Conversation topics tend to change after people know you're pregnant. Suddenly, random people in the hallway at church, rather than asking, "Hey, how are you?" are saying, "So, have you been able to eat anything this week?" I've had some complete strangers ask me about my plans for breastfeeding--now, I don't consider myself a prude, but I used to be relatively uncomfortable talking about my breasts in public--not anymore, oh, no! My choice of conversation after Enrichment this week? How many times I've thrown up in the last week. Boy--am I ever a socialite!!
And doctor's appointments? Ha! I remember the first pelvic exam I ever had--I was terrified for days beforehand, and that day, after my appointment, I felt quite strange...and uncomfortable, as if I'd somehow been violated. Well, I'll just say I got over that one really quickly. Let's face it--I had to! Otherwise I'd be spending all of my time terrified for my next exam(s), and I've found that there are plenty of other things for me to worry about (like going through labor in 5 months).
It's funny how much changes so fast--but at the same time, it's like it's this bonding experience. Like, once other mothers know that I'm going through what they at one time went through, we can immediately become intimate, personal friends who can talk about things like that together, and it's not weird in the least. And it's true--it really isn't!! I kinda like being in this club!
And doctor's appointments? Ha! I remember the first pelvic exam I ever had--I was terrified for days beforehand, and that day, after my appointment, I felt quite strange...and uncomfortable, as if I'd somehow been violated. Well, I'll just say I got over that one really quickly. Let's face it--I had to! Otherwise I'd be spending all of my time terrified for my next exam(s), and I've found that there are plenty of other things for me to worry about (like going through labor in 5 months).
It's funny how much changes so fast--but at the same time, it's like it's this bonding experience. Like, once other mothers know that I'm going through what they at one time went through, we can immediately become intimate, personal friends who can talk about things like that together, and it's not weird in the least. And it's true--it really isn't!! I kinda like being in this club!
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Here's to sharing it ALL!!! :-)