- I mean, I have filled out. Don't want to cause angst to any first time pregolas reading this blog (assuming anyone reads it). Don't worry, it's just water (or chocolate) and it'll go away as soon as the baby is born.

The Bends

So what if I haven't blogged lately?
Well, one problem is that you can't rely on the things I felt last pregnancy to understand how I feel in this one. Though these past two have more in common than the first one did. I don't remember any specific physical hardships the first time around. That is, until the actual birth, which was quite traumatic. The subsequent pregnancies have been more physically demanding.

For instance, I remember going on strike last pregnancy. I told DH that anything on the floor was his domain, as I couldn't reach it. Well, this time around it's not too different, except that in addition to just plain difficulty bending down, I also have a full gastronomic experience every time I pick up a sock. I get a little nauseous, I have to go to the bathroom, I get reflux... all this from one little excursion to the floor.

On the other hand, I am not swollen this time around. Remember my hot-water-bottle-shaped feet? The exploding human sausages at the ends of my legs? Well, it's not a problem this time, at least not so far. Could have to do with the weather. It's been winter here. I spent a lot of my last pregnancy in sweltering conditions.

An unfortunate mainstay of this pregnancy, however, have been yeast infections. I can't believe I'm writing this in a public-ish forum. It's gotten better since

body of a boy

nursing kids