- I realized just today that as long as the baby is born within four days of her due date, this will be a 10/10 baby. So exciting. And, yes, once I realized that, I had to consider how likely I was to go into labor 17 days early to ensure an optimal birthdate of 10/10/10. Answer: in no way likely.
- I'm having a hard time adjusting to the idea of having another girl in the house--mostly because I just keep forgetting she's a girl. I'm used to living my life with boys, looking for boy clothes, thinking about boy names. I think things like, "Hmm. Asher. That's a possibility right? --No. Girl. Girl names." And girl clothes. And dolls. And ribbons. And head accessories (I don't count on having a baby with hair...). It's all so foreign. After five years of glancing in the baby girl section and melting in the sweetness of the clothing thereof, I'm drawn by force of habit to the boy side. Submarine onesies?! How cute! No. Girl side. I didn't expect to be ever-so-slightly unsettled by someone of my own sex.
- Paul told me that he told some of our neighbors that I was pregnant because "they didn't know yet." I looked at my belly and laughed. Um, no. At this point, anyone who claims not to know is merely stating that they haven't been formally told yet. My enormity makes everything pretty clear. At least no one has asked me yet if I'm having twins (which did happen with Caleb).
- AND: I didn't take a nap today. Believe me, that's momentous.
24 May 2010
On pregnancy (#2).
I don't mean to focus exclusively on pregnancy, so forgive me. Maybe I can get it all out of the way in one exciting post by, yes, listing. Ahem:
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I was at least 7 months along when a girl at the credit union looked at me and asked, "Are you pregnant?!?!" Um, yeah. And you are not enormous.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think you looked big at all the other night at dinner. That being said, I understand what you mean because when I'm pregnant I feel huge around 4 months no matter what people tell me. And about not getting a nap--I'm so sorry. Naps are the best. And when you're pregnant, naps are definitely a necessity. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are both too kind. :) Maybe it's that I've finally reached the point where I have little choice but to wear maternity clothes. I'd say I feel like a beach ball with toothpicks for legs, but, with five months to go, that feeling is only going to intensify, and I should leave some descriptions for that not-so-far-distant time.
ReplyDeleteAt my third family wedding in three weeks I got asked if I was pregnant. That was on a skinny day, too, where I was sucking in all day. Happy real pregnancy to you!!! And happy new blog day!!!! I, for one, immensely appreciate all those cute pictures of Caleb!!! That is about enough exclamation marks for one year.
ReplyDeleteOh, I HATE the twin question. Some crappy old man asked me if I was "about to deliver" when I was halfway with E, and when I told him no he said "wow, you must be having twins! Are you sure it's just one?!" W.T.F.?
ReplyDeleteThat said, I think you must be positively radiant in your pregnancy glory, and I am so excited for you and Paul and Caleb!