Most women tell me that they're so in love with their child once they finally meet him, that they don't have time to miss being pregnant, but just in case, I thought I'd make a list of the things I'm looking forward to after delivery - aside from actually having my child in my arms, that is!
In no particular order, I'm looking forward to:
- being able to put my underwear and pants on without having to sit down
- being able to sleep on my stomach
- getting in a good cardio workout
- turning over in bed/getting out of bed/getting up off the couch without pain
- getting a massage while lying on my back and stomach
- wearing my super cute shoes again
- drinking a glass of red wine (that'll be a while after delivery, but still really looking forward to it!)
- walking without a limp/waddle
- eating soft cheeses without worrying if they're pasteurized
Heidi and I went for a walk this evening, and had several people ask me when my baby was due. It was very weird to respond, "Yesterday!" One older woman in a wheelchair suggested I wash my hair in the sink...that's one I haven't heard before.
Right now I've taking my doula's advice and have been alternating 5 minutes on and 5 minutes off the breast pump. It was helpful to figure out how it works before I actually need to use it to pump milk, and I've learned I really need to invest in one of those hands free pumping bras, so even if it does nothing, it has been helpful. But it has caused a few Braxton Hicks contractions, and one much stronger contraction, so let's hope it's making my cervix dilate like it's supposed to!
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