I am nearing the end of the first trimester. I had 2 sonograms this week, and a lot has changed with Baby McK. Unfortunately, Josh couldn't go with me due to new status as a grad student. Fortunately, my sister, mom, and dad were able to come with me and sharing the experience with them was pure joy. Baby McK moved around a lot during the sonogram this morning--amazing to see! And all the "tests" have come out well so far, relieving mom/me of a lot of pent-up anxiety.
Embracing the positive side of pregnancy has been getting easier. Although, I do still have cravings for a glass of wine or beer or a drag from a cigarette (I wasn't a regular smoker before, I just hate being completely restricted from it or anything else). At our family vacation a couple of weeks ago to Key Biscayne, FL, my sister-Jackie-dubbed me "princess pregnant." Now I have to say that I have been a very atypical pregnant lady and have not had many, if any, terrible mood swings. Overall, I have been pretty even. I would hope that those closest to me would agree with this; Josh does but he may be just saying this to not rock the boat. The title princess pregnant came from sheer spaciness on my behalf. My sister and I were walking into a restaurant to use the restroom. And as I approached the door, I just stood there as if expecting someone to open it. This was dubbed princess pregnant behavior. Although I don't think I am acting like a diva/princess/bitch, I had fun pulling this card whenever making my opinion known. And my family liked to label any request I had as me being princess pregnant.
Other perks of being pregnant include:
-early bedtime without being called a dork (I have to say that I have been so lucky to have the whole summer off to enjoy my first trimester)
-new friends (being pregnant enters you into a new sorority with other pregnant girls)
-giving into cravings (chocolate cake, chicken salad, snickers ice cream bars)
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