My baby belly is growing more and more lopsided these days. I'm certain this boy is still breech as his kicks reassure me of his south facing foot placement about a hundred times a day. Yikes. I'm clumsier than ever and as I've lost all visual fields below midline. I can only mildly relate to what Becky must feel each day, as I stumble and stub my toes and shins on everything. In fact tonight I took a small spill down the stairs because I couldn't see Buca's left over toys on the top stair. Holding Monkey in my arms, we both slid down in what I can only describe as slow motion, while I panicked and feared we wouldn't stop until we reached the bottom. Four stairs and a few four letter words later... we skidded to a halt. Shiz.
The time has come... the time to lie. It's time to start lying and bumping up my due date to "any day now!" I'm getting too many of the "wow! you look like you're ready to pop" comments and when I reply with "Yup, I still have 4 weeks left! But I feel great," they shoot me a look of horror. I'm sorry people! I'm sorry that you're calculations how far along a knocked up lady is... is 4 weeks off. Maybe it's time they go in for a maternity calibration or something. And while they're at it, please learn what NOT to say to a very pregnant woman who is toting a 2 year old and an infant seat around in her tired arms. Such as... "You sure there's not more than just 1 baby in that belly!" Thank you very much for telling me that I'm twice or three times as large as I should be for just carrying a singleton baby. How should one respond to such a comment? "You sure you're not having twins sir? Because you look like you could be carrying at least that!" Except that comeback doesn't work for the skinny B that said it to me today. How about next time I just put down everything I just bought from your over priced consignment shop, ask for a refund and walk out. That will teach her :)
Yes, I'm huge. Yes, I'm clumsy. But holy smokes people! I think I've just gotten my third trimester second wind because I feel awesome and full of energy. So despite what people are saying, or thinking about my current state.... I could go on for at least another 4 weeks with a smile on my face and a lopsided belly.
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You look just perfect to me. Please be careful though. Remember you can always call on the ones who love you and look at these
three children as the greatest miracles ever to lift, and carry for you..
People just seem to feel compelled (myself included) to comment on pregnant tummies toward the end of one's pregnancy. Having observed how much it has hurt your feelings I am learning through your experience to keep my comments to myself, even though they were never meant to hurt.
Hang in there!. I always had a big baby belly and by the 3rd and 4th pregnancies I found it so fun to turn it around. When people asked about my due date I would tell them 1-2 months longer. Loved to see their eyes bug out of their heads. When they would ask about the baby in the belly, I would say huh, what baby? I am not pregnant. Sometimes I would pretend to be sad and say I didn't realize I had put on so much weight. Just try it especially with random people you don't know. It is so much funner to watch them squirm than to be the one feeling squirmy because they said something silly. Good Luck.
Christi H. :)
I am so glad you are feeling good! Sorry about all the comments. People just dont think things through; I have also had some terrible zingers that made me leave the store parking lot in tears. (Hormones contribute too). Love you and all your little ones!
Still remember when someone asked me when my baby was due after Kendall was born - ouch! Oh, so sorry about the fall! I can kind of relate on that one, too :). Love you.
BEcky's comment reminded me of when I went to the local department store in Richfield when you were a newborn and the cashier asked me when I was due. Better to get asked that when you are actually pregnant and not after delivering the baby!
We humans can sure be dumb!! Yikes! Sorry people can be so clueless. I am glad you always find a way to turn the stupidity into humor Shan! :) I sure miss you around these parts!! I would LOVE to see you, your belly and darling children. ♥
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