Tuesday, January 29, 2008
OOPS! CAN I TAKE THAT BACK?
My excitement when meeting other pregnant woman can be overwhelming at times and I get a bit carried away. Unfortunately a little too carried away on two occasions. At a recent NBC 30 blood drive I found myself walking down a hall searching for a ladies room. I noticed a woman in her 20's doing the same thing. Her blouse was untucked and she also seemed to have an urgency about her so I asked "Are you pregnant too?" One guess what her answer was....and it was not yes. I felt absolutely awful. I explained to her how sorry I was, that I get excited when I meet someone going through the same thing. She was lovely and we ended up chatting, still I realized I had now become one of those people who made that silly mistake.
Fast forward to 6 weeks later in a maternity store. My mother had been there previously and referred to a girl working there who was expecting. On my next visit I went to check out and a clerk kindly asked me when I was due, I told her and then guess what I asked her? Again - the answer was no. My mom and I had figured it would be a great place for a pregnant woman to work for the discount. We guessed wrong.
I have now vowed not to ask another woman, unless she is sitting next to me in one of the "Preparing for Baby" classes I've signed up to attend at the hospital or wearing the t-shirt shown above. That HAS to be a safe bet!
As a mom-to-be of what my doctors call "Advanced Maternal Age" I know I will get it back someday when a 25 year old mom asks me if I am the child's grandmother. Then maybe I will understand.
:)
Posted at 4:22 AM
5 Comments:
Hi Lisa,
I know exactly how you feel! Same thing happened to me several years ago. I was so embarassed that I don't think I've ever asked a woman that question since then!
Great post, Lisa. Those moments of varying types, are, to say the least, uncomfortable. I'm happy you're doing well, and Keisha, who is doing a great job, will be there during your maternal leave. Lisa, we love you! P.S. Keish lives just two doors down from me, and she is a great neighbor. When I had to put my beloved cat to sleep after 18 happy years, she saw me walk in, sadly, with tears flowing. A couple hours later, she was there with flowers and a condolence card. And a hug. She is great. I still grieve, even after 10 months. BE WELL.
I too have done that oops before, I asked a customer when I was 19 and she wasn't. Needless to say she did not buy anything from me that day:)
I don't know how advanced maternal age you are, but I am now 39 any this pregnancy finally took! This will be our first, at my age oh boy! Based on your halfway there posting I appear to be 1 week ahead of you. I'm due May 22nd.
I felt the same way about those month long waits, especially after previous failures so to speak. I finally felt the baby the day after my 20th week apt. My husband felt the first kicks this past Wed AM. We think he was playing football in there.
I noticed in the past week my belly just popped and the baby seems to be very active.
All our best & congratulations!
Congradulation Lisa to you and your husband. I have been blessed with 4 boys ages 18,12,,2,1. Two from first marriage and two from the second marraiage were I had to have a tubal reversal I so enjoy them and they are the ones who helped me get through my Breast Cancer in 07 they were the reason for all my strength and for going forward full force.I wish you all the best and I'll being checking your blog I think your due date is In May like my baby sister.
Keri
Oh heck, your pregnant. You can blame it on the hormones. I had it actually happen to me, but at least I was just back to work at about 14 weeks. And yes, you still have a little stomach after the baby comes, especially after your third child! For me, it took several months to get my shape back, or most of my shape back! Another tip, I have so learned that unless there is a definite pink or blue blanket, always ask " how old is the baby?" and not distinguish by "how old is he or she." Has gotten me in trouble and moms get sort of upset.
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