I read a while back that when you're pregnant you get asked all the time "So, are you ready?" And that coming up with a response for this question is a challenge. Now that I'm farther along, I'm getting this question a lot and agree that's hard to know how to answer.
If I answer "yes," I sound conceited and, in my case, would be lying. If I say "no," I sound irresponsible and someone might make a preemptive call to DHS. So, I usually just say something like "Oh, I'm as ready as I can be" or "I'm getting there." But, I'm kind of bored with that answer, so I think I'm going to change my response to "Ready for what?" and then just stare back blankly. That would probably make people really wonder about my qualifications for future parenthood though.
Also in the world of pregnancy trivia and news, I've been wondering where my stomach is these days. I know it's not where it used to be, so I Googled it and found "9 month miracle" at this site. It allows you to see how your organs shift from 8 weeks to 40 weeks pregnant. I'm 33 weeks now, so if you check out the chart you'll see that my stomach is about a 1/2 centimeter under my nose and that I no longer have intestines!
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well, in the words of the site your post sent me to:
"When the going gets tough, go to the movies. Many pregnant women we know enjoy taking an afternoon off and heading to a matinee. It's a great way to spend quiet time and to lose yourself. Be sure to see something light - a romantic comedy or family feature - and avoid the sappy or scary stuff. The last thing you want to do is end up in tears or have nightmares!"
OKay, so I love your blog! You are so funny! Jason said he figured out who you were when I told him that another Express Employee went to Realchurch. I think he sent you a "hello!" email.
As for people asking you if you are ready (I think I asked it too!) It's usually us moms who were MORE than ready when the time came. In my case, I was carrying a 9lb 5oz boy and I was SO ready! Also, it was the hottest part of summer in Tennessee which means there was so much humidity you could not breathe and I was blown up like a water balloon. Fun. I say, say whatever you feel like, have fun with people - and if you're anything like I was, the closer you get to your due date, the more you lose your "editor" and you say what you want anyhow! LOL. See ya!
You're ready. You're not ready. Did he flip? Ok, you are one of the funniest people I know!
I just have to say that I think I like your response of "ready for what?" If nothing else, at least you will crack up. People might not think it's funny, but it doesn't matter if they think you are funny. Just so long as you think you are funny...and I happen to think it's funny, so that at least makes two of us!!!
Just remember, "I was born ready." I think this is where the phrase actually comes from. Just tell folks your baby will be born ready..
Well, this explains why Zantac was my drug of choice for the last 10 weeks...
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