Dear Son,

*Disclaimer: This letter is based on actual events and experiences true to my life; however, they may not and will not apply to all pregnant women. Also, this may not be G rated, if this is a problem do not proceed.

Dear Son,

There are many things you have taught me so far:
(aka- Things no one tells you about pregnancy:)

1. It's possible to become so forgetful that when giving a urine sample you forget to use the cup and have to stop mid-pee and get one.

2. Other people whose babies are due at the same time will always be smaller than you. Feel free to justify this any way you'd like.

3. People secretly joy in watching you get fat.

4. You will think you are only getting a belly and haven't gained weight anywhere else...it's not true.

5. Emitting gases from you body was once unacceptable; however, when pregnant it becomes much welcomed as any extra room you can create is worth it- you may even look forward to it. You'll do anything to be more comfortable. I would still suggest this in private.

6. Strangers now feel like you must have something in common. Everyone has had a baby or knows someone who has had a baby. Anyone and everyone will talk to you, even in elevators where usually no one speaks.

7. If you are in school, people will stare, whisper, and feel sorry for your unfortunate situation. They will also be wondering if you're going to keep the baby.

8. Indigestion. You will be so alarmed you'll probably wake your husband in the middle of the night because you have no idea what is happening.

9. The most delicious foods can become painful to eat, probably your favorite. For me, chocolate.

10. Occasionally your belly will be touched and rubbed. I don't know how or when this possibly could have become acceptable.

11. It's possible to not recognize yourself in the mirror.

12. Upon reaching a certain size you can actually set things on your belly, just like a shelf.

13. If you secretly wished that when you got pregnant for the first time in your life you'd be well endowed, there is a small percentage of the population that do not get this perk.

14. People will say, "Sleep while you can", these people forgot or do not know what it's like to be pregnant.

15. When your belly starts to grow, it can hurt. Sort of like being sore from an ab work out except exactly the opposite is happening: any abs you had or hoped for are merely being destroyed.

Thank you, Son, for these valuable lessons.
__________
I'm sure as the days and weeks go on I will gain more knowledge and I'll be sure to share my wealth with you.