I just had my fourth baby. My OB gushes about how wonderfully I do during pregnancy. My co-workers comment on how well I handle pregnancy. A doctor I work with once compared me to a German peasant character in a book who birthed her baby in a field and then went right back to work gathering the harvest.
My question, are they all just blowing smoke up my ass? Don't most women handle pregnancy well? The women I have been around all seem to handle it well. I always questioned myself, should I complain more? I mean yeah my back hurts and I get tired easily, but that kinda goes with the territory. Not to mention, what can the doctor do, not much!
I don't consider myself tough or anything. Nor do I consider myself a whiny little pussy. I certainly don't consider myself special in any circumstances. Sure, I lucked out and didn't have gestational diabetes, or hypertension. I didn't have to go on bedrest or worry about a weak cervix.
That being said, I do feel SOOOO much better after having a baby then I ever do while being pregnant. As soon as that baby comes out, I feel like I should get up and take a jog around the block. Which is funny considering I don't jog, ever.
I've always wanted to ask other women if their doctors say the same things to them. I'm afraid that if they don't I'll seem like I'm bragging, and I don't like to brag....much.
For now this German peasant girl is going to go about life and enjoy my new found ability to bend over again!
My question, are they all just blowing smoke up my ass? Don't most women handle pregnancy well? The women I have been around all seem to handle it well. I always questioned myself, should I complain more? I mean yeah my back hurts and I get tired easily, but that kinda goes with the territory. Not to mention, what can the doctor do, not much!
I don't consider myself tough or anything. Nor do I consider myself a whiny little pussy. I certainly don't consider myself special in any circumstances. Sure, I lucked out and didn't have gestational diabetes, or hypertension. I didn't have to go on bedrest or worry about a weak cervix.
That being said, I do feel SOOOO much better after having a baby then I ever do while being pregnant. As soon as that baby comes out, I feel like I should get up and take a jog around the block. Which is funny considering I don't jog, ever.
I've always wanted to ask other women if their doctors say the same things to them. I'm afraid that if they don't I'll seem like I'm bragging, and I don't like to brag....much.
For now this German peasant girl is going to go about life and enjoy my new found ability to bend over again!
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