Things I Miss While Being Pregnant...

Ok, so this may sound a little absurd, but I never realized how much I took for granted (every day of my life) before becoming pregnant. It's amazing the things we do that bears no thought in every day life. I'm also feeling a bit edgy so some sarcasm may be imminent. So, with that said, I give you a few things I've missed during my pregnancy:

Not smelling every little thing. At first I thought I could use it as a super power... for good. It turns out that the only smells that are really strong to me are the ones that make me want to gag. I'd love to smell those lovely lilies that are across the room; instead, it's the dish rag 50 feet away from the lilies in the kitchen in the NEXT room that needs washing.

Not having to create an exit strategy every time I need to get up from the bed or couch. When did this get so hard for me?! Usually you just sit up and stand... now I need to form a whole routine just to land my feet on the floor and then wait a few seconds before walking. Oh, and the hubby "helping" by pushing you cannot be further from the truth.

Shoes that fit (besides tennis shoes). It's not like I'm really going to waltz around in rockin' high heels or anything, but it would be nice if I could zip those cute heel-less brown boots that are so stylish with leggings and a dress.

Deli meat. Sometimes a girl just wants a nice, yummy ham, cheese, tomato, and lettuce with mayo sandwich for lunch... everyday. Okay, so I've cheated a few times when we were over at the in-laws, but I am SO looking forward to this delight in less than a month.

Red wine... beer... girly drinks... OK, so almost any type of alcohol!! It's like it's one of my cravings! I don't really drink that much, but it's nice to know that I can sit in the living with a good book or good TV show with a glass of wine or two if I want.

Sleeping on my back... or even stomach (a good nights sleep in general). I'm not a side sleeper at all and this has totally messed up my sleep vibe. I used to be a pro! Now all I can say is thank God for naps. Oh, and that acid reflux and heartburn!

Not having to go to the restroom every hour! I catch myself worrying every time we go out (which is not a lot) if there's a bathroom there or not... and what condition it's in. It's becoming like a game to me... pathetic, I know.

Having less "fat days". Every woman, whether they are stick thin or not, has fat days. I miss the days when I did't look like a whale (or as hubby puts it, "a cute whale"... that man!). Every day is a fat day. Some are worse than others, but you get the gist.

My feet! Where did they go?

Not weighing more than my husband, although in all fairness, he has lost a lot of weight since the wedding (yes, keep telling yourself that, Mary).

Walking normally. I'm a penguin. There, I said it.

Now that I've gotten this off my chest, I just want to say that in less than a month, I will be giving birth and wondering why I complained about any of this.

Please tune in next month for, "Things I Miss About Being Pregnant." ;)