Friday, August 30, 2013

Family Pictures

We took these pictures about a month ago, but I've been slow posting them.

























































Tuesday, August 20, 2013

A Friendly Hint

Ok, I realize my belly is pretty big. However, it has measured exactly on the normal curve for both pregnancies, so there is nothing unusual about it. Still, I have actually dreaded going out in public, because of how many comments I get every single day about being something akin to a blue whale. This happened both in the U.S. and here in Sweden.  

How come it's considered extremely poor manners to point out to an overweight person that they are overweight, while it's completely acceptable to say to a pregnant woman that she's fat? I get that people generally don't mean any harm by saying that my belly is the most humongous thing they ever laid eyes on, but how do they expect me to respond? With some similar commentary on a perhaps unusual feature of theirs, such as, "man, that is one crooked nose you've got there!" or maybe by agreeing that I am in fact a hot air balloon? I can take one of these comments every once in a while, but hearing how huge and fat you are several times a day for about seven months takes it's toll. Besides, I can only imagine what comments like these might do to a pregnant woman with an eating disorder. I also have a friend who was really bothered by people's comments on how small her belly was, so just leaving size out of it is definitely the way to go.

So, hint #1 for staying on a pregos good side: Do not comment on the size of her belly, big or small.  

I also want to bring up the people who start arguing with me about when my due date is and whether or not I'm having twins. Often complete strangers. I usually refer to the skills of the medical professionals who I've seen throughout my pregnancy and the technological wonders of ultrasounds, but they are rarely satisfied.

Therefore, hint #2 for staying on a pregos good side: Accept her answers regarding gestation and number of babies or don't ask.

What are your thoughts? Is this something that those of you who've had babies recognize and if so, are you bothered by it or able to just see it as people being nice? 

And now, to lighten the mood: A picture of Inara and Andrew playing in her new room (we moved to the living room since we haven't been able to find a bigger place):






Monday, August 19, 2013

An evening stroll

These gems were taken last night after an afternoon at the beach:








Thursday, August 15, 2013

Dance!

A couple of days ago we visited my uncle at his beach house. My cousin Cajsa is visiting the island and Inara adores her. Here's a clip of the two of them dancing. Got to love the choreography!


Monday, August 12, 2013

Beach

Last weekend, we went on a little excursion to an island just a short ferry ride north of here. Some friends of ours had been camping close to the beach, so we got a nice relaxing day together with them.  

Inara was a little startled when some water splashed through a crack in the deck.


A glimpse of belly
Being on the beach means loads of fun for Inara and relaxation for mom and dad since she plays happily for hours.

Waiting for the ferry to go back home.

Much more enjoyable sitting next to your best buddy.