I have been craving a hamburger for too long so, last night I told my husband at about 1:30 in the afternoon that I was going to need a hamburger that night for dinner and that we didn't have any ground beef. So he was either going to go to the store or take me out for a burger. We took ourselves and our three kids to Wendy's and, here it comes, I ate TWO hamburgers. I have never been a big eater, never one to stuff myself, I don't like feeling over full. But as I sat there, about halfway through the first one, I said to my husband, "this seems a lot smaller when you're pregnant" and that I might need another one. Being the wonderful man he is, he went to the front to get something else and came back with another burger for me. So, optimistic, I cut it in half and ate the first half. Then I figured, "oh well" and proceeded to down the rest.
My husband watched in amazement, then voiced the darkest fear that I had been thinking the entire time: "Does this mean you have two babies in there?" I'll let you know.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
TV Shows
I had an idea when I began my pregnancy blog that I would include a list of television shows and movies that included pregnant women as characters and/or talked a lot about pregnancy and childbirth.
So last week I watched the new comedy series "Notes from the Underbelly" and I figured I'd try my hand at writing a short review about it.
The new comedy series "Notes from the Underbelly" on ABC centers around the conception, pregnancy, and childbirth of babies born to two very different couples who are friends. The characters are balanced by two very single and very UN-parent-like friends. The jokes in the show center around most of your normal pregnancy cliches, like hunger, cravings, mini vans, maternity underwear, unneccessary baby gear, nesting, and the general "we're freaking out" insanity that arises once you become pregnant with your first child. It was funny and I was, of course, able to relate to pretty much all of the emotions and hilarious things one might do when they are pregnant. One of my favorite parts was when the woman who was newly pregnant (if this was a really good review I would know characters and actors names but I don't have time to research this--I have diapers to change) was sitting in her kitchen eating tacos filled with pumpkin pie filling. Cravings are NOT just for television, they exist, believe me.
Another highlight was when a couple with three children backed the newly pregnant couple into a corner and told them how children ruin your life, ending with the mother flashing her breasts at the couple to prove what breastfeeding did to her. (They didn't show it of course.) This, I'm sorry to say, is realistic as well. I've yet to meet a mom who nursed her babies who feels like her breasts are more attractive. Of course the part about how children ruin your life was just for effect because, hopefully, we all know that that's totally just for televisional effect. I just made up a new word. Televisional. I'm liking it.
Over all I didn't feel like the show will be very long running, at least that's my prediction. But it is a subject that can draw a lot of laughs from people who have been there and done that. So if you're pregnant and you'd like some televisional support and a reason to laugh at your pregnancy quirks, this comedy might be for you.
One more thing to note. One of the couples who is pregnant is much farther along than the aforementioned couple. They have portrayed this couple as the psycho first parents that some can be. They do crazy things like carry around a fake baby, go to bed early, and set their alarm for 3 am so they can get used to getting up to feed the baby. Please don't ever do anything like this. Please. No preparation in the middle of the night is necessary. And don't make your spouse get up with you. If you need help, ask for it, but it's not necessary for two people to lose sleep. Tell yourself to enjoy the middle of the night. It will not last forever. It will just seem like it.
So last week I watched the new comedy series "Notes from the Underbelly" and I figured I'd try my hand at writing a short review about it.
The new comedy series "Notes from the Underbelly" on ABC centers around the conception, pregnancy, and childbirth of babies born to two very different couples who are friends. The characters are balanced by two very single and very UN-parent-like friends. The jokes in the show center around most of your normal pregnancy cliches, like hunger, cravings, mini vans, maternity underwear, unneccessary baby gear, nesting, and the general "we're freaking out" insanity that arises once you become pregnant with your first child. It was funny and I was, of course, able to relate to pretty much all of the emotions and hilarious things one might do when they are pregnant. One of my favorite parts was when the woman who was newly pregnant (if this was a really good review I would know characters and actors names but I don't have time to research this--I have diapers to change) was sitting in her kitchen eating tacos filled with pumpkin pie filling. Cravings are NOT just for television, they exist, believe me.
Another highlight was when a couple with three children backed the newly pregnant couple into a corner and told them how children ruin your life, ending with the mother flashing her breasts at the couple to prove what breastfeeding did to her. (They didn't show it of course.) This, I'm sorry to say, is realistic as well. I've yet to meet a mom who nursed her babies who feels like her breasts are more attractive. Of course the part about how children ruin your life was just for effect because, hopefully, we all know that that's totally just for televisional effect. I just made up a new word. Televisional. I'm liking it.
Over all I didn't feel like the show will be very long running, at least that's my prediction. But it is a subject that can draw a lot of laughs from people who have been there and done that. So if you're pregnant and you'd like some televisional support and a reason to laugh at your pregnancy quirks, this comedy might be for you.
One more thing to note. One of the couples who is pregnant is much farther along than the aforementioned couple. They have portrayed this couple as the psycho first parents that some can be. They do crazy things like carry around a fake baby, go to bed early, and set their alarm for 3 am so they can get used to getting up to feed the baby. Please don't ever do anything like this. Please. No preparation in the middle of the night is necessary. And don't make your spouse get up with you. If you need help, ask for it, but it's not necessary for two people to lose sleep. Tell yourself to enjoy the middle of the night. It will not last forever. It will just seem like it.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Excuses
Here they are. Reasons why I haven't written a million dollar blog lately. As if anyone cares!
1. I have a husband who is unemployed and home all day.
2. I have a five and a half year old who asks a lot of questions.
3. I have a two and a half year old.
4. I have a one year old.
5. Two of these four people poop their pants.
6. Last week we all had the stomach flu.
7. I am tired.
8. I am nauseated.
9. I am not feeling creative.
10. I already got my million dollars!
Just kidding on that last one. It's really not important to me so much anymore. It will take more energy and brain power than I can currently afford. But I am going to keep this pregnancy important and keep this journal of the experience. I am 10 weeks pregnant now and I'm actually having a better day. Not so sick and exhausted. I cleaned out my refrigerator. I am embarrassed to say that that last time I did this was right before I had my last baby. So it's been over a year. It was pretty gross. Actually, it was really gross. Whatever. At least it didn't aggravate my hemorrhoids like it did last time. Sorry if that's too much information. Pregnancy is not for the faint of heart.
1. I have a husband who is unemployed and home all day.
2. I have a five and a half year old who asks a lot of questions.
3. I have a two and a half year old.
4. I have a one year old.
5. Two of these four people poop their pants.
6. Last week we all had the stomach flu.
7. I am tired.
8. I am nauseated.
9. I am not feeling creative.
10. I already got my million dollars!
Just kidding on that last one. It's really not important to me so much anymore. It will take more energy and brain power than I can currently afford. But I am going to keep this pregnancy important and keep this journal of the experience. I am 10 weeks pregnant now and I'm actually having a better day. Not so sick and exhausted. I cleaned out my refrigerator. I am embarrassed to say that that last time I did this was right before I had my last baby. So it's been over a year. It was pretty gross. Actually, it was really gross. Whatever. At least it didn't aggravate my hemorrhoids like it did last time. Sorry if that's too much information. Pregnancy is not for the faint of heart.
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