I was inspired by a Good Morning America project called "3 Words." They ask people to summarize their week in just three words. Some of the submissions are incredibly powerful and moving.
Last week, I was headed to Babies-R-Us to buy a shower gift for a friend. In the parking lot there are a row of spaces "Reserved for pregnant moms/ or parents with infants." I always drive by and find another spot, but this time it really struck me that, even though I'm about to become a mother-- no one thinks of me that way yet. Sometimes I feel like a tourist in the parent world-- like I'm not quite accepted into the club yet.
So, here's my belated "3 Words" post from last Friday:
Mom To Be
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
3 Words
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I have started parking in those spots. We are expecting just like those women with the big bellies, we should get to use the spots!! I totally agree about wanting to be in the club.
Believe me waiting for this kid has been much harder than waiting for the bio one. Even though we don't have the physical aches and pains, I think we have had a much harder "pregnancy" than those people waddling through the aisle of Babies'R'Us.
Carrie
I had this "imposter" feeling until we came home with dd no. 1. Then, all of a sudden, once I was strolling anywhere with a toddler in tow, doors started magically being opened for us (literally), people hesitated and decided not to mow us over in pedestrian crosswalks, all common courtesies that should be extended to anyone, really, but something about a woman with a baby really gets to people. I felt like I'd been admitted to this secret club I'd never known existed.
Congratulations on your referral! I have a Zoe too! I am visiting from RQ, and I was touched by your "imposter" comment. The magical moment for me came when we arrived in our hotel in Chongqing the day before we met our Zoe. We opened the door to our room, and the first thing we saw was a crib. It was the first time that an absolute stranger had acknowledged that we were going to be parents. I stood there and sobbed like a baby. Almost 4 years has gone by, and I still tear up at the memory. Good luck - I can't wait to see updates -we Zoe moms have to stick together! Nanci
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