Sympathy pregnancy

This morning was the first time since I got pregnant that I experienced a dizzy spell. It was one day short from turning 11 weeks! My dizzy spell was not very bad but I had to lay down to keep my head from spinning. I ended up falling asleep on the couch in the living room while Daddy Jarbs was doing his garden work outside the house. A couple of hours later, I woke up from my nap and went up to the bedroom to lay down in bed. A few minutes later Daddy Jarbs came in the room and asked why I felt dizzy. I said, I do not know. He said "I feel dizzy and nauseous now too!" and then laid down in bed beside me.  I thought he was pulling my leg but he really wasn't feeling well!! He had to stop what he was doing so he can lay down. nstead of feeling sorry for him, I started laughing :-). He started laughing too. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sympathy pregnancy? Maybe!! According to this article, having sympathy pains or also known as couvade syndrome is not a pregnancy myth.

"Psychology-based theories suggest that symptoms of couvade may be physical manifestations of a man’s subconscious attempts to adjust to the pregnancy. During his partner’s pregnancy, a man may manifest symptoms in order to (subconsciously) identify with his partner, bond with the fetus, assert his paternity, or reclaim his wife’s attention."

Aww, poor Daddy Jarbs. I know I should feel sorry for him for not feeling well but I can't help but think it was hilarious. All the laughing actually helped me feel a little better :-).


I was craving for KFC chicken today. Daddy Jarbs, who is vegetarian, drove to KFC to get me my chicken :-).