Pregnancy Pros and Cons

Mandy (30 weeks pregnant) and Simon

I am nearing the end of my pregnacy.  For the sake of journaling, I thought that I would list all of the pros and cons of being large with child. 

Cons

• I haven't been able to take scorching, hot baths since I found out I was pregnant.
• I can only sleep on my sides at night.  I thoroughly miss sleeping on my back.
• I wake up every time I have to turn to the other side-- which makes for a sleepless night.
• I cannot (or should not) eat runny, poached eggs, soft cheeses, medium steaks, and raw cookie dough.
• My nose has been stuffed up since the day I conceived.  With every one of my pregnancies, I suffer with sinus problems.  The day I give birth, I can actually breathe again. 
• It is hard to bend at the waist.  Bathing the kids is just one of the many tasks that has become increasingly hard for me to do.
• I am out of breath when I walk upstairs. 
• Stretch marks
• Sitting too long can be painful (especially on the hard benches and chairs at church).
• Acid Reflux (and mild heartburn sometimes)
• Agreeing upon a name with my husband.

Pros

• I love feeling the baby move.  In fact, after I've given birth, it is almost sad not to feel life inside of me anymore. 
• Seeing the baby during the ultrasound is incredible.  For my last ultrasound, the technician told me that she had never seen a baby at this stage with so much hair!
• Some people feel like their privacy has been invaded when strangers want to touch their bellies.  I love it!  Carrying life inside of you is a really special thing, and others are aware of that too.
• I don't feel guilty in the least bit about eating large portions of food and pigging out on dessert.
• I don't have to suck in my stomach!
• My hair grows faster than usual.

Baby Warren (if you can't see the image very well, his fist is resting above his closed eyes and nose)