things i didn't expect about pregnancy...

• My ass and thighs have grown a ton. I am not carrying the fetus in my ass and thighs. Why have they grown a ton?
  
• Everyone, and I pretty much do mean everyone, has an opinion about how big I am vs. how big I should be. General consensus: I'm a bad mom and need to eat more. The good thing is that my dr. does not think I need to eat more, he says I'm doing just fine. Suck it, people!
• Carpal tunnel syndrome. Holy pain in my hands and wrists. I've had issues with my right wrist for a while since it's my mouse wrist. But for the past few weeks, my left wrist and hand have hurt so badly I can hardly stand it. I now have lovely wrist braces that I wear at night and they seem to be helping a bit.
  
• Old wives tales crack me up. Two of my favorites: (1) do not lift your arms above your head because the cord will wrap around the baby's neck. (2) do not let anyone ugly touch your belly or your baby will be ugly. The most useful: a spoonful of mustard will help with nausea.
• Blogging about pregnancy. I didn't even like to talk about it for the first 6 months and now here I am writing about it. Is this really my life???