I am 14 weeks pregnant this week, which is the start of my second trimester! Yippee! The nausea and vomiting are slowly fading, though I do have an episode everyone in a while. I have started maternity clothes shopping, and although I loathed the idea of having to put on those hideous pants with the stretchy waists that go up to your boobs, I must say they are VERY comfortable. I don't feel restricted at all, and it's actually kind of nice. Speaking of boobs, my boobs are huge, and everyone finds it necessary to let me know that they are. Thanks guys! Well lets look at the up side, at least my baby won't go hungry! HA!
Speaking of people telling you things that are unnecessary, why is it that everyone who is or has ever been pregnant feel the need to tell me their horror stories, or things like "I know it's going to be twins because I was that big when I was that far along and I had twins!" and "You have so much to look forward to, like a weak bladder and irritability, and don't forget that you are going to be so uncomfortable during your last weeks that you're going to do anything to want that baby out of you!" Yes people I've heard it all. Even when I wasn't pregnant, I heard it all. Don't get me wrong, I welcome stories, advice and suggestions, but not ones that are condescending, or scary. I plan to have a natural birth, with the help of a midwife, and I would like the support of everyone I meet and tell that too. I'm so tired of the rolled eyes, and scoffs when I tell someone I'm going to have a natural birth. I know it's not the norm, but people look at me weird when I tell them this. In my opinion I don't think women give enough thought to their labor and birth plan as they should. It's not like I woke up one morning and thought...Hmmm I think I'll have a non medicated home birth. Tyler and I have put a lot of thought into this decision, for it is not one to be made lightly. I know labor and birth are going to hurt like hell! I know it's not going to be easy. I'll be pooping a kid out of my vag for christ's sake! There are tons of risks involved, and I am aware of these risks. I have given this plenty of thought, and have decided this is what will best for me and my baby. I have wanted a natural home birth for as long as I can remember. The horror stories are annoying, but also don't scare me because I know every situation is different and mine will be a beautiful story to tell of it's own. I trust my body and know it will do what it needs to do when the time is right.
I've been feeling pretty good at this point in my pregnancy. It is rather exciting now that I a starting to show a lot more. My belly is starting to poke out more and more everyday. I have an appointment with Terri and Jenny, my midwives, on Tuesday the 21st at 2:30pm. I am very excited since this will be my very first prenatal appointment! I will tell you all about it on Tuesday. So stay tuned.
PS: Happy Birthday to my wonderful loving Husband! I miss you dearly and can't wait to see you!
