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post #1 of 40
10/29/10 at 9:16pm
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Stealing from an old September thread. I hope they don't mind.

Hearing your DH/DP/OH/ect pee for more than 3 or 4 seconds reminds you how tiny your bladder is, especially if done while doing the 'potty dance' to drain your own 2 ounce bladder.
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post #2 of 40
10/29/10 at 10:33pm
You spill large crumbs from a delicious sample at whole foods and "save it for later" on the shelf that your belly has become. I really enjoyed a snack on the drive home.
post #3 of 40
10/30/10 at 12:11am
These happened to me today:

You go out to eat and continuously drop your napkin because your lap just isn't big enough to accomodate such a thing any longer.

You seriously contemplate waking your DH up to ask him to tie your shoes because it's too cold for any other shoes (all your other 'winter' shoes are in the attic still) and you can hardly bend over long enough to tie them.

You, being hard-headed, insist you CAN tie them on your own then nearly pass out from lack of oxygen after doing it yourself.

post #4 of 40
10/30/10 at 9:44am
When you walk - er, WADDLE - into the post office, the guy working there says, "Ahhh...you have The Walk" and then starts laughing.

(BTW, we have ongoing banter whenever I mail things, and he's a dad of twins...I wasn't offended, but I was a little sad that he is right.)
post #5 of 40
10/30/10 at 9:50am
It's a successful night if you "only" get up 2x to pee

You roll around like a rotisserie chicken in an attempt to find a comfortable sleeping position... even though none exists.

You invest in an ugly, expensive pair of winter shoes but rationalize the purchase b/c you can slip them on!
post #6 of 40
10/30/10 at 10:21am
It's been at least a month since you've seen your vagina.

You choose to splurge on a pair of EMUs or Minnetonka's because they're warm and easy to put on! (Found some great ones on sale at endless.com with 20% of via Amazon Mom.com

Joy!
post #7 of 40
10/30/10 at 11:14am
You can no longer reach to cut your own toenails.
You have to pee everytime you stand up (or move).
Everytime you leave the house someone comments that you're about to pop. (or is that only me? No, thanks. I have 2 months left...)
post #8 of 40
10/30/10 at 2:11pm
The most major thing I have noticed so far, just in the past two days, is that SOMEONE has taken over the real estate that my stomach once occupied. I am continually hungry, but can barely get down my lunch without feeling so stuffed I am almost sick.

When you drop something on the floor and tell yourself it's worth picking up because at least you get some extra squats in.

When you tell yourself that shaving your legs every other day is still a good thing, because it gives you a chance to do some bending and stretching.

When you start to having amazing posture at the dinner table, because that is the only way you can keep the baby from kicking your stomach long enough to try to eat
post #9 of 40
10/30/10 at 2:28pm
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When instead of counting up every week you're counting down... and reminding yourself that babies don't have calendars in there. (3-7 weeks as of tomorrow!)
post #10 of 40
10/30/10 at 4:11pm
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Originally Posted by shellnurse View Post
You spill large crumbs from a delicious sample at whole foods and "save it for later" on the shelf that your belly has become. I really enjoyed a snack on the drive home.


How about personal grooming 'down there' becomes a hilarious comedy act? Things were getting out of control down there (well, I didn't see it anymore so I kinda forgot about it ) so I ended up standing on a step stool in front of my bathroom mirror with the clippers and DH thought it was pretty funny watching my precarious contortions. Imagine that cleanup? Argh! I think it's gonna be au naturel from here on in...
post #11 of 40
10/30/10 at 4:19pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by wholewheatchick View Post
The most major thing I have noticed so far, just in the past two days, is that SOMEONE has taken over the real estate that my stomach once occupied. I am continually hungry, but can barely get down my lunch without feeling so stuffed I am almost sick.
post #12 of 40
10/30/10 at 4:34pm
When someone parks too close to your car door and you have to go around to the passenger door and take 5 minutes to contort and climb over the seats to the driver's seat. Thank goodness the passenger side had enough room next to it!
It was really not helpful to my pelvic joint pain, either.
post #13 of 40
10/30/10 at 8:18pm
When you wait on the couch for an extra five minutes after you really should be getting up for your DH to get up so that he can pull you out.
Or when you tie your five year olds shoes with her feet balanced on the kitchen table so you don't have to bend over to tie them.
And the crumb shelf. Absolutely. I drop half my dinner there ALL the time and then feel disgusting about it.
post #14 of 40
10/30/10 at 9:59pm
You have to use the handicapped stall in public bathrooms because the regular smalls are too small for you to stand in while closing the door.

I learned this the hard way in a crowded bathroom during my first pregnancy. The door swung into the stall and I couldn't close it because my stomach was blocking it. I awkwardly said to the next person in line, "Guess I can't fit in there, huh..." and had to get back in line to wait for the larger stall.
post #15 of 40
10/30/10 at 11:33pm
cutting dd's toenails after her bath yesterday...major production, her and I had to try 5 different positions before I could do it without being so short of breath that I was going to pass out. She thought it was fabulously funny.

my own toenails haven't been cut in about as long as it's been since I've seen my vagina...it's just not worth the effort.

when I choose to wear shoes that don't require socks, even when it's cold and raining because I'm too proud to ask dp for help putting my socks on.

and yes, everywhere I go, everyone I see has to mention that I must be getting close now...and can't fathom that I have 8 weeks left.
post #16 of 40
10/31/10 at 12:20am
DH knows you are going to attempt some shaving in the shower, so he shows up to offer to help, just in case you need it.....and you do.

your 4 yo needs you to help her with something so she appologizes and offers her assistance in helping you get up.
post #17 of 40
10/31/10 at 3:01am
...you're charting in the hall at the hospital and a family member walks by that you don't even recall meeting and says "Yeah, there's no WAY you're lasting till Christmas!"
post #18 of 40
10/31/10 at 4:27am
ddcc


you fall asleep on the toilet

You declare that anything below your belly is either clean or shaven (no matter what it really looks like)
post #19 of 40
10/31/10 at 2:50pm
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post #20 of 40
10/31/10 at 5:18pm
Thread Starter 
The pain of walking through the grocery store is lessened a bit on those awesome occasions when your cravings are on sale. 40 cents off Bluebell Ice Cream!
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