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A great little short story on hospital tours! Anyone going anytime soon? I am going somewhere completely different this 2nd time around and am nervous to have to be somewhere new. I don't always like changes when its something dramatic as say...pushing out a kid in front of strangers in a strange place! Let the story begin!
Going on the hospital tour was always an exciting part of having a baby. On both of my tours, I arrived at the meeting spot, my husband in tow, to find several other pregnant women waiting to go on their tours.
Of course, being a female of the overly hormonal variety, Id size them up. Who looked like she had one too many ice cream sundaes. Who seemed a little neurotic and who decided to do away with fashion totally once finding out she was pregnant.
Yes, I know we were all pregnant and part of that big Vagina Sisterhood, but I couldnt help but judge.
At the same time, I was wondering if they were judging me. You see, I didnt want to go on the hospital tour too early. If I did, Id look like some crazy woman who wasnt even pregnant wanting to tour labor and delivery. I didnt want to schedule it too late because what if I went into labor?
No, the middle of the pregnancy was, as Baby Bear would say, Just right.
I couldnt help but feel a little jealous at the pregnant women who, when asked their due dates, would reply Tomorrow!
Tomorrow? I hate you. I have three more months to go and my butt doesnt fit into my maternity jeans very well anymore.
The tour can seem a little overwhelming. They show you triage. They show you the rooms and, of course, the stirrups. Perhaps they point out the couch for Daddy/Grandma/Friend/Partner.
It all starts to seem a little too real.
On our first hospital tour, the nurse asked me how I felt. Im not so sure I want to do this anymore, I said.
Oh, I know, its all a big adjustment having a baby for the first time.
No, I just dont want to push it out of my crotch.
Going on the hospital tour was always an exciting part of having a baby. On both of my tours, I arrived at the meeting spot, my husband in tow, to find several other pregnant women waiting to go on their tours.
Of course, being a female of the overly hormonal variety, Id size them up. Who looked like she had one too many ice cream sundaes. Who seemed a little neurotic and who decided to do away with fashion totally once finding out she was pregnant.
Yes, I know we were all pregnant and part of that big Vagina Sisterhood, but I couldnt help but judge.
At the same time, I was wondering if they were judging me. You see, I didnt want to go on the hospital tour too early. If I did, Id look like some crazy woman who wasnt even pregnant wanting to tour labor and delivery. I didnt want to schedule it too late because what if I went into labor?
No, the middle of the pregnancy was, as Baby Bear would say, Just right.
I couldnt help but feel a little jealous at the pregnant women who, when asked their due dates, would reply Tomorrow!
Tomorrow? I hate you. I have three more months to go and my butt doesnt fit into my maternity jeans very well anymore.
The tour can seem a little overwhelming. They show you triage. They show you the rooms and, of course, the stirrups. Perhaps they point out the couch for Daddy/Grandma/Friend/Partner.
It all starts to seem a little too real.
On our first hospital tour, the nurse asked me how I felt. Im not so sure I want to do this anymore, I said.
Oh, I know, its all a big adjustment having a baby for the first time.
No, I just dont want to push it out of my crotch.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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