I’m 30 weeks pregnant. That’s right, 10 weeks to go.
Actually only 8 1/2 weeks to go since I am having a planned c-section a week and a half early.
Apparently having a baby every year for 4 years in a row has wreaked a little havoc on my (shall we just say) “down there.”
So as I’m ringing in these last weeks… I’m beginning to crave some things from my “old” self.
Here’s the list:
(1) Coors Light. 2 of them. Or 3, 4, 5, 6…
(2) Sushi. Ahh… sushi. Tuna rolls, spider rolls or ANY special from Ruby Foo’s in NYC.
(3) Swordfish. Lobster. Tuna. After all, I do live in RI, the Ocean State!
(4) FULL COLOR BLONDE DYE JOB. You know, to match my sons.
(5) Margaritas. On the rocks, with salt.
(6) Running. Hard running.
(7) Swimming. Like actually being on a Master’s Team swimming.
(8 ) Spray Tans. Oh yes, no sun for me… spray me up, baby!
(9) My clothes. Oh, my clothes that I spent so much money on while living in NYC. You haven’t been touched… or some of you even de-tagged! I will be seeing you soon.
(10) Heels. My 4 inch heels. All sitting in my closet in a perfect row.
(11) Sledding. Ice skating. And skiing.
(12) Bikinis. ‘Cuz this mama ain’t wearing a bikini 8 months pregnant!
So here’s my 12.
And let me just say… being pregnant William, Alexander, Benjamin and now Henry has been a blessing, a privilege and a joy beyond joy. There is nothing that I wouldn’t do for my boys. There is nothing I would not give up. Nothing.
But I’m ready for these boys to see another side of who their “mama” is!
And yes, for all those family members who keep asking me… I haven’t been daunted yet by pregnancy and will do this at the very least – one more time.
We’re just going to put a few years between Henry and that baby-to-be! (Wink! Wink!)
And honey… Number 13, well… that’s between you and me!
So mamas (or mamas-to-be) out there, what are some of yours? When you were pregnant or while you are pregnant… what do you miss?
– Audrey
What I miss the most is a nice Margarita, funny how you don’t miss something until you can’t have it! Hey master’s swimming sounds good we use to swim togeter. Let me know if you know any good one’s it’s been a long time and boy do I miss swimming!
Off the top of my head…
-pants that button
-painting my own toes (although I do love me a pedi!)
-sleeping on my back
-walking up stairs without getting short of breath
-Sonic vanilla Dr. Pepper (ok, ok, I cheat every once in a while, but not often)
Beer, margaritas, sushi & coffee… you know, the healthy stuff!
Just reading your list makes me not want to be preg again! But, like you said, it is all so worth it!
I just had my baby but I missed beer! Champagne was my pregnancy craving and my husband and I toasted ourselves the last night in the hospital.
right now being able to wear any shoes is the thing that i am most looking forward to.
Gosh. Is there room in these comment boxes for everything? :o) (1) My clothes, (2) Feeling fit and trim in my clothes, (3) Painting my toes, (4) sleeping on my tummy, (5) Blue Cheese, (5) Coca-cola, (6) being able to do an hour’s worth or work without having to rest for 4 hours after, (7) a bikini body, (8) eating salads (not common to not be able to eat salads, I know), (9) being able to get off the couch by myself, (10) having the energy to clean the house…not that I really want to! :o)
Soon, soon, soon.
TOTALLY understand ya! Especially that margarita! I was so bummed when I found out that I was pregnant(not truly bummed….just like a ahhh man…no more alcohol) , because I hadn’t gotten ONE LAST margarita! Ha! Here’s to one more week and a half! Hopefully it’ll pass quickly!
oops… 8 1/2 weeks to go! not wanting to make you go into premature labor… i had better fix that! sorry!
1) Not long before I learned I was pregnant I got into the habit of enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning – I miss that!!
2) Not feeling the need to take a nap every two hours!
3) I love amusement parks – not this summer though!
4) Sleeping on my stomach.
That’s just a few – and I am not even half way yet!! But, I agree…it is ALL TOTALLY worth it!
I think I missed your number 13 also!
Hang in there, you’re almost there . . .
Wow, so soon! 🙂
What did I miss while pregnant? Roller coasters, non-puffy feet, not puking, sleeping. At the same time, I sometimes miss being pregnant. I miss the little one wiggling around inside, miss knowing a life is growing inside me.
Oh, and your whole list, too!
Great list, Audrey! Like I said before, I cannot believe it’s already almost time for Henry to make his grand appearance!!! Seems like only yesterday you announced that you were the P&B Girl who was expecting!!!
Oh, I’ve got a little contest (just for fun, but there is a little prize too) going on. I have a feeling you, your mom and Jane will know the answers…
With under 4 weeks left, let’s just say that I’ve basically thrown in the towel and given in to the sushi craving!
I too would like a spray tan and to wear my cute spring clothes. Not sure that’s going to happen this year for the capris/shorts but DEFINITELY the skirts!
Well hell, I’m not pregnant but my #13 would be I WANT TO SLEEP A FULL NIGHT’S SLEEP. Dammit. My baby’s 14 months old – so 14 months PLUS 6 months before that – yeah almost 2 years without a FULL NIGHT”S SLEEP.
I’m not bitter.
Nuh-UH…..You are NOT 30 weeks pregnant!! We just found out you were pregnant a few weeks ago!!
Time flies!
You’re in the homestretch! Hang in there and all those wonderful things will be your again soon. And you will have a beautiful baby boy to boot!! Is this your first C-section? My last two had to be C-sections :(, but it’s not too bad.
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1. cookie dough and cake batter. I know I probably shouldn’t eat it anyways, but those raw eggs are so yummy and it is so hard to make something and not taste.
2. sleeping all night long.
3. sleeping on my stomach and back.
Great post! I’m 30 weeks tomorrow with my 1st, and still not understanding the true gravity of soon being a mom, too busy wallowing in pity over the things I haven’t done in ages. I hadn’t been interested in drinking since college, then I got pregnant and champagne and margaritas started sounding wonderful (and of course I was pregnant for all major holidays last year)! I also miss heels, flats do not flatter me. And being able to go to the gym and really wear myself out there when I’ve had a rough day. And sleeping on my stomach!!! Eating sushi (my fave food), going 8 hours w/o a bathroom, I could go on and on… Pregnancy hasn’t been as hard on me as it has on some people I’ve talked to, but I still think it’s been a big sacrifice of my time and energy for 9 whole months of not being able to be me in so many ways.
Beer, sushi and my old clothes!!!
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