Finally, a pregnant woman who speaks the truth. No endless waxing on about pregnancy being the most magical, amazing experience of her life like some famous women (ahem, Alyssa Milano), but rather Carla Bruni, First Lady of France, says she wants her booze and cigarettes back.
As bluntly as possible, she recently told La Pariseian that being pregnant is driving her crazy:
Frankly, I cannot stand it. I have to stay sitting or lying most of the time, cannot smoke or drink wine. I cannot wait for it to end.
Swap the cigarettes for a cold, lunch meat sandwich, and I was right there with Bruni when I was pregnant. As excited as I was about the babies I was carrying and preparing for them, I also really missed my wine and sandwiches. Nine months is a long time, and besides an occasional sip, I wasn't one to indulge while I was pregnant, so I really missed it.
But when you mention missing vices, some women get all smug and judgey -- how dare you complain about something so trite when you're given the gift of pregnancy. This commenter at BabyCenter pretty much sums up the sort of ridiculous reaction some offer up:
Oh poor baby. To be so completely burdened by the miracle of pregnancy and childbirth. And on top of that, she actually has to make a sacrifice for her child by not drinking or smoking. Wowzers. Some people sure have a tough life…..* rolls eyes *
But pregnancy isn't all one big, warm, fuzzy journey (sorry, it's just not), and it's okay to want things you're not supposed to have. Some would argue it's okay to even have the things you're not "supposed" to have in moderation, but that's another argument for another time.
So I say good for Bruni and her bluntness. Whether they admit it or not, most women likely feel just like she does about something. Maybe it's not alcohol or cigarettes, but there are things we all give up to bear children that we wish we didn't have to, and admitting it doesn't make us bad mothers. It makes us the best kind of mothers -- human.
What did you miss most when you were pregnant?
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I craved a beer so bad when I was pregnant, though!
Mama2monkey... Being a smoker doesn't make you a bad parent. My mom smoked till i was 10. That doesn't make her love me or care for me any less. Way to be judgmental and rude.
You couldn't have sandwiches....?
Wine. I craved wine so bad and I didn't even really drink before I was pregnant, except for the occasional celebratory glass. And, the only things I loved about being pregnant was feeling him move around until that started hurting (strong hits and kicks) and having him safely tucked in my belly -- you know, sometimes when I really need a nap, I wish I could tuck him back in there for an hour or two!
Sorry, standing behind my comment. Smoking, when you know the risks to your own health and the health of those who have no choice but to be around you (aka, your children), is selfish.
It's no secret that second-hand smoke is incredibly dangerous. Your kids cannot escape your smoke, you are forcing them to inhale it by smoking. It lingers on your clothes, so even smoking outside does not protect them from it.
So, if you have children, and you don't stop smoking, you're telling your kids that you care more about curbing your nic-fit than you do about their health.
Nothing you could possibly say is going to change that fact. Now, they're your kids, and since smoking around them is not illegal, go right ahead. But don't sugar coat it.
If that makes me a judgmental bitch, so be it.
My belief is that if you truly care about your children, you don't smoke.
I miss being able to get out of bed. I miss cinnamon schnapps. I miss being anonymous and not having attention focused on me so much. I miss not being in pain 24/7. I miss eating regularly.I miss not having to make sure I'm within ten feet of a bathroom at all times. I miss being able to get out of bed in the morning. I miss having sanity. I miss not having a short fuse. I miss feeling like a reasonable human being. I miss not having hemorrhoids. I miss not having cysts. I miss drinking caffeine. I miss not worrying about whether something will give me horrific heartburn. I miss not having to deal with peoples stupidity and comments.
I freaking HATE being pregnant. I cannot wait to have my little girl. That is the only good thing I can say for this hellish 9 months.