Pregnancy annoyance #2

I once read in a pregnancy book that frat boys have nothing on pregnant women when it comes to gas. I thought it was a pretty funny statement and as it turns out, it may be true.

I don't want to alarm those who see me on a daily basis to avoid me within nose distance. Don't worry, I'm not letting it loose in the office. My biggest problem with gas is that it tends to stays put, making me feel stuffy and uncomfortable.

The first phone call I had with the doctor's office was when I made my initial appointment after I found out I was pregnant. The nurse asked me how I was feeling and I told her that I felt a lot of pressure in my lower abdomen. I was a bit concerned because it wasn't painful like cramps, just constant pressure. The nurse replied with, "Oh, not to worry. Just take some Tums." Ever since then, the bottle of wine that's resided on my bedside table has now been replaced with a bottle of Tums. Oh, the joys of pregnancy.