Today has been a day full of pregnancy symptoms. I had heartburn for the majority of the day (at least that’s what I think it is) and now my feet and ankles look like sausages. I’m sitting here on my bed, feet propped up, hoping they look semi normal soon. I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later, so why not week 21.
It’s not like I haven’t been feeling anything else. I noticed that I started waddling a couple of weeks ago. Not necessarily in the morning, but by the end of the day as I leave work, it’s a definite slow waddle. Walking up the stairs is a much slower process that leaves me out of breath. And the main pregnancy issue I’ve been having…PREGNANCY BRAIN! I can’t remember anything. From forgetting what I got up to do (which also happened sometimes before) to leaving my laptop at home one day to forgetting a complete conversation I had with my mom, it’s bad. All you moms tell me it gets worse. I can’t even imagine.
But I have to tell you that aside from all of these things, I’m loving being pregnant. I can’t stop rubbing my belly almost to the point where I get embarrassed when people point it out. I love imaging what these babies are going to be like. I was able to see the two of them last week in my anatomy scan and it was the most amazing thing. Hearing their heartbeats never gets old.
I’ll take the swollen feet, waddling, forgetfulness and all the other things that come with it because at the end of this I get the best reward. I’m so in love with them already.
Sharon I’m so happy for you! Can’t wait to see your babies!!🍼🍼
I had to go back through emails to see when exactly I started following your journey; I’ve been so excited to see your progress and news! I remember thinking about blogging during my decision and pregnancy, but I actually had some negative responses from close friends – who then fell away as friends.
Oddly, I am very suddenly having to deal with them and the unresolved issues around that social group that I’d left behind without a thought. It’s very strange because my daughter has reached the age where she can go on sleepovers and is more independent now, so I sort of tried to resume my own social life, which had grown to revolve around her for the last six years.
It will be so exciting to see your babies and re-visit that intense infant and toddler period as you go through it. It is all so exhausting, but so very much worth it! It’s funny, you mentioned anticipating seeing the donor contribution come out and I’ve reached that stage with my daughter because she is definitely showing some of the traits I specifically selected!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Oh Sha!!! We are soooo excited! Mark and I and even the kids. Justin was mesmerized after he “spoke” to the twins last week haha Can’t wait to meet them and finally see you as the role you’ve wanted for years- a mommy !
Beautiful ✨💖✨!!!