When I shared my pregnancy news, I didn’t expect these comments
For the most part, sharing the news of my first pregnancy has been a joyful experience?our parents cried, our siblings squealed and our friends with kids welcomed us to the club (and generously offered hand-me-downs). However, there have been a few zingers, too:
?At least you waited until your 30s to ruin your life!?
?Get ready to pee your pants every time you laugh!?
Or, my favourite:
?Are you sure you want to bring a child into this uncertain world"?
(Damn, why didn?t I think about that when I was tracking my period and peeing on ovulation sticks for all those months")
I know that starting a family isn?t all new-baby smells and morning cuddles in a fluffy white bed. I?ve seen the toddler meltdowns at Superstore. I?ve imagined the postpartum body woes. I?ve read the tell-it-like-it-is mommy blogs. So, when I share my pregnancy news (or you notice my rapidly growing belly), I don?t need anyone to remind me of these things. Please let me live in my (not-yet-sleep-deprived) bubble for the next few months, where I get to fondly rub my tummy and dream about the little person inside.
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