Things I've Learned While Pregnant (So Far!)....

I still have almost 4 months to go and I'm sure I will learn all sorts of lovely things between now and then, but here are the highlights so far:

-If you have at least a decent spouse, he will try to make your life as easy as possible. Even if he is not always the most attentive, he will notice how much more difficult it is for you to get around and will offer to help. You don't have to milk it- it really will be more difficult.

-When you hit that 5 1/2 month mark, it is difficult to get the last few items out of the very back of the dryer. Or the dishwasher. It's also difficult to bend down and shave your legs, or put on a pair of panties! Oh, and you can wave goodbye temporarily to some body parts b/c you won't be seeing them again for quite a few more months ;)

-Having a little baby jumping around in my belly feels different than I thought it would. It is almost like it tickles most of the time, but sometimes is more forceful. I don't understand how a pregnant mother's organs don't get bruised at the very least. If I can feel him bumping around both towards my belly and back and in between, doesn't he have to also be hitting some of the stuff around him? Maybe this doesn't count as something I learned.

-You can pee on yourself and not even know it if the baby kicks you just right. Yep. See a few posts below for all my embarassing details.

-People are a lot more interested in your overall well-being. This can make you feel great of course. However, as my wise sister-in-law pointed out, this is only because there is a baby inside of you and as soon as he pops out the attention all goes to him, so don't get used to it now.

-People are going to assume that it is okay to touch/rub/pat your belly just because it is sticking out. They seem to have forgotten that this is still a part of your body, and not a normal "touch zone". Even partial (or total) strangers will forget this fact. You can start out slapping people's hands like I did, but eventually you should probably just accept it and pretend that it's okay.

-Watching movies like "Knocked Up" will not be all laughs anymore. Especially once you see that crowning shot that they surprise you with out of nowhere. Close your eyes.

-Buying things for yourself loses its appeal. I am definitely going to be one of those moms who stop shopping for myself and only shop for my kids (and I really, really enjoy shopping for myself). It really is more fun to shop for your child!