I think the people who are closest to me would be surprised to know that I love being pregnant. Yes, I am more uncomfortable than ever, my hormones are off the chart, I'm tired, have constant heartburn, backaches, and swelling...and maybe I complain...a little!! But I love it. From the moment I learn I am carrying a new life to the moment he or she debutes, I feel like the most special woman in all the world. And even though I share every experience with my family, there are just some things that will always be a secret between me and this little baby.
Without a doubt this has been a tough pregnancy. I started with more disadvantages than in my first go around: weight, a stressful, full time job, an energetic four year old ;0) I remember feeling sick and tired in the first trimester with Brooklyn, and I remember feeling swollen and tired in the last trimester as well. With Grayson it seems like I have really only had about 4 really good weeks (if that!). With Grayson I have had extensive morning sickness, and now I am dealing with high blood pressure that could develop into preeclampsia. Thankfully I do not have gestational diabetes as well. Being on bed rest is tough because I find myself overevaluating every little ache, like it might mean something more serious.
Yet, regardless of the aches, pains, discomforts, and potentially serious threats, I will always look back on this time as uniquely special and wonderful. And maybe someday God will bless us with yet another and I'll get to do it all again!
Without a doubt this has been a tough pregnancy. I started with more disadvantages than in my first go around: weight, a stressful, full time job, an energetic four year old ;0) I remember feeling sick and tired in the first trimester with Brooklyn, and I remember feeling swollen and tired in the last trimester as well. With Grayson it seems like I have really only had about 4 really good weeks (if that!). With Grayson I have had extensive morning sickness, and now I am dealing with high blood pressure that could develop into preeclampsia. Thankfully I do not have gestational diabetes as well. Being on bed rest is tough because I find myself overevaluating every little ache, like it might mean something more serious.
Yet, regardless of the aches, pains, discomforts, and potentially serious threats, I will always look back on this time as uniquely special and wonderful. And maybe someday God will bless us with yet another and I'll get to do it all again!
Do it as many times as you want. So far the Hiltons have a 100% success rate of having adorable kids :) I don't think that number will change anytime soon, either!
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