- I CANNOT take a deep breath for the life of me. My air supply is cut in 1/2. I'm always gasping.
- We are going thru toilet paper faster than we can buy it. I go to the potty 950 times during the day, and even more during the night. Not to mention actually GOING to the potty is a challenge...enough said.
- My back feels like it is about to break in 2, and not to mention every joint in my body aches.
- I'm HOT. I am hot all the time. Matt goes to bed in sweat pants, socks, & a long sleeved shirt. (Think "Father of the Bride Part 2). I wear a tank top and have my fan blowing in my face. I still wake up with sweaty hair matted to my neck and face.
- When I want to roll over in the middle of the night I have a full out conversation with myself. It takes everything in me to roll over. I usually make myself get up to go to the bathroom & then I will get back in bed on the side I want to lay on. (Kills 2 birds with one stone).
- The heating pad has become my best friend. So has TUMS (the smoothie kind).
- I have 3 pair of yoga pants that are so comfy & that is all I wear. No more money spent on maternity clothes for me.
- I feel like an 80 year old woman. If I cough, I tee tee. If I sneeze too hard, I tee tee. Holton can kick my bladder so hard that I think my water broke....but no it's tee tee.
- I can't shave my legs anymore.
- My blood pressure cuff has turned into my latest accessory. I wish they came in pink.
- Blood pressure numbers are constantly on my mind.
- I am on first named basis with people at the hospital and doctor's office.
- I will lay in bed from 5:00 (am) on dying to go to the potty just because I know if I get up, it will wake up Holton and a HUGE PARTY in my tummy will start causing me to be up the rest of the morning. Not even joking. (This little man is the kickin-est baby I have ever carried)....I do love it.
- My bed---oh my bed---we are one. (because of all of this bed rest).
- One word--CONTRACTIONS. Every-Single-Day-Contractions. (this is a first for me because with both Hudson and Harper my first contractions were the day that they were born).
- My mind won't shut off. Constantly thinking about my to-do list before little man joins us. All hours of the day and night, my mind is going.
I LOVE this list. WHY???
BECAUSE IT'S ALMOST TIME!!!
We are SO excited for Holton to be here. Trust me, I do not take a day of this list for granted. Each passing day I am so thankful for, and I will endure it until the very end. I don't know if it is just me, but the last few weeks of all of my pregnancies were/are miserable --no exaggeration. Miserable I am, but I am joyful because the list means it's almost time!!!
I am praying for you, Allison... & sweet Holton too! I know that this is hard for you because you are SUPER-MOM & are always hands-on. You are so strong & have created such a sweet home for this baby on the INSIDE, that he has no idea how amazing a home you, Matt & the kids have waiting for him on the OUTSIDE! I'm excited to watch this little one grow up, just as I have with Hudson & Harper. I hope you know you are thought of & prayed for quite a bit!!
ReplyDeleteWell said! You totally crack us up. Hang in there precious girl. It will all be over soon. We love you and cannot wait to meet baby Holton. Still saying prayers for all of you. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny allison...thanks for sharing with the world that you can just tee tee spontaneously while preggo, it needs to be let out into the open that this can happen....cause it was a shocker for this girl!!
ReplyDeleteI love your list...brings back memories! I don't think I have told you THANK YOU enough...for carrying our third precious grandbaby, for our sweet Hudson and Harper, for loving Matt the way you do, for the special home you make for all of them...the list could go on and on. Holton is one lucky baby! Hang in there just a little longer...it isn't much longer. We are praying for all of you and love you so much!
ReplyDeleteSweet Allison, you are SO precious, and I love that you shared this. Thank you for setting such a good example in the way you love your babies. I can't even imagine how uncomfortable this all must be, and you still have a good attitude - it is so typical of you, and such an encouragement to me. :) Thank you for showing the rest of us how to have a joyful attitude in all things. I will be praying for Holton's health, your comfort, and for peace for all of you guys. Merry Christmas sweet friend, and I can't wait to see pictures of another gorgeous Mullins baby!
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOUR POST! Made me laugh out loud on so many levels!! Hang in there. It is soooo close!
ReplyDeleteOK, I am pretty sure I could copy paste ALMOST this entire post into a blog entry of my own. I just read and "amen"ed almost everything on your list. Pregnancy is so funny and yet so miserable at the same time. Love you friend. Praying for you and thinking of you so very often!
ReplyDeleteOh Allison,
ReplyDeletepraying for you sweet friend. I have so been there! Can't wait to see Holton. :) LOVED your Christmas Card. Have a blessed Christmas. Holton is almost here!!!
This has to be the funniest post I have read on any blog in a long time. Maybe you didn't intend it to be all funny, but I died laughing all the way through it. Because although I am not prego right now, I having 3 kids in the past 4 years means I have spent quite a few months being prego and I remember all too well everything you just said. LOL! I about tee-tee'd in my pants when you talked about having a conversation with your self when you would have to roll over! Hahahaha! Love it! I SOOOO remember the turning over in bed part. Hated it, too. Ha! So excited for yall and for Holton to be here. Can't wait!
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