As we grow up we are told that pregnancy and giving birth is a true miracle. I truly believe it is a miracle. I have always wanted to be able to get pregnant and bring a little life into this world. And I have been lucky enough and blessed to be able to do so. And while it may be a miracle...not every day of pregnancy is sunshine and rainbows.
Take yesterday for example. It's been a long couple of weeks at work and that has added stress to my life. It is winter and dry and I'm pregnant, all of which contribute to bloody noses for me (yuck). My skin is dry and flaking off. I had a headache. My back was really hurting. My boobs are growing (again!!!) and are super sore. I was crampy. I was extremely exhausted and tired. To top it off, I had to work my 2nd job and had to work 2 of the 3 hours of it alone because my co-worker had to leave early. These are the types of days that they don't tell you about!
I am truly blessed that I had 2 great people to get me through this. First, my mom. I called her and she reminded me that I am growing a human being in my body and some days I just need to rest and relax. She told me that not every day needs to be great and it's okay to feel like crap. Sometimes you just need to know that it's okay to feel the way you are. Plus, she lets me whine about it and no one else really wants to hear that nonsense!
Then there is Kurt. He has been an amazing husband to his semi-normal, half-crazy, pregnant wife! He has been a great sounding board for any and everything I need to talk about. More than that, he reminds me to just breathe and try to relax because stress isn't good for the baby. Plus, he gives the best dang hugs and foot massages it's hard to be stressed after that!
So yes, during pregnancy you are bound to have really crappy days. Days that you hurt physically and days that your brain and emotions are wiped out. But it truly helps to have a great support system to get you through it all.
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