"You're Huge!"
Thursday, January 25, 2007

My hormones must've been raging fiercely last night. Normally, people's comments about how "huge" I am and how I MUST be having twins do not bother me one bit. I know they don't mean any harm by it and I really do like my round belly, so it's no big deal.....but last night, I almost started crying after this conversation:

Sweet Elderly Woman: "We missed you Sunday. Where were you?"

Me: "I flew to _______ to visit my family."

Sweet Elderly Woman: "Ooh....you have to be careful travelling this late - Ya know, babies can come a little early sometimes!"

Me: (politely smiling) "Gees, I HOPE my baby wouldn't decide to make an appearance this early...I'm only 28 weeks along."

I'm not sure why this struck a nerve with me, but I seriously had to hold back the tears. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that 2 or 3 people had already come up to me and made comments like, "Ya sure ya only got one in there?" and "I bet you're ready to have that baby pretty soon, huh?" ....that, and the fact that the sweet lady is a Labor & Delivery nurse and I figure she oughtta know what a 9-month-preggo lady looks like!

Honestly, it doesn't even bother me to think about it now. Like I said, I rather enjoy my big baby bump. I suppose I was just having an irrationally emotional moment.

posted by Unkempt Mommy @ 1:32 PM,

3 Comments:

At Thu Jan 25, 05:47:00 PM CST, twolinesonastick said...: Who knows why some women get bigger than others. For a long time I have wanted my belly to hurry up and grow, so I guess it's always greener on the other side. People are still scared to ask me if I'm pregnant (well this has stopped over the last week or two) or they are shocked when I tell them I'm 7 months. Anyway, I think you look beautiful.
At Fri Jan 26, 04:10:00 AM CST, Sorlil said...: gets annoying huh? everyone said that to me also - 'are ye sure there's only one?'...'are you serious, you're not due for another 3 months?' etc. My step-sis is 6 months pregnant and really she is about the size I was at 3 months! You look lovely, enjoy that big bump cause (never thought I'd be saying this)you'll miss it when it's gone!
At Fri Jan 26, 07:31:00 AM CST, Danielle said...: Well, I always enjoyed the attention...I don't know if that is a positive thing though! :o)

From your latest picture, it does seem as though your baby has grown quite a bit, but it may be that you just "popped" as some people say, and you may stay this size for a long time! It's a good thing to look as radiant and beautfully pregnant as you do!