T is for "taut"

Posted on February 11, 2010 by heatherlauraclarke

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

23 weeks, 3 days pregnant

Had my monthly OBGYN appointment this morning, and there were five important developments:

The 20-week ultrasound results? “Perfect” (yup, even the do-over)
Fundal height? 23.5 (perfect for being 23.5 weeks preggo)
Blood pressure? 120/68
Baby boy’s heartbeat? Loud and clear
I HAD A NEW NURSE AND SHE SAID MY STOMACH MUSCLES WERE “TAUT!”

Oh, yeah, you read that right. “Taut.” First I was “small,” and now I’m also “taut.” God bless these wonderful, wonderful nurses and their lovely flattery.

NEW NURSE (while measuring my fundal height): Do you exercise?

ME (nervous): Umm … no.

NEW NURSE: Really?

ME: Well, I walk … you know, to the bus and stuff.

NEW NURSE: Oh, well your stomach muscles are very taut.

ME (beaming): Really?

Oh yeah — just call me Demi! But excuse me, I first must go eat another fantastical vanilla ice cream cone.

Category: Phat-ness, Second trimester, Week 24

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I’m Heather Laura Clarke. I’m journalist and blogger in beautiful Nova Scotia, I have a 10-year-old son and an 8-year-old daughter, I married my high school sweetheart, and this is the story of my handmade life.

I have depression and anxiety, and I fight like hell every day to keep it from taking over my life. Making things isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of what keeps me alive.

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