I am feeling somewhat inspired, so I'm going to make another attempt at a funny little story until I remember to bring my camera up the stairs. (Dare I say the writer's block may be lifting??) Last weekend we went to the beach with some of our dear Augusta friends. It was great catching up with the moms and kids, and learning the exciting news that all three of us ladies are expecting (Congrats, Kelly, and a very belated Congrats, Ruth)! We played by the water, ate good food, and had a wonderful time together, although Christa's sleep schedule limited some of our fun time. Oh well - I'm grateful to have such a good sleeper, even if it does make vacations more difficult.
At any rate, I had quite a depresssing converation with a friendly stranger in a bathroom while we were there. You see, I seem to be a wee bit bigger with this pregnancy. While I am not terribly sensitive about it, I have noticed that I am a mere 5 pounds away from my maximum weight with Christa (and 14 weeks left to go!) and my largest clothes are already on the comfortable/snug side. But I'm sure it's
Anyway, I was totally fine with this whole arrangement until this conversation:
Scene: restaurant bathroom - I am waiting to wash my hands while a lady (we will call her "hot pregnant lady") finishes washing hers. As "hot pregnant lady" reaches for a paper towel, she notices my belly.
Hot Pregnant Lady: Look at us - the pregnant women in the bathroom, surprise, surprise!
I laughed, thinking that she looked great, rationalizing that I was probably much further along than she was.
Hot Pregnant Lady, (as if reading my mind): So, when are you due?
Me: September 7. How about you??
Hot Pregnant Lady: August 21.
Me: (Uh-Oh- she's due BEFORE I am. She's supposed to be BIGGER than I am. This must be her first child, of course.) Oh, not too much longer, then!
Hot Pregnant Lady, (as if reading my mind): So, do you have any other children?
Me: (Does she have special powers or something??) Yes, I have a daughter who will be 2 next month. How about you?
Hot Pregnant Lady: Oh, mine will be 2 next month, too!
Me: (Blast my friendly nature!!!! I need to get out of here before she tells me she doesn't exercise and drinks 5 cokes a day and eats nothing but carbs)! Well, good luck - have a good night!
So, that was a fun conversation (although Hot Pregnant Lady was very nice, and I'm sure we could be great friends). I was almost over it yesterday, until my sister asked me if I could fit into the back seat..... of a normal, mid-sized car!!!
Perhaps it's time to re-instate my YMCA membership. I think I'll go have a cold coke, now.... and maybe some more carbs.
4 comments:
That's funny Jessica!
Don't feel bad about the car thing. The other day I pulled up to a mailbox to deliver some stuff for work. Since I can't hold onto to anything since I became pregnant, I proceeded to drop my cell phone out the window. I thought..I'll just get out & get it...I opened the door but couldn't fit to get out of the car. (Any other time I would have had plenty of room!) Since I wasn't sure where my phone had landed I couldn't pull my car up, so I had to climb out the passenger side of the car to look for it...then get back in the passenger side. I'm sure whoever was watching got a good laugh! If is normal to get bigger faster. Someone told me the other day that pregnant women weren't fat, they were pleasantly plump for a good cause.
Hope you have a great time this weekend!
MA
We had a great time seeing you all too! You look great, Jessica. Like I said, everyone carries differently too. Don't worry one bit! We're looking forward to those pictures when you have a chance!
I am sure that you look awesome!
Love this post Jessica! I've got 8more weeks to go and here I am at the exact weight I was the day Gracie was born. I would have to agree with you on being bigger the 2nd time around being natural. (or is that wishful thinking). I did have a Dr's appt today and it was the first time since I was 16 weeks that I hadn't gained any weight!
:) Sheila
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