Chin up. I hated being pregnant too. Now I can't wait for it to happen again.

I think my main problem stemmed from the fact that I *hate* change. Hate hate HATE it. And pregnancy is about the biggest change someone can possibly experience - physically, emotionally - it's life-altering. So that, in addition to the fact that Josh and I weren't trying (I was on the pill, for God's sake!), I had a hard time coming to term with being pregnant. You know when I think I finally did? When Aidan was about 3 months old.

I think it took me that long because of all the unknowns. Everything you're experiencing is new. It's a lot to swallow! At the very least, your body is completely different from what you've gotten used to for your entire life up to this point, and at the very most, you're about to become a MOTHER. I, personally, think that even the women who claim they looooove being pregnant didn't love it 100% of the time. What's to love about leaky boobs, swollen ankles, weakening joints, and your hormones going nuts? But then again, look at what you're doing. You are growing another little human being inside you. He's just a little baby now, but think of what this means! You're providing him with a big, huge life that will be his own to do with as he pleases. All because of you!!

Don't feel bad and try and focus on the positive. Take extra pleasure when you feel him kick you. I wish I had more when I was pregnant with Aidan. Instead, I focused on all the bad things - feeling unattractive, swollen ankles, my face breaking out, etc. - and I regret it now. And I absolutely cannot wait to get pregnant again, because I will be totally different - I know I will. (Not saying I won't have my bitching moments, but I'm a woman - I'm entitled to them, pregnant or not!!)

So rub that belly of yours and remember there is a miracle inside there, just on the other side of your skin. And soon enough, he'll be out here with you and growing and changing so quickly, you'll wish you could slow time down!