I have to say I am actually really loving my belly. And I'm starting to think I'm gonna really miss it. Even though I'm getting a bit more uncomfortable at 8 months, I'm really in love with this big ole bump that has taken over my body. Of course, I've always looked at it with love since the beginning because I knew our little baby was growing in there. But just recently, me and the belly have become one. I have become an obnoxious belly rubber. Can't help it, it's just a natural thing. And I know there are a lot of belly rubber haters out there, but I can't help myself and frankly I don't give a crap what the haters think :)
I know, I know, where's a belly pic?? I will post one soon. I love my big belly. But I don't love everything else that has gotten big on me! But I promise there will be one or two more belly pics before baby girl arrives. For awhile there I was really self conscious about it. I got big FAST. So I looked farther along then I was. Didn't help that I was a little chubby to begin with. And just recently I have been getting a lot of comments by strangers whenever I'm out...
"Wow, you look like your about to go any minute?!"
"You look like your gonna be having that baby next week!"
"Are you in labor??!" (well no one said that exactly, but you get the point) :)
Earlier in the pregnancy I got a few comments like that and it would hurt my feelings. "Why don't you just shove a piece of cake in my mouth and call me fatty!' I would think to myself. But now those comments make me smile. I just politely smile, rub my belly, and say " Ohhh no still have about a month or so to go."
Here's the thing. I am lucky to have this belly. And I know it. There are so many women still struggling with infertility who would cut off an arm (well not exactly but close) to have a large belly with a baby in it. So, I am thankful that our time has come and we are lucky enough to be experiencing this. Plus, my husband loves the belly even with the stretch marks! :)
So my advice to anyone in the first and second trimester? Embrace the belly!!! I was a late bloomer in embracing it and now I don't have much time with the belly left.
Tonight we are headed to a maternity tour at the new hospital we will be delivering at! I will let you know how it goes...
Blood sugar testing is going okay. I got some feedback from my doctor and she said my levels look good, to continue testing, no changes. But I was so frustrated yesterday because my before and after breakfast levels were good, but then after lunch they were a little high. But I had light vegetable soup and a few crackers for lunch! Which I thought was a good choice. And then my levels after were the highest they have ever been after a lunch! My dinner levels were fine. Ahhh, GD is a mystery I guess...
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Hope the tour goes well! Glad you are reveling in the baby belly, it is so deserved!
I always loved rubbin my belly. I felt like I was rubbing my baby. Good luck on the hospital tour. Hopefully you love it!
Chris and I were in Babies r us one day and were helping an older couple find something for their granddaughter's shower. The woman asked when I was due and I told her (I had about a month to go). She then proceeded to ask me if I was having twins...I thought I would have gotten upset about comments like that but I just politely said "no just one, she must just be getting big!" The husband apologized and then whispered "why would you say that?" as they walked away. I really didn't mind though because I loved my big belly too! I'm sure yours is adorable and I can't wait to see a picture!
I loved my belly too and really miss it. :( But the alternative is even better, having the baby here with you. Hope the hospital tour went well!
The only thing I miss about being pregnant was the belly.
If it makes you feel any better, I got big really fast too. I was very fortunate to carry all of it in front, but it made for some skeptical looks when people would ask me when I was due. At 15 weeks strangers would comment (pretty ballsy if you ask me, but I was absolutely showing).
At 21 weeks my mom even told me I looked like I was in my 2nd trimester.
But no matter what others say, love and appreciate that bump, I really do miss it.
I've always been a belly rubber even when I wasn't pregnant and had a washboard stomach lol People used to say "are you pregnant" and I was like "no, just weird" lol
With A I loved my bump but I miss it a lot now. I get these phantom kicks sometimes and it's bittersweet knowing I may never get to experience that feeling again.
i am so glad you're loving the belly! so, rub away! ;) can't wait to see the maternity pics.
Yay for loving the belly!! Can't wait to hear how your tour goes!
Baby belly is beautiful. Now as for the GD have you had a chance to learn about the glycemic index? I have to follow it for my hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
I am sure your belly is just gorgeous too!! It's so lively to finally be at this place, so very nice.
Can't wait to see another belly pic! We've gotta embrace these bellies we wanted for so long. :) Songlad you are! Maybe we should compare and convert our GD numbers!? Sometimes I get a high reading and I don't know why. The nurse told me it can just be related to hormones or you can have one time a day that is harder for you. That might be it??
My belly has been huge from the start and I'm totally embracing the interesting comments. I just laugh and rub the belly and comment on our healthy boy. I think I'm OK with them just because I figure I may only get this experience once and so I'm adding up all the belly comments I get! PS can't wait to see a pic!
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