In the beginning, I couldn't wait for my stomach to start getting bigger. For some reason, I always pictured a pregnant woman with her big, pregnant belly. I didn't consider the beginning stages when you can't even tell between someone who is pregnant and someone who isn't. It's an interesting stage to be in. Being so excited and now having spread the word, it's funny being out and about and wondering whether the person you just passed knows you're pregnant or whether they just think you have a few extra pounds around the middle. I want to wear shirts that say "baby inside". I did buy one that says, "got baby" that I found at the thrift store, but it's a little small and if I'm not careful, my belly hangs out the bottom already.
At first I was concerned that I wasn't gaining enough weight and was constantly wondering whether the baby was still in there. Now suddenly it seems my growing phase has kicked in(which I read it would) and I find myself now wondering whether I'm bigger than I should be at this stage. I fear someone asking me how far along I am and in telling them that "I'm 4 1/2 months", seeing their eyes bulge in disbelief, thinking I was further along.
I know it's silly to worry about such things, I trust my body is doing what it should. Everything I've read and learned says I'm doing just fine where I'm at. I wore a maternity dress today when I went to get our car smogged, someone actually offered me a chair out of the sun when I stood up and they saw my big belly. That felt good.
And, it seems you've grown duck feet. Is that normal?
ReplyDeleteOn the subway, a couple weeks ago, I saw someone who was questionably pregnant. I had heard a story about someone giving up their seat and then getting yelled at for mistaking a spare tire for a baby. I remained indecisive for a while, sneaking glimpses at the belly in front of me. I finally handed over my seat out of chivalry, thinking our gender difference was reason enough. When she got off, she gave me the thankful half-bow.
Haha that's funny. Ya, it's probably best not to assume, since that's even worse to be mistaken for pregnant when you're not. Luckily that has not happened.
ReplyDeleteOh and yes about the feet. Haha. I had nail polish on the toes, but thought that looked funny and plus I took my polish off. Trying to be less toxic for the baby.
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