Postpartum Perks

I have been brewing this list since Gwen was born.  There are a few things (not involving Gwen) that feel like amazing privileges after 9 months of pregnancy.  I feel the need to call them out and be extra grateful for them, so here they are:

• hugs
• washing dishes without back strain
• trimming and painting toenails
• bladder longevity
• lack of heartburn (and therefore rediscovered obsession with red onions)
• coffee and wine
• un-microwaved lunch meat
• feet that look like my feet again
• balance
• curling up (being able to hug my knees again)
• crossing legs like a lady
• sleeping on my back
• laying on my tummy
• wearing my rings and watch again
• getting out of bed without doing the fancy push-yourself-up move

There's lots of amazing things about being a mom too.  But I am not ready to draw any reflective conclusions yet.  It would be like a kindergartener explaining long division.  I am brand new to this.  And I am busy learning and enjoying all my new emotions and experiences.  I will let you know if I discover any particular insight along the way.