The Final Stretch

28 weeks down and twelve to go. This was very exciting for most of this week. We started childbirth class and last night I attended "Happiest Baby On The Block" class. (Don't worry, I will explain that one at a later time.) I let myself get excited about all the things I have planned for the month and then it hit me. I am not saying that there were not signs, especially the last couple of days. Even all the books warned me! I just thought that I would have longer.

Yes, my only major affliction has returned. I am more tired than can even be imagined! It is almost like having mono all over again. Only this time I have it for six months out of the year instead of just a couple of weeks.

I know that everyone feels tired at times, but let me break this down for you. Rod asked me if I wanted him to pick me up a chicken salad sandwich last night. I told him no because that much chewing would tire me out too much. During my first trimester I was so tired I would have to take breaks while eating because chewing made me so tired! What the hell is that?!

So, here I am totally useless once again. This honestly is the point where I have to decide if I really want something or can I wait until Rod gets off work. I know waiting might not be the best idea, but I am not sure that driving is either.

During the first trimester your body is doing so much it only makes sense that a woman would feel like this. The amount of growth the baby goes through at the beginning is just amazing. By the third trimester the baby is basically complete. Everything is not mature yet, but everything is there. I think this second period of fatigue is natures way of making sure we get as much rest now to prepare for birth and the first couple of weeks after. So, I will do my best to listen and maybe go back to bed.