Symptoms of Pregnancy

In my experience, the symptoms of pregnancy are greatly exagerrated. But there are other symptoms that are never spoken of.

Food cravings are notable, but food aversions were far more prominant for me. It was so hard to eat the vegetables that I needed to eat. I also find it interesting to note that cravings seem to follow the trimesters. Protiens were important in the last trimester. But crazy cravings, while they do exist, are not as overpowering as some people go on about.

Crazy emotions are something fun to talk about. You might be really sad, but know that it is stupid. I would get sad at Walmart. The consumerism would get to me. Also I would feel guilty when I yelled at my cats, or couldn't give them as much as love as they wanted. Maybe they didn't want the love. But I still felt guilty. One lady I knew was sad because the cows were cold because they were out in the snow.

Pregnancy Dreams are another fascinating occurrance. In early pregnancy I slept deep. My dreams would be confused a bit with reality. My dreams are still very vivid. I had a dream that my baby was in a Manwich can, just floating in fluid. Another lady I knew said she had a dreeam that they took the baby out for their five month check-up, and then put it back in. I will post more dreams when I can remember them.

The nesting instinct deserves a few notes. Towards the middle to the end of pregnancy, I found myself wanting to cook and organize the baby's room. It was wonderful to get things done, but towards the end, my husband was getting a bit bored of the baby's room.

Knowing when it is time. I am not sure if anyone else felt this, but I was ready when it was time for my baby. A couple of days before he was born, I was reluctant to do my homework. I put off studying until I had to give in. The night after the test, my water broke. I wonder if anyone else has had similar experiences.

Growing and activity. I have noticed in the womb, as well as after being born, that movement will slow or stop. I tended to get tired. And then, my belly would seem to grow overnight. After that, movement would increase. Now, I have noticed he will do nothing but sleep and eat before a big growth spurt.

You are never the same after pregnancy. And that isn't a bad thing. And I am not just referring to the stretchmarks or the new baby. Something inside changes and it is hard to put your finger on what it is. Maybe more of a depth of emotions.