How nice that even my baby ticker stops at 40 weeks! In lieu of a) staying sane and b) laughing in the face of all things widget- and countdown-related, I give you my latest optimistic thoughts:
The Top Ten Awesomist* Things About Still Being Pregnant
10. No extra carseat to lug around when we go out. (and just being able to still go out without all the extra planning and preparation!)
9. Caitlin resting her arm on my belly when we sit down to read together (and then how she'll look at my belly when she feels it move--she might finally be starting to comprehend the concept of a baby in there!)
8. My belly is the perfect height/shape to sop up any water resting on the edge of the kitchen counter (particularly in front of the sink)--and I don't even have to try! (so admittedly it's convenient so to say, but not the best feeling to suddenly have a wet shirt, especially on the underside of the belly where I can't immediately assess the damage.)
7. My legs/feet tingle if I've been on them too long--a reminder to sit down and put them up. Aaah relaxation.
6. In my heightened emotional/hormonal state, Caitlin is turning out to be the cutest, sweetest, silliest, funnest, most adorable little girl and I am overflowing with love for her! (thank you oxytocin...)
5. Full nights of sleep. (or more technically: only being awakened by a full bladder which is quickly remedied and not necessarily requiring full consciousness!)
4. Only having one kid to think about/schedule for--when she naps so do I!
3. Having a belly that randomly moves independently--definitely still weird at times but I know I'll miss it when it's gone.
3a. Not having to worry about the "post baby pooch" yet--my "abs" are as firm as ever and I don't even work out-! (haha)
2. Have such a limited wardrobe to choose from means I'm not overwhelmed by deciding what to wear each morning.
2a. If I "feel" like eating or drinking something specific it must be the baby who wants it and who am I to deny him? :)
1. Who doesn't love an outie? (and an obvious one at that!)
1a. The spurts of extra energy and motivation to cook and clean are wonderful!
*this is so a word
6 comments:
When I saw you had updated I got all excited! But it's not baby news yet.
Love the ten awesomist things....and i agree...it's definitely a word!
That's great that you are still sleeping. I always had heartburn so bad that I couldn't lay down the last 2 months...and then my hips would hurt so bad!
First of all, I love that you made awesomist a word.
Second, I was amused that you had 3a, 2a and 1a in order to lengthen the list.
Third, I'm glad you're finding some ways to stay positive about this whole situation.
Fourth, I wore my Universitaet Wien shirt today and it reminded me of how we couldn't find the bookstore forever and we wandered all around only to realize we had walked right past it! :)
L&M!
And, they're much easier to take care of inside than out!
Also, with the countdown button thinger, aren't you glad you don't have to worry about taking it off before it thinks you've been gestating for like 52 weeks??? :)
I am inspired by your positivity!
Hey! Good to talk to you tonight. I found out the reason I haven't read your blog in so long...I lost the bookmark when I switched computers (the list goes on on how annoying it is to switch computers).
Anyway, can you send me the link for caitlin's blog? I lost that one, too.
I love it Allison! And I love you!!
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