Booger Picking, Prune Eating, Poopy Pants

Pregnancy come with many fun adventures, experiences and life-long memories. For most, it is a joy to feel the first kick, hear the heartbeat for the very first time, and to watch as their belly grows.

Here are some of the "joys" I've experienced recently:

• I have had a nasty stuffy and bloody nose since 12 weeks. Tissues don't do the trick, so I seriously have to pick my nose to relieve the pain and blockage. Most of the time I moisten q-tips with nasal spay and 'pick' my nose that way. I feel like a child that doesn't stop picking their nose, but I honestly can't help it. I have to breathe, right?
• Second joy I've experienced will have to be told in a story. Yesterday I went to the BYU creamery to have a cheeseburger and ice cream with my friend who is graduating. I was so excited to see her, and I felt great. We ate, talked, and then I walked home after she asked if she could give me a ride home. Note to self: When your pregnant, NEVER turn down rides home! I said no thanks, I need to get some exercise, then I began to walk. When I turned on Brier, I felt like I needed to go to the bathroom. It just hit me all the sudden! Wow, am I going to be able to make it home? Just make it to Cherry Lane, Just make it to
  Cherry Lane I kept telling myself (that's the street I live one). Well, I made it to cherry lane, but I didn't make it home. I stopped. OH NO! I totally pooped all in my brand new Khaki maternity Capri's. Thank God I was wearing a jean jacket!! As I started tying it around my waste a neighbor wanted to stop and chat. Oh no, I don't want to be rude, but I don't want to stand here as my number 2 goes down my leg. So, I told her I need to be home for a call, and walked as quickly as I could. I'll spare you the clean-up details, but lets just say it was a horrific experience I NEVER want to happen again. After I showered, I just laid in bed. Then I got to thinking, What could have caused my intense accident? Was it something I ate? I realized then that I had made a big mistake. I'd been craving prunes. I knew they were dangerous to the bowls, but I ate a whole bag in one sitting because they tasted so good. Second note to self: no matter HOW GOOD something is, be careful how much you eat. Needless to say, the prunes were so not worth it. Thankfully I have a great husband who took my soiled clothes to the laundry mat right away.
• Perhaps I'll feel the first kick soon- a real joy of motherhood!