Do I like being pregnant?

People keep asking me if I "like" being pregnant....like I have a choice now huh?
For the record, I don't mind it, but am in the "good" phase now...not sick, and not too big! Although I can't really say that I enjoy getting my skin all stretched out and being tired all the time. But I guess it is the first of a long list of sacrifices that we make for our children, huh? If my mom did it for me, and her mom for her, then I guess it is my turn!

So, here is my list of things I like, and do not like, about being pregnant

Things I like:
- When people give me seats on the bus or metro. Even though I am not really tired, or don't need a seat, it's nice to have one. Sometimes I try to stick out my belly a little more so it is more evident that I am pregnant so they will give me their seat. Sometimes it works...more on this later.

-Ice cream. I can eat it and not feel too bad. I did not even really like ice cream until a few months ago. This weekend I actually bought a whole Dairy Queen ice cream cake and attack it with a fork every night. Yum.

- When people won't let you carry stuff or do stuff that you know you could do if you wanted to. Like put paper in the printer, carry boxes or bags.

- People are generally nicer to you and smile at you more.

-Shopping for baby stuff is actually kinda fun.

Things I don't like
-Heartburn. Really really don't like this one.

-Being stuck having to buy ugly maternity clothes at Thym because there are not enough nice maternity shops, or the nice ones are too expensive to buy since I won't wear them long enough.
The tops are boring and and are all the same, the jeans and pants look cheap, the dress cuts are bad...they stock colours, prints, fabrics and styles of clothes that I would never wear if I was not pregnant, things that old people wear...has anyone ever found anything remotely "chic" or stylish in that store???

- Answering the same questions all the time. "August 4th", "a girl", "no, no more morning sickness", "no, no weird cravings", "my last day at work will probably be July 15th", "no the nursery is not ready yet", 'No I don't need help with this, thanks"

- Can't eat chocolate or shrimp

- Having everyone give you advice...I don't give a shit about your sister in law's breastfeedng habits and that your cousin's baby slept through the night at 6 weeks old.

- When assholes cut in front of you and steal your seat on the bus, or "pretend" not to notice that you are pregnant so they don't have to give you their seat. It's no so bad now, but when I satrt to get "cankles" I think I will mind more.

- Crazy people who do exactly what the other crazy peope on the internet tell you that you can't do, and then tell you that you are not allowed to get any sunlight, sleep on your stomach, go to the dentist, reach for stuff on shelves above your head, eat hot dogs, turkey sandwiches, sushi, peanut butter, honey, feta cheese, french fries, caffeine, diet stuff with Splenda.........moderation, people!