We didn't tell our students or Chinese friends that we are expecting. We wanted to let them discover it for themselves. Finally, last week people started to ask and I have begun to collect advice. The first piece of advice I got was that I shouldn't clean the blackboards because the chalk dust is bad for baby. And the second was that I should eat more pork blood... assuming that I ever eat any?
Though I know the weight gain is important, this pregnancy thing can be a bit hard on the ego. N and I went into the Old City last week (which we do much less frequently now that we live on the other side of town) and saw some of our regular vendors and shop owners. Without fail, their excited greeting was, "Oh, you've gotten fat!" What do you say to that? Yes, thank you for noticing. Our response was of course, "Yes! We're having a baby!" Their enthusiasm to that news, the reminders to bring baby in to see them, and concern for me almost made up for the greeting.
In other news, I think I am feeling little Lonestar Pie trying out all those appendages. That's been a fun new development in the last couple of days, though it makes N jealous because of course he can't feel it yet. In other news? Let's face it, there really is no other news.
Just wait till your whole belly starts moving everywhere. It's awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome. I can't believe I'm not there for it, though.... Don't forget to let LP hear some soccer game noises going on; and make vrooming noises to get her/him used to motorcycles.... Then I'll kinda feel like I'm there in spirit. : )
ReplyDeleteOh, and hey, happy Tasha's b-day Day! Hope it's ducky!
Kim and Nick--cousin Valerie from PA here. I've been meaning to write for ever so long and congratulate you on your pregnancy! I'm so excited for you--I pray that everything goes well and that the remainder of your pregnancy is a smooth ride. I'm sure your mom will be VERY happy to have you back in August. :) Blessings in your second half of gestation.
ReplyDeleteliked the post kim. gotta love the Chinese peeps being so bold to tell you just what they thing...in some ways it's refreshing to know the truth though...but you have a very good reason to be "fat" : )
ReplyDeleteso excited for you both!