7 Reasons I'll Miss Being Pregnant

As Monkey's eviction notice goes into effect tomorrow, I am swiftly realizing that today is my last day of being pregnant. While I'm looking forward to meeting him (let's be real, I would bet money I'm getting my boy!), I'm also kind of sad about losing the identity I've had for the last 39 weeks. It's such a special time, and it's hard to believe it's almost over.

In the last month or so, at least one person a day asks me how I'm feeling and assumes I'm sick of being pregnant. Here's the truth: It actually doesn't bother me that much. 9 out of 10 days, I feel like I could be pregnant for another few months. As for that 10th day, the discomfort level is so low it doesn't really bother me either.

I've been doing some thinking over the weekend, and I think I've determined the biggest reasons I'll miss being pregnant:


7. Sleep

All of my pregnant friends and moms are a little angry with me over this one. While pregnant, I sleep like the dead. It doesn't matter how big I've gotten, I still sleep like a rock, with limited bathroom breaks and no bouts of insomnia. I actually look forward to going to bed each night, knowing I'm going to have a great night's sleep.


6. FOOD

If I eat a ridiculous amount now, I have a clear excuse. BIG belly = BIG food. When you're already gaining a zillion pounds, having cake for breakfast really doesn't seem that big a deal. Once this kids pops out however, it's back to eating like a responsible adult. (As I can't eat after midnight tonight, I have one last day to gorge. I intend to take advantage of it.)


5. You can bring total strangers to tears

Despite the roller coaster of emotions that pregnancy brings, there's a mood boost you get that's like no other. Little compares to the excitement and anticipation of what's to come. And it's not just your mood that gets a list. The bigger you get, the more you notice other people's response. They look at you in the most endearing way -- and yes, they occasionally gush and break into tears. When we were in Mexico, a woman walked by looking at my huge belly, and a big smile spread across her face. I couldn't help but smile back.

4. You get VIP treatment.

When people see your growing belly, they often roll out the red carpet. I've been offered seats on a bus, people have volunteered to pump my gas, and everyone is suddenly willing to fetch me drinks or carry my bags. Other VIP perks include doors being held open, prime parking spots and the first spot in the food line. (Stereotypical perhaps, but hey, I'm not turning it down!)

3. Child Care is SO much easier!

Right now it's easy to feed, bathe, sooth, and rock Monkey to sleep. It will be much more difficult once s/he's out of my uterus.

2. Jemar-care

I currently get foot rubs, back rubs and pretty much whatever I want whenever I ask for it. PLUS, anytime he goes to a store, he comes back with candy. In the last four days he's brought me sour skittles, BIG nerds, sour patch straws and IBC root beer. In fact, I'm blaming at least 10 pounds on Jemar-care.

However, I'm pretty sure he'll drop me like a bad habit once Monkey is here.


1. Baby Connection

There is nothing more special then feeling Monkey move. It's a special connection that's primarily just between us. While it is often uncomfortable (and makes my stomach move into crazy contortions), it's also the sweetest sensation. I'll miss being able to rub my belly and feel comforted knowing he/she is safe.