Through puberty I always suffered with acne, greasy hair, dark hair regrowth etc. Never in my life have I been the 'seamless' kinda girl during transitional periods. I always end up with the embarrassing symptoms. I wouldn't be me without them!
So, why, the barnacles, did I think pregnancy would mean all glowing skin, healthy hair and strong nails this time around?
Nope. Not 'lucky' enough for that!!
Instead, cue:
- Greasy hair - Dry shampoo aint saving this barnet, let me tell you.
- BOILS - On my back, my face, my neck, my arms, my inner thighs for figs sake. Oh the shame
- Hair - Always had to maintain my upper lip anyway, I've never had a problem with that, but actual long hairs sprouting from my chin, and even my nipple, are terrifying. And, is it just me, or do they appear from nowhere at an extraordinary length?
- Toothache - bad sensitivity has arisen from nowhere. Trip to the dentist is definitely required.
- Leaking nipples - with Carson, it started at around 16 weeks and didn't stop 'til he was born. This time round it started at 20 weeks - and still going. If you could freeze breast milk, I'd get a pump right now and start storing it, I really would. I can seriously milk these babies right now - not just the odd drip!
- Bleeding - I bled with Carson at around 24 weeks, this time it happened yesterday - 22 weeks. Although everything is fine, it's still very very scary.
- Wind - pumps, farts, trumps... oh and burps, belches etc whatever you call them in your house - I just can't help it recently. Dear God. Although I will say that they don't smell haha! It's just air from all the compression inside. *Honest*
I've also had the return of the dreaded SPD and I've already told you about the need for glasses now too, but it's the small things like the above that get me down sometimes. I'm starting to enjoy pregnancy now, at 22 weeks, but it's the small every day embarrassments that wallop you in the mush, bringing you back down to miserable earth with an on-par-with-your-own-fat bump.
I'm just having a moan really. I totally appreciate that some poor souls go through ACTUAL complications. So, in reality, I'm thankful. Of course I am.
...I'm still allowed to have an off day!
Anything else that you suffered with and *want* to share?
I feel like an advert for Embarrassing Bodies right now! Lotsa love, Jo xx
