Clark's not real. I think I missed my window of opportunity to have him, and now he's just going to fade back away--opposite of how he grew. I woke up this morning, feeling refreshed, as I do every morning after a good 9 hours of sleep and understanding that he will never come, so I might as well take back my leave slips that I turned in the day before and jump into some big work projects.
Yesterday, a woman that knew I was pregnant about 9 months ago saw me and asked how the baby was. "Did you have him?" I shockingly looked at her while pointing to my stomach--no, he's due tomorrow. She said in disgust, "That's as big as you got??? I have no sympathy for you. I thought you already had him." I can't decide whether I should be offended that she thinks I'm just fat, or pleased that I'm not humongous. But generally, I think her comment reaffirms my conspiracy theory that the baby isn't real and the doctor is just trying to make some money off of me.
I would be interested to hear your opinion of how I should interpret her comment.
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Jan,
To use your 7 peaks analogy, I picture Clark at the top of the free fall slide holding on for all he's worth. He is scared of what is ahead and who can blame him. But eventually I think his grip will lessen and he will come. They told Maurine that 80% of first babies are on time or late. He heard you talk about finding a trampoline and he's gripping for all he's worth. So settle in, put your feet up and relax. Maybe you can catch him off guard...
Jan, you aren't humungous! You should take it as a compliment...hey, sorry to suggest this but could your due date be wrong? Is it next month? Totally kidding here! I guess I shouldn't say anything since Haven came a week early. Just do what I did: shave your legs and paint your toenails and pretend you are just doing it for no reason and then you will wake up soaked in amniotic fluid! Works every time!
We think that she asked a silly question, felt embarrassed and tried to cover it up by saying something weird. After you do deliver the little guy, when should we expect a "follow-up" post?
HAPPY GROUNDHOGS DAY JAN!
don't you just love Groundhogs day?
do you have any Groundhog-type plans for today?
Kimber, I hope that we will post (meaning Ben will post) the next day. . . I think that will be the best way to spread the word.
Toni, I don't know what you're referring to. But my plans for the day include not working, walking with my friend Cree, cleaning the carpets and taking a nap.
I understand that yesterday Clark peaked out, saw his shadow, and has retreated back for 6 more weeks
ha ha.
I think that may be true. I am tempted to unpack my hospital bag now--I'm not even anxious anymore. I just don't think its ever going to happen and I'm fine with it.
We're all suppose to have a filter in our brain that prevents inappropriate thoughts from materializing into spoken words. Often, this filter malfunctions in the presence of a pregnant woman.
I think this woman's comment was rude, but mostly thoughtless. Women's bodies are universally acknowledged as different when you are shopping for jeans. Why do people have some unspoken belief that full-term pregnant bellies should all be the same?
Good call Plainbellied. Maybe next time someone says that, I should look kind of weepy and say,
"Do you think the baby is growing alright? I'm trying to give him enough room, but I don't know what else I can do!" Then look sad. Then they'll feel really sad.
Like they do when they realize that my name is funny and I say "Really? why? Oh, I guess I'm a joke."
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