Some new things with pregnancy....
Bambino LOVES mussels! Every time I eat them he/she goes crazy and starts doing
gymnastics. Very appropriate now that the Olympics have started. It's funny,
just cleaning them I think Bambino anticipates them, so from cleaning them to
eating them, Bambino goes crazy.
My energy just seems completely
drained lately! I typically wake up in the morning around 9, have breakfast,
clean the kitchen, check email, maybe do a few things around the house, eat
lunch, then it's time for a nap by 2PM. Between Bambino growing, and the summer
heat that has hit Milan, my energy seems to be non-existent. I feel like a
complete pile lately! Not to mention that my feet start swelling everyday now
because it's so hot. Luckily, we don't have to deal with the heat that the US
is dealing with, but back home we had central air conditioning so it didn't
seem so bad... Here we only have a small unit in the bedroom (which is better
than nothing!!). But I can't spend my entire day locked up in our bedroom.
One really fun part of pregnancy is
reconnecting with people that I haven't been in contact with for years. Some of
them are old college friends, some old high school friends, but all have had
children and are a part of the "sisterhood". It's funny, now that I'm
pregnant I feel like I've been able to join the "sisterhood" of women
that have experienced the most incredible part of life- giving life to your
child. At least, I think it's incredible! And it's really fun to talk to people
about their children and experiences. Maybe calling it the
"sisterhood" isn't really fair though because I've also been able to
relate to a lot of guys that have had children too. Maybe calling it "club
parenthood" would be better? Either way, it's really fun to talk to people
about their experiences and learn from them.
Some things I'm excited about:
meeting Bambino! Finally! I'm curious if he will look like he does in my dreams (I dream of having a boy). I'm also excited for some cooler weather, being 8
months pregnant in the hottest part of summer is not too fun. I get overheated
SO easily!!
Some things I'm nervous about: the
delivery... I've been researching a lot and learning more about the process,
the options available, talking to people about their experiences, etc. I know I
just have to let nature take its course, but since this is my first child I'm
nervous because I don't know what to expect. Also, I'm a little nervous about
my ultrasound next week. We'll find out if Bambino is still growing too much,
or if he/she is starting to level out a bit.
Cravings: I'm DYING for a
cheeseburger!! When we were sitting at the pool in Barga the other weekend I
kept smelling burgers and french fries. Ever since then I can't stop thinking
about a big, juicy cheeseburger! The only downfall is that you can't find a
good one in Milan. You have to make it yourself, so that is what Josh
and I will do this weekend when he returns from Paris :D CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT!!
He makes the BEST cheeseburgers!
I also seem to be craving a lot of
dairy products too. It must be because Bambino's bones are starting to harden
and finish developing. But I want yogurt and milk every day now, so I try to work it into my diet throughout the day.
On another note: We FINALLY got TV last week!! Only a year and a half
later... Just in time for the Olympics! :D
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