You see, that's what I'm saying to myself on the inside every f'ing time I answer the phone...which isn't often. Mostly I let it go to voice mail because the pregnancy rage, it's really real. For realz.
If I call and get someone else's voice mail, I make sure to leave a message saying that there is nothing going on. This has not reduced the number of people calling back to see if something is, in fact, "going on." Because, obviously, I might be a lying liar.
At this rate, it is likely that I reduce the world's population before I add to it.
I recently had to restrain myself because the annoyed, vindictive part of me came THIS close to telling my dad I lost my mucus plug. But then I'd probably have to tell him what that was and I'd end up more uncomfortable than he would. And (here's the important part) it wouldn't bring me any closer to having this baby.
Stubborn baby. Get out get out getout getout GETOUT!!!
I have been walking, having sex, R is exhausted, the size of my ankles is totally frightening, and still no baby. I have had random people yell across store aisles and restaurants about how I look like I'm ready to have this baby, and still no baby. I even had an old lady I had never seen before in my life tell me to go home...still no baby.
My neighbor has yelled over my fence asking about the frequency of my Braxton Hicks. My mom stupidly asked if I was dilating more, cause you know, even though I can't even see the outside of my nethers I obviously have been keeping a tactile-based journal on the state of my cervix*. My friend asked if I felt like I was going to have the baby that day. I could go on. There's been a lot of slap yourself type questions thrown my way.
*No, she did not think I had been to the doctor. She just thought I could maybe tell. This from a woman who had three children and could never even tell when she was actually in labor.
SOooo....that's how week 39 is wrapping up. Basically, I'm finding that the very worst part of the end of pregnancy is other people. And yes, I know they are interested/concerned/supportive/etc. but also, they need to shut up. I have promised that I will not be keeping the baby a secret. I will not hide him in my basement. I would just like people to stop asking me about the state of my girly parts and accept that if there is something worth talking about I will share it with them...or not because what I keep in my underwear is my business.
I can't wait until the baby comes and everyone focuses on him instead of me. Even though I know that will give me a whole slew of reasons to roll my eyes.
2 comments:
I think murder is excusable by reason of insanity due to incessant questioning. If you get a woman judge you would get off with a medal for not killing more :D
When I get to that point I may just change my voicemail to "if you are calling to inquire whether there is a baby yet the answer is the same as it has been for the last 9 months. I call you when it is time, until then let me sleep!!!" lol
Good luck to you in this last little bit! I hope for a smooth labor when baby does make his appearance! Enjoy your Harry Potter until then! :D
Thanks for the support! I've taken to avoiding Facebook and my phone because now he's overdue and I've obviously had the baby and am keeping him hidden in a shoe box under my bed.
Alas,the Harry Potter series is long behind me. Seven books was simply not enough to get me through these last couple weeks. Maybe I should start writing fan fiction...but that would probably all end with someone spontaneously going into labor.
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