Taking for Granted

Hi all- There may be several posts or not so many after this because it's a busy weekend. It's our anniversary weekend and Rob actually has it off. So, tonight we're going to a ball game on a double date and tomorrow we're going to Tahoe for the night.
I have been so focused on the dogs lately that I thought I'd bring the focus back around to Preston and pregnancy. Disclaimer: This entry is supposed to be cute/funny, not meant as a complaint. I have had a real easy pregnancy but here are some things I've experienced throughout the past 8 1/2 months. Ladies, you will be able to relate better than the men but here ya go.

Things you take for granted if you are NOT pregnant:
* Being able to breathe without feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest
* Waking up without a bloody nose EVERY morning
* Being so hungry in the middle of the night you don't know if you'll get food into your system fast enough
* Being able to fit into your clothes
* Being able to bend over to take care of shoes and socks or pick something up without taking forever or having to stop for a breather!
* Walking up stairs without getting winded
* Getting weighed at the doctor's office without feeling like you're at a Weight Watchers meeting or getting "the look"
* Exercising at your discretion
* Picking up objects no matter how much they weigh or strain your back
* Having a normal looking belly that doesn't look like an alien lives inside
* Being able to get out of bed (or re-positioning yourself) without having to start with the rocking-n-rolling method every time
* Being able to sleep through the night without having to pee 5 times
* Sleeping without propping 4-5 pillows under/against your body
* Sleeping exclusively on your left side because "it's better for the baby".
* Sleeping on your stomach....oh, how I miss those days!
* Drinking or eating whatever you want
* Having your ankles swell to look like elephant's any time it's over 80 degrees
* Taking any medication you deam necessary for whatever aches and pains you have
* Sitting in a jacuzzi or super hot bath for hours
* Last but not least- pushing a watermelon through the size of a quarter (Still not understanding how this is possible!!!)


There are a few more, but since this a "Rated G" blog I will refrain from posting those. I have loved pregnancy and do not wish to rush through the last few weeks, as I did a month ago when it was so warm. I just thought you might get a kick out of this and realize how good y'all have it!