The other bits
July 16th 2009 23:32
Yes, I’m still burbling away but this time I decided I should balance my grumblings and tell you the parts of the pregnancy ladder I will never forget:
Seeing those six positive urine tests winking at me – I didn’t believe the first 5.
My husband’s face when I told him – and his eyes.
Our inability to stop smiling - especially hard in the first trimester when you can’t tell anyone, we must’ve looked like a pair of chirpy nutters.
My parents’ faces and exclamations - who cares if the neighbours heard.
The first spouting of my belly – a physical verification it was actually happening.
The first movement – indescribable.
Those unexpected reminders – a kick, a turn, a tidal wave, a football match.
Watching my body doing what it needs to do – all those parts that I thought didn’t do that much, all having a function. Amazing.
My beautiful friends' unending kindness, wisdom, generosity and love – that often seemed to come at those quiet, most-needed patches.
Our family’s kind, generous and loving thoughts and actions – we know we’re fortunate to have them.
All of it.
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Comment by Nevar
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Comment by Tracy
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Thanks as always for popping over,
Tracy
Comment by Lara M
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Comment by Tracy
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Yeppie, Fergs seems to know something is happening and is particularly energetic!!
Byee
Comment by Carmen
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Carmen x
Comment by Tracy
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How are things with you and your angel? How old is she now? It's good to see you.
Yes, I've been so touched by thoughts by family and friends throughout the last few months.
Thanks for your thoughts, any day now!!
Tracy
Comment by Carmen
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Anyway now I'm harping on like a boring mother
Can't wait to hear about your new arrival!
C
Comment by Tracy
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She's 9 months already? Gosh...! I know what you mean when you say that the time will pass quickly, as the last trimester has just utterly whizzed past. When I see friends' babies, I'm amazed at how fast they've grown and change from week to week.
It's all amazing isn't it?
Glad all is well with you and I hope you sometimes get a chance to put your feet up!!
Great talking to you,
Tracy
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Comment by Tracy
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It definitely is an amazing process.
I'm due today...
Thanks for popping in,
Tracy
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One bit of advice, don't watch the French horror film Inside until after delivery...it's very good but i would be afraid of the repercussions.
Glad all is moving beautifully, and you are certainly living a life.
Comment by Tracy
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Trace
Comment by Tracy
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It's great to see you, how are things in the US of A? Hope it's all going well for you.
I've given birth but I still don't think I could see Inside...being the big wimp that I am.
It is most definitely quite a journey, a magical one. Complete with moments of intense delirium and amnesia. But at least I forget what I'm worrying about.
Byee