Snuggle up Baby

Patty has been a little fussy today. I took the advice of nice woman who told me to try using a snuggly or sling with her when she acts this way. It has worked wonders. I haven't heard a peep out of her the entire time and I've been all around the house. I guess she just feels better being close to mommy.

Pregnancy Blues

The baby must be preparing to enter the world soon. I'm nauseous, I have lower abdominal pain and pressure, "loose bowels," and can't get a wink of sleep. I am truly miserable. However I know that once my little bundle of joy arrives that it will be all worth it. I hope my husband doesn't mind making a sandwich or eating soup tonight. I am in no condition or mood to cook. I'm just praying that I go into labor once the baby shower is over on Saturday.

Late Pregnancy Fatigue

Today I am extremely tired and out of breath. Every one told me that late pregnancy would be uncomfortable, but this is a bit much for my body. It took me 2 hours just to shower and put on clothes. Now that I have done that I still have to take care of my teeth and brush my hair; but all I want to do is lie down in the bed again. (20 minute Pause). Ok now I'm back from brushing my teeth and I'm sitting her with the hair brush in front me until I get another surge of energy. I'm very blessed because I work from home. It truly amazes me that there isn't a standard maternity leave policy (that offers monetary benefits) in the US for working women. However American attitudes may contribute to the lack of care. Someone made a silly comment to me a few weeks ago because they did not want me to park in the handicap space. "You're not disabled, you're just pregnant." Pardon moi, but I don't know of any illness where you vomit for 40 weeks, pee on yourself, experience shortness of breath, back pain, trouble sleeping, abdominal discomfort, heartburn, swelling, depression, and extreme fatigue that would not qualify a person for some form of short term disability. I have a few additional problems that came with the "onset" of pregnancy but luckily the handicap decal enables me to make a short walk with my cane to at least get inside the store and sit down before I get a buggy for shopping. When you have time, read following article: U.S. stands apart from other nations on maternity leave. Right now, I'm feeling very sleepy so I think I will put the hair brush to the side until my nap is over.