I have officially past the 6 month mark of this pregnancy so of course I'M SHOWING! You know, that bump that will inevitably appear on every pregnant woman regardless of how big or small she was before she got prego? Well, mine is here in full force. And I'm totally ok with that. I'm staying healthy, walking, eating, drinking lots of water, getting plenty of rest, and I feel really good.
I don't even mind maternity clothes. Especially since my AWESOME friends have come out of the wood works to loan me loads and I haven't had to spend a fortune. It's kind of fun wearing new things and going on an adventure every morning trying to decide what to wear. I dig it. I don't linger in the mirror for hours and do the "does this make me look fat" thing. I got over that A LONG time ago. I generally have a pretty good body image. I'm also about 30 lbs lighter than I was when I was pregnant with Little Man. So I think that has a lot to do with it too. I don't mind when strangers ask me when I'm due or touch my belly. Stuff like that doesn't bother me.
So, in general, I really don't complain about the normal things pregnant women complain about.
But, and it's a big BUT...here is what pushes me over the edge. When someone I haven't seen in a few weeks sees me and says "WOW, you really ARE SHOWING NOW!" I literally have to take my hand, put it in my mouth and HOLD MY TONGUE to keep me from saying "No Sh*t Sherlock. I'm growing a BABY HUMAN in there. What miraculous act of God are you participating in today?" What, exactly, is that comment supposed to mean? That I am looking like the side of a barn. Well, thanks. Already knew that. That I have been eating too much for 2? Well, I'm really not. That you think I haven't been working out? Well, I have. When's the last you went to the gym?
Obviously, this is a fresh wound. I know I need to get over it, but MAN. That one really gets me. People. Say something nice to the pregnant lady! She needs to hear it.
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