As I head off my 3rd trimester, I realize that there are some symptoms that people did not prepare me for. I know folks don't want to scare you by dishing the gross details that come with child bearing, but I would've liked to know that there's the possibility I will pee on myself. So I've decided it's about time women know what to REALLY expect. This is my first pregnancy but I think there's something here that every expectant mom can relate too. And don't worry, Part 2 is coming soon!!
Here are the things that folks don't or won't tell you about: Please note, these are my own experiences and every pregnancy is different.
Flatulence: I was actually told about this one. Many people, and books, informed me that I would produce a LOT of gas as my pregnancy progressed. However, no one told me that it would be bad enough that I would offend myself! I now keep a can of Febreze air freshener close by in my desk drawer at work. I have also become a master at "crop dusting". Yes, I am now THAT person! While I can take GasX, it has not even come close to amending the situation!
Anticipation: There's something about hitting the 3rd trimester that increases your anticipation. I still have 10 weeks until my due date but my anticipation is at an all time high. You (and your spouse) will likely create a "Honey Do" list, if you haven't already. I find myself walking in our little one's room and just staring in his closet, or around the room and mentally creating a to-do list of items we need to add to the registry or go buy, RIGHT NOW because we want to be prepared, right?
Reflux: Some women have expressed having some crazy heartburn, and being someone who loves spicy food and has heartburn already I assumed this would be the worst for me. But, I have not experienced heartburn, I've just had acid reflux or as WebMd likes to call it "Regurgitation". Let me give you an example. I was on the phone the other week with my girlfriend, Kendra. We had been chatting for a while, then all of a sudden, mid-sentence I say "Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I just threw up in my mouth." Luckily, my trash can was close by so I just spit into it, but seriously there was no belch to precede this regurgitation. I was just talking, and there came the chunks.
Love: When we announced we were pregnant I immediately started hearing from women, "Girl you have no idea what love is." They are so right. Granted I haven't met this little boy yet, but the day we found out we were pregnant I knew that I would lay down my life for him. There is NOTHING I won't do for this sweet miracle baby. We recently had a 3D/4D ultrasound at SweetPea 3D and watching him smile, yawn, move his fingers and suck his thumb only caused my heart to swell with joy. As I showed his pictures to friends and family I heard myself saying "I am so in love with him". I love that he looks so much like my husband too. I get a little Barrett out of the deal and I wouldn't trade that for the world! :)
Part 2 of "Pickles, Ice Cream, and Flatulence" is coming soon. Be on the look out! :)
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