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I was still working up until last week, when I finally decided to call it quits at 37 weeks. I was beginning to "toddle" along, I know. Everytime I was in the cafeteria, people would say, "You look like you dropped." Or "You're about to pop!" Or "When are you going to have that baby?!?!?!"
It was getting annoying.
Because he wasn't even term yet.
So, when people were saying, "I'll bet you're ready to have that baby!!!!" I kept wanting to say, "No. I'm willing to wait until he's term, thank you very much." Instead, I just smiled. And then they would proceed with their story about how "I really wanted my baby OUT. NOW."
I waited so long for this baby. Nine years. Honey, I can stand to wait a few more weeks to make sure he's done cooking. But I don't bother with my lecture. I just smile and nod, and wish I were someplace else rather than talking to someone with whom I do not relate at all.
I guess I shouldn't be annoyed, but honestly, it was getting annoying having people asking me this question:
ARE YOU READY?
How in the hell am I supposed to answer this question? Ready for what? I can only assume they mean, "Are you ready to have a baby?"
That's like asking someone, "Are you ready to breathe?" "Are you ready to let your heart beat?" Or asking an adolescent girl, "Are you ready to have your period?"
These are all things that (usually) come whether one likes it or not. So, does it really matter if I'm "READY"? No. Not one bit. Baby is coming whether I like it or not. It's not like I can go to some higher authority and say, "I am not ready for this baby, so can I have an extension? And I really don't want to pay a late fee."
Am I ready. Sheesh.
If they mean the nursery, well, yes. I have almost everything set up for him. I'm sure there will be things I wish I had bought, or things I need to replace. But overall, humans have been having babies for millenia, and even before Babies 'R' Us, they managed somehow. So I think I'll be quite fine. I got my boobs. I got some diapers. I have a bassinet. I'll figure the rest out.
3 Comments on Are You Ready? -- Dumb Questions I Have No Idea How to Answer
masonnickey - Sunday, 22 Nov
Lol! You are so right! Fun & truthful blog Aiona!
mommy-to-Noah-and-Runa - Saturday, 21 Nov
This made me laugh and I need a laugh today. My favorite comment was "haven't you had that baby yet?" Um does my belly look smaller? Do you think I would be at work if I had? The last person who asked me this I just looked at them and said yes I have and walked away. They were so confused it was awesome.
lovinglayla - Saturday, 21 Nov
i understand your frustration, the comments get annoying because people assume that all pregnant women are the same.... i hate hearing "are you ready"..do i have a choice lol...
| 21-11-2009 - Are You Ready? -- Dumb Questions I Have No Idea How to Answer |  My mood while writing this blog:... |
I was still working up until last week, when I finally decided to call it quits at 37 weeks. I was beginning to "toddle" along, I know. Everytime I was in the cafeteria, people would say, "You look like you dropped." Or "You're about to pop!" Or "When are you going to have that baby?!?!?!"
It was getting annoying.
Because he wasn't even term yet.
So, when people were saying, "I'll bet you're ready to have that baby!!!!" I kept wanting to say, "No. I'm willing to wait until he's term, thank you very much." Instead, I just smiled. And then they would proceed with their story about how "I really wanted my baby OUT. NOW."
I waited so long for this baby. Nine years. Honey, I can stand to wait a few more weeks to make sure he's done cooking. But I don't bother with my lecture. I just smile and nod, and wish I were someplace else rather than talking to someone with whom I do not relate at all.
I guess I shouldn't be annoyed, but honestly, it was getting annoying having people asking me this question:
ARE YOU READY?
How in the hell am I supposed to answer this question? Ready for what? I can only assume they mean, "Are you ready to have a baby?"
That's like asking someone, "Are you ready to breathe?" "Are you ready to let your heart beat?" Or asking an adolescent girl, "Are you ready to have your period?"
These are all things that (usually) come whether one likes it or not. So, does it really matter if I'm "READY"? No. Not one bit. Baby is coming whether I like it or not. It's not like I can go to some higher authority and say, "I am not ready for this baby, so can I have an extension? And I really don't want to pay a late fee."
Am I ready. Sheesh.
If they mean the nursery, well, yes. I have almost everything set up for him. I'm sure there will be things I wish I had bought, or things I need to replace. But overall, humans have been having babies for millenia, and even before Babies 'R' Us, they managed somehow. So I think I'll be quite fine. I got my boobs. I got some diapers. I have a bassinet. I'll figure the rest out.
3 Comments on Are You Ready? -- Dumb Questions I Have No Idea How to Answer
masonnickey - Sunday, 22 Nov
Lol! You are so right! Fun & truthful blog Aiona!
mommy-to-Noah-and-Runa - Saturday, 21 Nov
This made me laugh and I need a laugh today. My favorite comment was "haven't you had that baby yet?" Um does my belly look smaller? Do you think I would be at work if I had? The last person who asked me this I just looked at them and said yes I have and walked away. They were so confused it was awesome.
lovinglayla - Saturday, 21 Nov
i understand your frustration, the comments get annoying because people assume that all pregnant women are the same.... i hate hearing "are you ready"..do i have a choice lol...
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