Some side effects may include...

We have all seen those pharmaceutical commercials and had a chuckle or two upon hearing the side effects of a certain medication.  One that comes to mind is the Zoloft commercial which promises to help you with depression but warns you that some very common side effects are: abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, constipation, decreased sex drive, diarrhea or loose stools, difficulty with ejaculation, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, gas, headache, and decreased appetite. Also...they may include increased sweating, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, rash, pain, sleepiness, sore throat, tingling or pins and needles, tremor, vision problems and vomiting.  How can you NOT be depressed while suffering those symptoms?


This brings me to the weekly newsletter I receive about how my pregnancy is progressing.  It's typically broken out into three sections: baby (gives you the details of how your baby is growing), your life (tells you about how your life might be changing) and tip for the week.  The 'baby' piece usually starts of like this:
Your baby measures about 5.2 (13.2cm) to 6 inches (15.2cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 7 ounces (198g) and then goes on to tell you a bit more about the latest developments.  The next section (your life) usually tells you about the changes in your body and often talks about those exciting 'first' moments.  From starting to show to feeling your baby kick, it's always fun to see the changes taking place inside your body.  This week wasn't any different, until I got to the 'your life' section which reminded me more of a Zoloft commercial rather than a weekly pregnancy bulletin.  Here's what I read:
As your baby continues to grow, you may be feeling some mid-pregnancy aches and pains by now -- lower abdominal achiness, dizziness, heartburn, constipation, leg cramps, mild swelling of ankles and feet, and a backache. Dilated blood vessels might cause tiny, temporary red marks (called spider nevi) on your face, shoulders and arms.
There was no mention of pregnancy glow or strangers smiling at you kindly or any of the mushy stuff I have come to expect.  To add insult to injury, the 'tip of the week' was: Take care not to get overtired since rapid growth of the baby can compound the burden on your heart, lungs and kidneys.
Something tells me that with my growing belly there will be a growing list of side effects (that may include)...