So the random comments I get from people these days just crack me up. I went to the mall at lunch today and heard two distinctly different comments.
First was the lady in Ann Taylor Loft who is due in February. She asked me when I was due and when I said “December” her mom was like DECEMBER!!!! She asked me if it was my first and when I say yes, she said, “Oh that totally explains it. You are so small and I was pretty teeny with my first but I’m blowing up with this one.”
Then I head to Hallmark and the cashier asks me when I’m due. I say “December.” She says “Lordy child, you might have that baby way before December.” So she’s indicating that apparently I’m huge. WTF? Which is it?
I have to say, at this point, I just laugh. I FEEL huge, but know that from most of the people I talk to, I’m all belly and could be a lot bigger than I currently am. Yesterday the random lady at the gas station was telling me all about the joys of giving birth etc. And then today, I had at least two other women chatting with me about when I’m due, if I’m nervous, giving advice. Totally amazing that so many randoms are drawn to the belly. Am I going to do this after he’s born?
Don’t worry…after your baby arrives you will be assaulted by a new group of people – those who are attracted to newborn babies. That includes random strangers who want to touch your baby when you’re out in public and way too many people who are interested in how nursing is going. Fun times are ahead! 🙂