Well well well.

I was wondering when you’d arrive. I had started to think that maybe, just maybe you’d stay away this pregnancy and I wouldn’t have to languish away at home instead of going to a play date – or be able to happily spin my daughter around instead of telling her “Sorry honey, mommy’s already spinning!”

Welcome back Morning Sickness. And middle of the day sickness. And evening/bedtime sickness. So so sorry I didn’t hang up any Welcome Back signs or set out a buffet of ginger ale,saltines, and ice water. I am so screwed this time around. The first time, you blanched at the taste of spearmint gum. Now I can’t even look at the stuff. The second time, it was Dr. Pepper, oranges, and Will & Grace. Now, I can’t drink Dr. Pepper or watch Will & Grace re-runs. Oh and those preggy pop things? Apparently you’re immune to those when it comes to me. And just how did you GET the name morning sickness to begin with??? WHAT A MISNOMER!

 I just have one favor this time – please please don’t overstay your welcome again. 6 months the first time was way too long. I sincerely appreciated the 4 month stay the second time but did you have to be so active and raucous? Did you really? Was that REALLLLLY necessary? Maybe just the standard First trimester this time. That would be nice. Then I wouldn’t have to laugh at the doctors and experts who stand there and tell pregnant women all over the world that you magically walk out the front door at three months on the dot. Or maybe you could just stay a week and hang out quietly in a corner or something. Just don’t rock the boat so much this time and we’ll get along just fine.

Yours Truly,

 One queasy pregnant Mama