Things that I missed most during my pregnancy

Pregnancy is often portrayed as a time of great joy, the attention, the anticipation, and the pleasure of feeling the baby move inside that little space in the belly. However, I believe most mothers suffer the same woes like what I did for the past 7 months.

Persistent peeing is one of the biggest suffer I faced. I miss being able to sleep through the night without having to get up to pee every few hours. At least 3 trips to the washroom each night, and after every pee, it takes at least 15 to 30 minutes for me to roll on the bed for a comfortable position, isn't it irritate? Worse still, after an hour of rolling, just when I've found the best position and was about to fall into deep sleep, I had to pee again! I used to put my head on the pillow and fall asleep within few minutes, but now the 'positioning part' is killing me!

I really really really really miss my pre-pregnancy body and wardrobe. I have to put my eyes away from all my t-shirts, pretty jeans and working suits especially. I used to have different outfit everyday and I've never repeat wearing the same outfit at least in 2 weeks, sometimes even a month. But now I'm only using 5% of my wardrobe where I have to wear the same few maternity outfit every week! I'm sure the 95% of my wardrobe miss me too, I can't wait until I can wear those again! And ... I can't wear my engagement and wedding ring now, my fingers are expanding!

I miss my adorable manicured nails! And I guess I'll have to stop nail polishing until the first birthday of my little tiger. For that, I've stowed away all my nail polish so I won't feel bad about not being able to paint them on my pretty nails.

I'm also missing my independence! I looked so much like a superwoman when I was working in PH, I used to carry large objects, move heavy boxes in the office with my short skirt and heels but now I need help moving large objects, I'm too worried about falling whenever I climb up or down the staircase, walk on slippery areas or even my shower in the bathroom. I need a driver wherever I go as I've stopped driving alone during my 6th months plus or so. I just don't like it as I often need to ask for help doing things that used to be easy. I just miss the freedom that I used to have!

And last but not least ... I miss cold drinks, ABC, mouth-watering ice-blended desserts!

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