Pregnancy pounds

Our society is obsessed with baby bumps and how quickly they disappear afterward. It is a sad thing.

When I was pregnant, I constantly heard comments about how I looked or where I was putting on weight. I gained 35 pounds during each of my pregnancies, but I am also tall so I spread it around a little. Now that I have had the baby, everyone has to comment on how quickly you are bouncing back.

I was talking to a lady today who said she had a friend who wouldn't leave her house until she got back into her size 4 jeans. She just got on the treadmill and wouldn't get off until the weight was gone. Why spend time with your new baby when there is weight to lose, right?

A friend of mine is pregnant now and worried about weight gain. I understand wanting to rein it in, and obviously gaining 80 pounds or something is also unhealthy. But, I figure it is better to err slightly on the side of eating too much rather than over-restricting and depriving your baby.

When I feel myself starting to obsess about the number on the scale, whether I am pregnant or not, I just put it away. It is just not worth it. It is sad that when you are in the process of bringing a new life into the world, the size of your butt is a main focus.

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T has been having some pain in his back and leg. He went to the doctor today and found out he has sciatica, which is very common during pregnancy, and I did have a little pain in that area. I'm glad he gets to experience a taste of the discomfort. Now if only he would get a hemorrhoid.

--MM