Pros and Cons of My Pregnancy

I feel very blessed with a healthy pregnancy this time around and with Sydney, however there are a few things that do not make me smile.

*heartburn- I had never had heartburn until I was pregnant, wow it can be bad! I know what foods to avoid but honestly some days I look at food and I can feel the burn. I do believe in the old wives tale -lots of heartburn- lots of hair, we will have to wait and see if it comes true this time around with our little boy.

*uncontainable cleavage- I am not sure if this is a pro or a con? Most maternity shirts are way too low cut so I find myself wearing tank tops under everything in order to keep things decent.

*cravings-I do not have any unusual cravings but I want sweets everyday all day- not good for the waste line. I also love Mexican food, fruit (especially oranges- not so good for the heartburn), peanut butter, queso and chips, hmm did I mention anything chocolate.

*glossy hair and strong nails

*miracle of pregnancy itself- feeling the baby move, nothing in the world compares. I feel so fortunate to be able to conceive and carry a child without complications. Pregnancy is a gift that no one should ever take for granted.

*gas- okay I know this is a bit personal but if you have been pregnant you understand. It probably has to do with all the fiber I consume.

*fatigue- this was bad early on but is gone now, thank goodness. Now I have that surge of energy and am motivated to do projects, organizing etc. I have run out of things to work on right now.

*frequent trips to the bathroom- especially when he is kicking my bladder!

*sleeping issues- I want to sleep on my back so bad!!! I like sleeping on my side but now that it is the only option I want to lay on my back.

*difficulty painting toenails -what a challenge! Instant heartburn when I bend over! I should just treat myself to pedicure but I am too frugal to pay someone to do something that I can do myself.

I am sure there are more pros and cons, and there are plenty of things yet to come- such as swelling and back pain, however I am still overjoyed to be pregnant and I am attempting to soak up each and every moment of what might be my last pregnancy. The above picture is me 8 months pregnant with Sydney.