So how is that for a title?? LOL!
So, as I sit here, STILL pregnant, with my due date six days away and no baby anywhere in sight, I thought I would think about the positive things about sitting here feeling large as a whale, in pain, and wondering if this baby will ever come out. I know the newborn stage can be hard. I really enjoy it, but there are some things that will change and so since I have nothing better to do, I should think about why it is nice to NOT have my baby right now. So here you go...
1. I still have no appetite. Pregnancy basically rids me of the desire to eat and so when something DOES sound good I can eat it, no matter what it is. I've only put on 15 pounds this pregnancy (I put on 20 with the first two and 30 with Levi). So, little indulgences are accepted. Currently, my guilty pleasure is Little Debbie Nutty Bars. Mmmmm! I went through a Twix phase, too, and had a few weeks of longing for Cheddar Cheese and Sour Cream potato chips. See, once I have the baby my appetite will be back in full force and I can no longer enjoy sneaking in food that is really bad for me. So maybe it is good I am still pregnant.
2. I still have my hair (which by the way, I FINALLY had it cut and colored yesterday). When I had Alaina, I knew that many women lose some of their hair a few months after they have a baby. Like clockwork, right around the three month mark I shed LOTS of hair. With Caleb, the hair loss came a little earlier...maybe around two months. Then with Levi, I was shedding chunks of hair while I was STILL IN THE HOSPITAL! Seriously, I was brushing my hair the morning of my discharge and I could see a pile of it on the floor where I had been standing. Gross!
3. I can go to bed any time after 8:30 pm. Our dorm boys go to bed at 8:30 and our own kids go to bed at 7:30. So, after 8:30 I can choose to go to sleep if I want. After the baby comes, my last feeding will probably be at 10:00, so 10:30 will be the earliest time my head will hit the pillow.
4. I don't have to carry around a huge bag everywhere I go. The other kids are at the point where I don't ever carry around a diaper bag. We might grab a diaper and a small pack of wipes and throw it in the car, but I know my kids habits and we can travel lightly. After baby comes I get to lug around a bag full of diapers, wipes, extra clothes (for baby and me!), nursing supplies, burp cloths, snacks (for me!), a water bottle, blanket, pacifier, diaper rash cream, socks, sunscreen, etc. etc.
5. Less laundry. Babies go through so many clothes it amazes me. With five people in the family (not to mention the laundry for our dorm boys!) we do a lot of laundry. When baby comes it will only get harder. More clothes PLUS separate loads for baby stuff vs. non-baby stuff.
6. I don't have to worry about what I look like in clothes. When you are pregnant, everyone just stares at your belly and they don't even notice other parts of your body. Everyone thinks you look cute. You don't even have to do your hair or makeup. After baby, all the extra flab, skin, and other unsightly parts take center stage. That is if people can get past the size of baby's feeding station ;)
7. I only have to buckle in three carseats when I want to go somewhere. Four will be harder, especially give the fact that our mini van does not have duel sliders.
8. I don't have to download as many pictures. I am sure once baby comes, my camera will rarely get a break.
9. I wake up with a dry shirt in the morning. If history repeats itself, I won't be able to do that again for quite a few months.
10. I have accomplished the impossible --- I have gotten time to stand still. Aren't most people wishing that time would move much more slowly instead of flying by? Well, experience the last month of pregnancy and you will know how God feels when He says "a day is like a 1000 years."
Sooooo, see, being pregnant -- STILL -- isn't such a bad thing afterall! I mean, who really needs a raging appetite, hair falling out, late bed times, a huge diaper bag, more laundry, self-consciousness, more carseats, more photos to download, wet shirts at night, or time flying by so fast that you blink and your baby is one? WHO NEEDS IT? I certainly don't.
Maybe I'll just stay pregnant forever.
Please hear ALL of sarcasm in my voice. Over the last few years I have learned to keep my sarcasm in check because it can offend people who don't know me well. This blog (and my husband) are the only places I can rid myself of the sarcasm I love so much ;)
Have a happy Wednesday!
You are so spot on with all of these. You got me laughing! Here's to a new baby coming SOON!!!
Posted by: MandaKay | February 28, 2008 at 03:45 AM
omg - i can't believe it's so close...so excited for you - lovin' your list - way to look at the positives:)
Posted by: Leslie (lhaslem) | February 28, 2008 at 03:49 AM
Hehe! I love Nutty Bars, and Twix, and ..... I could seriously go on and on! It really is a wonderful thing to be able to eat what you want without the guilt. I used to love being pregnant in the summer, 'cause you could eat a big meal and get in your bathing suit without worrying about a huge bulge (there was already a baby bulge!).
I remember feeling like the last month of my pregnancies were lasting forever. Good for you for finding the positive!!!
Posted by: Kresta | February 28, 2008 at 04:17 AM
This brought back some great memories (ancient memories) and so had me chuckling. ROFL: 'if people can get past the size of baby's feeding station' Oh I about had my computer wearing coffee after that comment! Oh girl, this is sooo good that you have written it down. When you are looking back at it you are going to have such good laughs. "a day is like a 1000 years." Ok, I have put my coffee down until I am finished reading this! Thanks for the morning smiles and for bringing back some long ago but not forgotten memories!
Posted by: Brooke - in Oregon | February 28, 2008 at 04:23 AM
You had me laughing out loud tonight! Love that you're looking at the good while you're in waiting! :) Ah, laughter really is the best medicine - it's doing me good right now - hee-hee! :)
Posted by: SteinyGirl | February 28, 2008 at 04:42 AM
LOL! JAnet! Loved reading your post. That is EXACTLY how I was....ok, not the appetite part LOL but pretty much everything else!
Thanks for putting a smile on my face! Good night from me! :)
Posted by: Rona | February 28, 2008 at 04:52 AM
OH hang in there girleee! Almost over. The last days are so hard and frustratin! Hugs!
Posted by: Shabby Miss Jenn | February 28, 2008 at 05:09 AM
Oh - I really remember being where you are. Hugs! You will make it. Glad you can see at least some good in it =) I will pray for a quick and easy delivery for you and your new little one! Have Jason keep us informed .......
Posted by: Stephanie | February 28, 2008 at 05:47 AM
hahaha love this, oh so true!!!
and it just scares me to think I was already reading your blog when you announced you were moving and then that you were pregnant... where did the time go?
Time just flies no matter what so I are SO right when you say you are going to blink and the kid will be one! SO TRUE! keep your eyes open dear :)
cheers
Posted by: Michelle Filo | February 28, 2008 at 05:33 PM