Sorry it has been so long, but between vacations and cheerleading starting up again-- I honestly have not had that much time to even think! For a long time too there was a sort of "lull" in the pregnancy.........
Between weeks 10-13, I was sort of thinking, hey... so maybe this is how it is going to be for a long time. You don't look pregnant, you are tired like one, but you aren't sick. Cool. Yea........ well that has changed. lol But only the good parts :)
I now "officially" have a bump, and that is more exciting than I honestly thought it would be!
This one has decided to stick around ( even in the morning, which was the surefire way I knew it was here to stay ), and with my new frontwards addition... some things have already begun to change in my head:
1. I am (for now) changing my stance on the belly touching. Ok I still stick to my original opinion that in the beginning it was WEIRD. Very weird. I mean really people--- it's like I wanted to say to them "hey how's that gas and/or intestines feel to you? Because it feels like you are touching a very intimate place on me right now. And I find it strange." I was tempted to buy this---
2. I can now say I am not a failure at baby stores. Yet. This weekend Eric and I dropped in at Babies R Us, just for a peek. Luckily, this time I didn't get a panic attack and start running for the hills. Now, did I buy anything- HA NO. But I didn't run. That's a start. But the registry "section" of the Babies R Us reminded me of SURVIVOR. First off, image people in line to meet with "registry experts"-- which, sidebar, that's a joke. These people, no offense, are there to print out your paper and guide you to where the nipples and hemorrhoid cream are. The questions I heard being asked by these moms were seriously comical.
First, you have your overanalyzing moms (which is probably the category I WILL fall into)--- i.e. "So, although I see the Graco Snugride has a high safety rating, I notice that Chicco Keyfit is also a five star seat. In your opinion, which is better for both safety, my budget, and overall comfort of the baby"... "Which of these bottles best promotes independent bottle holding. I don't want to baby my baby" (me- HUH?!) ... "If you were to rate the following breast pumps on a scale of 1-5 factoring in nipple comfort, energy saving, price, and efficiency...". Seriously yall. The poor registry man looked at her like " Lady, I don't really know much about nipples. But here's your "checklist" ( which is more like the impossible tasks of Hercules ) and your beeper to scan things.
Then, you have the-- how do I put this--- less than enthusiastic moms who are either alone, with their mom, or with their 49580 others kids ( which confuses me, bc I thought you don't need to register then....). These women are flying around the store like they are getting paid for it, scanning EVERYTHING in sight like they will run out." An ipod? Oh yea I need that for the baby" ... "Oh were you looking at bassinets? Well, let me just push you out of the way here and scan them all." They stressed me out.
And then you have the first time parents, young and scared. We looked like antelopes in the safari. Just sort of meandering, pushing the strollers a bit ( to feel the wheels?? lol), touching the soft blankets like "oh yea, this is the one." We pass one another and give each other a knowing nod like "I get you. I'm here for you. I understand. Good luck with your life." All that in a nod.
The poor dads are just miserable. I am NOT going to sugarcoat Eric's behavior in Babies R Us. Was he supportive? Yes. Did he complain? NO. Did he do anything wrong at all? NO. But he looked ABSOLUTELY MISERABLE. At one point, when I was very interested in the "Belly Buds" ( ok another sidebar-- don't make fun of them. I actually want these A LOT. They are those cool earbuds you put on your belly and the baby can hear music/ other people's voices more clearly. Lay off-- I am making a baby genius in here right now..) Back to Eric-- when I was looking at the Belly Buds, I turned around to ask him a question, and he was doing that 6 year old "lay your head on the basket bar and see if your toes are still there." I knew then it was time to go.
But, like I said-- overall I didn't panic. And I think I am prepared for the next time we go ( which hopefully we will know the gender-- keep your fingers crossed for July 23rd) we will be able to register.
3. One last update--my first "aw are you pregnant" comment came from someone I didn't know. We were standing in line to see a movie, and an old woman asked if this was out first child. Risky on her part, I think--- I wait until I hear a woman actually say something about her pregnancy before I just bust that out. But I guess it was the first step in me accepting my newfound bump, and I am happy about it.
Those are the happy updates I have had so far--- still feeling great. I am so lucky in that aspect of the pregnancy. We are going on vacation next week so I am SURE there will be some story to tell about the beach. (dreading the "is she pregnant or fat" looks I will get. Oh well.) Again--- pray that JUly 23rd (next appt at 16 weeks) we can see the gender !!!!
XOXO
Brittany
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