Monday, December 13, 2010
This husband of mine
I am seriously so stinking proud of my husband. He has been taking ESL classes for the past year, and his English has improved soooo much. The guy speaks 6 languages other than English, so go figure that he would catch on quickly with English. That's not so much why I'm proud of him, though. Before enrolling in ESL classes, he hadn't been in school since he was 9 or 10 years old. I can't even imagine the struggles he has been through the past year or so--coming to a completely foreign country, adjusting to the many cultural differences, getting married (3x :) ), numerous health hiccups, me getting pregnant, and on top of all of this, he's been learning how to learn again. He's seriously had to learn how to write papers, how to do homework, how to research, etc, and he's handled it like a champ. So, so, so proud.
Things not to say to someone due any day
"How are you feeling?" This is ok, but it is not ok when followed with a head tilt and an overly sympathetic tone. If I'm not doubled over in pain, just assume that I'm not in labor.
"Oh, still no baby?" This question can be asked in a variety of different ways. "Oh, you're still here (at work)" is virtually the same question. Again-the head tilt and tone makes it worse, but this one is pretty much never ok. Does it still look like I have a basketball under my shirt? Yes? Then, don't ask the F'ing question.
"Oh, you still have a ways to go." Just don't even talk to me.
"Enjoy your sleep now because you won't be getting any rest for months." Who's sleeping? I haven't slept more than 3 hours per night for the past two weeks. Might as well get the kid out of me so that I have a cute little bundle to love on while I'm not sleeping.
I know people are trying to be supportive, but when you hear the same comments 30+ times a day, it gets old. Yes, I know the kid could be here any day. Yes, I'm anxious. Yes, I'm hormonal. Yes, I'm exhausted. Ok? Ok. Sorry for the rant, but really.
"Oh, still no baby?" This question can be asked in a variety of different ways. "Oh, you're still here (at work)" is virtually the same question. Again-the head tilt and tone makes it worse, but this one is pretty much never ok. Does it still look like I have a basketball under my shirt? Yes? Then, don't ask the F'ing question.
"Oh, you still have a ways to go." Just don't even talk to me.
"Enjoy your sleep now because you won't be getting any rest for months." Who's sleeping? I haven't slept more than 3 hours per night for the past two weeks. Might as well get the kid out of me so that I have a cute little bundle to love on while I'm not sleeping.
I know people are trying to be supportive, but when you hear the same comments 30+ times a day, it gets old. Yes, I know the kid could be here any day. Yes, I'm anxious. Yes, I'm hormonal. Yes, I'm exhausted. Ok? Ok. Sorry for the rant, but really.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
News
No, no baby yet. Hoping that this kid comes out soon because I'm starting to get uncomfortable. Sorry for the lack of updates, but we don't have Internet at our new apartment yet. I promise to update soon!
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