Still trying to deal with the comments...

After dealing with the emotions of watching my body change and my belly grow, I've come to the realization that I'm okay with my pregnant body.

Sure, things are bigger than they were before.  Sure, I miss wearing some of my old clothes, and heels.  But my body is doing something amazing right now.  I'm creating a human being.  There is a small person in my belly, a tiny human being that I absolutely adore.  I wish people would take their focus off of me, and think about this beautiful gift that will soon be born.

Just a few minutes ago, one of my coworkers came up to me asking me when my last day is.  First, I wondered why it's her business.  We work in different departments, and she's a temp.  Who has been here for 3 weeks.  I told her the same thing I tell everyone, that I plan on working until the end, unless my body tells me not too.  She looked at me like I was crazy and asked me why.  Again, I'm wondering why it's her business, but I didn't want to see mean or "hormonal" so I explained to her that I feel great, my aches and pains are minimal, no swelling, I can still sleep well at night, etc.  There isn't a reason for me to think about leaving work right now.  And then she tells me that my pregnancy is only going this well because it's my first, and that I will be huge at the end with a puffy face.  I almost punched her.

Seriously, the lady was about to get decked.

Why on earth is it okay to tell me how fat I'm going to get?  Or to tell me how the remainder of my pregnancy is going to go?  Everyone swore up and down that I'd blow up before I turned 6 months.  Well, I'll be 7 months next week...  And not much has changed.  Grrrr.....  It really gets under my skin.  I've started dodging questions and changing the subject with people.  It is SO irritating.

Being pregnant is already such an emotional time.  Add on to it the fact that your body is changing and you can't do the things that you could in a non-pregnant state, and it can leave you with some body image issues.  Whether you've gained or not.  I don't understand why people don't take that into consideration before opening their mouth to make a comment.

Either I'm too small, or I'm going to get HUGE.  Those are the only comments I seem to be getting.  Oh wait, no, someone asked me if I'm starving myself.  Yeah, that made me feel great.  Like I'm so concerned about my image that I'd deprive my helpless child of the nutrients that she needs to grow.  Never mind the BAG of bagels that I have sitting on my desk, or the orange I was eating.

Sorry about the rant...  I know I've talked about this time and time again.  But it still bothers me...

Things that irritate me...

(DISCLAIMER: The following post was written out of frustration. Please proceed with caution..

Thanks,

Preggo)

I've decided to make a list of things that irritate me while I'm pregnant. It seems like now that pretty much the whole world knows that I'm expecting, they feel the need to share their two cents with me, and it's getting on my nerves!! This is not in any way directed to my blogger friends. I appreciate all of your comments and suggestions, this is only regarding the people that I come in contact with while out and about.

1. People saying, "Oh my GOD, are you okay???" When I tell them I'm nearly 4 months pregnant. Yes, I'm fine, my baby is fine, I know I'm not showing, but I will eventually. (I don't just go around shouting that I'm pregnant, this was the reaction of the sales lady from JC Penny when I asked her where the Maternity section was. She was trying to convince me not to buy maternity jeans yet, because my weight may fluctuate in the 1st Trimester and I may be able to wear my regular jeans for awhile. I'm in the 2nd Trimester.....)

2. People touching my stomach. Guess what? The baby still isn't fully out of my pelvic area, so in order for you to "touch the baby" you'd pretty much have to grab my crotch. And I'm pretty sure that I'd call the cops on you for groping me. So don't touch!

3. People telling me that I shouldn't diet or try to watch my weight while pregnant. I've never gained weight rapidly, so I'm actually not surprised that I'm not huge right now. If I actually SAID I was dieting then maybe they should tell me not too. But if I'm ordering a Hot & Ready with extra cheese, please don't tell me not to diet!!

4. People asking if I'm really as far along as I think I am. Hmm... let me ponder that.... No, I'm actually not as far along as I think I am. I'm farther! Bunny was actually measuring 3 days ahead at my last ultrasound. So there!

5. People asking me if my pregnancy was planned. Why do they feel that it concerns them? I don't feel that question should be asked regardless of what the situation is.

6. People telling me that I'm going to turn into a whale at the end of my pregnancy because I'm not really showing now. Gee, thanks! That's just what every woman wants to hear, regardless if she has a orange sized baby in her uterus or not. I've always adored Free Willy! It's nice knowing I'll look like his cousin, Willamina at the end of my pregnancy!

That's all I have for now...