Krista Lauren

A new symptom has been unlocked! I started writing a post about it on Wednesday, I went to the doctor yesterday.

I am being kind and sparing you the photo I took while still standing. I have no ankles left, and my normally slender hands have turned into large Italian sausages. I will be wearing compression stockings the rest of my pregnancy now.

My feet are killing me. I am on and off winded and very uncomfortable. I still love providing for our little guy and keeping him safe and protected. I am officially one of “those people” I neglected to understand in my first trimester. I love being pregnant.

It has been difficult at times, but this pales in comparison to what I went through with POTS. Plus I am getting a sweet baby from all of this. I’m a little scared to have a baby! I don’t feel equipped, but everyone assures me it will be fine and you learn as you go.

I was so scared to start feeling kicks from Baby. I thought it would make me claustrophobic and that I would feel like an alien was trapped in my belly, just trying to claw its way out. Instead, I am scared of missing this. I love the kicks and jabs — even when they knock the wind out of me. I love thinking of Baby practicing movements and knowing he’s safe in there. It will be strange not having this one day.

Anyway, I am very tired. And stuffy — what an odd symptom to just keep carrying along and along. It’s 5:22 am, and I need some sleep.