(I need to stop writing out posts and forgetting to reread the next day before publishing. Just found this one waiting from 6 weeks ago.)
I really am not one to complain, specifically at least, but this pregnancy has in many ways been much harder than any of the others. At almost 28 weeks, I still have a lot of uphill to go. I don't like thinking about myself and coddling myself, and it looks like I'm going to need to do that even more. I've already been wearing support hose on one leg from pretty early on because varicose veins went nuts. Now, after a 4th glucose tolerance test (we're not even going to talk about that), my doc's office called to say some of my numbers were high and they want me to talk to a dietitian to "help me out." I'm feeling fine, thanks, no help necessary. But the appointment is set, and I shall be dutiful and go. I know I also have plenty to look forward to, like my standard super achy ribs on my right side.
But this too shall pass.
After all, it's this little friend currently giving my lots of kicky hellos I'm doing this all for, right? (How I wish there was a window to peek in and see what is poking me, because we sure are active tonight.) Trying, really trying to keep my mind busy elsewhere and keep perspective in mind.
Plus, plenty of people have a way harder time at this than I do. The only time I've even really felt sick during this entire pregnancy was when I puked my 2nd glucose tolerance test (wait, I wasn't going to talk about that. But really, regurgitating super sweet syrupy test beverage is not something I would EVER care to repeat, making tests 3--the retake--and 4--12 weeks later--seem like momentous accomplishments).
Yesterday evening, I happened upon this little gem: "You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make" (Gordon. B. Hinckley). Looking at my 6 other children, I have to agree with him. Not that I don't still have my sacrifices for them, but the gifts they possess are amazing. Even the drive-our-mom-crazy talent that some of them have in such abundance. :)
Trying to enjoy the journey. With all the extra issues this round, I feel like my body is resigning its creation job, probably leaving what's left of my mind to do the creating from now on.
Marni, you are an amazing daughter, mom, and wife - I can't believe all of the things that you accomplish. And to homeschool on top of it all besides - I would have sent them out the door as I have told you to the little red schoolhouse. And involved in the scouting program so heavily besides - maybe you are really broken! Just kidding!! I am a phone call a way!
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