half way there

So, tomorrow I'll be 21 weeks. That means in roughly 19 weeks we'll have another blogger to add to our family! Let me just say this. There is a reason that men don't get pregnant. There is no way they could handle all that comes along with it. Well, not without some severe bitching and moaning. And I would seriously question the sanity of any woman who says she enjoyed being pregnant.

The bad stuff:

I'm just uncomfortable. My feet are swelling. They hurt all the time, even when I'm not standing. Maybe getting a pedicure will help. My back hurts, and it is very difficult to find good sleeping position. I'm getting frequent migraines, but there isn't anything I can take for them. sadface. The only medication I can take is Tylenol. I dare you to offer a Tylenol to the next person you come across suffering from a migraine. pffft. It's almost the worst insult in the world. I cannot believe how often I have to pee. Seriously, it's at least every 2 hours. What is that? I don't know where it comes from? It's like a magic, never-empty bladder. Very bizarre. And annoying when I'm trying to sleep. Maybe this is how your body gets used to getting up several times at night when the baby gets here. Ok - I'll get off my hormone raged soap box now.

Then good stuff:

I'm finally starting to look pregnant instead of looking like I've eaten about 34 to many doughnuts, and I've found some pretty cute maternity clothes to accent the baby bump. I can feel little baby movements in my tummy. I love that feeling. Mom describes it like picturing winning a goldfish is a plastic bag at the fair. And the feeling is similar to feeling the fish bump against the side of the plastic bag. That's a pretty good analogy about how it feels. However, I'd describe it more like the bubbles/rumbles you feel when your tummy hurts. But without the pain. I know it sounds strange, but it's the best feeling in the world. I know I'm going to miss it once baby gets here. I can't wait until we can feel movements from the outside. Husband is looking forward to it, too. But, perhaps the best news of all is that we'll get to find out if we're having boy or girl next Wednesday. I'm so looking forward to it. :)