Today was a hell of a day...
So far I've been very lucky throughout my pregnancy. Other than some nasty morning sickness that lasted a whopping 18 weeks, I've felt fantastic. Well, all poop hit the fan today!
I had contractions all morning, which were so strong that I couldn't stand up straight. I also had heartburn, nauseau, and a baby that was kicking in the womb so hard I had shooting pains in my various regions. To make matters worse, my body also decided to get a sinus infection. My right ear, cheek, and neck hurt so bad it feels like I've been sucker punched.
Sucks, right? I should be pissy and moaning and whallowing in self pity. But with that crap came some of the funniest moments as well today.
Like my hubby being kind enough to plant flowers in the garden that would die by the time I got around to them. Hubby's not a little man, so a gentle, tender touch typically needed with plants wouldn't necessarily be his forte. But he was talking to them, saying things like "here ya go babe, you're home now" or when he was massaging the roots free, he said "tickle, tickle, tickle". I literally laughed out loud!
Or my son, watching out the window with squinted eyes for almost 2 hours while Daddy mowed the lawn. He stared at his Daddy with wild fascination and awe. It was awesome, albeit it was when he *should* have been napping!
And the best part? Hubby totally pampered me, took care of our little man, and did not only the lawnwork but household chores. Little man was also wonderful, going the entire afternoon meltdown-free (which any parent to a toddler knows this is an AMAZING fete!)
In closing, while I could dwell on my woes, I am deciding to look at my wonderful boys and reflect on today as a good day. Although as I type this, my Braxton Hicks are kicking back up again so I can only hope sleep and a reprieve from this madness will be in my near future...
Be sure you are drinking LOTS of water! Did you know that dehydration is a really common reason for contractions?
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I had no idea that water was such a big deal until I was pregnant in Mexico. The doctors warn you big time here because it gets so hot.
I never worried about dehydration with peyton as he was born in march. But I took the advice of yours and another mommy an downed a ton of water. And guess what? I am feeling better today! Thanks. :)
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