What it's like being pregnant

This is for those future mommies-to-be, especially those of you with "baby fever!"

In socializing with other pregnant women, I have come to realize that there are many out there who don't like being pregnant. I am not by any means criticizing those women. I know some have more difficult physical and emotional experiences than others. But so far, it has not occurred to me not to like it. In fact, I hope the next 4 months are as WONDERFUL as the last 5.

I have to admit that there are some less than fun things to endure. I was sick for a good 6 weeks... my face has been breaking out (HELLO concealer!)... and I think I summed it up today when I decided if I go an hour without going to the bathroom, it's a REALLY good hour.

But I just have to get this off my chest. Here's why I love being pregnant.

My nails are hard as diamonds. My hair doesn't fall out! And I love the baby belly that turns people's heads. It's the physical evidence that a miracle is happening.

The baby moving around and kicking. A person is alive in there!

I love the attention. So sue me. :)

The planning, the shopping, the decorating. Love, love, love it. I have read every baby book, and researched every product. The nursery is my little pet project.

Most of all, though, I can't imagine being anything but joyful and grateful. I can't wait to meet our new little person. I feel like I was born to be a mom, and I can't believe I waited this long.