Hazard of Pregnancy: Mom Arm

You know it-- Mom Arm. It is the familiar human seatbelt. It used to swing across you as mom came to a screeching (or at least abrupt) halt while driving. It might have been at a stop sign, traffic light, in a parking lot when someone cut in front of her... And now, as I approach 19 weeks, I have found that I too have developed Mom Arm.

I have no little person sitting next to me in the passenger seat, but last night I found myself extending my right arm as if to prevent someone from leaning forward. Sure, I had a bag of stuff there like I usually do, but nothing that couldn't have fallen on the floor. I think it's just something that cannot be explained.

Now that we're in our new house, I am driving more. Perhaps I am more aware of my behavior, but I think it's simply another side effect of pregnancy. This one can stay as long as it wants to. The morning sickness on the other hand, should go. I have gone through a whole box of my bio bags and even moving to the nice country house hasn't totally spurred the illness. I get a little relief listening to the birds, smelling the jasmine, and looking out the window from my new office perch, but I still can't remember what 'normal' feels like. Only 21 more weeks to find out.. but let's hope it's sooner.