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Wednesday, February 28, 2007StokedWhat's a visit to the midwife for, if not to completely build up my ego and self-image? First of all, the intern commented on how toned my arms are and asked me if I do yoga. Yoga?! You're all laughing as you try to picture that. Me, doing yoga. I told her no, I just have "mommy muscles" from picking up babies and children for so many years. I might've mentioned that weekly ironing does a lot for biceps, too, but I didn't want her to think I was some sort of rabid housewife. We heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time, which is always a precious, indescribable moment. That in itself could have made my day. But there's more. My midwife kept telling me how great I look. No, seriously. It was like she couldn't believe that an OLD pregnant woman might look anything short of a complete wreck. Maybe there was something in my expression that told her, "Hmm. This one needs a little bit of building-up. I'd better say nice things to her." Yes, that's completely possible. But whatever her motivation, I left there feeling like the poster girl for Attractively Pregnant Women Over 40. And. As if that's not good enough, here's the best news of all (not just for me, but for all you "kind of older" moms out there): They (where "they" refers to The Medical Establishment) are seriously considering changing the cut-off age for "Advanced Maternal Age" from 35 to 45. Did you hear that?? "Advanced Maternal Age" is already defined as over 40 in Europe. And more and more women are having healthy pregnancies and healthy babies well into their 40s. Hah! I'm not so "old" after all! Toned arms, good looks, my baby's heartbeat, and a reprieve from elderly motherhood. A good day on the whole! Labels: pregnancy |
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7of my readers are feeling chatty:
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I am so happy that you heard the baby's heartbeat. How wonderful!
You hot mommy you! ;)
Nothing like a sliding scale on any grading curve!
After all those glowing reviews are you still sure you don't want to post some belly shots for all your faithful blog fans?! ;-D
You're over forty?! You don't look over forty!
I just got home from a baby shower for two of the cutest preg-o girls. I NEVER looked that good pregnant, I was the pregnant ogre looking girl. They were glowing, had perfect skin, shiny hair and big basketballs attached to their otherwise stick figure bodies. Oh yeah, and they were something like 23 years old.
Congrats on your pregnant cuteness!
As if my biological clock wasn't driving me crazy as it was....now I read that the advanced maternal age might get bumped up to 45? Sheessh! You're killen' me, Jill.
Btw...you are no old pregnant woman. When are you going to realize just how young, beautiful, and hip you really are?!
Hurray for stories that surprise readers (make them say, "wow") and their writers! Congratulations. =) Don't forget to let me know when I can buy your book here in the Philippines.
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