New Hips!

Why did no one ever tell me that, as a pregnant woman, you acquire new hips? People told me that my hips would change but, I did not realize this meant completely! Due to the cutest child ever growing inside of me, I have not been able to sleep on my tummy since week 4 or 5 of pregnancy. (This caused me a few nights of restlessness because I am a tummy sleeper). I have since adjusted (yet again, another testament to the miracle which is our body) and have been sleeping on my sides. My doctor, friends, various pregnancy websites, and the all-knowing "What To Expect When You're Expecting" book have all suggested sleeping on my left side as that is the best side for cutest-baby-ever to continue to develop throughout the night. Last night my world of sleep shifted once more (scary music in the background...). I was sleeping on my left side, and I woke up with a curious burning sensation in my left hip. To tired to analyze the reason for this new pain, I rolled over to my right side (sorry cutest-baby-ever). About an hour or so later, I woke up with the same burning sensation in my right hip. Confused and sleepy, I tried to roll back to my left side, but I couldn't even sleep this time. So, I slept on my back. All throughout today, my hips have had that burning/growing pain/sore/tired/etc./etc./etc. feeling. At about 1:05pm the inspiration came: I have new hips! This pregnant phenomenon that I had been hearing about is happening to me! My hips are changing! I miss my old hips and yet, I'm really excited for the new ones. New hips mean birth is closer. New hips mean healthier delivery. New hips mean motherhood! Farewell old hips! Hello new hips!

P.S. chocolate pudding with fat-free whip cream is hitting the spot today.