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Pregnancy Bliss?

Who said being pregnant was easy? Who said being pregnant was bliss? I’ll wager my life that it was a man Because they’ve never gone through this! They’d never put up with the nausea Or waking each morning to see If they can stop being sick long enough To face some dry toast, and tea As for them coping with heartburn, Wouldn’t they find that a thrill They’d abhor the chalky white liquid That cures it but makes you feel ill And what about not being able To fit into old comfy jeans I’m telling you now, this pregnancy lark Is definitely not all it seems My ankles are thick My rings are all tight I’m lacking in sleep From the kicking at night! So, whoever said ‘pregnancy’s easy’ I’d like to have certified And I wish that I could just meet them To say to their face ‘YOU LIED!’

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 11/22/2010 5:14:00 PM
Hi Janette.I absolutely agree.Morning sickness ha! all day sickness! I've had four.Very ill. hospitalised.The fourth terminated.I was unable to carry it.So I decided to be sterilised.The emotional pain too much to repeat.But three children a joy.My youngest has 6 children-no sickness and shells them like peas!This is fantastic write,cynically funny.Alot of women will empathise and laugh like me,now it's over for us.Much enjoyed.Thank you.Thanx also for comments on my childrens poem.Love June(S)
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Date: 11/22/2010 11:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Janette. Love,Carol
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Date: 11/21/2010 5:57:00 PM
Congrats Janetta on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great choice to share with us all today luv.. wishing u and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving with luv my friend...
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Date: 6/6/2010 10:54:00 PM
Great Read...... Love Roger x
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Date: 2/17/2010 10:47:00 AM
Its certainly not something i shall endure, but i do sympathise with you ladies >> James
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