Upsides
+ baby movements, kicking (affirmation that baby is ok)
+ thinking about life after baby is born
+ thinking about the Bean, and what he or she will look like
+ panhandlers leave me alone in Penn Station and on 8th Ave when they notice the bump
+ men and women more inclined to strike up conversation and ask about due date
+ can take afternoon naps without feeling as guilty as when not pregnant; can blame gas, burps and anything else unpleasant on the baby (that was the baby, not me...)
+ no periods or cramps for months!
+ people offer seats on the subway, and even offer to let me go ahead of them in line
Downsides
+ a lot of moles appearing on my neck and torso (increased hormones)
+ tired, overweight, absent-minded, clumsy
+ shoes are tighter
+ sore hip joints while sleeping on sides
+ frequent blood tests
+ getting knocked in the bladder
+ pants with fixed waistbands
+ no interest in getting dressed to go to work or socialize...elastic waistband pajamas and over-the-belly maternity pants preferred
+ chest has gotten bigger so that boobs now rest on top of the belly when I'm sitting down (not attractive), but not so big I need larger bra size...
+ crumbs in cleavage and all over belly after most meals
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