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I am at the awkward stage of my pregnancy, where the people who know me well are aware of my pregnancy. I think it is very obvious, but most people around (who are not my Facebook friends) have no idea.
I have been pregnant for a whole 20 weeks (feels like a year) and most people have NO IDEA!
It is a little bit annoying, but if I really think about – it is a good thing and here is why:
- Strange people do not have an excuse to touch my belly and I don’t have to stand in the defending stand to protect my stomach from the attackers
- I don’t have to answer questions like: Are you going to find out who you are having? Was it planned? How does it feel to have a baby in your age?
- I can eat a big lunch and say, “Oh, I ate a lot, I think my lunch is kicking back”
- I can walk around knowing that “I have a secret and you don’t know it”
Second trimester is known to be the honeymoon of pregnancy – you are not yet uncomfortable by the growing bun, yet the nausea and the lack of energy takes a backseat.
Problems of the second trimester honeymoon
Ouch to my ankles.
Despite my dietary restrictions and cautions, my ankles look swollen and often look like they have a miniature spare tire on them.
Good news: Eventually the belly will be too big for me to see my feet or care about it
Is it indigestion or a baby kicking
Yes, I want to answer to the people I know, “Yes, my baby is kicking”, but half the time I am not sure if I am just having a tummy moment.
Good News: Just a feeling of a move (even if this is indigestion) is very memorable
Oh. My. Heartburn,
I had the heartburn throughout my previous pregnancies and I feel it coming back this time around again.
Good news: I am assuming that this baby will have beautiful hair (just like his brother and sister).
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I remember this stage during my pregnacy. My biggest challenge was dealing gall stones I didn’t know I had until I was about 16 weeks pregnant. That part was not pleasant!
My husband and I were just talking recently about people asking about when you are due when you are not even pregnant. I also remember when I was pregnant and no one noticed because I was a size 18.
Congrats!
And re: Kelly’s comment above … my rule (and should be most people’s rule, IMO) is NEVER ask if someone is pregnant. If they want to let you know, they will. I went to a get-together a while back where a high school friend of mine was pregnant, and an older lady later asked me “Are you the pregnant one?” :-/
(I’m a size 18 as well)
Awee girl you are beautiful! I actually had great pregnancies but AFTER is when the heartburn killed me! It finally stopped plaguing me after about five years! My biggest memory about being preg was creepy men hitting on me ugg!
Oh I had heartburn so bad through my entire pregnancy! It was torture!
The last pregnancy was the hardest on me, but overall I had it pretty easy. Hope you find comfort!
My body did not like being pregnant, but I miss the experience of being so connected with my babies. The thing with people touching me when I didn’t know them….ugh, that bothered me.
Oh pregnancy! I so not miss that. It really is not fun for so many reasons. But I’m sure you are rocking it!
I loved when I got to the point where my pregnant belly was obvious, I felt so self-conscious in the early stages. So, I can completely relate there. Here’s hoping for a comfortable and easy second trimester for you!
I’ve not had children so I can’t really empathize. I don’t want to offer platitudes either so I don’t know what I can write. Are the kids excited? I hope you feel better? Do you get to enjoy some ice cream?
I had horredous heartburn with #1. I can think about it to this day and just shudder. I feel for you sweetie.
I remember the constant heartburn and swollen ankles. It was torture and I could barely walk sometimes. The video you posted was so funny! I really enjoyed it.