First Handicap

The weird thing about being pregnant is that before you tell anyone in your inner circle about it, you have to tell complete strangers so that they can decide whether you can do once-normal activities. PJO and I don't plan on telling friends or family for a while, but I had to tell the dental hygienist yesterday when he asked if anything had changed on my medical chart. I had no idea that being pregnant would prevent me from getting a regular cleaning (w/o x-rays or anything else) ... but I was promptly turned away until I could produce a note from my doctor giving the ok. I was prepared for the awkward explanations to friends of why I am not drinking with them, but I didn't expect this. It feels weird even saying it out loud because it seems like I should be keeping it a secret from everyone right now. My first official pregnancy handicap. Well that, and my big, sore boobs.