Some one has put sand in my blood

I have the worst fatigue. I assume this what the make-out friendly girls felt in jr. high (read: mono.)

Apparently the shitstorm of pregnancy symptoms all really appear in the first trimester. So far I have expierenced these on a day to day basis

  • the sensation of water buffalo stampeding across my tits, sometimes referred to as “tenderness”
  • the same kind of protracted nausea you get from watching Scarlett Johansson “act”
  • Bloating
  • Crying fits
  • Urge to piss myself every 20 minutes
  • Psychotic cravings for salt drenched snacks
  • Dabililtating fatigue

From a What To Expect, the website, note how obnoxious the copy is:

Extreme fatigue during pregnancy is a common symptom, especially in the first trimester. And for good reason. Making a baby is hard work — make that very hard work. Consider this: During these first weeks and months of pregnancy, your body is manufacturing the placenta — your baby’s life-support system. What’s more, your body’s metabolism and hormone levels have increased significantly while your blood sugar and blood pressure tend to be lower. Add it all up, and it’s no wonder you feel as if you’re competing in a triathlon each day.