( Porter took this picture of me today, I think he's getting a little better. At least his finger isn't in the shot.)Well, as much as I hate looking like a big huge muffin man. Something I regret from being Preggy with Porter was that I don't have a ton of pics and my memories aren't written down. So I'm going to try to track what it is like for myself...so next time I want to get pregnant I will say "but remember...."
Pros: Feeling baby move around and knowing that I'm the one and only thing he is relying on to grow and live. Another pro is: if you're a first time mom, your husband might carry the groceries in, or rub your feet, and listen to your woes--more. But when it's your second, you're pretty much on your own babe. Comfortable with being pregnant 4/7 days a week. Porter loves the baby. He kisses my belly all of the time and says "I love you baby!" He says the baby can sleep with him in his bed when he comes out.
Cons: Getting dressed. Every other week i'm changing a pant size. Sitting and laying it's hard to breath and be comfortable. back hurts, ribs hurt, walking up the stairs will take your breath away. Gotta Go, Gotta Go, Gotta go go go and then once in the middle of the night. Can't move comfortably. Every time I bend over to pick something up, it's a real chore. I scan the room for other things that I can get while I'm down there. Lately I have been thinking : "I can't believe I have NO CHOICE but to be pregnant for 3 more months! I can't do it." But the day after I have a hard day is usually a good one.
Why I shouldn't complain: I WANTED to get pregnant for a whole year, dreaming of how special it is when your baby grows in your tummy. One of my best friends can't even do that because her "belly is broken". At the end, Porter will have a brother, and a friend. They will be able to make eachother more complete as well as Mike and I. Siblings and Children are something that influence your life more than anything in this world. I have to remember that 9 months of discomfort is TOTALLY WORTH IT.
