Friday, June 15, 2012

Energy, Energy, Where have you been for the last 9 months?

The other day, before I had Desmond, I was talking to Wes and I said, "Either I am much more wimpy than the average woman, or pregnancies are just a lot harder for me than most women."  Now, I'm not sure which it is.  I guess the truth is, I don't want to know which one it is.  What I do know is that I hate being pregnant.  It's a testament to my love of Scarlett that I was willing to do it all again.  The morning sickness hit me even earlier this time at 6.5 weeks pregnant.  That's a whole week and a half sooner than it hit me with Scarlett.  From that point on in my pregnancies, my life is miserable.  I spend the next 8 months in a tired, nauseous, painful haze.  I think the last time I cooked a meal was when my in-laws were visiting in March.  I can't even remember the last time I did a load of laundry before having Desmond.  Poor, poor Wes had no idea what he was getting himself into when he married me and decided I was the one he wanted to procreate with.  To be fair, I didn't know either.  I'm very lucky to be married to the kind of man that Wes is.  Someone who's willing to go to work all day, then come home and help me cook, clean, bathe Scarlett, do laundry, etc. etc.  Toward the end of my pregnancy, I had honestly started thinking that I was just an incredibly lazy person.  I couldn't even remember what it was like to have energy and to feel good.  Wes would kindly remind me of my pre-pregnant self who would have dinner ready when he got home and do dishes while he played with Scarlett.  I was even following the Fly Lady's schedule and keeping our home very clean and organized.  All of that went to the wayside when I got pregnant.  However, the point to this sad tale is that this is no more!  While I am still very tired from getting up 2-3 times a night feeding a newborn, it is a normal tiredness.  Not the unnatural tiredness I felt during my pregnancy.  Our house has been clean all week, there are no dirty clothes in the laundry bins, I even changed the air filters today!  That's progress, people!  I'm excited to have my old self coming back.  Scarlett and I may even plant flowers in the front of the house next week!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

You might be a miserable pregnant woman, but you do deliver one quicker than anyone I've ever heard of. I'm so happy that your energy is back and that your normal sense of organization is back, especially since you are my role model for organization!!! I'm looking at my calendar to see when I can come meet Desmond. Love you, Pooh

MikeS said...

Wes is awesome. I knew it. Be sure to give him an amazing Father's Day.

Anonymous said...

Now that you have your energy back, maybe you will feel up to doing a little geneology research. You never know which ancestor will reach out and touch you.

Anonymous said...

I had no doubts that you would return to your normal self soon. I too, like Pooh, consider you and Wes a role model in organization. I've already started (again) after my visit. Jerry just shakes his head when I come home from a visit to your house. One day, I'm going to have you come and organize my house. We will need to send Jerry on a week long car show or something so he won't be around. He would complain and get in the way. Anyway, welcome back to the world of the living. Desmond and Scarlett are two very lucky children.
Nana (mom)

Portia Ames said...

Yay for having energy back! I think that is one of the best ways of feeling "normal" again after having a baby. I miss you so much Jen! Your kids are so adorable and I wish I could see that handsome Desmond in person. I want to see your house too. I am working on my masters right now- crazy right?
Anyway, I am going to channel my inner Jen while we start planning the new core. YIKES!

Sweet Utah said...

You are making me extremely excited for pregnancy right now! Oh wait... I'm terrified the older I'm getting it's only going to get harder!