She's in There ... isn't She?
Twenty-one weeks today.
TWO people yesterday remarked about the fact that I don't look pregnant. Part of the problem here at work is that we have two other women who are READY TO POP. Consequently, I look very small in comparison. The other reason that I'm not showing is because I'm not an itty-bitty thing. There's a lot of room in this body.
I cannot however start to feel insecure and I fear that I'm going to turn into one of those pregnant women who buys a fetal doppler on eBay. Or worse, I'll call my doctor with my first concern and it'll sound something like, "I'm twenty-one weeks and I'm still in my normal clothes! Yes, I can feel it - sometimes. Round ligament pain - check. No, no cramping or bleeding. Yes, I know that ultrasound was normal. Yes, I'm still gagging and I've been crying over a stray dog for two days straight. Can I just stop by for a heartbeat check?"
TWO people yesterday remarked about the fact that I don't look pregnant. Part of the problem here at work is that we have two other women who are READY TO POP. Consequently, I look very small in comparison. The other reason that I'm not showing is because I'm not an itty-bitty thing. There's a lot of room in this body.
I cannot however start to feel insecure and I fear that I'm going to turn into one of those pregnant women who buys a fetal doppler on eBay. Or worse, I'll call my doctor with my first concern and it'll sound something like, "I'm twenty-one weeks and I'm still in my normal clothes! Yes, I can feel it - sometimes. Round ligament pain - check. No, no cramping or bleeding. Yes, I know that ultrasound was normal. Yes, I'm still gagging and I've been crying over a stray dog for two days straight. Can I just stop by for a heartbeat check?"
2 Comments:
Hey Kelly, I can relate totally and though I admit I've held the doppler in my hand, I have not given in. At 5'10" and 20 wks pg, I still just kinda look fat. Dying for a real belly.
Saw your site posted on the ivillage board and have really been enjoying it!
Kelley
I love it when people feel the need to comment about your pregnant body. Some people can get really snarky!
I would rent a doppler from Stork Radio rather than buying one. That way you can listen whenever you want and you don't have to bug your OB. ;)
(www.storkradio.com)
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