Although I am writing this post retrospectively, I think that has given me the advantage to reflect on how the last 12 weeks have been. This whole pregnancy has been a wild ride of body transformations and emotions. I know initially I did not like being pregnant. Then, as second trimester passes along, you grow a cute belly and can feel lots of fun movement. When third trimester arrives, you know the REAL countdown is on.
During the third trimester, I did not have significant weight gain (much to my surprise) and my emotions mellowed a bit. I think it is at this stage when the excitement grows exponentially. You can feel so much movement, you can identify body parts of the baby, you look super pregnant, therefore receive a ton of compliments, and you love the baby stuff so much more. Well, this is my perspective anyway. I'm sure there are lots of ladies who were ecstatic and looking at baby outfits when the preggo test was positive. For me, it took a while to get excited about these things.
I find myself rubbing my belly and swaying side to side... things I thought I would NEVER do. I have mastered to not waddle though; there is nothing attractive about that gait pattern. I still believe that pregnancy is not an excuse to not be able to do things. I was still helping lifting patients up until the end and still seeing my personal trainer until one week ago. I still climb the 3 flights of stairs to my OB's office because the elevators are not at all in a convenient location and I'm fine doing all of this. I have said over and over though, that I have been very fortunate with this pregnancy. I have not really had any major symptoms: no heart burn, no vericose veins (therefore not wearing compression stockings!), no stretch marks, no constipation, fleeting back pain, sleeping well, eating well, no swelling, etc. I hope all of my pregnancies are like this.
Hopefully a great pregnancy is a sign of a good delivery and a sign of a fast recovery! A girl can only hope!
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