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[ocelot]

I like making my own traditions.

When my parents divorced two years ago (Literally. It was finalized on Christmas Day), I lost all the Christmas traditions I'd grown up with. I haven't been home for Christmas since. It just doesn't seem all that attractive an idea. So instead I sit around at home and eat crackers, cheese, and hummus.

Luckily, I'm spending this Christmas with someone who considers this a perfectly legitimate meal :)

I realized today that my belly feels different, like there is more muscle there. I don't think it looks noticably different yet. I still fit into my old jeans, though they weren't exactly loose before. In fact, they fit better than before. I think I've lost weight due to lack of appetite (which is pretty normal during early pregnancy. As long as you gain enough later, it's alright).

Tomorrow I need to go to the doctor's, clean house (which I actually need to start once I finish eating my crackers), probably change the rat cage even though it doesn't need it so that it won't need it before we get back, wrap presents for my family and pack. Friday we're off on the train for Southern California.

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This is going to sound weird...

[fiorebrilliante.livejournal.com]

...but it must feel very interesting to be pregnant. To have a life inside you. I sometimes wish I was the type of person who could deal with children long-term, because I think I would love to experience that.

Happy Christmas, at any rate.

Re: This is going to sound weird...

[therealocelot.livejournal.com]

No, I don't think its weird. And yes, it is interesting. I haven't really got to the point where it feels "real" yet. I'm half convinced I'll go to the doctor and they'll say I'm just making it all up, despite having taken several positive tests by now.

For what it's worth, a lot of people who don't particularly like kids end up liking their own just fine. Not that I'm trying to talk you into having kids :)

Re: This is going to sound weird...

[fiorebrilliante.livejournal.com]

Well, keep me posted, if you will. I think this is amazing. It's the first time that someone I know and in regular contact with is going through a pregancy, and I am fascinated.

And well, we'll see about my own someday.

Re: This is going to sound weird...

[figgy-newton.livejournal.com]

I was the type of person who could deal with children long-term

I am the type of person who can deal with kids long term, and I am still not sure I want to have them...

I really admire you Jess, for being able to make that kind of commitment to someone at our age. I know I am not mature enough to do it. But then, you were never anywhere near as selfish as I can be.