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By: aside: no more pee problems at reverendmother

aside: no more pee problems at reverendmother — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:13:48 +0000

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By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:05:08 +0000

:blinks:

“Why thank you! We are so excited about having triplets!”

“Didn’t they tell you? I have a glandular condition.”

“What an amazing comment.”

“Yes, I know. There is a cure. It’s called labor and delivery.”

Or perhaps, my favorite Ann Landers: (except it wouldn’t be politic!)

“Why would you say something like that?”

(hugs)

deb

By: Laura C

Laura C — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:31:36 +0000

It looks like I’m just a few weeks ahead of you, although I haven’t seen your size. With my height, there’s nowhere to go but out. I get all kinds of stares, and all kinds of shout-outs from random folks. (One woman across the airport concourse: “Girlfriend, it’s gonna be a girl! 8 pounds and 10 ounces!)

One response: “I cook ‘em up big and juicy!” or “there’s nowhere to go from here but out…” - these aren’t quite as creative. But seeing pregnant women, especially in the pulpit, is still a new thing for most folks.

Here’s hoping your tests turn out well.

By: mibi52

mibi52 — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:10:34 +0000

“actually, I was bigger…don’t you remember? Or is your senile dementia acting up again?”

Never mind. I made the mistake of going to a yoga class taught by someone who weighed twelve pounds and have to go take some Advil…

You are gorgeous. Praying that it isn’t the P, although I’d envy some bedrest right now…

By: reverendmother

reverendmother — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:26:11 +0000

“as semi-blah as I look”—lol

You have inspired me to share a picture of myself! Next post…

By: esperanza

esperanza — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:42:03 +0000

I’m getting “Do you feel as good as you look?” Which I suppose is meant to be a compliment. Do I think I look particularly good? Not really. Do I feel wonderful all the time? Not really to that either. So I guess the answer is yes–I feel about as semi-blah as I think I look. And have you not noticed I wear the same dress every Sunday? Ah. My contingent of retired folks is really quite happy and trying to be complimentary. I shouldn’t complain.

You, on the other hand, look radiant, I’m sure. And good luck (?what is the appropriate wish here?) on the collection. And the peace of mind it will bring, eventually.

By: reverendmother

reverendmother — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:23:01 +0000

I just got off the phone with the woman who will probably be my doula this time around. She said that trace amounts of protein can show up when you’re not well hydrated. Since my last three appointments have been first thing in the morning, before I’ve really gotten the water bottle going, I’m betting on that hypothesis at the moment. I guess we’ll see.

But that, my friends, is why a good doula is worth her weight in gold.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:22:22 +0000

The blank stare was perfect. Hopefully somewhere in the back of her wee mind, she saw the look on your face and thought “uh oh”.

Prayers for all to continue well with the pregnancy.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:12:50 +0000

Been there, done the big P thing with second child…… ……a detour unappreciated. Re the woman in line at church, I’ve always preferred the blank stare response myself so I’m with you on that one.

By: reverendmother

reverendmother — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:37:54 +0000

That woman is always saying inappropriate stuff. You’ve just gotta laugh after a while.

One of the moms in the church said last week, “You may not be able to wear that robe by the end.” But she is the mother of four and it was so clearly a “honey I’ve been there” thing and I didn’t take offense.