I’m growing a human…

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I’m growing a human… The doctors say I’m growing a human. I know this is a normal thing, but the idea of growing a human has been an out-of-body experience. Now that the words out, I can be real about this pregnancy journey.

I’m proud of how much I’ve done lately with such little energy. Starting a new full time, growing my event planning business, attending almost every day of French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest and even packing up the RV & moving into an apartment temporarily.

Growing a human… is no joke. Nausea & exhaustion has been a steady thing. I almost threw up during an interview a few months back. Every drop of energy feels used every second. My bed is my best friend… quickly realizing my normal energetic self is taking a time out. Even my emotions have been at a standstill, besides my urgent demands to ask Jon for popsicles.

One thing that I have learned is to listen to my body. Getting better about saying no when I’m not up to it. But I still have FOMO… but who cares, because i’m growing a human.

My body has started to stretch. Jeans don’t fit. Leggings are the new norm. I smell everything… literally everything. I love ice cream. Lots of ice cream. My bladder is now the size of a pea. No, I still don’t crave pickles. And there are literally barely any non-alcoholic drink options at bars in NOLA.

I know I’m only 1/3 through this journey of pregnancy, and there will be lots more changes along the way. They say I’ll be feeling better soon… they say… & in the meantime, I’m patiently waiting to leave this state of exhaustion that feels like I’m in a trance.

Anyway, I feel super lucky to be a part of this adventure of growing our lil’ human. So many patiently awaiting your arrival. Wondering if you’ll be a boy or girl and If you’ll get your dad's blue eyes or my HUGE eyes.

This 9-month pregnancy feels like a long one at this moment, but I know motherhood will be the best, life journey there is yet.

In the meantime, they say, I’m growing a human. I guess they are right… I am INDEED growing a human. And on that note, I’m tired now. Good night world…

and

good night little human.