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Awkward and Awesome Moments

Jun 22, 2012 In Awkward and Awesome, Daily Ramblings, Pregnancy, The Hubs

Awkward:

  • Having two people in one day look at my belly and say, “That baby’s not making it to August.” Gee, thanks for your input, DOCTOR!
  • Crying at the girly doctor’s office because I’m just tired and ill. That just wasn’t right at all.
  • Any type of bending over whatsoever.
  • Washing dishes. That’s tricky when the sink is farther away than usual, thanks to my gloriously round belly.
  • Accidentally letting it slip at dinner with the in-laws that I sleep in the nude these days. I’ll take Alex Trebek for $500 please.
  • Seeing the book above and almost buying it…because I really do need to know how NOT to kill my baby.

Awesome:

  • Random strangers saying “Congratulations!” or “You’re absolutely glowing!” while passing by. It’s like I’m a freakin’ parade in public places. People look and stare, and the nice ones shout compliments. I like it.
  • Wearing my pre-pregnancy jeans. So awesome.
  • Being so lazy I’m ashamed of myself, but allowing it because my life is about to change forever.
  • The Lost finale. I mean, really.
  • Drew proclaiming his admiration for the Biebs. I can’t even.
  • Eating a whole cake because I lost some weight. I gained it back, justsoyaknow.
  • Fresh cherries. And pineapple. (Still haven’t figured the mangos out.)
  • Going on summer evening walks with my little family.
  • The unconditional love and support I get from Drew about natural childbirth. He believes in me 100% and will do whatever it takes to help me accomplish my goal. Love that man.

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Awkward and Awesome

Jan 3, 2012 In Awkward and Awesome, Daily Ramblings, Pregnancy, The Hubs

I’m totally stealing The Daybook’s Awkward and Awesome idea. I mean, let’s face facts here…things are about to get really awkward really fast in the coming months. Why not celebrate it?

Awkward

  • Hanging out with a friend I haven’t seen in a year and having nothing but baby on the brain. I’ve become that girl already. This is not a good sign. My apologies, Kristi!
  • Trying to crack a joke with my family about having a kid. It went something like this: “Why are we having one of those?!? They NEVER stop MOVING!!!” Nobody thought it was funny.
  • Walking into a baby store and saying, very loudly, “Ugh, I HATE baby furniture!” and having everyone give me the stink eye. That totally happened.
  • Telling my dad I’m pregnant. Might as well have said, “Hi, Dad? I thought you should know that I’m sexually active.” Dude. I was not prepared for how awkward that would feel.
  • Asking us if our baby was an accident or planned. How rude, people!
  • Pregnant belly photos. No. Effing. Way.
  • Going to the girly doctor and getting completely undressed after she told me “bottoms off only.” I didn’t listen, so that was fun when she walked in.

Awesome

  • Having a wonderful husband who suddenly turned into everything I would need and more, like a butler, a maid and a nurse. He’s always been good at that stuff, but he is going above and beyond these days, especially when morning sickness kicks my ass.
  • Watching Drew freak out when he accidentally turned the page in a baby book, only to unveil another woman’s lady bits as she was giving birth. Awkward for him, completely awesome for me.
  • Being with my loving family on New Year’s Eve, which includes snuggling with my youngest niece.
  • Drew jumping on the bed at midnight on New Year’s Eve and saying, “2012 is going to be awesome! We’re gonna have a BABY!”

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