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One of the most exciting things this pregnancy is that a few of my friends are pregnant as well. At least 7 of my acquaintances are pregnant now. Two of them are really close friends that have due dates within weeks of my own. Some of the other mothers have deliveries in the next two weeks. It has been awesome to have this shared experience because it offers more support than I can receive on a forum. Granted, the chicks on the forum are all about tmi with talks about cm, but they don't know me. My friends know me and know what will excite or scare me from this experience. The shared pregnancy has also made me closer to these lovely ladies. Pregnancy has rearranged my priorities entirely. I value sleep and talking with loved ones more than ever. If work is the least bit optional it takes the back burner. I think the pregnancy has also helped me to realize what is really important and most important to myself. I am putting my needs first. My pregnancy partners have also helped me with this change in attitude. My best source of encouragement has been from my husband. Although he has no uterus to expand and he may not feel what it's like to be pregnant, he is doing an amazing job of helping me make it through each day.

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