Fun Fact

This post is more of a FYI for any friends out there planning on becoming pregnant in the future. Suggestion: Stay away from lakes, campgrounds, bbqs or anywhere else mosquitoes hang out. This past summer Tim and I were in Bishop for a few weeks and frequented Mammoth and other local lakes. Over the course of the trip I probably had anywhere from 20-30 mosquito bites. And let me remind you I couldn't use any anti itch medicine in fear that it may soak into the skin and hurt the baby. I couldn't figure out why I was such a target because I haven't had this problem any other time we've visited. Finally, a few days ago, I came across the answer. In one of my pregnancy books there was a section entitled "pregnant woman are delicious.' It was all about how pregnant woman are far more likely to be a mosquito target because their bodies release large amounts of carbon dioxide which is like candy to a mosquito. They can reportedly smell this from 55 yards away making pregnant women easy prey. I learned my lesson the hard way, so I hope this helps some future mommy's. As for me, the next time I go fishing baby Tatum will be right there with me:)