Health

So they say the second trimester is when most pregnant women feel their best. What a load of crap! Ok, maybe for the NORMAL person, but not for Lindsey! The first trimester was a breeze. No sicky, AT ALL, no moodiness, nothing. In fact, the pregnancy test positive was the ONLY thing that made me think I was even pregnant.

By the start of the second trimester, I started growing. And at first it was awesome. I loved seeing the physical changes and proof that there was actually something in there. I still have moments where I just pat my belly to hope Adam's having a good day, is warm and comfortable and that part I love. But man, I'm starting to feel like a real SLOTH! I'm so tired all the time, even going up the stairs I now need a recovery period, and I feel like a lazy beast! I know pregnancy makes you more out of breath but it's not helping my beasty lazy self-image.

I'm also having SERIOUS issues with heartburn. We're talking SERIOUS. Sometimes I can't sleep, my throat burns so bad that I want to cry, and I have to stay ahead of it by popping Zantac every 8 hours. As soon as it comes on, it gets bad FAST. Last night, it was so bad that I puked my guts up from it. I've never thrown up that much in my life. It was horrible. And it's so weird to me that I never was sick from the morning sickness, but this makes me throw up like crazy? Ah it's just awful. I need to see my doctor soon about it.

Also, I've been having random dizzy spells. Friday at school, I had to sit down and the nurse had to come in and do my blood pressure. It was perfect as always, so it wasn't that. She thought I was dehydrated so I downed the water and then I felt a little better.

I'm also CRAZY emotional. I think I cried my eyes out 4 days this week? Ah it's annoying. When did I turn into crazy pants?!

I'm also REALLY itchy. It's not comfortable.

I have 8 more weeks of school until summer. I can do this. Work has been excruciatingly difficult lately. I cannot wait until summer when I can get my rest every night, put my feet up when I'm tired, and just enjoy the time getting the nursery together and relaxing and seeing my friends. It is going to be heavenly.

I know this has been one of my less positive posts, and I'm sorry if it is perceived as complaining. I think I'm just realizing that when you AREN'T pregnant, it is perceived as pure bliss, but when you ARE going through it, it's not all roses. I *know* it will be all worth it when I feel him for the first time, and when I see his sweet little face when he's born, I just want that to come....now!

I am going to try to start eating much more bland foods to try and help with the heartburn. Sandwiches, yogurt, etc. I'm also gonna try and down the water to keep me fully hydrated. My little nugget needs it.

Thanks for listening to the rant, I know I will have a brighter outlook in the morning. Goodnight!