Would You Like a Side of Pennies with that Burger?

While I can’t lay claim to morning sickness or really odd food cravings or aversions, I have had some strange and strong pregnancy side effects.

The most notable today is something called Dysgeusia (yes, I had to google that). It’s when you have a change in your sense of taste. And wouldn’t you know, I’m lucky enough to have this strong metallic taste in my mouth. Sort of like I’ve been chewing on nickels or screws (not that I would know what that tastes like…). And its just gross. It’s apparently due to the hormones and especially the estrogen. The trusty internet suggests eating acidic foods to counteract the metallic taste. Good thing I’m into orange juice these days. (Or I can try pickles if I wanted to be totally cliché).

The other most notable change from my non-preggo state, is vivid dreaming. I wake up each morning and tell Mr. Cob about spending my dreams with so and so. Last night my friend Erin from Boston and her son Jack came to visit. Last week, Todd’s friend Dan from college came to town. I’m also dreaming about people I haven’t seen or spoken to in years – guess they’re creeping from somewhere in my subconscious. And some of my dreams have gotten rather, um, erotic, which is highly out of character for my dreamland escapades. It’s very odd to wake up blushing in the morning…

I also have the, not so uncommon, pregnancy brain. I find myself walking upstairs to our bedroom and having no idea what I came up there to do. Or I’ll read a page or two in a contract and not be able to tell you anything it said. I’ve never considered myself a scatterbrained person, but now the term is fitting.

And the other weird thing, at least I think its weird, is the strong need to touch my belly at random times during the day. I can’t feel Baby Swan moving – no flutters or anything yet. And my stomach doesn’t look pregnant (a few pounds on the chubs side, yes, but pregnant looking, not so much). So I can only imagine what people are thinking when they see me rub my belly. I imagine I look ridiculous. Oh well, that’s ok with me.

Anyone else have/had odd pregnancy side effects? Oh, and I apologize for the baby-centered topics of late ... I promised myself I wouldn't just blog about baby and I don't intend to, but its what's giving me good topics lately.  Once my life gets more exciting in another area, I'll be sure to blog about it :)