Today, I finally had my first doctor appointment for this pregnancy. That meant a trip to Fargo by myself. Grandma and Grandpa Green Acres kept the kids all day. It rained this morning, so they were spared the trip into town for baseball ... I would have appreciated that reprieve, but I suppose going to Fargo by myself is a bigger reprieve from my normal duties!
I scheduled lunch with a friend who can 'do that' because she has older kids who can watch the youngers. We had a great meal at Applebee's and the conversatin is, as always, wonderful. Also had an appointment with the window-covering lady to go over the selections/estimate and made my order. Thankfully there was time before and afterward my appointments to get a few necessary shopping errands done, as well. A productive day in the city.
The appointment went well. Nothing unusual to talk about; although this is the first time I haven't had to restate my entire maternal history at the first OB. That was a nice surprise. I measure normal for this stage - that would be about 20 weeks.
However, there have already been enough comments about being 'big' from non-friends and family to make online shopping very appealing! I'm tired. Tired of creative come-backs and tired of feeling the need to answer. Why do people comment on your size during pregnancy??? I haven't figured that one out, yet. Even if I thought it ... ever.... I would never. ever. mention. it.
So, I know I'm 'big'. I usually have big babies, though; doesn't that count for something!?! I hope that I don't gain as much this time (I did really well in my last pregnancy), so that is my prayer for this pregnancy. I have no other worries and am at peace.
Glad to hear everything is going well!
ReplyDeleteGlad things went good! 20 weeks, wow, how fast time goes when it's not me...:)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry if I offended you when you were here, with the thinking maybe twins comments...I was the same in the beginning, it seems with the 4th and 5th, we pop out so fast, not that you were "big".
You are so tiny, I can only imagine people thinking you are "big" because it's only belly that grows. With me, it's everything, I'm a big puffy thing.
People already are popping their eyes out when I say I'm due the end of Summer, as if I should say I'm due next week or something.
SO, let us know when your ultrasound is, and how things go!
Jamie, you know me better! It's a completely different conversation between friends, especially pregnant friends. You are supposed to commiserate with me!!
ReplyDeleteNo ultrasound for me. We talked about it again, but my Dr. was just asking because he thought it might be reassuring to me. I haven't had one since my first & they do not offer ultrasounds at the clinic where I go for appts (thus it would mean another appt - I'm not interested in another line and more lost time, if you know what I mean).
I'm glad you had a good appointment and a nice day to yourself =) I am sorry you are receiving comments. I don't know why people think it's acceptable to say things about a woman's size or anything related to pregnancy. It is none of their business! UGH!! I've had big babies, too, and twins, so I feel for you. Hang in there! I'm sure you look great and very normal for 20 weeks.
ReplyDeleteSO glad to hear everything was going very well for you and sweet baby. Jamie is right - you are tiny to begin with and you have had 5 babies to stretch things out :)
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed your visit on Monday. I cried when I saw the beautiful flowers and read your beautiful card. Thanks for being the beautiful friend that you are!!! Look forward to seeing you today!!
suzie, i will be praying for you and baby, as you continue your journey "together".
ReplyDeletepeople can be so rude about pregnant bellies. i used to have a neighbor who'd make the nastiest comments about how BIG i was. and even to this day she'll say things like, "well, i see you're not pregnant again...." but i always try to consdier the source. i just read something this morning about humility and i guess that would be the solution-endure it-ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD! because that is what us mamas are doing with each new life that we bring into this world.
God bless! :)