Things I'm Learning by Being Pregnant---Again

[Meek]

You would think that once you've reached your third pregnancy, you'd be used to all of the symptoms that come along with it. I have found that I learn something new about my body and myself pretty much every day.

I have learned that my body is amazing. I know, I'm a little late on that one huh? Well I guess I never took the time out to think about what our bodies have to go through to a) produce a child, b) deliver the child, and c) bounce back after said producin' and deliverin'. I am literally in awe of what God has created and I have pledged to treat my body with the utmost care now and after I give birth.

I have also learned that I can be very opinionated and/or stubborn generally speaking and pregnancy sort of enhances that quality. HA HA HA Sometimes people have called me nice or quiet but I guess these folks don't really know me that well cause--I like to talk and sometimes I ain't really that nice. I generally hold back not wanting to offend or hurt peoples' feelings but I think these hormones have made me particularly blunt. If I have something that I want/need to talk about I can talk all damn day but if I don't, I don't really have to say anything. I guess I don't like to waste energy talking about nothing. It's irritating me that I'm realizing some things that I don't like about myself but on the bright side hopefully I can change the things I don't like. Like being late for EVERYTHING, or being disorganized, etc,etc,etc.

Another thing I've learned is that I thrive on time alone. Period. I remember wishing I had more friends than I have or that I had a more exciting life. But I have learned that that is not what creates a better me. God has shown me that I am so much better at being me when I create a time for me to be alone. Whether it's to meditate or read or write it all makes me enjoy my life better. Have you ever heard that saying 'Everything ain't for everybody'? Well, I can say this pregnancy has definitely taught me that.