I laughed at Marshall and Lily of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ in one episode when they claimed that they feel each other’s stomach pain. Now, I am validating that claim in my own experience during pregnancy.
As is obvious, the closest person to me now is the Pong. There is an old-wives tip that pregnant women should step over their partners so that the craving and vomiting will be passed on to the guy. I am pretty sure I have done that to Pong several times already, albeit not deliberately. He sleeps longer than I do, and I am usually up and about earlier than he is during weekends so that stepping over him, walking all around him is unavoidable.
I know that I haven’t had any insane pregnancy cravings. I had an intense vomiting spell though. My tummy was the epitome of picky for the past six months. Until now, onions scare me. No to MSG, oily food, softdrinks, iced tea. No to pork. No to junk food. I just had to strictly stick to healthy foods and I am fine. No cravings. Just sensible eating.
Pong was the one to crave. He kept on asking me if I want cinammon rolls but he is the one who really wants them.
Now, I think I pick up Pong’s aches and pains and moods… or vice versa.
At almost 7 months, I was told that migraines will be common. Of course, mood swings, backaches, tight muscles are also regular symptoms. I am sure that the high stress levels in my workplace contributes to this. But, I also think that Pong’s moods are affecting me too.
I get irritated even when I am supposed to be in a good mood. I get headaches even during down times at work. I often match those instances to high stress times for Pong.
It is bad news for me if I am empathetic to Pong’s stress levels. He is panicky. He also has a worse boss than I do. I see him literally getting himself ill because he is worrying over work. Sigh.
I am not the one who is in need of a vacation or at least a soothing massage. It seems if I am to feel good, I have to make sure Pong is feeling well too.
Hmmmm. Even when I came from a logically unsound proposition – that couples can absorb each other physical and emotional conditions- the solution was startlingly sound. They keep on saying that pregnancy is the time to take care of the mother. Apparently, both parents should be given ample attention and care during pregnancy to ensure well-being of the baby and the mother.
Mommies, what do you think?
