I haven't been getting into the groove of blogging much because
a) I don't use my laptop as often as I did,
b) I've moved to the UK in April last year, therefore new country = new adjustments/new lifestyle.
A lot has happened since then; who knew so much could happen in 9 months?
But the highlight has been (wait for itttt....) that I'm... Well, pregnant.
Yes, you read that right.
Always knew I wanted to have a family and kids, but I admit I'd never really put much thought into the whole involvement process that constitutes 'having kids'.
Also, things that I will never take for granted again:
1) Being able to lie on my stomach
2) Being able to actually take proper medication when I'm sick (rather than having to stick to 'natural alternatives', which never seem strong enough for me)
3) Being able to eat/drink anything I want
4) Being able to eat anything I like without the smell making me nauseus or actually feeling sick.
(I used to proclaim how I literally wouldn't mind feeling sick of food just so I wouldn't eat so much for once and lose weight - yes I love to eat - but a month or so of feeling that and I REGRET EVERYTHING I SAID. I'd rather be a fat fuck and be able to enjoy my food. 😩)
5) Being almost grateful for the minor indigestions/heartburns I'd been having occassionally before - the ones that Gaviscon/magnesium trisilicate can solve no problem. The ones I've been having since being pregnant had been enough to stop any appetite completely and literally rendered me feeling too sick to even get out of bed.
6) All those times when I'd have a big meal and announce how I felt pregnant? OHOHOHO I HAD NO IDEA.
7) Showering. Anyone who knows me know that I love my showers; I'd shower at 1am if I have to just so I wouldn't feel sticky/sweaty/smelly and dirty my bedsheets. But since being pregnant, there have been days where I don't even feel up to showering. Thank god for a cold climate, so I don't feel as dirty as I would have back home. 😣
The one thing I DO find that I like though, is feeling the baby kick. Some say it's uncomfortable and that it keeps them up, but *touch wood* I find them soothing. If I have trouble sleeping or am feeling not too great in general, putting my hand on my stomach and feeling the baby kick and/or turn calms and relaxes me, and often, puts me to sleep.
Though I don't appreciate the little one kicking me in the bladder making me feel like I need to pee, then going to the toilet only to pee several droplets worth. 😑😐
As far as cravings go, thankfully it hasn't been so bad. Mostly, I just crave DEM SUGARS. Cakes, ice cream, Poptarts; I want them all. Thank goodness when I had my glucose test, I'm not diabetic. 😅
Granted, the hubs has been an absolute lifesaver throughout. He really takes care of me and makes sure I'm well. ❤️ When I was craving/missing Malaysian food, he drove us all the way to Glasgow just so I could have some Malaysian dishes. He cleaned the house, did the dishes, and offered to bring me breakfast/dinner in bed on the days I had been feeling crappy.
I have been feeling better though, thankfully. There's only a month or so before the baby comes; before our lives will change forever.... Or at least untill he turns 18. 😆
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