Oh, hello there! I'm sorry, I didn't see you come in. I was too busy doing my daily gratitude ritual. Today, I'm recognizing the fact that I'm not currently pregnant, because there are so many things you can't do while pregnant that I think it's worth remembering on the days where we have our physical freedom. See, I honor my state of non-pregnancy by consuming copious amounts of coffee, wine, brie, cookie dough, deli meat, and sushi. Then, I ride a horse to a nearby theme park, where I ride roller coasters and do one of those mini-bungee jump thrill rides. Finally, I conclude by smoking a cigarette in a sauna.
OK, I'm kidding (about...some of that stuff). My son is now a full-fledged toddler so I don't have time for the sauna. But seriously, some of that actually sounds like fun, doesn't it? If only pregnancy didn't require you to abstain from everything enjoyable ever invented. And if only it wasn't so physically uncomfortable. And if only it didn't throw off your sleep patterns...and make you buy find an entirely new, yet temporary, maternity wardrobe...and limit your mobility...and bring about significant mood swings at 7:55 a.m. when you both should be at work but OMG the tears are here and they aren't stopping. Whoa. Yeah. Pregnancy, guys.
The fact of the matter is that, yes, while pregnancy is one of the most miraculous, beautiful experiences a woman can have, sometimes it's just not fun. Recognizing the struggle is OK. Here's why: