Emotional:
It's been such a super busy time! Even though I'm not in school, I'm still feeling my usual "charged up and ready to go" September feeling! I really love this month. I am usually filled with a fresh prespective, like September is my new year! I'm glad these feelings haven't changed much this year. I've been active and on-the-go, going to the usual programs and spending some time with friends.
Physical:
Oh no! Stretch marks!!! It feels like they're slowly invading my body! At first
it was only a few, and all in the area under my belly button. Now I'm
noticing some starting on the sides of my upper thighs. :( It's because my
tummy is growing so fast. A few weeks ago it just started popping out
faster than before. I feel pretty huge, which is funny because people
I run into can't tell I'm pregnant!
Another annoying side effect that has
been present for a few months but has worsened a little recently is my
complexion! Before I got pregnant, I almost never had zits but lately I've
been breaking out with little ones, especially on my forehead and back.
It's not very noticeable to others, but I notice simply because
I'm used to having a very smooth complexion.
I think (and hope!) that it's just a summer thing, and due to the fact
that pregnant women sweat a lot more than normal. It has been a very hot
summer, and sweat is definetely a factor. I'm eagerly awaiting the cooler
weather to see if my complexion will return to the way it was.
A third something that has come up recently is that tossing and turning
in bed is becoming more difficult. It's really frustrating, because my
sleeping patterns involve turning from side to side many times during the
night. With this added to the many nightly bathroom trips, it's
becoming difficult to get a good nights sleep.
Despite these little complaints, I'm still enjoying my pregnancy. I love
feeling my little girl move around inside me, it's such an amazing experience!
Every time she kicks, I think about the miracle of having something
growing inside of you! How can anyone pass this off as common place? Despite
the fact that it happens every day, I'm still in awe of the ability to
create this perfect little human being. Hopefully my appreciation for
the wonderment of human life won't wear off too much when it comes
time to change diapers! :)