I'm just going to put it out there - so far, I have enjoyed being pregnant. The pukiness of the first trimester is but a hazy memory, and now I love that people will pull out a chair for me or tell me I don't have to partake in the food preparations before a family event cos I'm pregnant (I still did make the food, and cleaned up too, just for the record. Unlike other family members that sat on their fat bottoms and acted like they were the guest of honours). Or that I always get told to get first in line for food when we are lining up :). And I feel good and I love feeling the babies kick and roll around in my tummy.
What I don't like is the fact that alot of people feel the need to talk about the size of my belly and haha isn't it funny how big I am going to get. Cos I'll be huuuuge and I wont be able to reach the steering wheel. Haha and I'll be so big I wont be able to get out of bed without Josh's help, and isn't it funny that I'll be so big that I probably will need assistance to get in and out of the shower. And ooohhh we can't wait to see how big you get. Actually, no, I don't find it funny. Not at all. I find it very scary actually, so much so that it makes me tear up thinking about it. And I don't want to see how big I get. Cos whilst they all sound like amusing scenarios for everyone else, they sound like a prison sentence to me. I mean, who wants to be so dependent on people cos their belly is so huge that they can't do simple things for themselves? Maybe if they'd googled twin pregnancy bellies, they'd realise why I'm so terrified of the size I'll get. And if they googled post-twin pregnancy bellies, they'd be even more scared. But that's a whole other kettle of fish.
So yeah, that's my rant for the day. I know people don't say things to be mean, and I'm taking things too much to heart. But I do feel like people say things that they wouldn't dream of saying to someone that was just big from weight issues.
Luckily I have a very supportive husband that says all the right things. And I can still tie my own shoe laces for now. As long as I stretch my leg up and to the side. But that's just a minor detail.
Karina, I have a girl friend (she's petite like you) who just had twins, and she took a photo of her belly when she was 32 weeks, and she do not look huge at all. In fact, she's gorgeous! And her twin boys are both healthy and cute. And you know what, you look pretty good at this stage! Don't let anyone's comments bring you down :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarina! I just need to stop googling photos :) And no one is being mean, I'm just reading too much into peoples comments cos of my own fears. Good to hear that your friend didn't look scary big though!
ReplyDeleteKarina, you look beautiful & I can understand your fear, we all say things not meaning to upset you, I can't even imagine what it would be like to be preggie let alone watch my belly grow.. always remember that our bodies were made to do this & hopefully it won't feel like a prison sentence when your in the later stages of pregnancy, you might surprise yourself, you might be able to do everything & the things your can't do, you don't want to do anyways :D. Enjoy the ride & take all the offers of help.
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From another twin mama, you look GREAT. I gained almost 50 lbs and lost it all within 9 months. And, eventually I ended up right back in my old clothes.
But beyond that, you are going to have two amazing babies and it's all going to be worth it.
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I'm more of a blog lurker and don't normally comment on other peoples posts, but your travel plans just sound so exciting, so I had to say something :).
I've seen your pregnancy shots and post pregnancy bikini shot, and to be honest, I'm just really hoping I come out of it all looking as good as you!