I read this email Monday morning. About 36 hours too late.
30 Weeks Pregnant
"You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having
trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size."
What they should have emailed me on FRIDAY was....
haven't noticed, you are also 30 weeks pregnant.
You probably should be aware that your ligaments are more relaxed,
and this can cause things that may seem easy or normal
to your "pre pregnancy" body to ache or
throb after you do them now. We promise that if you warm up
your goalie for a game on Saturday afternoon
(with your wicked hard shots no less...wink wink),
that you will pay for it Saturday night and the rest of the weekend there after.
30 Weeks Pregnant
"You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having
trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size."
What they should have emailed me on FRIDAY was....
Brooke,
Take it easy. You are not a D1 soccer player anymore, and if youhaven't noticed, you are also 30 weeks pregnant.
You probably should be aware that your ligaments are more relaxed,
and this can cause things that may seem easy or normal
to your "pre pregnancy" body to ache or
throb after you do them now. We promise that if you warm up
your goalie for a game on Saturday afternoon
(with your wicked hard shots no less...wink wink),
that you will pay for it Saturday night and the rest of the weekend there after.
Your danger zone ligaments will feel just like THIS! It will NOT feel awesome.
Your eyes will water when you stand up or attempt to walk anywhere.
You will look like a 90 yr. old who broke her hip and you will be in more pain than
you want to be in. So just take it easy girlfriend! You only have 10 more weeks
left. Enjoy it. Don't try to be super woman (although let's be honest you are ;) Don't
try to do everything yourself. It's ok to ask for help (just don't abuse it).
Walk slower. Embrace all the new curves (and we know there are lots... ESP. since
you had to go out and buy new soccer shorts just FOR the game because your
LARGE rear doesn't fit in any old soccer shorts you normally wear). Enjoy
the time you have to yourself, because once this kid is here there is no turning
back! Enjoy your time alone with your wonderful husband. Your life is about
to change in the next 10 weeks. Enjoy your time now, but embrace the time that
is to come. Motherhood will be amazing and you will love it regardless of
the ups and the downs and the sleepless nights (and we all know how you LOVE
your sleep, and be quite cranky without it).
Sincerely,
Baby Center
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