Couvade Syndrome is also known as sympathetic pregnancy. It happens in men whose wives are pregnant. I think I’m having Couvade Syndrome.
During the show I became friends with my opposite’s wife who is now almost 8 months pregnant with her first baby. She has been extremely generous with me (especially considering I kept kissing her husband!) and has really opened up her life to me. Needless to say I am LOVING it – new friends make me awfully happy.
Having never been pregnant there are certain things that I mourn: the adorable maternity clothes (I know you got sick of them, but they are still stinking adorable!!), the kicks (what does that exactly feel like??), the sheer miracle of knowing there’s a life inside you! And my dear friend has just let me right into her life to experience all those things alongside her. When he kicks (it’s a boy!) she grabs my hand and places it on her belly no matter where we are. She lets me rub her tummy every time I see her (and I’m sure she’s getting sick of it). She has done the most amazing job of describing to me all the little insignificant details of being pregnant – everything from what it’s like to hear the heartbeat for the first time, to not being able to reach your legs to shave, to not being able to fit into a bathroom stall without bumping your tummy on the door. I LOVE IT!!!
Meanwhile, I’m not sleeping well, my reflux is acting up, and I’m craving all kinds of random foods.
I’m telling you: Couvade.
funny girl 