Things I Don't Miss About Being Pregnant

I delivered our second daughter Rosalie 3 weeks ago, on November 7th. She was 3 days overdue. Not a huge deal in hindsight, but at the time it was 3 days too long. I had an acupuncture induction session the day before she was born to get things moving. I guess it worked.

She came fast, and furious. My first contraction was at 8:45am. I pushed her out at 12:45pm. There wasn't much time for drugs, great for baby, but not for mama. The labour was painful, but the whole time I kept thinking thank god I won't be pregnant anymore. 

This is the list of things I will not miss about being pregnant.

• Waking up to pee three times a night.
• Strangers looking at me and saying, "You're ready to pop, eh?".
• Strangers telling me I was going to have a boy because of how high I was carrying baby.
• Irregular bowel movements (like I need anything extra taking up space in my belly.)
• Finding a new stretch mark on my stomach.
• Having Braxton Hicks, and realizing that the car is parked farther than I thought.
• Shaving my vagina by feel.
• Being told to be patient, that the baby will come soon.

Of course I would do that all over again just to meet this little lady.

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