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2nd Trimester
Just Because I'm Pregnant... (vent)
Just because I'm pregnant it doesn't mean my pregnancy is the only thing going on in my life. On a similar note, just because I'm pregnant it doesn't mean that I think about my baby 100% of the time.
Just because I'm pregnant it doesn't mean I suddenly lost the ability to walk around outside in bad weather.
Just because I'm pregnant it doesn't mean I suddenly lost the ability to drive in bad weather.
Just because I'm pregnant for the first time it doesn't mean I'm completely stupid about it and don't know how to take care of myself or my unborn child. I know when to ask the doctor about medications, know I need to be extra careful, etc.
Just because I'm pregnant it doesn't mean I'm disabled.
Now it's your turn ladies!
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Re: Just Because I'm Pregnant... (vent)
Just because I am pregnant doesn't mean my completely disinterested in me until now in laws need to call and/or text constantly to ask H "Is B okay?" He said next time he was going to say I had been playing out in the street and had been hit by a car.
My new mantra is I am pregnant, not broken. I can still run, do my job, shovel the sidewalk and scrape ice off my car.
Just because I'm pregnant....
You don't have to tell me to enjoy my freedom now. I waited until I was well into my 30's to have a baby for a reason. Sorry you resent being a parent.
I just changed the alternator in my car. Ok, it was a team effort but DH cant move his giant hands around in my Civic so I did most of the work. He just pointed and said that bolt goes there, loosen this nut, wrap this belt around that thing ect. Saved us at least $1000!
Just because I am pregnant does not mean you should comment on everything I eat. The "baby must be hungry" comments are annoying. I am not really eating that much more than usual so stop acting like I am eating like an elephant.
Just because I am pregnant does not mean I will be "as big as a house" come May. Yes, I will probably be much bigger and more uncomfortable then but I sincerely doubt I will be 1,000 square feet.
Just because I am pregnant does not mean I needed to have the baby's room done the moment I conceived. I am due in June not tomorrow. I realize that I will need to get it set up.
Just because I am do not have a very obvious baby bump does not mean I am "starving" my baby. I am not a moron and my baby is actually big for her age.
Hells yeah!!! My motto is, have baby...will travel!
Our 3 Precious Angels That Left Us Too Soon
BFP #2-EDD 07/05/13 - Tater and Tot passed at 12w3d. D&C 1/17/13
BFP #3-EDD 12/19/13 - Peanut passed at 9w1d. D&C 05/31/13
Diagnosed with Hypothyroid 05/20/13
BFP #4 - 09/22/13 - DD#2 born 05/27/14
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Not everything I eat is because "baby wants it". I eat for the same reason you eat - I am hungry and something sounded good. Non-pregnant people crave certain foods, ans so do pregnant people. I am pretty sure I ate cookies BEFORE I was pregnant.
Stop asking me what I am naming my kid. I don't know yet. Stop suggesting names. I am not stupid, I can figure out names on my own, thanks.
Mommy to Rachel 1.15.06 and Ashley 5.17.11
Just because Im pregnant is not an invitation for "story time" so you can share all your ghastly horror stories of 60hr+labor. Ive never had a baby, my body has never had to step up to such ordeal so theres no telling how it will go. I could have like a 4 hour labor and barely make it to the hospital, you dont know! Geez....
Just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean I can't go out dancing with my girlfriends! Pretty sure it's good exercise & smoke free so I will be fine!
Just because I'm pregnant I don't have to change my son's whole schedule around! I know I am having another child & we will make the adjustments as needed!
Landon & Porter
1-10-07 & 5-11-11
I love this, although my belly is preventing my stubby little arms from getting the very center of my windshield--I need a longer scraper.
But to continue playing this game....just because I'm pregnant does not give you license to rub my belly without asking, much less stare pointedly at my stomach or chest. They're both growing, I know. That's supposed to happen.
THIS!!! Could not have said it better myself. I've done my worldwide traveling, gotten to a stable point in my career, I AM SO READY FOR THIS.
and I don't need to hear the same story repeatedly (4X)!
Just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean I get to do all the boring/hard stuff-- cleaning (which involves a lot of bending), laundry, work, errands, etc -- and that I shouldn't do anything I consider fun or relaxing--hiking, exercise, yoga, travel, (insert activity here)-- because you think it's dangerous.
Just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean I don't know how to take care of myself or my unborn child. So quit giving me 'advise' on doing so.
Just because I am pregnant does mean I know how the baby is doing ever minute of every day. I would assume good, but I truly cannot tell you details of his/her adventures inside my womb.
Just because I am pregnant does not mean that I have dropped everything else in life.. so please stop assuming I am 100% consumed by the baby all the time.
THIS!!!! My best friend I love her dearly but she acts like she's the only one thats ever been pregnant so she knows everything there is to know about being pregnant and giving birth. It's getting on my last nerve.
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my pep peeve is also the comment of "uh oh enjoy your freedom now" or "get all the sleep now while you can" or "there's no going back now"
ugggh is like, I know that my life will be different but I wouldn't have it any other way. There's a reason why I went to years of school, got my masters degree and settled down before having a kid. This is a phase of my life that I'm ready for and looking forward to so leave me alone!!! I know people mean well or they're just trying to make small talk about me being pregnant but at times they make it seem like it's gonna be such a nightmare when I see it as a blessing and thank God for this baby inside me every day.
My feelings exactly!!!
I'm with you on this one! I think people just like to scare you.
I like that last one....
THIS! My DH's cousin basically hates being a mom and everyone can tell. Her DD is so sweet and very smart for her age but she acts like she has a terror on her hands...When she found out DH and I are going to have a girl she just said "Oh..let the fun begin." She has also made comments such as "Just wait until your child is being a brat and you are stuck at home" (as in for my snow days from school) and I replied with "I'd rather have a child that is a brat than not be able to have children at all." So annoying! Like you, I feel that children are a blessing and DH & I are over the moon right now. We know times will be hard here and there but we are so ready for this!
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Definitely this! I am tired of people I don't know that well, people I know very well, and complete strangers coming up and rubbing my bump. Hand off people!
Just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean my favorite foods, such as pickles, are suddenly pregnancy cravings.
I highly doubt they resent being a parent. I waited until I was 30 to have DS and was ready and excited for that chapter in my life. Not to pull the "just you wait" card, but you don't really realize HOW much your life changes and how little freedom you have until it's gone. I adore being a mom and wouldn't change things for the world (hence the reason I'm doing it again), but yeah, I still look back at my pre-baby days and feel wistful at how great it was to do what I wanted, when I wanted.
you're right. And of course I know that becoming a parent will be a huge responsibility and change in lifestyle, but the way i see it is that you have to sacrifice some things (free time, coming and going as one pleases, etc) for the joys, experiences, and love that come with having your child.
Sorry, but this is my BIGGEST pet peeve. If YOU think that I will be mourning my old life then let me get to that point on my own. I too have lived more of the childless life than I ever wanted to, traveled the world, experienced everything I could have wanted to experience without a child, accomplished way more than I even care about now... AND I happen to have wanted to be a parent for a very long time and the journey to get here was hard and full of pain... for BOTH of us!! For heaven's sake, let me feel this joy without trying to take it away from me because you feel sorry for me because I don't know what I'm getting into. That may be true, but I never asked you. And I'm not interested in your version of the truth. Period.
I just have to also echo what everyone here has said about lifting and eating and touching my belly. This thread has made me feel so much better!!