Carrying a baby means sacrificing the perimeter of your body for the greater good. As my mid-section continued to extend, people actually felt like they had the right to comment and point out the obvious. Carrying a 9 lb baby in the middle of summer while daily wearing the same outfit (because nothing else would fit anymore) was just not fun.....and hearing comments about it didn't help, either. Don't get me wrong. I knew that baby was nice, safe and cozy in my gigantic belly region and that my back was literally becoming the strongest part of my entire body, but I was over it.
People are going to say things that aren't necessarily the words that you want to hear at that exact moment....or EVER. Remember my post about advice and the extreme desire to face-punch somebody? Yes. I have learned patience and restraint through all of this. And you will, too. You will not be pregnant forever.. even though I argued with my doctor about that.
Rude unnecessary comments, especially about one's physical PREGNANT appearance, can ruin a day. After I heard that man's comment, I was just ready to go home. Plus, I was hungry again and needed a nap. Sure, it's easy for people to tell you to just take things with a grain of salt and to not let words bother you, but that's a lot easier said than done, people!
I consider my dad one of the smartest men I've ever met and he once said this to me: "Sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will break your heart." So true. But look at it like this...you are doing your job as a mommy. You are beautiful and glowing! Do NOT, and I repeat, do NOT, let negative comments get you down.
You know that you won't always be a big blimp walking around and who cares what others may think, anyway? You're about to have a baby!! After my husband and I heard that man's comment, I looked up at John who lovingly smiled and asked, "Do you want me to go punch him in the face?" Ah. My sweet, loving, understanding man ....who then took me to get ice cream. :)
l'll leave you with this - -Don't worry about what others may think or say. As long as you're doing your part to take care of that baby and yourself, forget them! Oh, and again, I highly recommend not punching anyone in the face...for now.
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