Pregnancy Glow: The Myth

I should be feeling better by now, but I'm not. Today was a sick day for me because I couldn't sleep, felt sick and quite frankly didn't/couldn't move today. I slept most of the day, that's how productive I am. So I'm wondering, "Where is this glow?". Some ladies have probably experienced it and I even had a friend tell me these are some of the most amazing times of my life. That was one of the funniest jokes I have ever heard. In addition to morning sickness lasting all day long, I'm missing out on meaningful hours of sleep at night and unable to eat decent food to help me gain adequate weight. Somehow I managed to lose a few pounds which I know is normal but as a new mom I can't help but worry. Is this normal? Should I feel this awful? I'm talking flu like sickness, but no real sickness. Apparently it's just an angry baby that doesn't quite like the quaint, moist, warm environment I'm providing. I keep telling myself that since I once made my mother sick beyond all compare (and no, I'm not speaking of my teen age years) that hopefully this little guy or girl will have some of my fervor and personality. Maybe he/she will be a go getter. Then again it's all hormones. I can be hopeful though right? In the meantime I'll be napping frequently and eating hotdogs doused in mustard and Ramen noodles. I can't WAIT for the first trimester symptons to be over with, but I can only hope and pray that the second will be as great as everything I've heard. Shout out to baby Workman: Please increase your appetite for finer, healthier foods. I can't go on much longer this way! Over and out - Mom-to-Be.