Funny Pregnancy Moments

I haven't had a terribly hard pregnancy so far, but I have to admit it hasn't been the easiest either, but there have been a few moments over the past 6 months (I can't believe that I'm already 6 months along!) that I definitely want to remember.

1. Look what you've done to her:
Last Thursday, I co-hosted a couples shower for a co-worker of mine who is getting married in Bombay in December (congratulations Stuty and Aashin!!!). Since it was a couples shower, we invited both guys and gals to the shower, including a male partner in the office who is the partner on most of my jobs. A bunch of us were in a circle talking/mingling and when the partner joined the circle, he looked at Steven and said really loudly, "Look what you've done to her!" while pointing at me. I don't even think that they've ever met, talk about an introduction! I was so embarrassed! I'd like to remind everyone that this is the same partner who suggested the name "Araingah" for the baby!

2. We know what you've been doing:
I hadn't been by the sales office in our neighborhood since I started showing a few months back, so I hadn't had the chance to tell our house sales people that I was pregnant. We ended up telling them when I was around 5 months pregnant and I was obviously showing by then. They saw us from the window while we walked up, so they knew I was pregnant. When we got to the office and told them (there's two women), one of them exclaimed, "We know what you've been doing!" Again, I was so embarrassed!

3. Positive home pregnancy test:
Steven: "Wow."

4. Getting used to the belly:
I am still not used to this baby belly. For some reason, I think that if I need to get past someone in a tight spot, all I need to do is suck in and I'll fit. Yea, right. I tried to get past a girl at K Ry's birthday dinner this weekend, and I totally bumped her with my belly (while I was holding my breath in)...embarrassing!

5. Getting checked out:
When you're pregnant, you just have to get used to people always checking you out. Seriously, we're talking about head to toe stare downs and comments from everyone! I've gotten the range of comments from "Oh, you look so cute" coming from my carpal tunnel doctor to "Whoah, you're huge" from Maria to "It doesn't seem like the baby is going to be small" from a variety of people. For those of you who have told me that the baby's head looks huge, it'll be payback one day, I'm just waiting for my turn...j/k! It's all so funny and the topic of weight appears to be an acceptable topic from everyone. Another conversation piece that I've also enjoyed is bloating and water retention. Fun times!

6. Bare belly:
While out at a very dull client, K Ry and I got on the topic of my belly, as always. I told her that I didn't have a very pretty belly because I've got the linea nigra line which is the dark line that runs vertically on my belly, I've grown a ton of hair on my belly (thanks for pointing that out Maria), and my belly button is just not that cute looking. I've always been a part inie and a part outie, now I'm an outie, but it just looks funny! I ended up lifting my shirt to show her (not exactly the most work appropriate thing to do, but hey, I'm obsessed with my belly) and the manager on our job walked into the conference room. We cracked up laughing while I proceeded to turn bright red. I'll just put it this way, he has two kids of his own and he just didn't bother to ask! Best manager ever. :)

I'm sure there's more to come with only 3 months left!