The life in me

Linda Kemunto is expecting her first child. This has grounded her; bringing the best out of her. I have made a point of getting in touch with my spiritual growth so that the mood swings do not take a toll on me.’

‘I am five months gone and cannot wait for my body’s siren to go off in four months time blaring HERE COMES THE BABYI At least I am through with the first three torturous months that almost saw me throw up my alimentary canal. What has refused to budge is the fatigue. My body unremittingly begs for a bed. However, knowing too well that I cannot afford to give it all that rest: it has learned to work with my schedule.

Cravings
Carrots, chevda and green apples. I wish this was all I needed to eat.

Work
I got my IT job two months after falling pregnant (how timely). My workmates are great. My department being based on client support entails a lot of moving around and lifting of gadgets here and there. My male counterparts see to if that I do as little lifting as possible. I am asleep by 8pm so that I make it to the office by 8am like everyone else, cucumber-fresh for the day.

Dreams
I have great aspirations for my child. I would like my son or daughter to be independent. However. I will be in touch with what is happening in their lives. And to be in a position to guide them as they haggle over life’s choices. Kids are like blank pages for parents to write on. And what you write determines how well the book is going to sell. I want mine to be a best seller.
Regarding this. I have made a point of getting in touch with my spiritual growth so that the mood swings do not take a toll on me. Scientific research has shown that babies pick emotions and attitudes right from when they are in the womb. I am very careful about the noises I am exposing my baby to. hence I am careful as to whom I interact with. That is why I am doing my best to expose my child to what will bring the best out of them. I talk to my baby a lot. which makes me feel like a psycho sometimes. But when I remember what the talk is for, I charge on. I want my child to know my voice before he is born. I am working toward us having a solid relationship.

Baby names
They have got to be African. Suggestions are most welcome through Pregnant magazine’s letters’ page.

Otherwise
I love the life in me in every way.’

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