Where's Mommy?

26 Weeks Pregnant Last night I got a text from a friend, excited upon hearing that Cyrus and I were pregnant. He asked, "How does it feel?". It's a simple question, really, and one that I gave a brief, positive but realistic answer to. "Some days are tougher than others, but keeping active helps!" I put my phone down and took a bath. As the loud water rushed into the tub I thought about it more. I know that pregnancy has changed me in several ways already. I used to be weirded out by pregnancy. I had never spent much time with pregnant women - friends, family, or otherwise. I hadn't read much about it because it wasn't of interest to me. I was sure I wouldn't have children for several reasons ranging from the fear I had about them ruining one's life to a responsibility I felt for the future of the planet. These were all stupid, unfounded reasons stemming from my own insecurity and immaturity, but still. It was terrifying to think of creating ...

Officially look pregnant. Woman gave me her cart at the grocery store and the guy at Buffalo Exchange asked when I was due. How sweet :) Learned that the popcorn and entire Swiss milk chocolate and hazelnut chocolate bar combination should never be attempted again. Running 3 miles at the gym helped a lot. Still running 3 miles 4-5 days a week. Lungs feel slightly smaller. Also have mystery cough... Obsessed with filling my head with positive birth stories and watching positive birth videos. Finished my hypnobirthing book, still reading Ina May Gaskin and Mindful Birthing. Thinking about a homebirth and hiring a midwife and doula. Eating lots of fruit and veggies. Discovered peanut butter dream whip. Oh my. Must head to work now, then Utah.