Pregnancy + Me ≠ Pure Joy

I mean the end result does BUT I must say, this whole long process of getting there does not work well with me.
First of all, this time around, I was sick until 20 weeks. I've had heartburn from the beginning and I pee like every ten minutes (also from day one).
Second- My right leg is blue and purple all over and nasty looking. It hurts to bend my right knee (feels like a rubber band about to snap) Dr said this will get worse with each pregnancy. Yes, I have noticed. When I get up from laying or sitting with my legs propped up, my right leg HURTS. I feel all of the blood rushing down.
Third- I have SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) AKA- separated pelvic bone. Sounds exciting, huh? I will also get this each pregnancy. It's great. Luckily this time the pain started later because I haven't been working out/walking/YOGA(!) like I was last time. You know, all those things you *think* are good for pregnancy. NOT me. Actually one of the doctors misdiagnosed me last time and told me to keep working out and doing YOGA(!) because that would make it better. HA! I ended up in Physical Therapy once a week because yoga makes it worse (and it gave me a sprained ligament). Thanks. You see, when you are in labor, your pelvic bones separate and the baby comes out and your bones go back together and that's normal. Mine just separate EARLY so I have all kind of pain when walking, going up/down stairs etc which I am supposed to avoid. Getting out of bed is really hard. A couple of days ago, it took 10-15 min to stand up due to pain.
Next time, I'm getting a surrogate. My sister told me she loves being pregnant, so I think she would be PERFECT!
A lot of people are scared to tell the name they picked out for fear of someone else stealing it. Really?! I mean I'm thinking if I don't know you, how would I know what you name your child, and if I do know you and see you on a regular basis are you really going to say Oh, I like that name let's name our child that too! Doubt it. That being said, we are most likely naming this little boy after my hockey stick =). Now, lets see if anyone can guess. Ashley, you can't comment =)

This was me (please forgive the nudity ;) ) at 24wks with Arden. I took a belly picture each week for her really cute belly book.



This time around, not so much. Actually this was the first 'belly pic' I took. I should go bare for better comparison and do it at least every 5 weeks. I only have 15 weeks left. geez.