Increasingly, though, my new normal has been a normal pregnancy- at least normal for me. I wouldn't even begin to compare mine with the happy go lucky 20-something oops sort of experience. No, my pregnancy arrived here, kicking and screaming, with much ongoing poking and prodding, and took a village to create. But here I am now, alone in my bed, 7 months pregnant with the little one moving and shaking to the lullabies I am playing on the laptop. To see me, no one would be the wiser regarding the journey I have taken. I mean there is no mistaking the fact that I am pregnant. And I am doing all the pregnant woman sort of things- eating lots of food, waddling about here and there, looking at baby sites, nesting, reading Dr. Sears....the new normal is that I feel like a pregnant woman and nothing more. I haven't been obsessing with the journey and all its painful the twists and turns.
The only indicator that there is something different is when the dreaded question gets asked, "is this your first?" I want to say, "is that any of your business?" I called the OB yesterday and the answering service asked me that question. It kind of brought me back to reality. Ah well, it wasn't the end of the world and I have gotten a bit of practice of late.
I wonder if motherhood will be a new normal or just normal.
For those who have asked...a pic taken today...28 weeks, 5 days.
9 comments:
you look fantastic! i agree, it is enlightening realizing that everybody has a story, no one's journey has been easy even though it often seems that way.
Wow - you look great. I am 28 weeks 4 days today and you look much more pregnant - lucky you!
Interesting you say that you are 7 months. I have been saying 6 months as I am 3 months away from my due date (13 May). If I calculate using 4 weeks equals a month then I would be 10 months when the baby comes, which made me scratch my head!!
It's very complicated isn't it?!
You do look great!
Get ready for a new, new normal in 2 short months!
You are a beautiful pregnant women!!! I hate the question "is this your first?". I had the ob office we use put a note in my file that would pop up saying I had a previous loss and not to ask if it was my first. It stopped the question there but not everywhere else.
I can not wait until you are holding your precious baby girl in your arms! I expect to see an update and pictures on here soon after the big day:)!! I am just so happy for you!
Looking good!
Normal changes all the time. I'm glad you haven't been obsessing about the journey - it will come up again, but right now, you can enjoy being "normal."
I hate the How many pregnancies/How many children question on forms...
You look georgeous!
You definitely have that pregnancy glow!
Throughout my successful pregnancy I found it hard to be at my OB's office at times. Everything and everyone there assumes that you will end up with a live baby. It was as if I had to leave the infertile me outside the door.
Can't believe how far along you are already!
Lisa - I read your post with a big smile on my face. I've been thinking tons about you lately as many of our group are deliving rainbow babies or becoming pregnant. Just thrilled for you that the ride has become about hope and the future.
I'm sorry about the losses that it took to get you to where you are today. I hope that the new normal brings you tons of joy.
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