Lessons Learned
I have learned three things about myself since I started my Maternity Leave
1. I DO look funny when I walk
I think I was in denial. I have been quite self conscious about the whole “waddling” issue when it comes to being pregnant, and have (or so I thought) been taking great care to be aware of my movements and try my best to walk normally.
All along I thought I was doing a great job at maintaining a non-pregnant looking stride until I actual was able to catch of a glimpse of myself while passing by store windows yesterday. I couldn’t help but notice my reflection in the glass. Do I ever look FUNNY! I can’t say that I necessarily waddle, but I do have the typical pregnancy look where from the bottom downwards I have a fluid, gentle stride happening and then the top half of my body is arched backwards (causing my belly to look overly exaggerated).
Lesson Learned: Posture would have been a much better area to focus on, rather than trying so hard not to waddle!
2. Only homeless people hit on me now that I am pregnant...
...and they only tell me I have beautiful eyes or a nice smile because they want my money!
Lesson Learned: Being knocked up just isn’t a turn on for men.
3. I have accepted my baby is going to be ginormous
Yet another ultrasound indicates this baby is in the 75th percentile. Considering how many of them I have had after the discovery of Ava’s little heart arrhythmia and that they have all been performed by a different technician on different machines, I am quite confidant they can’t ALL be estimating wrong. Yesterday, my baby weighed exactly 7 lbs. An eight and a half pounder definitely seems to be in my cards.
Lesson Learned: My baby is little porker. (But her chubby cheeks are just SOOOO aborable).
posted by karla @ 8:33 AM
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5 Comments:
You're getting so close. You have to start checking in every day now or I'll start rumors that you've gone to the hospital to have the baby!
I was thinking the same thing. We want to hear something every day now or we will think that you are off to the hospital.
We out here in your blog family are getting so excited. I was wondering if there is a special name for us gathered here in blogland waiting for Ava's arrival. We aren't aunties or uncles, but could we be Blaunties and Bluncles? Blaunty Cuppa? Bluncle Anvilcloud? Hmmmm? Do you have any suggestions?
Have a fun day and waddled or toddle or whatever you call it, through your day with pride and joy, for soon you will be holding your pride and joy.
Soak up the sunshine today and take good care of yourself.
You always maintain that good sense of humour and outlook on life. I'm sure that baby is in for a lot of fun.
Yes, there is no excuse for you not writing every day. You can't say it was work! What's kinda funny is that since last week I've noticed that I walk funny, too! Why do you think it is that the lack of being at work makes you notice that? I waddle, though. No doubt about it!
Oh, and Mark MUST write at least a little once you do go! The suspense would kill me!
YIKES! It looks like I have no choice but to PROMISE to blog everyday! I have alot to talk about, so that shouldnt be a problem. I've been itching to get back into the swing of things now that I am done work and things have started to slow down for me again.
Cuppa! That is so funny and clever! I love it! Blanties and Bluncles! Hee hee. Consider it done!
Chrisit..I bet I finally noticed how funny I look when I walk now that I am not at work because I was walking around during non rush hour time. There wasnt a billion other people surrounding me and I could actually see buildings beside me instead of a sea of people.
Dont worry though...I plan to labour at home for as long as possible before heading to the hospital, so we'll be sure to blog that we're on our way before we go!
SOON SOON SOON! I cant wait!
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