tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post7482377749378401428..comments2023-10-01T07:43:13.216-07:00Comments on bits and peaces: Afraid to Wear a DressJustMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-71815299799720803832013-06-18T17:23:51.559-07:002013-06-18T17:23:51.559-07:00Yay for big kicks! After the anatomy scan (at 20w...Yay for big kicks! After the anatomy scan (at 20w5d), it blew my mind to think how much like a 'real' baby this little girl was, yet she wouldn't be able to survive out in the world. I also remember thinking (early on) that 24 weeks was sooo far along, and while it still seems like a huge milestone (it's about a week away, for me), now I realize how many more weeks there are ahead of me (I hope!) before I get to meet my baby face to face.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03644501843801907359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-81684304716817177652013-06-18T12:15:16.489-07:002013-06-18T12:15:16.489-07:00It's ok to be scared by what happened. And it...It's ok to be scared by what happened. And it's healthy to keep looking for the best parts of your pregnancy! I'm so glad you and Baby Boy are doing better. I bet you'll gain more confidence as you feel him moving more consistently.<br /><br />I know what you mean, though. I'm wishing this pregnancy away, too. I really want to enjoy it, but it's hard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-4414650938119667182013-06-17T22:40:10.026-07:002013-06-17T22:40:10.026-07:00Ohhh I don't want my story to scare you! I...Ohhh I don't want my story to scare you! I'm definitely wearing panty liners and carrying around pads. Emergency kit. Crazy.<br /><br />I can't wait for you to feel the movements! It's so weird and bizarre and amazing :)JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-39310690728176095972013-06-17T22:39:04.725-07:002013-06-17T22:39:04.725-07:00Thanks. I needed that. If it happens again it li...Thanks. I needed that. If it happens again it likely wouldn't be as bad. As long as it was just bleeding, it would be much easier this time with knowledge and good medical care. So you're right. I can do this.JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-7750317259143218072013-06-17T22:37:52.960-07:002013-06-17T22:37:52.960-07:00I agree with you about 24 weeks. I've always ...I agree with you about 24 weeks. I've always thought it's a little bit sad how exciting people get about that date and call it "viability" when really it means a lot of pain and heartache. But, I get it now. I switched into counting the days mode. How sad. <br /><br />I will keep you in mind while waiting for your test results. Meanwhile, lets try to keep enjoying ourselves. (why is this so hard??)JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-11742948079996079372013-06-17T22:36:06.230-07:002013-06-17T22:36:06.230-07:00Ha...I already have been wearing a thin panty line...Ha...I already have been wearing a thin panty liner since it happened. Am I crazy?? Yes, I think so. But definitely in my plan for dress-wearing.JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-33201609279020781132013-06-17T22:35:23.718-07:002013-06-17T22:35:23.718-07:00Thank you, thank you. I'm also hoping for NO ...Thank you, thank you. I'm also hoping for NO MORE scares.JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-69090126106226977142013-06-17T22:35:04.647-07:002013-06-17T22:35:04.647-07:00That's where I'm trying to get to. Most o...That's where I'm trying to get to. Most of the time I'm positive and rejoicing. I just have moments where fear creeps in. I think the frustrating part is I didn't have the fear at all before. I was lucky. Oh well, going to keep rubbing my Buddha belly.JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-91625380434310221112013-06-17T22:33:34.492-07:002013-06-17T22:33:34.492-07:00It IS reassuring and very, very odd. Loving it :)...It IS reassuring and very, very odd. Loving it :)JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-3540668293342475062013-06-17T22:33:15.210-07:002013-06-17T22:33:15.210-07:00Thanks for reminding me you're all here. I lo...Thanks for reminding me you're all here. I love feeling the movements I've felt so far. Can't wait to feel more and more regularly.JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-54733335545960183252013-06-17T11:45:35.572-07:002013-06-17T11:45:35.572-07:00I don't blame you for being scared. Your stor...I don't blame you for being scared. Your story has me scared! My entire pregnancy I have kept a pad in my purse or backpack....and I don't see it going anywhere until after the baby is born.<br /><br />On a happy note, that's awesome that you are feeling real kicks! I told my husband this weekend that I could start to feel flutters any day now and he was amazed that I could potentially feel something soon. I can't wait!Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-83405512626300487192013-06-17T11:20:11.965-07:002013-06-17T11:20:11.965-07:00Awww, honey! This is totally understandable. I rea...Awww, honey! This is totally understandable. I really, really hope that this doesn't happen to you again. But on one hand, you already experienced this terrible, scary thing in like the worst possible circumstances, and you totally survived it and in fact kicked that experience's butt. So in some sense, you've been through the worst -- you can handle anything now! But hopefully you won't have to. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-17424143824688602422013-06-17T09:03:00.421-07:002013-06-17T09:03:00.421-07:00So funny about all the little targets each of us h...So funny about all the little targets each of us have... personally, I've never understood the whole viability target because if my baby was born at 24 weeks, it would be a nightmare of living in the NICU and worrying about all the shit that could go wrong and leave the kid with brain damage or whatever. Ugh. But even 20 weeks wasn't a big deal for me. I think, honestly, I won't be relieved until the baby is actually here and safe in my arms... but as you say, that doesn't help much in terms of enjoying the actual pregnancy! I commend your resolve to wear cute maternity dresses despite your recent scare, though. I'm also trying to embrace all the amazing kicks and cute ultrasound photos and growing bump despite waiting for test results that could come back with horrible news. Serenity Now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-73559264786373185352013-06-17T09:02:08.891-07:002013-06-17T09:02:08.891-07:00Awwww baby kicks... so happy for you! And wear yo...Awwww baby kicks... so happy for you! And wear your dresses, I bet they are adorable!! Maybe to ease your mind, wear a thin maxipad or pantyliner? But you are right: TRUST in your body and don't live in fear. It took me a while to believe in my pregnancy so I know what you are feeling, but you'll get there! Hugs :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-30120920454126381762013-06-17T05:57:21.532-07:002013-06-17T05:57:21.532-07:00You've been on my mind so often these past few...You've been on my mind so often these past few weeks. Praying for peace and NO MORE SCARES!! And you are too adorable to not wear those dresses. :)dspencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028178955338687090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-42641264409354714992013-06-16T23:00:38.084-07:002013-06-16T23:00:38.084-07:00I think the Fear is normal... it is part of what m...I think the Fear is normal... it is part of what makes pregnancy so scary, no one is immune. At the same time, you should continue rejoicing in the fact that your baby is there, and alive, and growing(like you have until now). Trust that it will be ok. Wear those dresses, take it one day at a time. It is also ok to feel afraid, feel what you need, then let it go, but don't dwell on the negative thoughts for too long, and when they happen try to replace them with loving ones towards your baby. <br /><br />Oh and you feel kicks :) This is so so exciting. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424374017675047414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914382632005868190.post-76043349888963138252013-06-16T04:58:30.544-07:002013-06-16T04:58:30.544-07:00Awww, I really feel for you! I don't blame you...Awww, I really feel for you! I don't blame you one bit for being scared. I would be, too. These weeks will fly by, I swear. I cannot believe how fast I went through weeks 20-30. We are here for you to listen to your fears and anything else. *hugs*<br /><br />The bigger/stronger movements are SO exciting! :-D I'm glad you are experiencing that. It's amazing and will help you bond with baby - as well as feel reassured that he is doing well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com