Today at work, an unknown coworker stopped me in the hallway and proclaimed that I was “so cute with my little round belly!” and wanted to know when I was due.
I wanted to hug and kiss her for 1. knowing I was pregnant and not just chunky and 2. calling me cute and my belly little.
When I was pregnant with Maddie, I never heard anything like that. Let’s call a spade a spade… I wasn’t cute and my belly wasn’t little. But that’s ok. I have the awesome experience of having to vastly different pregnancies. Not a whole lot of women can say that, right? Last time I couldn’t find maternity clothes big enough. This time, I’m wearing size small maternity clothes. Last time, I was so fat that Gerald couldn’t feel Maddie kicking. This time he’ll be able to with no problem once the Little Man is strong enough to be felt by anyone other than me.
I know that other pregnant women out there HATE when someone comments on or even rubs their belly, but I’m just eating it up with a spoon. I feel so great about myself! (Except for the face full of zits I’m currently rocking thanks to over zealous exfoliating and moisturizing. What’s the deal with pregnancy sucking all the moisture out of your body? I’m constantly flaking and itchy no matter how much lotion I use. GAH!)
Also, I’m only a few days away from being halfway through this pregnancy. How in the hell is time going by so fast this go ’round??? I guess not being confined to my bed helps, right?
Aww, that’s awesome Erica! I’m glad that you’re really getting to experience and enjoy this pregnancy so much more.
I’m glad you like the belly love because I am a belly rubber and I plan being all about your bellah next month!
I too am a belly rubber… however, I WORK with pregnant ladies, and part of my job is to LOVE THEM UP, so there’s that.
I’m so jealous of your cute little baby bump. I’ve been struggling with weight GAIN (unknown cause), and it’s driving me NUTS.
You are cute, and I think I’m going to have to demand some more bellah photos to prove it.
Yay! So glad for you! Also this post is totally good for me to read and remind myself that it is GOOD that it’s not time to get pregnant yet, because I can lose more weight and get closer to where you are first. And that’s good!
Yay Erica, baby bellies are so much fun! I don’t think I’ve seen a bump picture lately…I think you owe us one
now when are you going to post bump pictures for us to adore?!
That is SO AWESOME!!!
That is so very cool. For you.
I hated it when people came up to me and touched me when I was pregnant. Being pregnant does not equal the right to invade my personal space because you are happy. But that’s me. lol
I’m so glad you are enjoying the experience and having fun with it.
peace…
YAY! That’s great. I want to see pictures of this cute little bump!
YAY! You should show us some pics!!!
As long as the comments are postive, I love it when people notice. It’s the “are you sure it’s just one” comments that I got from students last time around that made me want to scream.
Yay for cute bellies!
I never minded the belly touches much either, as long as people asked first. There is something so relieving about pregnancy in terms of being comfortable with your body… No sucking in your gut or fretting about muffin top over your favorite jeans. It’s elastic and empire wasitlines, baby, and everyone thinks that bump is the sweetest thing!
I am sending a belly rub over the internet.