The Nadaulds: November 2009

Sunday, November 15, 2009

A Blessed Day

Nicole turned 11 days old today. We had a wonderful baby blessing at church by her amazing father. It is quite a sight seeing my brothers, my dad, Aaron, and my father-in-law surround this sweet little girl in love. I am so grateful to be a mother to this very beautiful girl and thanks to everyone who came and made the day so very special.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Seriously?

I am fascinated by this show on TV called "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant". Really? How can someone go full term and never have an inkling? I understand not experiencing cravings, morning sickness or swelling, and even confusing bleeding with an irregular cycle, but two things really make me wonder...

One, how do you not get a bigger tummy? I used to think it was slightly possible if the person was too overweight, but that show has both large and very tiny women go full term and never know they're pregnant. Even the tiniest of pregnant women I know (like my cousin Anna) still look like there's something in the oven. Doesn't their tummy look and feel a little bit different after nine months? I just don't understand that.

Two, how in the world do you not feel the baby move, especially during the last two to three months when the baby is dancing around like it's New Year's Eve? How does one explain that movement away? Sometimes I think Nicole's foot will disco right out of my skin. For some of the women this isn't even their first pregnancy. Very interesting.

Yes, this is a VERY random post, but I just sit there watching these people tell their stories and think that they must be keeping some of their suspicions secret. I mean, it feels like I've been pregnant for a year. That's a long time to never even wonder. What do you think?