Pregnancy...

IT begins...  [And I always hear the 'Dun dun dun' music in my head]

Unfortunately they can.  Really effing well.
Too well.
I have a plan to stop this....
{maniacal laughing}

Then, I get sick.  Sick sick sick sick sick sick.

For the first four months, this is me.  Especially this time.
11 lbs lost to the porcelain god.


Then, I start to feel better.  

And I enter denial.  Because seriously...
This stuff sucks.

Then... You start looking pregnant.  Which, now - sometimes I do.  If I stick out my belly or eat a lot.

I realize that some people do actually have good advice.
But, Please refrain from scolding me while I'm:
Drinking Coffee
Running in the AM
Lifting my kids
Or ordering a food you don't think is appropriate.
If I'd like advice I'll ask.
K? Thanks.

Yes.  I do use this reasoning while I am pregnant.  I always try to look for the joy in things... 

So darling husband, when I want Five Guys, 4 days in a row -
Please don't ask why.   

 I am going to admit that I am probably the only woman on the face of the planet that is slightly creeped out by ultrasounds.  Feeling the kick accompanied with seeing it kick - but not really being able to see it, because it's tucked away sucking a life force off of your body.  I have often, through the other two pregnancies as well, referred to myself as Sigourney Weaver.   

I do actually own this shirt.
When I saw it I knew it had to be mine.
Finally - someone understands.

Then, You're REALLY GIANT FREAKING PREGNANT.  

And people want to know.  And, give their opinions.
And when you're REALLY GIANT FREAKING PREGNANT -
You just don't care.

If you want to know our choices on any of those subjects, feel free to ask.  We have pretty sound reasoning for the choices we've made - the number one reason being it's whats best for OUR family.  If you chose a different route, it's probably because it was the best choice for your family.    

And just for laughs....  Because parenthood is much better than that (most days). 

hahahahahahahahahahaha!