Unsolicited Belly Rubs and "You're Huge!" Comments

To which I would respond, "Yes Alex, what are 'Things that should be annoying the crap out of me right now but, for some odd reason, don't bother me at all."  And then I'd beat Ken Jennings' record. 

Last night, after an all-day childbirth prep class at the hospital (which is another post entirely but we were definitely the class clowns and I even feared we'd be kicked out at one point for our incessant giggling) we got all gussied up and headed down to the City Museum for Wedding #6 - the final one of the year!  

Let me tell you, this crowd was full of belly-rubbers.  I got at least 4 or 5 from people I had just met.  Now, I'm pretty big on personal space and had rehearsed politely saying "oh, please don't disturb the baby!" in my head a million times for when this inevitably happened, but oddly enough I kind of liked it.  And the "You're huge!" comments?  Well, I can hardly blame them.  For 33 weeks pregnant I am, well, HUGE:

I have 9 days of work left (HALLELUJAH!!) and about 3 work-appropriate outfits that still fit.  After that, it's leggings and t-shirts from here on out.  Hell, it might even be that for my last few days at the office.  I mean, what are they going to do, fire me?  

And finally, here's a classic Dan Marsh-ism for your enjoyment:

"I'd like our son to grow up watching Fat Albert cartoons like I did.  Do you think you can find them on DVD?" 

For you darling, anything.  Done and done.  I ordered them this morning.

Comments

[Kerry]

I LOVED a good belly rub when I was pregnant! I did not however enjoy or handle the "You're huge" comments. My co-workers were shocked into keeping their comments to themselves one morning during our AM meeting! You are all belly and look adorable!

[Amy]

I LOVED Fat Albert. I'll watch them with Danny. The girls would probably love it too. :)

[Heidi]

Your belly might be big but everything else is the same as before! You look absolutely outstanding! You put all of us other pregnant ladies to shame!

I LOVE the Fat Albert comment from Dan. That is SO DAN MARSH!!!

I love you and can't wait to meet Baby Danny!

[Heather]

You look absolutely adorable!

[Randall]

Okay, you are huge but the cutest huge pregnant lady I've seen! Hope you are feeling well!