So, at this point it is obvious that Dianna is definitely pregnant. At the end of the second trimester, the belly is kind of hard to miss - a fact that was confirmed by our trip to Wal-mart this evening. The random guy standing in back of us started telling Dianna (out of nowhere) about how hard the first delivery is -because it was hard for his wife- and told Dianna that she needed to be sure and get an epidural for her delivery. Dianna doesn't want an epidural- Dianna hates needles. The thought of having a huge needle stuck in her back scares the daylights out of her. She'd rather go natural and I am okay with that. Dianna was very polite in letting that man know what her opinion was on the matter. Come to find out, this is now a daily occurrence for her. Apparently everyone in the entire world feels they need to tell her what she needs to do when she has the baby. It happens EVERY DAY. I guess I'm just a little amazed at the nerve of some people. It would be one thing if Dianna was asking advice from a close friend or family member. But complete strangers coming up to you and telling you what you have to do (and completely out of the blue)................ I don't know why being pregnant makes what would normally be considered inappropriate and rude an acceptable thing to do. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised- the same thing happened at the beginning of the pregnancy regarding birthing choices- hospital versus birthing center, water birth versus normal delivery, drugs verses no drugs, etc. I mean, come on people. Now, this is all my ramblings- Dianna seems much more calm and patient with it. Good thing that it is her having the baby and not me, because my opinion about it is:
BACK OFF !!!!!
On a lighter note, we had our first craving episode a couple of weeks ago where we had to go get hamburgers and milkshakes at 10:30 at night. Anyone who knows Dianna knows how strange that is for her. But I wasn't complaining- I drove her right over to the nearest Braums and got her the burger and shake she wanted while helping myself to a double cheeseburger and large milkshake as well. Hey, I'm just trying to be the supportive spouse that I'm supposed to be :).
7 comments:
ha ha ha! glad I don't know anything about the subject... totally not tempted to give you any advice on something I don't know anything about.
LOL. Now, when a complete stranger rubs her belly.... I want to hear about the reaction to that one.
Is that a real t shirt? Hilarious.
Yeah, the random belly rubbing really chapps me. I assure you it will happen if it hasn't already.;) The ONLY important thing about your child's birth is that it is the experience the two of YOU want it to be. And your wife is a great deal more polite than I would be. Good for her.;)
I have major personal space issues and while I am pregnant everyone feels the need to touch my belly. It is the only time everyone feels they can touch your stomach. You know how I feel about epidurals. I am all about avoiding them. Everyone is so different when it comes to the whole birth experience and every birth is different. When I was having Hannah, these ladies in our ward went on and on about post partum depression and how I was going to freak out afterward. I didn't, just got a little weepy. Don't let people freak you out.
Isn't life fun! Maybe if more of us took our own adivce rather than giving it to others this world would be a better place. One thing's for sure it's a special day when the baby comes no matter where/how it happens. We are so excited for you.
Alan... this is hilarious! Way to be! Want my advice?... just kidding.... Much much love~
Did you buy that t-shirt? It is great!
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