Elephants

Last year for Christmas I was given this T-Shirt.

I love it. Because obviously the huge elephant face on it is incredible, it is comfy, and it is fashionable (wouldn't you agree?) It is also among the 3-4 of my T-shirts that still fit me with my growing belly. 

The other day I was wearing my T-shirt and I told Justin that I like wearing it while I'm pregnant because sometimes I feel like an elephant. And his response has brought me to laughs multiple times : "Well Cami, at least you don't have to be pregnant as long as an elephant." He is so right. At least I only have to be pregnant for 9 months. Did you know that elephants have to be pregnant for 22 MONTHS????? That's almost 2 years people! So anytime I feel bad for myself, I think about the elephants. 9 months isn't so bad.

If you want to learn more about elephants and their babies we found some valuable information at this website: http://www.allaboutwildlife.com/endangered-species/how-long-do-elephants-stay-pregnant/7445

Not only am I grateful that I don't have to be pregnant for 22 months, I'm grateful that my baby won't weigh more than 9 pounds. Poor elephants deliver babies that weigh 230 pounds. I will never complain again.

Why I Like Being Pregnant

Though there are reasons that I don't like being pregnant (heartburn and morning sickness to name a few), I can sincerely say that I like it more than I don't like it. Here's why:

I love feeling my daughter move in my tummy. She especially likes to kick me on my left side. When I lay down she goes crazy and starts moving a lot.

I love that I'm never alone. As noted before, my little girl doesn't let me forget she's in there.

I love my baby bump. I have loved it since day one when it didn't even exist. When I was in my first few months I would ask Justin if he could tell if I was pregnant yet. He would always say no... though I was certain that I was getting bigger.

I love that I can eat whatever I want and people don't judge me because "oh... she's pregnant." That's right. I'm pregnant and that chocolate is way too tasty for me to only have one bite! When I was 28 weeks along I took the glucose screening test where they test for high blood sugar/gestational diabetes. I failed my first test and had to take a longer 3 hour test where they took my blood 4 times and I had to be fasting before I started it. I was a little nervous that I wouldn't be able to have treats during the holidays. Fortunately, I am diabetes free and I sure do take advantage of it, ask Justin.

I love ultrasounds and seeing the baby moving inside of me! Every time I see my baby I get so excited!

And one more thing that I love (this list is not comprehensive) is that I get to have baby showers. I love baby showers because it gives me an opportunity to see people that I love whom I maybe haven't seen for a while. I also love how generous people are. It astounds me every time. It makes me feel so grateful for the many friends and family members who have played a huge role in my life. A few weeks ago my  neighbor Sheri did a shower for me at her house and then today my sister Grace did one at her apartment for me.

7 more weeks until we get to cuddle with our little bundle of joy. Can't wait!