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Wow, That Was Embarrassing! II

This week I am sharing some embarrassing stories from my own pregnancy. If you missed yesterday’s story, you can find it here. Early in my pregnancy, as I was growing a little pooch, I found it harder and harder to wear pants because the waistline would dig right into my stomach. So, to make myself a little more comfortable at work, I would unbutton my top button while sitting at my desk. I was working in a little cubicle with an L-shaped desk, so even if someone came by to talk to me, they couldn’t see my pants or that … Continue reading →

Wow, That Was Embarrassing!

To lighten things up here on the pregnancy blog, I am going to entertain you this week with a few embarrassing stories from my own pregnancy. When I was about six months pregnant, visibly showing and right in the throes of pregnancy and all of its embarrassing glory, I was invited to a girls’ night with a group of friends. It was the Christmas season, so in the true spirit of the holidays and girls’ night, we were baking Christmas cookies. Of course, since I was pregnant, I had no shame about indulging in some of the cookie dough or … Continue reading →

Ready… Aim… Poop!

“Ready, aim, fire!” I’m convinced that if my daughter could talk, she’d be saying that phrase every time I change her diaper. During her week-long stay in the hospital, she successfully pooped on my mom, my husband, the nurses, and me. She’s a pro at fooling people into thinking she’s done pooping. She’ll let out a bunch of grunts, accomplish a few good poop explosions, and everything will be calm for quite awhile. “Time to change her diaper,” we’d all think. The unsuspecting victim would calmly slide a new diaper underneath her, undo the dirty diaper, and get ready to … Continue reading →

Five Potentially Embarrassing Habits of a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy

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Pregnancy is one of those seasons in a woman’s life when many social norms are set aside and grace is extended often. Pass gas in public? Don’t expect anyone to laugh at you. Waddle much? It’s cute, not awkward! Take a third trip to the buffet? You’re eating for two! Take advantage of this social leniency and do five things that will keep you safe and comfortable. Disregard that little voice that says, “but I feel stupid.” 1. Wear those winter boots. Don’t worry, the fashion police will avert their eyes while you sport winter boots with extra tread while … Continue reading →