Much of the first trimester was covered in my previous post titled, ‘Pregnancy after loss‘. Once we entered the second trimester, the growth spurts started almost immediately.
My body was constantly changing and I was embracing all the curves and loving it! (And so is R 😂)
We are all guilty of endless scrolling, but at least one of us knew to prioritize belly rubs while the other was busy making a baby registry 😬
Third trimester shifted the relationship into a long distance one.
Saying ‘goodnight, I’ll miss you’ is a constant now that I have a wall of pillows around me. Don’t even ask how I get out of bed multiple times to pee at night. That’s a comic for another day.
Anxiety in pregnancy is whole new ball game.. At any point of time, I catch myself thinking of all the things at once or nothing at all. Usually I’m a very productive being and not being able to prioritize and act has been tough. I’m learning to let go, be easy on myself, make shorter lists and take small strides. Is this what baby brain feels like? Having said that, the best thing I can do is rest and be present. Things will get done eventually.
I packed up my trusty high waisted jeans and bras long time ago. The crop tops don’t make sense anymore so obviously the next best thing was raiding R’s closet and finding some good boxers and t-shirts. They work best even for those work from home situations when I don’t have to face the camera. I did leave him the socks, so…
I am a little considerate 😋
We are the last stretch of this pregnancy journey and I am ready to meet the baby outside my belly.
I will surely miss the hiccups and kicks. Sometimes I’ve felt a somersault 😂 or a wide stretch of tiny limbs if my body allows it. It is mind boggling what your body can do. It has nourished and provided a safe environment for this new life and will continue to do so even after the baby is in our arms.
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