Joys of Pregnancy

So, for the last few days I have found myself more in the dumps about being pregnant than in the euphoria of it...to change things up a bit, and because we all know or assume that being pregnant really is a GOOD thing, my list is focused on the 10 reasons why I am thankful I am pregnant (this could get hard) :0)

1. The one time (or second time) I can have a belly sticking out there and not even have to attempt to suck it in

2. Realizing the true miracle of being pregnant, from nothing but cells to a kick boxer - in 6 short months

3. It really is a good excuse for crazy moments, it really does make your brain do funny things

4. No calorie counting required

5. Something special about rubbing your belly and it being "cute"

6. Stretchy pants for EVERY occassion. You can be all dolled up with some fancy slacks and still, you have that stretchy waistband in case you eat too much

7. A renewed sense of THANKFULNESS for toilets

8. Sleeping a lot and being told it is okay because you need it and because your days of sleeping are truly numbered

9. For those of us that like to SHOP for clothes - there is no need to try to be good at a mall, there really isn't anything to buy. Maternity clothes are just not as fun

10. Having moments where you realize that this is such a gift, no man can experience this (though at times the whole laboring and birthing might be something we would LIKE to give up), some women do not get to experience this - it is the one thing that over thousands of years remains the same way (to an extent) that God created it...9months of gestation, his perfect little miracles being formed and molded.