Pregnancy fun

July 12th 2009 21:52

I’ve been on Matted Leave for three weeks now and only have less than a fortnight to go and while pregnancy has been a brilliant experience, there are a few things I know I won’t miss:

Not being able to reach my food because of the massive boulder in front of me.
Having to pray for strength when I have to bend.
Praying for strength when I need to get back up.
Waiting for someone to offer to help me buckle up my shoes – the indignity of it all.
Nocturnal heartburn – you’d think sleep would fend this one off.
Nocturnal nosebleeds – not good for the pillowcases.
Nocturnal insomnia – yes, it’s a tautology but it’s so frustrating it needs the double emphasis.
Not being able to drink after 6pm as this tempts my toilet fate.
Continual, loud and hysterical reminders that I won’t be able to go to the cinema once the parcel of love arrives – we’ll see about that, haven’t they heard of Mums and Bubs sessions?
Watching various body parts droop into a different hemisphere - how will I get them back?
Dropping and spilling things...over and over..

But it’s definitely all worth it...I can't wait.

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Comment by Jason King

July 12th 2009 22:24

Sydney Table
Salty Popcorn
Total Randomness

Wow - you make me glad to be a male reading that!!

We have regular mum's and bub's screenings! But you can now watch DVD as much as you want.

Best of luck with the birth!

Comment by Tracy

July 12th 2009 22:40

Movies and Life

He he, yes, Jason, there are definitely some tricky bits to the whole miracle of birth business!

Thanks very much for popping in,

Tracy

Comment by Nevar

July 12th 2009 23:51

Is Why

Tracy, you make me so happy that men can not get pregnant, if we did, the human race would be more like a human sloooow walk.

Sounds like the experience has been a mixed blessing so far . . .

I for one am happy for you.

Comment by Kleonaptra

July 13th 2009 01:06

Kalikapsychosis

good luck my honey. For all the 'miracle of life' stuff you still have to carry a person inside you! It cant all be glamouros!

Comment by Janet Collins

July 13th 2009 01:22

Acceptable Etiquette
The Social Critic
Janet Collins Blog

Yes, Tracy. I am sure you will always think it was all worth it. Good that you could share all that.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

July 13th 2009 05:14

Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory

You're last line says it all.

It's when you have that one 'quiet moment' in the wee-small hours of the morning - just you and your baby - the entire house is silent - except perhaps for the ticking of a clock and the whisper quiet breath of a contented new born as you cradle them.

Enjoy those moments . . . they are what life really is all about.

Comment by bookgirl

July 13th 2009 05:20

having had two pregnancies i can understand where you are coming from. i always looks askance at women who profess to love pregnancy. with both pregnancies, i felt sick from start to finish and had a horrible metallic taste in my mouth. the last two weeks are the worst - can't sleep, can't move. but as you say, it's all worth it - wait til you look at that little passenger you've been carrying for the first time.

Comment by Tracy

July 13th 2009 05:34

Movies and Life

Thanks, Nevar. It has indeed been an incredible experience and has never ceased to amaze me.

To counterbalance my grumbles, I should do a post on the softer moments.

Good to see you, thanks for dropping over.

Comment by Tracy

July 13th 2009 05:37

Movies and Life

Hello Kleo

That is a perfect way to sum it all up! It's a completely amazing experience with some tricky moments that make it all the more unpredictable!

Good to see you,

Tracy

Comment by Tracy

July 13th 2009 05:42

Movies and Life

Hi Janet

Thank-you, there have been some interesting moments indeed!

As I said to Nevar, to counterbalance my grumblings, I really should do a post on the tender moments of pregnancy as they have been plentiful.

Good to see you,

Tracy

Comment by Tracy

July 13th 2009 05:43

Movies and Life

Hello MNG

Your words gave me goosebumps...I can't wait for those moments...

Thank-you,

Tracy

Comment by Lara M

July 13th 2009 09:14

Love Speaks
Food Slate

Not too long now

My friends enjoyed the 'mums and bubs' sessions, and said it was all a rather *civilized* affair

Comment by Anonymous

July 14th 2009 06:28

oooohhh i didn`t know you were pregnant Tracy

all the very best, how exciting to have a new little person around soon!!! can`t wait to meet the new miracle soon

love
Ash xx

Comment by Tracy

July 14th 2009 21:15

Movies and Life

Hi bookgirl

It sounds like you had two hard pregnancies, especially that metallic taste. My ailments have been intermittent which I have been grateful for.

It will definitely be all worth it...thanks for popping in,

Tracy

Comment by Tracy

July 14th 2009 21:18

Movies and Life

Hi Lara

I've also enjoyed a few mums and bubs sessions with my friend and her baby. I was surprised at how quiet it was on the whole. It was great practice. Our only concern was would her baby remember the couple of dodgy ones we saw?! We might have to wait until her little chap is older...

Thanks for coming over,

Trace

Comment by Tracy

July 14th 2009 21:22

Movies and Life

Hello Ash

What a lovely surprise! How are you? Yes, not long to go now...just waiting!

Great to see you,

Trace

Comment by Always Eighteen

July 16th 2009 15:19

Always Eighteen

Hey Trace,

Wow I'm ashamed of being one of the last few to hear this news.

How's it been? When are you expecting?

Congratulations!

Comment by Michaelie

August 6th 2009 06:36

Flick Wit

Damn I'm so late getting here.

Fun indeed, great post, on to the next one...

xox

Comment by Mrs M

November 26th 2009 03:51

Mum's Word

What a gorgeous little bubba. I love sleeping newborns. I just want to pick them up and squeeze them....in a good way

The other day I bent over to pick something I had dropped on the floor and my four year old exclamied, "Mum! You can bend over again!"

YES I CAN!!!!

Hope motherhood is treating you well.

Love & stuff
Mrs M

Comment by Tracy

January 15th 2010 05:15

Movies and Life

Hi Mrs M

Hope you're well! Things are going very well, thanks. But seeing as it's taken me about 2 months to reply to your message, you can probably tell time is precious!

But as I said up above, it's all worth it...most definitely and even more than I originally thought

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