Pregnancy.

Okay guys. At 31 weeks pregnant I've got something to confess. I've heard women my whole life say how pregnancy is this magical time, you should be glowing and the bond you're creating with the little one is just so special.

Well.

I think they all grossly exaggerated.

I know I shouldn't be too hard on the whole subject overall, because objectively (and medically) speaking I have had a wonderful pregnancy with little to no complications, and Joy is happy, healthy and growing exactly like she should be. And for that, I am very thankful and grateful. But, as for my relationship with pregnancy itself? OVER IT. 

I mean, let's talk about how I have to get out of bed 3+ times a night to pee--- or how even getting UP from bed it a struggle. I mean, I literally feel a new level of understanding towards a turtle who is stuck on his back.

Or let's talk about how yesterday morning I woke up, uniform free day at work (score!!) so, I think to myself, I'm totally going to wear my new fall boots!!! As I excitedly get my outfit together for the day, and go for the finishing touch (my new boots from Just Fab!!!) I find out they don't fit!!!!! And why don't they fit??? Because your feet and ankles swell, especially in the 3rd trimester.

Or how when I walk 10 feet across our apartment I truly feel winded?! (I mean, what is that?!?!) And these are all things that just come with the 3rd trimester. I don't even want to get into the 1st trimester. That was REALLLY no fun at all. On any level.

And I'm not really seeking advise on how to remedy all this nonsense! I think sometimes I just need to let out the little annoyances and laugh about them so that they don't take over and ruin what really is a beautiful season of life. And, I know these are little things, and really, a very small price to pay for a beautiful little human who is an Alex/Melissa hybrid, and who will be so special and amazing when she arrives. But at the same time, pregnancy is rough. I will say, I never spent much time thinking about if I'd like being pregnant or not, or how I'd feel during the process; and that's probably a good thing! Going in with little to no expectations!! Because now that I am here. I'm not a fan! Haha!

I am sure I'll forget all the silly inconveniences (not being allowed to eat what I want, drink what I want, sleep when I want, wear what I want...blah blah blah) when we finally get to meet our little girl for the first time. And I might even be able to be persuaded to do this all over again... in the distant future. LOL! However, for now. I truly am counting down the weeks till December 11. Ready to meet our little Joy!